Recession-Proofing Your Business: Lean Strategies for Inflation, Rising Costs, and Succession

Rising costs, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty are putting pressure on businesses everywhere,but cutting costs the wrong way can do more harm than good. In this episode, Susan and Jordan sit down with John Hogg of Straightforward Consulting to break down how lean strategies can help business owners reduce waste, improve efficiency, and protect profitability without sacrificing growth.   Topics Covered How rising costs expose weaknesses in your business operations What “lean thinking” really means The 8 types of waste and how to identify them in any business Common inefficiencies that go unnoticed The difference between smart cost reduction and harmful cost cutting How improving efficiency can boost both profit and employee well-being Practical steps to start optimizing your operations today If this episode gave you a new perspective on your business operations, share it with another business owner who’s feeling the pressure, and start a conversation about working smarter, not harder. Check out Straightforward Consulting Presented by UB School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Lemur Studios