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Dr. Bill Conerly’s short-term economic forecast is sometimes optimistic, sometimes pessimistic, but his long-term view is very upbeat. Here’s an example of his inspirational close.

Business leaders hear economic jargon and sometimes need a translation into English. Sometimes a story and a visual illustration helps to make the point.

Dr. Bill Conerly explains the basics of how companies can use contingency planning to protect themselves from severe downturns, and also capture the gains from upturns. And he adds a homework lesson that anyone can use to prepare for an uncertain environment.

Dr. Bill Conerly uses humor and simple analogies to explain complex economic concepts. Find out why these audience members were thinking about their underwear!

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Dr. Bill Conerly explain the most valuable techniques for improving employee retention and recruiting.

This video illustrates the use of stories and common sense explanations of complicated economics. The facts are somewhat dated—from 2013—but the style continues. Note the tie-in at the end to the audience members’ businesses.

When I speak to local audiences, I often provide an outsider’s perspective. In this example, I explain what I see when looking at the economic data for Boise, Idaho. The audience members know more details about their economy than I do, but a fresh look from a high level perspective can provide valuable insights.

Although you cannot manage the economy, understanding the economy can help you manage your business. In this video clip I tell the story of a business owner who used an understanding of economics to identify the critical problems for his business. In less than a year, he went from unprofitable to operating at capacity. Your details will be different, but the concept works for any company.

Dr. Bill Conerly explains increased cyclicality in the economy. A presentation to Kansas Bankers Association, August 2012.

Things used to be produced in the particular location that was best suited to manufacturing. Increasingly, though, advances are intellectual acts more than manufacturing acts –and intellectual activity can happen anywhere.

Dr. Bill Conerly provides a real example of a company that used contingency planning to protect against a severe recession, and also to capture the gains from the economic rebound. And he adds a homework lesson that any corporate executive or small business owner can use to prepare for an uncertain environment.