Business Accelerants Memos

John Hanley, the founder of Solatube, shares his journey of founding, running, and growing the company, as well as the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The story highlights the importance of open-mindedness, commitment, budgeting for the unknown, building relationships, and taking risks in entrepreneurship.TakeawaysOpen-mindednessCommitmentChapters00:00 The Invention of Solatube05:06 Expanding the Business Globally13:27 Building Relationships and Partnerships

The conversation explores the concept of evolving beyond survival, the impact of light pollution on nature and health, responsible outdoor lighting, challenges with vehicle headlights and glare, the Dark Sky 1 concept car and its design, proposed solutions for safer and responsible lighting, adaptation of vehicle headlights and future innovations, adaptive driving beams and light output optimization, challenges and opportunities in vehicle lighting, the role of non-visible light and autonomous vehicles, and optimizing light output for cameras in vehicles.TakeawaysThe importance of reframing the concept of natural darkness and its impact on the environment and healthThe need for responsible outdoor lighting and the development of adaptive and environmentally friendly vehicle lighting solutions.Chapters00:00 The Concept of Evolving Beyond Survival05:36 Reframing the Concept of Natural Darkness13:18 The Dark Sky 1 Concept Car and Its Design18:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Vehicle Lighting25:04 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

The conversation covers the importance of quality in the automotive industry, the challenges of AI in automotive operations, and the role of quality in business development, growth, and customer service. It also discusses the significance of quality in hiring and its impact on various aspects of business operations.TakeawaysQuality in automotive industryChallenges of AI in automotive industryChapters00:00 Quality in the Automotive Industry

CEOs want predictable profits, sustainable growth, and transferable value to make their business easier to run, increase its value, and provide more time and money. These factors also impact the ability to exit the business on their terms.TakeawaysPredictable profits and cash flow are essential for making the business easier to run and increasing its value.Sustainable growth and transferable value are crucial for generating more money and providing more time for the CEO.Chapters00:00 Business Preparedness

The conversation introduces the concept of rewilding business and its application to business growth, drawing parallels with the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone. It explores the impact of business complexity on growth, the challenges faced as a company grows, the importance of leadership, and the elements of the organizational rewilding toolset. The process of applying the rewilding process to a company is also discussed.TakeawaysBusiness complexity is driven by the number of interactions among people in the business and the supply chain.The challenges faced by companies as they grow include hiring quality people, limited capital, and poor staff training.Chapters00:00 Application of the Rewilding Process to a Company

The conversation delves into the development of a company framework, focusing on the Rewild Group's Business Model Framework, business model assessment and planning, thinking and doing in business development, value proposition and profit generation, understanding finances and profitability, revenue circles and business expansion, identifying target customers and products, offerings and customer development, operational processes and systems, mission and vision statements, and organizational structure and clarity.TakeawaysBusiness Model FrameworkRevenue CirclesChapters00:00 Developing Your Company Framework05:27 Value Proposition and Profit Generation12:03 Identifying Target Customers and Products17:12 Organizational Structure and Clarity

November 2025 presentation at IMA PDX CPE dinner covering several frameworks for analyzing and assessing a business with the option to apply those same tools to your career and your life. Video available on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1139684531 Slides available on SlideShare at: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/what-is-your-game-plan-for-ima-final-reduced-pdf/284178780

Interview with Brian Heflin of ATON Technology Brokers. Take Aways: Best Match Dispatch, It’s not just about you—it’s about everyone around you, Do what you say you are going to do, Be authentic, Put others first. No ropes on a boat, they are lines and sheets.

Navigate the complex landscape of business risk with insights from a panel of seasoned experts. A Commercial Insurance Broker: Gain crucial insights into mitigating financial exposures and securing your assets. A Negotiation Lawyer: Master the art of strategic negotiation to protect your interests in every deal. A Contract Law Expert (Judge & Arbitrator): Understand the intricacies of contract law to avoid costly disputes and litigation. A Business Coach: Learn how to proactively identify and manage risks in product development, from design to recalls. This webinar is your opportunity to learn from the best and fortify your business against unforeseen challenges.

Work and wellbeing should fit together. Businesses thrive when their people do. Interview with Danielle Dinkelman. Her company, Advanced Corporate Wellness at www.acwcoaching.com partners with small businesses, nonprofits, and professional services firms to provide personalized wellness coaching that helps employees manage stress, improve wellbeing, and boost performance and engagement.

March 11, 2025 section of TechTalk with TMC on the Dave Radio Network discussing the constriction to data with todays J560 connection and the upcoming discussions of the next generation connection.

Recording of Tech Talk with TMC on the Dave Nemo Show which appears on the Road Dog Network on Sirius/XM

January 2, 2024 Tech Talk with TMC on the Dave Nemo Radio Show on Channel 146 of SiriusXM

Interview with Alaina Loverde of XEROX on the power of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)in manufacturing and small business

How is the cloud incorporated into manufacturing to improve floor space, prevent cyber attacks, and increase efficiency?

How Digital Twins are revolutionizing Plants of the Future Guest Speaker: Paul Menig & Shamdutt Kamble

Paul Menig interview by Dan Ronan of Transport Topics Radio on career background, mart trailers, Transportation Safety Equipment Institute

Talking Manufacturing Decarbonization. I'm priveleged to be the first speaker on Birlasoft's new Tech Lyceum podcast. Lyceum is a place for public discourse. In this case, it's about tech and how it impacts manufacturing.

April 19 excerpt on refrigerated transport. What do you do with a rejected load? Here a driver tell us what he did.

25-minute interview with Julie Markee, Professional EOS Implementer. What about Coach Ted Lasso's approach resonates with you?

Brain Science has proven that a positive mental attitude leads to happiness, engagement, performance, and success.

Finance for startups to midcaps. Compliance is a lot of work now. CFOs often lead strategy.

2019.08.23 Keynote Presentation to automotive/commercial vehicle educators covering National Academy report on reduction of fuel for trucks and impact to education of technicians.

Running a restaurant is one of the toughest businesses, a unique manufacturing business. Take custom orders, build to suit quickly, deliver, bill and collect. All of that within 1-2 hours. There’s nothing like it with its daily challenges and so many things that can go wrong, from power to weather. Listen to Ryan Sweeney, part owner of a Village Inn franchise at Bridgeport in Tualatin, Oregon.

Wide ranging interview on brand as it relates to large, multi-national corporations as well as to solo entrepreneurs.

Dan Weedin discusses business continuity, loss prevention, risk analysis, and insurance.

Jeff Cone discusses forensic accounting which deals with investigating white collar alleged crimes.

Transformational leadership involves dealing with your own emotions and influencing people. You can apply the lessons in business and your personal life. If you are coaching a grade school athletic team, you can apply the principles of transformational leadership.

Interview with Jerry Fletcher, the Brand Poobah. Wide ranging discussion of branding, sales, and marketing for small companies.

I was interviewed on the Dave Nemo show on 2018 January 8. We spoke with drivers from Florida, Michigan, and Minnesota. We talked future trailers and other topics.

A complete, people-centric, planning system for your company.

Springs Magazine Fall 2018 Interview on the value of companies.

Video is Pervasive. But, you can do it yourself. Kids in grade school are doing it.

Interview with Alexandra Duany Saavedra of SAAV Media

Interview with CEO of MiaDonna & Company, maker of fine jewelry using lab-grown, eco diamonds.

Reduce costs, find new revenue sources, transform customer experience using big data.