E33. LIVE: Adapting Operations With Transparency And Compassion - Relina Shirley, CEO HIDEit Mounts, Inc.

<p class="p1">Our guest Relina Shirley is the co-founder and CEO of HIDEit Mounts, Inc., an electronics manufacturer based in Reno, NV. They specialize in wall mounts for game consoles, cable boxes and media players. You can find their products at their website, Amazon and other online markets.</p> <p class="p1">Website: <a href= "http://www.HIDEitmounts.com">www.HIDEitmounts.com</a></p> <p class="p1">(*Highlight timestamps are approx. based off either raw videos- see here <a href= "https://www.pivot-me.com/interviews/">www.pivot-me.com/interviews/</a> or podcast audio only)</p> <p class="p1">Highlights:</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">1.</span> Real talk about the joys and challenges of working from home with children (2:49)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">2.</span> Transitioning staff from office to remote work (6:25)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">3.</span> Facing financial hurdles during quarantine (10:25)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">4.</span> Looking for new opportunities while making sure the basics are covered (15:00)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">5.</span> Benefits of having products manufactured in the US (15:57)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">6.</span> Maintain normalcy for your staff (22:06)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">7.</span> Take advantage of Zoom recordings to build a training database (22:21)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">8.</span> Resource for small businesses: EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization) provides peer-to-peer information and expert advice (26:34)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">9.</span> Encouragement and words of advice (31:57)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">10.</span> Be cautious with where you place your fears (34:47)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">11.</span> If you can, continue to support small businesses (37:00)</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">12.</span> Navigating this time with children at home. Routines and schedules (38:08)</p> <p class="p1">What can you do today? To Be Productive. Effective. Perform at your best. Even now.</p>