3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived Surviving the Mock-Alypse The predicted apocalypse during the lockdown was a fear tactic used to control people. The lockdowns were exaggerated and imposed unnecessary restrictions on personal freedoms. The fear of societal collapse and extreme measures were a way to manipulate public behavior and …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived The importance of managing cash flow = #1! Managing cash flow is crucial for small manufacturers, especially during turbulent times. Cash flow ensures that a business can meet its immediate financial obligations, such as paying suppliers, employees, and overhead costs. Without adequate cash flow, …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived Staying very proactive with safety, supply chain and cleaning During the government lockdown, our team demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. We maintained operations without shutting down by prioritizing safety, ensuring a robust supply chain, and implementing rigorous cleaning protocols. Firstly, we proactively adopted safety …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. Maintaining a Positive Mindset Maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for small manufacturers facing challenges. It helps you stay resilient and adaptable, enabling you to find innovative solutions and seize opportunities even in tough times. Positivity fosters a proactive approach, reducing stress and …

In today's fast-paced world, the idea of becoming your own guru is both empowering and essential. It means taking charge of your personal growth and guiding yourself towards a fulfilling life. Here’s how you can embark on this journey: 1. Self-Reflection Start by setting aside time for self-reflection. This could …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. Supply chain is King. During challenging times, the supply chain is crucial for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. It ensures the timely delivery of raw materials and products, helping maintain production schedules and meet customer demands. Efficient supply chain management minimizes disruptions, reduces …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. Strategic Buying For small manufacturing companies, strategic buying is especially important to mitigate risks during challenging times. These companies often operate with tighter budgets and fewer resources, making efficient purchasing decisions critical. Strategic buying involves selecting reliable suppliers who can provide consistent quality …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. The Business Thrived During the Shutdown The global shutdown posed significant challenges for businesses across all sectors. Yet, many small manufacturers demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, managing not only to survive but to thrive during this period. One key factor in their success …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. New Product Design + Expanded Sales This is where the rubber meets the road.  New product offerings and an expanded sales force to spread the word proved essential during the most challenging times of the destructive government lockdown. New product development follows the …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. Winning the mental game.  Building healthy mental habits to prepare for challenging times. The pressures and rapid changes we’ve all experienced in the last 5 years would rival the most challenging times in history.  Sure, other amazing human achievements dot the historical landscape …

3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived 1. Personal discipline kept me moving forward. Perhaps there has never been a more trying period in modern times than the destructive government lockdown.  Personal discipline and those that had it, made serious progress. Sports seasons were cancelled, school officials grabbed power, local politicians …

We took some big risks! Relied on my family and Christian Beliefs. Inventory is King! 3 Strategies from Leaders that Thrived We took some big risks! The adage is as true as ever, “No risk, no reward!”  During challenging times, the luxury of taking time to make calculated risks shrinks …

Lockdown 2020 Just as the lockdown occurred in 2020, I reached out to leaders in my network and asked them several strategic questions.  I did this as a hedge against falling into the void for myself and possibly for them if it served that purpose. The responses were obviously shaded …