Understanding Business Growth

<ul><li>.00 <strong>Bill Macfarlane – “</strong>I think there are certain enablers, and these enablers can be impediments if used in the improper fashion. But I look at, the first thing is people, talent. You have got to have the right people. You have got to have people that will not be awestruck by growth, not be awestruck by the numbers of products you have, for instance, or the numbers of stores, or the topline revenue. You have got to have the infrastructure with which to enable that, because that is really the engine that drives most of your businesses is the infrastructure piece.<ul><li>You have got to have customers, of course. And that seems rather obvious, but when customers go away, then you realize that, wait a minute. I needed them in the first place, anyhow, to make this a viable entity. You have got to have product.”</li> </ul></li> <li>1.05 <strong>Welcome – </strong>Hello everyone, I am Rishi Katz and welcome to The Oval Table where we discuss all things related to helping those who live and work inside your business survive, thrive, avoid pitfalls, have more fun and become successful faster. Getting advice from someone outside your business can make a big difference. And that is what we seek to do each and every week.<ul><li>Here at <strong>The Oval Table,</strong> we believe <strong>every voice matters</strong> and we want to model how that works. Often the advice that makes the difference comes from where you least expect it. So much more is possible when everyone’s ideas make it to the table.</li> </ul></li> <li>1.52 <strong>Host Introductions</strong></li> <li>2.01 <strong>Show Content Outline</strong></li> <li>2.34 <strong>A Summary of Our Past Shows We Hoped You Enjoyed</strong></li> <li>6.03 <strong>The We Are Alpha Dogs Resource – Your Resource for People</strong></li> <li>6.38 <strong>Interview – Bill Macfarlane – Understanding Business Growth</strong><ul><li>You have to start with having the right people, then infrastructure, products, supply</li> <li>Know that you need someone who ha