The Wealthy Business - by EnergizeGrowth

The Mobex Effect: More White Space for Growth Planning

It seems as if fewer and fewer people create time to reflect these days."White space" on the calendar is a luxury, not a norm.  As I meandered through the Columbia Sportswear store in the Portland Airport last Wednesday, I stumbled across a new product that not only excited me, but serves as a perfect tool for people in search of a balanced life.

For all of you who are feeling tired, overwhelmed, and overweighted with too many commitments, I have found the perfect solutions to lighten your load.

 The New Mobex backpacks (courtesy Magnus Nirell) 

C.K. Prahalad, Innovation, and the Meaning of Life

C.K. Prahalad is one of those few global business luminaries who demonstrated a sincere willingness to support my new business initiatives. He lived and breathed innovation. Last month, he generously agreed to an interview for this blog.  Sadly, this interview will never happen due to his sudden passing.  Yet his influence will affect millions in the long-term.

C.K. Prahalad and Marshall Goldsmith, March 2010 (photo courtesy of Anil Kripalani)

C.K. has impacted my professional work in three areas. I trust these may apply to other business developers and executives as well:

Just launched some research on how innovative B2B companies are THRIVING in today's competitive, price-sensitive travel industry. Here is a sneak peek:

http://www.energizegrowth.com/audio/Rearden_Commerce_Bev_Heinritz.mp3

Attention scientists - I need your opinion --will the volcanic ash clear in time for Lisa and Magnus to fly to Scandinavia next Wednesday, or are we stuck waiting for the cloud to pass? 16,000 flights cancelled. Travel is paralyzed in Europe.

Hot New Apps for Growth Companies: Oceanhouse Media interview

Last month, I met with Michel Kripalani, CEO of Oceanhouse Media in San Diego California. What an enlightening conversation!  I just had to share it with you.  His company offers three of the bestselling apps for the iPhone, and has developed more than 80 of them to date. (More on the way for the iPad).

Oceanhouse Media doesn't just develop new apps for the iPhone and iPad--they truly model the traits of a wealthy company. Michel and his team have successfully balanced intense focus with creativity and innovation.  Whether you are a struggling startup or a successful growth company, you will benefit from Michel's pearls of business wisdom.

In this 25 minute interview, you will hear Michel's practical growth strategies and ideas on:

* the changes that caused him to shift from a "corporate" business model to  "virtual" business model
* why he transitioned from the gaming market to the self-help and children's education markets
* the distinction between money and wealth
* how Oceanhouse rapidly reached profitability through risk-sharing
* surprising KPI's that keep the Oceanhouse teams responsive to customer needs and market changes

Click here and enjoy the interview.  You may just discover a "new app" to grow your business.

http://www.energizegrowth.com/audio/M_Kripalani_032910.mp3

Copyright 2010, Lisa Nirell.  All rights reserved.

David Brooks of the NY Times challenges correlation between money, wealth, and happiness: http://tinyurl.com/dbrookshappy . Share your comments and thoughts here. What resonates with you about his comments and the research?