In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler makes a clear case for why effectiveness should always come before efficiency. Dave unpacks the differences between the two concepts and shares real-world examples that highlight how focusing too heavily on efficiency can actually create bottlenecks, waste resources, and frustrate customers. From manufacturing floors to tech stacks, Dave explores why speed and automation aren’t always the answers, and how zooming out can help teams solve the right problems the right way.

What You'll Discover:

• The fundamental difference between being efficient and being effective.

• Why improving the wrong thing, even efficiently, won’t move the needle.

• Real-world stories from manufacturing and client work that illustrate hidden pitfalls.

• How over-automation and poor cross-functional communication can derail operations.

• A rowing team analogy that simplifies this powerful concept.

• How to slow down, zoom out, and drive long-term, customer-focused improvements.

In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler chats with Anders Green, founder of ALOX4 ERP, about the journey from custom tools to scalable, flexible software solutions. Anders shares how his engineering background, experience in the fastener distribution business, and a side hustle in rally racing helped shape his vision for a modern ERP system. They dive into the importance of designing tools for real-world flexibility, the power of understanding scale in ERP selection, and the risks and rewards of adopting emerging tech.

What You'll Discover:

• Why scale should guide your ERP decisions, and what happens when it doesn’t.

• The difference between building a solution for one business vs. building a platform others can use.

• How ERP should evolve from “just transactions” to a true growth enabler.

• Where AI fits into ERP today (and where it doesn’t), including examples of real value vs. hype.

• The importance of balancing structure and flexibility when designing tools for operations.

• How rally racing taught Anders lessons about adaptability and configuration in software.

• A refreshingly honest take on the risks of working with early-stage platforms, and why it might still be worth it.

In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler explores the all-too-common challenge of change fatigue, why teams get burned out by constant shifts and how to avoid it. Dave unpacks the results of recent LinkedIn polls on change management and shares the key drivers behind inconsistent leadership messaging and lack of follow-through. Through real-world examples, he offers practical steps to help leaders slow down, clarify direction, and implement sustainable change strategies that actually stick.

What You'll Discover:

• Why inconsistency from leadership is the #1 cause of failed change initiatives.

• The critical role of clear communication in avoiding "flavor of the month" whiplash.

• How to align your team with changes in direction by explaining the “why” behind pivots.

• Common mistakes in process automation and tech adoption, and how to avoid them.

• Why slowing down and taking a strategic approach can help your team move faster in the long run.

• A reminder that effective planning, not just people, process, and technology, is the foundation of sustainable growth.