Bad Business with Bryan Laurel

So... what are you doing with your stimulus check? New TV? New shoes? A vacation? In this episode we ask you to consider investing in yourself, in that small business idea you've had for years and how easy it may be to make it a reality. 

You're a small business or you're on the verge of starting your own business... When is the right time to start thinking about public relations? What are the benefits of hiring a PR pro? And what the heck IS public relations, anyway? We answer all these questions and more with Robyn Patterson of Mack Media Relations.

Find our more via the Mack Media Relations website.

This episode is for any of you who find yourselves distracted throughout your workday. After a conversation with a colleague about their time management hack (The Pomodoro Method), I thought I'd share it with you.

It's the newest and currently most exclusive social media platform. The Clubhouse App is gaining traction and while it's still in beta, hundreds of thousands are spending hours a day on it. 

In this episode we unpack what the Clubhouse App is, how it can benefit you as a small business owner or entrepreneur. We also discuss that while it's currently an invite only app, there's an easy way to get on the inside and start exploring it for yourself.

In the last episode we talked about the benefits of playlists for your own personal use. This episode we talk about the importance of playlists for your brick and mortar business. 

We discuss considering not only your customers, but your employees as well. We also cover licensing via streaming services for businesses and why playing music you purchased from iTunes can get you into legal trouble. 

Most likely music is a part of your day. On your commute, while working from home, as a means to get you in the right mindset for a particular meeting. If you're just listening to any music without putting much thought into it, you could be doing yourself a disservice without realizing it. 

In this episode we discuss the benefits of thinking through the music you listen to and when you listen to it. Seeking out pre-built playlists on the likes of Spotify or what to consider when building your own playlist. To fully gain the benefits of music, it's not as simple as listening to your favorite songs.

You made it! Welcome to 2021. In this episode we talk about (not resolutions, but) goals to set for yourself in the new year and how to ensure you have the time to actually make them happen.

2021 is going to be your year from a personal and professional standpoint. I promise... or your money back. Ha!

We take an honest look at brick and mortar storefronts. Is yours helping or hindering your business? Let's find out.

It's the holiday season and the time to think about gifts for your best clients. We talk about what makes a good gift and what makes a terrible gift. Knowing the difference can solidify that business relationship or sink it.

You've been working from home for months now... maybe you've been working from home for years prior to COVID. Today we ask the question "are you taking your home office seriously?".

Is it an efficient, productive, inspiring space? Or is it a spare room that doubles as a storage room and you're wedged somewhere in the middle of it. 

Let's talk about what you need and what you can do to make yourself a killer home office space.