Executive Diaries
In today’s fast-paced business environment smack dab in the middle of AI disruptions, executives are juggling more than ever before. From chaotic daily operations to employee burnout and data overload, the challenges are real, and they can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good news: You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. Executive Diaries host, Erica Hansen, dives deep into the core issues that executives face, offering practical solutions, case studies, and expert insights to help you thrive.
Executive Diaries
Ep 14: Strong Partners, Strong Business: The Hidden Power of Vendor Diversity and Relationships
Your biggest business risk isn’t your customers — it’s your vendors.
In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen reveals the hidden power of vendor diversity and relationships as the ultimate tools for cash stability, crisis resilience, and long-term success.
Through real-world case studies, she breaks down how diverse, trusted partners impact your cash flow, contracts, pricing, and timing — and why treating vendors like strategic allies (not transactions) can save your company when the economy tightens.
If you’re a CEO or leader looking to strengthen your operations from the inside out, this episode is your blueprint for building a business that bends, but never breaks.