We are passing through an unique period of time. The global pandemic was extremely difficult to be prepared for, but yet here we are. If your business depends on products or parts from another business, how well do you know your supplier? How well do you know your supplier's supplier? There is a whole chain reaction of disruption happening in the manufacturing and distribution world and you really need to make sure your business will be a good place. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser is interviewing Lisa Anderson, the Founder & President of LMA Consulting Group. David chats with Lisa about many of the hot topics of today like business process automation, digital transformation, ERP, and WMS technologies that can help your company achieve growth during this challenging time. Visit Lisa Anderson and the LMA Consulting Group at: https://www.lma-consultinggroup.com/ Join our Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharkBiteBiz/ Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserProduced by: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw

Everybody had a pretty solid business plan back in January. Then March happened. Everything you thought you knew evaporated. Your company, if it wasn't shut down, was faced with major challenges due to the global pandemic. Your marketing campaigns may have been considered "out of touch". Suddenly your company had to re-evaluate all of your branding, creatives, images, and full marketing plan to adjust for the new realities of the current market. David Strausser interviews Bryan Gusdorf, President of Gusdorf Marketing Group, talking about the pivots he has seen his customers do. Bryan also discusses how his business pivoted for the work from home environment. Visit Bryan Gusdorf at the Gusdorf Marketing Group here: https://www.gusdorfmarketing.com/Join our Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharkBiteBiz/Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserProduced by: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw

A little over a year ago a whole new industry was created, hemp. In today's episode you'll hear from an experienced small business owner. Somebody who accidentally found an opportunity in this new market, did his research, and seized the opportunity. You'll hear the great story of a person who runs several very successful binational businesses between Southern California and Mexico. Today's guest is about to be featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary on the growing hemp market. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser interviews Sandro Piancone, serial entrepreneur and CEO of one of the leading hemp manufacturing companies, Hempacco. Hear about how Sandro maneuvered around some of the challenges he has in the hemp industry, the challenges he faced with a global pandemic trying to slow his business down, and breaks down all of the pivots he had to make to continue to grow his business in this tough environment.Visit Sandro Piancone at HEMPACCO: http://hempaccopackaging.com/Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserProduced by: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw

Work from Home is tough on your body. How are you handling it? Are you staying healthy? Are you eating right and moving regularly? Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser interviews Jess Tarleton of Group Reset to talk about staying healthy during quarantine. You'll also hear a great story about how Jess digitally transformed her business out of necessity during the pandemic and now serves clients globally instead of just in a local radius. Really empowering story here from the health and business aspect of her story. Visit Jess Tarleton at Group Reset here: http://www.groupreset.com/Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserProduced by: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw

Back in March, people started freaking out because of the global pandemic and things were flying off the shelf. Things may have been much worse and it really put our logistic and distribution channels under stress. UPS was ready for the challenge and was able to pivot quickly in order to make sure people, whether consumers or businesses, got the supplies they needed globally with minimal delay. Shark Bite Biz's host, David Strausser, interviews "Betty" Benal Topuzlu the Director of Business Development for UPS Supply Chain Solutions to talk about these pivots, UPS's digital transformation, and Betty's new non-profit organization, Trade Ambassadors, in this edition of Shark Bite Biz. Visit Betty Topuzlu's Trade Ambassadors Non-Profit Organization here: http://www.tradeambassadors.orgDonate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserCo-Produced by: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthwCo-Produced by: Sarah Ablett: https://bit.ly/2E4imhb

The way that events happened in February 2020 compared to how they are in August 2020 are totally different. The event and live production landscape has changed. Some people are turning to hybrid events to keep people connecting. David Strausser of Shark Bite Biz interviews Sam Castro of Five Star AV and Sam Castro Photography to discuss the future of business gathering, events, and conferences.   Find out more about Sam Castro: http://www.samcastrophoto.com/   Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserCo-Produced by: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthwCo-Produced by: Sarah Ablett: https://bit.ly/2E4imhb

Getting a business off the ground is tough. So tough that many people end up giving up when they have their high hopes come crashing down to the ground. This episode focuses on perseverance and how believing in a dream allowed her business to grow enormously during a global pandemic. Shark Bite Biz's David Strausser takes a journey with Jenny Mann, lead singer of the band Blameshift and owner of the rockin' guitar string jewelry manufacturer Strung. Included in this episode is an inspiring story and some solid advice on how growth is still achievable in 2020 for your brand.    Please visit Jenny Mann and Strung at: http://www.getstrung.com   Subscribe to the Shark Bite Biz YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz  Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserVideo production courtesy of: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw

We all have Zoom fatigue during these hectic times. Staff meetings, internal get togethers, webinars, calls with clients. It's very extremely easy to drift off into space during one of these calls and the topic of the meeting can easily get lost. Heather Willems, author of the former top selling Amazon book "Draw Your Big Idea" and CEO of TwoLine Studios joins Shark Bite Biz's host, David Strausser to discuss how to visualize your meetings.   Find out more about Heather Willems and TwoLine Studios here: http://www.twolinestudios.com   Subscribe to the Shark Bite Biz YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz  Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserVideo production courtesy of: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw

The global pandemic has hit all small business owners. Those in the music industry are no exception. One small business owner and rock star, Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of The Verve Pipe, with his former #1 smash hit "The Freshmen" joins host David Strausser to discuss how he has changed his business philosophy during the current health crisis.   Reach out to Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe: info@artistinmind.com and http://www.rockstarreinvention.com   Subscribe to the Shark Bite Biz YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SharkBiteBiz  Donate to our Patreon to SUPPORT this channel and get some BENEFITS and PERKS: http://patreon.com/sharkbitebiz Subscribe to the audio podcast on: http://www.SharkBiteBiz.comFind out more about the host, David Strausser: http://www.davidstrausser.com Follow David Strausser on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrausser83/ Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SharkBiteBiz Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SharkBiteBiz Listen on Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-bite-biz/id1522304651Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hhcmtiaXRlYml6LmNvbS9mZWVkLnhtbA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZh0QdNr5Nn8CD8kInMAJ Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/shark-bite-bizListen on iHeartRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shark-bite-biz-68819872/ Intro music courtesy of Stationary Giant: https://instagram.com/stationarygiant?igshid=1mf4umgejvpgi Connect with David Strausser on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidStrausserVideo production courtesy of: Francisco Strausser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82qlvfm4mXg3C3AzqPHthw