Business Turnaround podcast
Welcome to ”Business Turnaround,” your go-to podcast for insightful strategies on managing companies in decline or distress. Hosted by Marek Niedzwiedz, a leading hands-on turnaround investor in SMEs, this podcast delves into the critical aspects of business recovery. Tailored for blue-collar industries, this podcast is ideal for business owners, consultants, and aspiring entrepreneurs. ”Business Turnaround” provides the knowledge and tools you need to navigate challenging times and drive your company toward success. Tune in to discover actionable insights and inspiring stories of business transformation in the blue-collar sector.
Episodes

Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Growing Sales and Sustainable Growth During a Turnaround
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
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.

Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Leading Through Crisis: The Power of Effective Leadership
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
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.

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Diagnostic Review: Your Blueprint for Business Recovery
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Blueprint for a Successful Business Turnaround
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
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.

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Predicting Company Failure with the Altman Z-Score
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
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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Thursday Jul 04, 2024
How To Recognize and Address Business Decline
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
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.

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Assessing the Financial Health of a Distressed Company
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
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.




