Making It Work
Business & Economics Podcasts
Want to know what it's really like to run your own business? Making It Work puts you in a room with entrepreneurs who want to kick out conventional wisdom and take you through the highs and lows of starting a company from scratch. This is not a podcast just about success stories. So if you're a self-starter and want it straight, this is the series for you.
Location:
United States
Description:
Want to know what it's really like to run your own business? Making It Work puts you in a room with entrepreneurs who want to kick out conventional wisdom and take you through the highs and lows of starting a company from scratch. This is not a podcast just about success stories. So if you're a self-starter and want it straight, this is the series for you.
Language:
English
Episodes
Bitesize #30: Is company culture just a fad?
11/7/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from our Season 3 special. Ben Brooks explores the value of company culture for small businesses.
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Duration:00:05:32
Bitesize #29: What mistakes did these entrepreneurs make?
10/31/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 9. Our entrepreneurs discussed the mistakes they made in that first year.
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Duration:00:05:43
Bitesize #28: When is it time to quit your job?
10/24/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 8. When is it finally time to quit the day job?
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Duration:00:05:31
Bitesize #27: Is micromanagement inevitable?
10/17/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 7. In this episode, our entrepreneurs discussed the tricky topic of micromanagement.
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Duration:00:06:29
Bitesize #26: Can you read your customers’ minds?
10/10/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3 Episode 6. Navigating the murky waters of customer opinions.
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Duration:00:01:48
Bitesize #25: Does SEO work, really?
10/3/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 5. In an SEO-led world, how can entrepreneurs gain that vital edge?
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Duration:00:05:40
Bitesize #24: How do you create an on-budget unboxing experience?
9/26/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 4. Our entrepreneurs discuss the value of awesome packaging.
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Duration:00:05:37
Bitesize #23: Why do entrepreneurs suck at celebrating?
9/19/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 3. Just why do entrepreneurs find it so hard to stop and smell the flowers?
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Duration:00:04:13
Bitesize #22: Why are supply chains so clogged up?
9/12/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 2. Supply chains are rattling worldwide. How do small businesses cope?
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Duration:00:05:26
Bitesize #21: How do you hire good people?
9/5/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 1. How do you hire – and keep – good people?
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Duration:00:04:55
BITESIZE #20: Is it worth your time to keep innovating?
1/5/2023
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 4. In this episode, our entrepreneurs discuss the role that innovation plays in the path to success.
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Duration:00:06:29
BITESIZE #19: Is it worth selling outside the US?
12/29/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 7. We talk about the pros and cons of going global.
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Duration:00:05:32
BITESIZE #18: How do entrepreneurs manage the manic holiday season?
12/22/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 1. Our entrepreneurs discuss the opportunities and challenges of seasonal selling.
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Duration:00:06:21
BITESIZE #17: How do you deal with bad reviews?
12/15/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 6. Online reviews are a hot topic. How do you handle the raters and haters?
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Duration:00:06:38
BITESIZE #16: How is the retail landscape changing?
12/8/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from our Season 2 ‘Ask the Expert’ Special. Jason ‘Retailgeek’ Goldberg discusses the changing retail landscape for small business owners.
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Duration:00:06:20
BITESIZE #16: How is the retail landscape changing?
12/7/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from our Season 2 ‘Ask the Expert’ Special. Jason ‘Retailgeek’ Goldberg discusses the changing retail landscape for small business owners.
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Duration:00:04:36
BITESIZE #15: Should you hire friends and family?
12/1/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 3. What are the pros and cons of hiring your nearest and dearest?
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Duration:00:06:29
BITESIZE #14: How do you deal with your competitors?
11/24/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 8. Competition is a constant companion to doing business, but just how can small companies compete with the giants?
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Duration:00:06:12
BITESIZE #13: What’s the best way to fire someone?
11/17/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 2. In this episode, we talked about the tricky business of firing your employees.
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Duration:00:06:00
BITESIZE #12: How can you keep your employees happy on a budget?
11/10/2022
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 7. In a competitive employee market, just how can you make your people feel valued?
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Duration:00:06:09