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Books & The Biz

Books & The Biz

Written by: Dan Paulson and Richard Veltre
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Finance and Operations need to work together.

Often they don’t.

Join Richard Veltre and myself for discussions about business (the BIZ) and finance (the BOOKS).

About Rich: He has served in executive leadership positions at finance consulting firms focusing on the development, implementation, and management of the full spectrum of financial systems. Rich started his career at Price Waterhouse and now acts at a fractional CFO for companies in healthcare, finance, logistics, and construction.

About Dan: He built his career working key leadership positions for several large corporations such as Menards and Lands’ End. In 2005, Dan decided he no longer wanted to continue on the corporate executive path and launched InVision. He now helps owners and executives improve operational performance and workplace culture in the areas of manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and finance.

Books & The Biz is a podcast where we talk about our experiences, what’s happening in the world today, and how it impacts companies.

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Episodes
  • Busy Is Not Profitable: The Cost of Operational Noise
    Feb 3 2026

    If your team is constantly busy but results aren’t improving, something is off.


    In this episode of Books & The Biz, we unpack a problem most business owners feel but struggle to name: operational noise. It’s the endless activity, urgency, and motion that makes a company look productive while quietly draining profit, energy, and focus.


    Being busy can feel like progress. In reality, it often masks broken workflows, unclear priorities, and leadership habits that keep organizations stuck in reaction mode.


    In this episode, we explore:

    Why activity and output are not the same thing

    How operational noise shows up in meetings, emails, and daily fire drills

    The hidden financial cost of constant urgency

    Where time and attention leak inside otherwise “healthy” businesses

    How leaders can reduce noise without slowing the business down


    This conversation is for owners and executives who are tired of feeling slammed but not seeing proportional results. If your days are full yet progress feels shallow, this episode will help you identify what’s actually getting in the way—and how to clear it.


    New episodes weekly on the financial and operational realities of running a business. Please like, share, and subscribe!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Businesses Struggling Filling High Paying Jobs
    Jan 23 2026

    This week we bring in Jay Goninen of Wrenchway to share his experience helping auto repair shops fill open tech positions. He can speak firsthand on the challenges we are facing and what the potential solutions are.


    Jay is Co-Founder of Wrenchway and hosts his own podcast called Beyond the Wrench. He has dedicated his career to improving how the automotive and diesel industries support technicians and schools that develop them.


    He is passionate about helping schools build stronger programs, showing employers how to better support their technicians, and educating the industry on what it takes to create real, lasting change.


    Check out his valuable insight, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

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    44 mins
  • Selling vs Building - What Should You Do?
    Dec 22 2025

    The Silver Tsunami is happening and everyone from Private Equity to individual investors are calling. The question is are you prepared to sell, or are you better building your enterprise further.

    In today's final episode for 2025, we explore the strategy behind the big deals being thrown around to determine if they are the best opportunity for you. We will also share some alternatives to better prepare yourself for when that eventual call will happen.

    Please be sure to like, share, and subscribe to catch all our past episodes as well as our new ones for 2026.

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    28 mins
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