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The concept of vertical integrations
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תוכן מסופק על ידי EJ Swanson and Aaron Opalewski. כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי EJ Swanson and Aaron Opalewski או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
In this episode, Aaron discusses the concept of vertical integrations and their role in driving efficiencies, lowering costs, and creating leverage within a business. He emphasizes the importance of timing and focusing on core competencies when considering a vertical integration. Aaron shares examples of successful vertical integrations within Spark Companies and highlights the need to avoid stepping too far outside of core competencies. He also discusses the CEO's involvement in vertical integrations and the allocation of time for strategic initiatives. The episode concludes with a discussion on the difference between vertical integrations and band-aid solutions.
Takeaways
Timing is crucial when considering a vertical integration. It is important to focus on fixing core business issues before adding more complexity.
Successful vertical integrations leverage core competencies and unique capabilities to drive efficiencies and create new revenue streams.
The CEO's involvement in a vertical integration depends on the maturity of the team and the allocation of responsibilities. The CEO's time should be focused on strategic initiatives and problem-solving.
Avoid stepping too far outside of core competencies when considering a vertical integration. It is important to stay within the company's skill set and avoid diluting resources.
Vertical integrations should not be used as band-aid solutions for struggling areas of the business. It is important to fix core issues before considering a vertical integration.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Understanding Vertical Integrations
05:28 Timing of Vertical Integrations
08:17 Timing at Different Levels of Growth
11:38 Timing and Core Competencies
13:03 Service Lines vs Vertical Integrations
16:28 Timing and Struggling with Core Business
21:47 CEO's Involvement in Vertical Integrations
23:40 CEO's Time Allocation
28:03 Success and Failure of Vertical Integrations
30:21 HR Services as an Evolution
35:47 Avoiding Band-Aid Solutions
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