Business Without Bullsh-t

EP 358 - We revisit our first chat with Steve Keen - author, friend of the podcast and the first economist to warn of the 2008 financial crash. Appropriately, given the COP29 was all about the money, we chat about how economists have totally trivialised the dangers of the climate crisis, and what that might mean for humanity.We also discuss why trade unions are a good thing for the economy and why corporate behaviour in the UK would be better if we followed Germany’s model.Spotify Video Chapters (only):00:00 BWB Re-Visited with Steve Keen01:17 Meet Steve01:56 Steve's Achievements02:52 Frustrations with Economic Predictions04:52 Climate Change: The Real Threat14:45 The Role of Trade Unions18:52 Government's Role in Society23:04 Brexit and Its Aftermath26:04 Business Practices and Economic Theories29:11 Quickfire - Get To Know Steve30:53 Getting Fired and Office Politics33:29 Inspirational Teachers and Career Choices35:11 Economics and Financial Crises38:41 Life, Mistakes, and Advice47:00 Business or Bullshit Quiz!51:51 Final Thoughtsbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 357 - As COP 29 draws to a close in sunny, oil rich Azerbaijan we revisit our spirited conversation with political economist Grace Blakeley. We talk about Green New Deals and why we need to restore faith in democracy above all else.Grace makes a compelling point that dealing with Climate Change shouldn’t be put on the shoulders of individuals but those of institutions and businesses, as only they can affect the systemic changes required. We discuss how investing money in fixing problems now will pay for itself in the long run (it worked after WWII after all) and how community wealth building offers a credible alternative to the idea of “stakeholder capitalism”.Spoiler alert - Grace is not a fan of stakeholder capitalism.Spotify Video Chapters (only):00:00 BWB with Grace Blakeley01:46 Meet Grace02:22 Climate Change and Economic Structures03:35 The Green New Deal Explained04:38 Challenges of Retrofitting and Government Support06:06 Government Insulation and Political Influence16:43 Tax Avoidance and Evasion Debate26:32 Stakeholder Capitalism and Market Concentration31:25 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Grace 33:40 School Expulsions and Rebellious Youth38:03 Career Journey and Writing Books45:22 Passions and Personal Reflections46:52 Advice and Recommendations53:42 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 356 - We are doing some hefty metaphorical redecorating at BWB at the moment (remodelling for our American friends). That means that we will be using the next few weeks to look back into our catalogue and republish some choice episodes. Conversations that we think are as relevant today as they were when they were first released. First up Martin Wolf CBE - Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the FT.We kicked off 2023 talking to Martin about the state of the Nation and his thinking will give you a helpful lens to hold up to UK current events such as the budget, democratic reform and how our future is shaped by the economic choices that we make now.And Martin's keen eyed analysis and clear headed assessment of the current state and future of the British Economy, Political Realm and our role in the world when it comes to trade is as relevant now as when we first sat down in 2023.Spotify Video Chapters (only):00:00 BWB with Martin Wolf CBE01:27 Meet Martin02:13 Current Global Challenges and Their Impact on the UK03:17 Historical Context: The UK's Economic Evolution11:23 The Regional Disparity in the UK Economy16:24 The Need for Long-Term Economic Planning30:34 The Role of Skills and Education in Economic Growth38:16 The Future of the UK's Economy: Opportunities and Challenges42:39 The Importance of Reliable Data in Economic Planning48:28 Data in Decision Making49:23 Adapting Plans in Business and Government50:36 The Role of Flexibility in Business Success52:48 Modern Monetary Theory Explained58:00 Economic Challenges and Recession01:05:52 Global Trade and the Commonwealth01:12:16 The Future of the UK Economy01:18:20 Political Landscape and Party Dynamics01:25:27 Conclusion: Navigating Economic and Political Realitiesbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 355 - Sky and NBC ring announcer known as Big Mo is in the quiz seat for the B.O.B quiz showdown - personal trainers, corporate gifting, universal basic income and the significance of Super Bowl ads all make the draw for Kody's views - are they Business or Bullshit?Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Kody Mommaerts00:43 Personal Trainers: Business or BS?02:20 Corporate Gifting: Sincere or Fake?03:44 Business Accelerators and Incubators04:17 Right Wing Politics and Universal Basic Income05:04 Lunch Provided for Employees: Bullshit or Benefit?05:41 Search Engine Optimisation and Family Business06:34 Crypto and Digital Nomads07:20 Drinking at Lunch and Workplace Humour12:29 Lobbying and ChatGBT14:46 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 354 - This week we catch up with broadcaster, entertainer and tech entrepreneur Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts.  Kody combines being “Big Mo” the ring announcer for Boxxer on Sky and NBC with being the COO of SaaS scale up Sports Thread.We chat about why the most important skills for any role are really hard to put in the job description, why being distinctive, putting time and effort into standing out is as important in business as it is in entertainment and why the rapid rate of change in both combat sports and tech means that the areas have more in common than you would think.We also discover that no-one in the podcast studio knows the name of Liverpool FCs home stadium. (hint producer Dee: it’s not Old Trafford).Chapters:00:00 BWB with Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts01:08 Meet Big Mo02:03 The Journey of Sports Thread Inc.02:58 The Role of a Ring Announcer04:18 The UK and USA Sports Connection10:05 The Art of Ring Announcing25:54 The Complexities of Boxing Promotions31:51 Fighters and Promotional Companies32:24 Marketing and Promotion in Boxing33:11 The Business of Boxing35:42 Personal Journey and Public Speaking38:14 The Art of Communication46:31 Cultural Differences in Business Communication49:13 Innovating Boxing Entertainment52:05 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Kody01:00:02 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 353 - Financial literacy expert Andrew Craig jumps in the seat to take on Andy's quiz card debate.They also delve into Universal Basic Income, the future of digital nomads, the relevance of ESG investing, the role of lawyers in business, and the potential of decentralised autonomous organisations.Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Andrew Craig00:30 Personal Trainers and ChatGPT01:17 Corporate Social Responsibility03:27 Venture Capital and Incubators05:14 Universal Basic Income08:35 Insurance and Alternative Investment Market10:47 Digital Nomads and ESG Investing13:38 EBITDA and Lawyers15:09 Decentralised Autonomous Organisations16:57 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

