Business Without Bullsh-t
A sideways look at modern business talking to founders and entrepreneurs about the problems they face and how they solve them
Latest Episode
Episode 298 - QUIZ - Businessor Bullshit with Ben Shalom - Founder - BOXXER
EP 298 - Boxxer founder & CEO Ben Shalom is in the quiz seat this week giving his thoughts on Andy and Pippa’s hit list of business terms - from bootstrapping and guerrilla marketing to golden handshakes and five-year forecasts, Ben answers with insights from his own experiences, shedding light on the practicalities in real business life.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or Bullshit with Ben Shalom
00:38 Bootstrapping and Business Growth Insights
01:43 Guerrilla Marketing and Golden Handshakes
02:13 Sweat Equity, Family Offices, and Down Rounds
04:43 Bitcoin, Ratchets, and Investment Insights
05:35 Scoring the Game and Wrapping Up
06:01 Reflections and Farewell
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Dana's recommendations
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Dominic plays BOB with the first version of our newly designed deck of cards!
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Episode 214 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Dominic Monkhouse
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The Drive - Peter Attia (podcast)
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits - Verne Harnish (book)
The Value Profit Chain - James L. Heskett
Net Promoter Score - Fred Reichheld
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Episode 213 - Dominic Monkhouse - Master Business Coach & Author
Dominic tells us about how he helps businesses accelerate their growth and productivity by improving leadership strategies, better organising staff, creating stronger team relations and improving overall company culture and working environment. He also tells us why he thinks sales commissions and annual appraisals qualify for the big bin of bullshit.
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Episode 212 - QUIZ - Business or Bullshit with Grace Blakeley
Friday quiz time with renowned author, journalist and political commentator Grace Blakeley in the hot seat.
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Episode 211 - BWB Extra - Get To Know .. Grace Blakeley
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It's Not That Radical - Michala Loach
Novara Media Podcasts
Tribune Magazine
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