Business Turnaround podcast

When your business hits a rough patch, it’s natural to feel the weight of those challenges bearing down on you. The instinctive reaction might be to resist, to avoid the discomfort, and to push back against the difficulties. But what if, instead of resisting, you welcomed adversity? What if you saw it as an opportunity—not just to improve your business, but to grow as a leader?

When a company is in a growth phase, it’s natural to expand — new divisions are added, management layers increase, and more complex projects are taken on. This is all part of scaling up and capturing more opportunities in the market. Growing revenue is essential. But what happens when the business hits a downturn? Those same strategies that worked so well during the growth phase can start to weigh the company down.

When a business is in trouble, the weight of debt can feel overwhelming. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the daily pressure of keeping the business afloat while knowing that payments are looming. Over the years, Marek has successfully restructured nearly 10 million in debt, primarily with banks and suppliers. But it’s not just about cutting deals—it’s about strategically aligning your debt load with the cash flow your business generates. Tune in to discover Marek’s secret weapon in debt restructuring—DtE swaps.

In a business turnaround, growing sales and ensuring sustainable growth are critical, yet tricky. Today, Marek explores how to leverage modern channels, enhance your cash conversion cycle, and avoid the pitfalls that can make things worse. He’ll also discuss how increasing revenue can sometimes hurt your business even more if not managed correctly.

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of any successful business turnaround. When a company is in crisis, strong leadership can make the difference between failure and recovery. In today’s episode, Marek explores the key aspects of leadership that are crucial during a turnaround, including vision, communication, decision-making, and team motivation.

A successful business turnaround starts with a comprehensive diagnostic review. This crucial step helps identify the root causes of distress and forms the foundation for developing an effective recovery plan. Today, Marek covers the objectives, approach, and key components of a diagnostic review, including short-term survival analysis, viability assessment, stakeholder attitudes, and more.

Turning around a struggling business is no small feat, but with a clear and structured approach, it’s entirely possible. In this episode, Marek will walk you through a practical framework for achieving a successful business turnaround. This framework will help you identify critical issues, implement effective strategies, and steer your company back to profitability.

In this episode, Marek delves into the Altman Z-Score, a powerful tool for predicting company failure. Discover how this financial metric, developed by Edward Altman, can help you assess your company’s financial health and foresee potential bankruptcy.
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In this episode, we’ll explore the key symptoms and underlying causes of business decline, and discuss how you can address these issues before they become insurmountable.

In this episode, we'll explore the crucial steps involved in evaluating a company's financial condition, a foundational process for any successful turnaround strategy.