Business Accelerants Memos

Paul Menig

Helping companies understand the 7 forces affecting business and the 8 drivers of value.

  • 6 minutes 7 seconds
    QUAL-ity is NOT dead

    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.

    Takeaways

    • Quality in automotive industry
    • Challenges of AI in automotive industry

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Quality in the Automotive Industry
    20 February 2026, 12:10 am
  • 6 minutes 12 seconds
    What CEOs Want

    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.

    Takeaways

    • Predictable 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.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Business Preparedness
    1 February 2026, 9:19 pm
  • 12 minutes 56 seconds
    ReWild Business to ReStart Growth

    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.

    Takeaways

    • Business 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.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Application of the Rewilding Process to a Company
    21 January 2026, 10:37 pm
  • 19 minutes 29 seconds
    Business Model Is Esssential

    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.

    Takeaways

    • Business Model Framework
    • Revenue Circles

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Developing Your Company Framework
    • 05:27 Value Proposition and Profit Generation
    • 12:03 Identifying Target Customers and Products
    • 17:12 Organizational Structure and Clarity
    20 December 2025, 7:10 pm
  • 42 minutes 41 seconds
    What's Your GAME Plan for Business, Career, Life Presentation to IMA PDX
    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
    27 November 2025, 9:15 pm
  • 33 minutes 29 seconds
    Brian Heflin
    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.
    19 October 2025, 6:46 pm
  • 59 minutes 23 seconds
    Manage YOUR Risk
    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.
    16 June 2025, 6:27 pm
  • 40 minutes 15 seconds
    Danielle Dinkelman Interview
    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.
    16 June 2025, 12:26 am
  • 9 minutes 33 seconds
    TMC Annual 2025 TechTalk
    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.
    14 March 2025, 12:00 am
  • 18 minutes 30 seconds
    Next Gen Connector Tech Talk with TMC 2025.01.28
    Recording of Tech Talk with TMC on the Dave Nemo Show which appears on the Road Dog Network on Sirius/XM
    28 January 2025, 9:59 pm
  • 24 minutes 47 seconds
    Tech Talk With TMC 2024.01.02
    January 2, 2024 Tech Talk with TMC on the Dave Nemo Radio Show on Channel 146 of SiriusXM
    13 January 2024, 7:03 pm
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