Join Andrew Craig, author and founder of Plain English Finance, as he dives into the current state of Britain's economy. He highlights how poor regulations have hampered growth, particularly in the stock market. Craig emphasizes the pressing need for improved financial literacy to empower investors and calls for a reevaluation of policies affecting the biotech sector. The conversation also touches on the allure of quick riches, the role of immigration in economic narratives, and the bright future of personalized health investments.

EP 351 - Copyright lawyer Julius Stubbs jumps in the quiz seat to give Andy's business quiz cards a piece of his mind - office nap pods, Brexit, universal basic income and kangaroo insurance all make the shortlist (Julius's AUS story will have you in tears!)Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit Julius Stubbs01:10 Team Building Exercises: Business or BS?01:58 LinkedIn?02:22 The Insurance Rant04:12 Universal Basic Income?06:28 In-Office Fitness Classes. Who's in?06:44 Diversity Quotas Debate07:13 Brexit08:46 Silicon Valley and Business Investments09:03 Government Grants and R&D Tax Credits10:20 Formal Directors Meetings10:45 Free Ports and Regulators11:16 Digital Nomads and Remote Work13:14 Balancing Flexibility and Collaboration15:04 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 350 - The founder of I Am Stobbs, a specialist trademark and brand attorney firm, talks us through why even the youngest businesses should be thinking about their IP, but should spend the bare minimum on protecting it until they really need to.  And when the point that they really need to protect it is likely to be.We also get into why AI is the biggest challenge facing IP, trademark and copyright law right now and why graphic designers and photographers might want to think about getting a different job as a result.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Julius Stobbs01:15 Meet Julius, founder of Stobbs02:02 Understanding IP in Business03:00 The Importance of IP Strategy04:53 Commercial Approach to Legal Services06:49 Challenges in IP Protection08:56 Global IP Protection and Strategy32:06 The Future of IP and AI38:43 The Subtlety of Artistic Skill39:39 AI's Impact on the Art Industry40:24 Employment Challenges in the AI Era42:18 The Debate on New Employment Laws43:56 Tax Loopholes and Economic Policies46:01 Academia vs. Entrepreneurship53:30 Legal Services vs. Client Interests59:23 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Julius01:03:57 Advice for Founders and Entrepreneurs01:07:28 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 349 - Female Angel Investor Sarah Turner jumps in the quiz seat this week to take on Andy's list of business conundrums - business attire, pitch decks, conferences and offshore tax havens all make the shortlist!Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Sarah Turner00:43 Conferences: Business or Bullshit?01:06 Offshore Tax Havens Debate02:41 Flying Business Class: Worth It?03:31 Unlimited Holidays?04:23 Charities: Business or Goodwill?05:14 The Strangeness of Wealth05:30 The Apologetic Rich05:59 Celebrating Success06:22 Drinking at Work06:38 Family Dynasties and Business07:08 Thought Leadership07:34 Dressing for Success08:25 Creating Effective Pitch Decks09:17 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark