Business Without Bullsh-t

EP 328 - Kate is a global thought-leader in business futurism and CEO of GDR - Creative Intelligence which is renowned for blending big picture context with insights from industry experts to predict the impact of new technologies and consumer behaviours on commerce.In this extended episode, we discuss pressing retail and business trends, the impact of global macro forces on retail, sustainable practices, and the challenges of profitability amidst de-globalisation. Kate emphasises experiential retail, evolving consumer behaviour, and the necessity for businesses to adapt to demographic and economic shifts. We also addresses the rise in retail theft and its economic impacts, housing challenges, and the future role of empathic AI in transforming consumer interactions and societal structures. Chapters:00:00 BWB with Kate Ancketill01:21 Understanding Macro Forces and Trends02:01 Consulting for Billion-Dollar Corporations02:33 The Impact of AI and Future Technologies06:37 Concerns Keeping Business Leaders Awake13:23 The End of Mass Consumption14:39 Sustainability and the Circular Economy32:21 Reviving the High Street44:08 The Decline of Department Stores45:07 The Rise of Experiential Retail45:39 Selfridges: A Case Study48:31 The Role of Social Media in Modern Retail52:30 The Impact of AI on Retail01:01:56 The Complexities of U.S. Expansion01:11:33 Economic Challenges and Consumer Behaviour01:13:20 Retail Theft and Its Consequences01:14:25 Retail Crime and Its Impact on Society01:16:41 Housing Market Challenges and Solutions01:19:41 The Decline in Birth Rates and Its Implications01:22:00 Kate's Bullshit in Business01:25:04 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Kate01:36:13 The Future of AI and Its Potential01:46:19 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 327 - Culture Amp's Vice President and General Manger Nick Matthews is in this week's quiz seat tackling Andy and Philippa's list of terms including Labour Government, Influencer, Reinventing The Wheel, Oligopoly and more!businesswithoutbullshit.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 326 - Nick is Vice President and General Manager at Culture Amp - the world’s leading employee experience platform, revolutionising how 25 million employees in over 6,500 companies create a better world of work.We discuss the ever-increasing complexities businesses, especially HR, face due to socio-economic changes since 2016, Brexit, Covid, inflation .. the whole lot! Nick explains how CultureAmp helps businesses improve employee engagement and performance management with data-driven insights, emphasising the importance of company values and psychological safety in creating a high-performing workforce. We touch on the intersection of culture, technology, and leadership in today's unpredictable world, and Nick explains why the woke culture around In-Office Work qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t!businesswithoutbullshit.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 325 - Musa Ventures CEO is in the quiz seat this week debating 'business or bullshit?' terms like Instagram and TikTok, breakfast meetings, founder's egos and family businesses and the critical role of mentors.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Tando Matanda00:35 Social Media Platforms02:18 Breakfast Meetings: Love or Hate?03:29 Investment TV Shows: Biz or BS?04:20 Founders' Egos and Narcissism05:35 The Futility of Five-Year Forecasts07:20 The Importance of Mentors07:55 Internal Meetings: Keep Them Short08:36 Family Business Dynamics12:07 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 324 - Tando is cofounder and CEO of Musa - the world’s first Intelligent Venture Assessment platform who are re-defining the funding process for startups and SMEsMusa aims to provide strategic advice, direction and access to capital to facilitate SMEs development through using digital tools and insights, while also connecting them to funding networks.Tando discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in securing capital, the disconnect between entrepreneurs and financiers, and how Musa aims to solve these issues through advanced data analytics and venture health assessments. We also touch on the impact of financial inclusion, the struggles of minority and female entrepreneurs in securing funding, and the importance of education and strategic planning in building successful businesses. And Tando explains why she thinks unrealistic startup targets set by investors qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t!Chapters:00:00 BWB with Tando Matanda01:25 Challenges in Business Financing02:09 Understanding the Funding Gap02:26 The Language Barrier in Finance04:07 Strategic Business Growth11:35 The Role of Data and Analytics18:16 Global Expansion and Future Plans30:21 Fintech Industry Insights31:18 Unrealistic Expectations for Female Founders32:26 The Venture Capital Dilemma33:08 Challenges in Raising Capital35:26 The Role of Banks in Financial Inclusion38:01 The Changing Landscape of Banking41:49 Quickfire Round - Getting to Know Tando51:46 Advice for Entrepreneurs55:51 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 323 - Team culture coach, workshop facilitator and author Alison Coward is in the quiz seat this week letting us know whether Andy and Pippa's list of terms are either business or bullshit - conservative government, charities, dog airlines, client lunches and more!Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Alison Coward00:42 Government and Charities: Controversial? 01:37 Digital Nomads and Pet Travel02:46 Client Lunches: Business or Distraction?03:43 Thought Leadership: Business or BS?04:54 Incubators and Oligopolies06:05 Growth Hackers and Business Plans08:20 Scoring and 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 322 - Alison is a team culture coach, workshop facilitator, keynote speaker and author. She is also the founder of Bracket - a consultancy that partners with companies to help them build high-performing team cultures. Clients include Google, Meta and the V&A.We discuss Alison's expertise in facilitation, the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technology, and the significance of effective communication in team development.We also cover psychological safety, structured collaboration, and Alison explains why facilitation itself can qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t!Chapters:00:00 BWB with Alison Coward02:16 The Impact of Technological Advancement04:43 The Art of Effective Collaboration07:25 Balancing Technology and Human Skills14:41 The Importance of Structured Team Meetings22:49 Challenges of Growing a Business30:44 The Role of Workshops in Team Culture38:29 Debating the Value of Update Meetings38:51 Peer Coaching in Professional Firms39:50 Leadership and Ego in Professional Firms43:22 The Importance of Psychological Safety45:41 Journey into Workshop Facilitation53:43 The Role and Impact of Facilitators01:00:30 Quickfire Round - Get To Know Alison01:04:14 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Founders01:08:40 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meYou can watch on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 321 - Steve's in the seat this week with a paddle in hand telling whether he thinks our quiz terms are business or just plain BS - family businesses, business plans, Boeing's decline and thought leadership all get a good rinseChapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Dr. Steve Keen00:30 Family Business: Good or Bad?01:18 The Reality of Business Plans02:39 Golden Parachutes and Retirement03:26 Climate Change - Good For Business?05:49 Financial Regulation and Its Flaws08:05 Oligopoly and Market Dynamics09:59 Final Thoughts on Thought Leadership10:26 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 320 - Steve is a professor, a world leading critic of neo-classical economics, and a major contributor to the development of an alternative monetary approach to economics. We discuss the urgent need to debunk mainstream economic theories, particularly those ignoring climate change and energy integration, and advocate for substantial paradigm shifts in addressing these issues. Steve introduces Ravel - his innovative software revolutionising data analysis. He also emphasises the need for more engineers and scientists in leadership roles, supporting his arguments with personal anecdotes and reflections on his experiences and ambitions.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Dr Steve Keen01:08 Climate Change and Economics01:43 Introducing Ravel: A Revolutionary Software03:21 The Problem with Spreadsheets04:29 The Complexity of Economic Systems08:56 The Role of AI in Data Analysis16:29 Flaws in Economic Surveys and Data Collection19:13 The Greek System of Sortition and Modern Politics30:59 The Paradigm Shift in Science and Economics44:41 The Financial Crisis and Economic Theories48:17 Shifting Expectations and Risky Investments48:47 Current Economic Cycle and Private Debt49:32 Neoclassical Economics and Interest Rates51:28 Inflation and Markups52:40 The Ignored Problem of Private Debt01:22:19 China's Economic Approach and Global Comparisons01:24:40 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

EP 319 - mental toughness expert Penny Mallory is in this week's quiz seat sharing her candid 'business or bullshit' opinions on Andy's and Pippa's list of business terms. Political faith, societal roles, and the importance of politeness being subject to much debate!Chapters:00:00 Business or Bullshit with Penny Mallory00:35 Corporate Gifting - Good or Bad?01:24 Hashtags and Social Media01:55 Foreign Espionage Risk02:17 Labour Government and Politics05:39 Politeness in Business07:13 Influencers - Yay or Nay?08:19 Multiple Careers and Side Hustles09:12 Equal Paternity Leave Debate12:23 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark