

BOSSY
Morning Brew
Join Tara Reed for a no-BS conversation about entrepreneurship, confidence and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice with the help of other entrepreneurs—from the big names you love to those who head up your favorite brands. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow @bossy_show for more.
Episodes
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Jan 25, 2024 • 47min
Who You Should Hire First as a Founder and Time-Saving Interview Frameworks
Tara discusses her hiring journey from cold outreach to recruiters, emphasizing the importance of first hires driving sales. They share tips on writing job postings that highlight benefits for candidates. The podcast explores hiring adaptability, strategic outreach, and aligning incentives for successful hires.

Jan 18, 2024 • 46min
Playbooks for Scaling Personal Brands to Millions, Celebrity Empires, and Emma Chamberlain’s Evolution
The podcast discusses scaling personal brands, the evolution of Emma Chamberlain's editing style, high trust audiences like Huberman husbands, and the franchise model of RuPaul. They explore what happens when you get sick of yourself, the importance of infusing your brand with YOU, and more.

Jan 11, 2024 • 54min
Where Entrepreneurs Put Their Money, How Tara & Katie Invest, and Risk Tolerance
Tara and Katie discuss personal finances, tax strategies, investing in oneself, S&P 500 investments, where entrepreneurs invest, and building generational wealth. They also share resources and tips for managing money effectively.

Jan 4, 2024 • 43min
Brilliant PR Strategies, Being the “Villain,” and Making Bold Enemies
Exploring PR strategies gone wrong, playing the villain for success, and creating enemies for branding. From failed campaigns at Burger King to Kim Kardashian's empowerment marketing, this podcast dives into controversial strategies in the business world. Learn how to control the narrative, leverage enemies for success, and embrace controversy for a competitive edge.

Dec 28, 2023 • 55min
Scaling to a Multimillion Dollar-Business & The Biggest Mistake New Founders Make
Discussing businesses exceeding $10M, content-product fit, founder skillsets, the impact of iOS 14 on business, effective scorecarding for planning, and advice tailored to one's business scale. The podcast delves into shifting mindsets in entrepreneurship, navigating growth strategies, the evolution of skills, transitioning from founder to manager, and embracing growth and resilience in business.

Dec 21, 2023 • 52min
Did the “Girlboss” Really Lose? and Playing the Hand You’re Dealt
Exploring the concept of 'Girlboss' losing, differences in masculine and feminine leadership styles, playing the hand you're dealt, and gender biases in leadership. They challenge traditional gender expectations and discuss strategies for successful women entrepreneurs.

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Dec 14, 2023 • 38min
How to Escape Business Slumps & Dangerous "Stagnation" Territory
This podcast discusses ways to escape business slumps and dangerous stagnation. They delve into case studies of converting stagnation, music and fashion for beating slumps, pivoting out of bad periods, and successful turnarounds by companies like Sprint and Applebee's. They also explore signs of dangerous stagnation and the myth of sunk costs.

Dec 7, 2023 • 37min
The Dirty Secret of Entrepreneurship: Everyone's Copying Each Other
Katie and Mark discuss the dirty secret of entrepreneurship: copying. They explore the pros and cons of benchmarking, the art of copying and referencing, and using Flippa to find successful businesses. They also share real-life examples and workshop activities to inspire innovation.

Nov 30, 2023 • 53min
The Problem with Thinking Too Small... In Business & In Life
Explore the challenges of setting ambitious mission statements in business, reflecting on examples like WeWork and personal experiences. Dive into the importance of thinking big, balancing practical realities, and empowering women in investing. Uncover insights on charismatic leadership, innovative product development, and embracing diversity in traditional industry norms.

Nov 16, 2023 • 54min
When to Delegate, Setting Expectations and Your Management Questions Answered
The podcast discusses effective delegation strategies, setting ruthless expectations, and managing through asking the right questions. It explores managing someone out and having uncomfortable conversations. The differences between millennial and boomer managers are highlighted, along with the importance of empowering team members for business growth. Navigating complex management styles and setting high-level expectations when delegating tasks are also discussed.


