Fred Coon, SC&C Chairman, interviews experts about their approach to solving complex problems in the workplace. These 3-minute interviews span a wide range of topics, but are always focused on ways to help you improve your own decision making.
Jay Grider: VP Generates $378,000,000 Income For Nashville, TN
That’s right, country music isn’t the only draw to this great city. They also secured the Southeastern Men’s and Women’s Basketball Conference with a contract that will generate between $18-$20,000,000, annually, through 2035. One of the key players in orchestrating the winning approach for the […]
Nelson Oliveros: Production increase (150%) On 40-year Old Equipment with 1.2 Billion Barrels of Oil At Stake
I constantly come across great stories where competing issues create unbelievable pressure for all involved. Nelson Oliveros knows this all too well. Nelson was assigned overall-oversight safety management for 4 mature oil fields encompassing 2,600 wells, and a value of 1.2 billion barrels of […]
Matt Brabazon: Create a Brand Concept in 72-hours or Lose a $3.2 Million Sale – Matt Brabazon did this, and much more…
I don’t know of any manager or executive who hasn’t received that last-minute phone call asking if they can produce miracles. Matt Brabazon did just that, and simultaneously put $3.2 million in his company’s bank. At ViewPoint, we are always interested in how something gets […]
Steve Waller: $1 Million SG&A Expense CUT, and Unhappy 20+ Year/$2 Billion Fortune 400 Client SAVED!
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Steve Waller achieved his goal by simultaneously expanding company position and recognition as a national lender in the banking and automotive sectors, and more. I wanted to learn how Steve approached solving this very complex financial and restructuring […]
Nick Siefers: Lean Concepts Yield $250,000 Savings
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Just the other day, I was speaking with Nick Siefers about manufacturing production issues. He shared a unique situation that he had solved, and I want to share that with you. Throughout both of our careers, we have […]
Ron Lacey: $35M Loss to $4M Profit and 48% Gross Margin Increase. HOW?
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The answer: Quick action, creative problem-solving, innovation, motivating cross agency teams and plain old hard work by Ron Lacey.
In speaking with Ron Lacey recently, we were discussing a problem where his corporate leadership could not specifically identify causes […]
J.C. Millard: Supply Chain & Transportation System Innovation
Does the Covid-19 pandemic have to disrupt supply chain and transportation system networks while destroying bottom line? No, not if you have the right person managing for you. The American business mantra is innovation; that is how we achieve results in working around disruptions. This […]
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Del Winn: Wireless Digital Equipment & Global Expansion
It doesn’t have to be expensive, at least according to Del Winn. I recently spoke with Dell, a global expansion coach, business leader, complex problem solver, and international deal-making attorney, who really can solve complex manufacturing and sales expansion problems.
Del was asked to accompany InterDigital […]
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