Well, look at us. We're one hundred episodes old! This episode we talk podcasting... specifically how easy it is to get started with a limited budget and how a podcast can help small businesses and startups. We talk to Craig Plenn and Marco Velasquez, hosts of new podcast Short and Heavy about steps to starting a podcast, their process and lessons learned while producing a weekly show.

Bad Business host Bryan Laurel can be reached at [email protected]

You have business ideas, right? You've been thinking about it for years. YEARS! Have you done anything about it? Probably not. If you haven't made that move because you have a regular 9-5 job, this episode is for you. We talk about how you can get that business off the ground while remaining focused on your day job.

Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at [email protected]

Meetings. We all hate them. Most likely you have too many of them as part of your work week. They're inefficient, stress-inducing and meanwhile work that you NEED to get done isn't getting done. This episode we talk about making a few tweaks to make meetings more efficient and effective.

Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at [email protected]

This episode we talk to David DeLorenzo, who is pretty much the picture definition of hustle. David is the owner of Bar & Restaurant Insurance based in Scottsdale, AZ. Even if you're not a bar or a restaurant, listen to pick up some good tips on how to approach business and networking in an impactful way. 

Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at [email protected]

We discuss so many DOs and DON'Ts of being an entrepreneur but this episode we talk about regrets most have at one point or another. Hopefully hearing these now can help you avoid having similar regrets later.

Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at [email protected]

Music can make you more productive. It can inspire you to work effectively and efficiently. Listening to the wrong type of music can hurt your work groove. We talk about creating the perfect playlist to maximize your workflow.

Bryan Laurel can be reached at [email protected]

Do you excel when it comes to communication? Really? Are you sure? Communication isn't just about speaking, it impacts email, social media, Skype/Facetime as well as texting.  We talk about how you can be efficient and improve the way you communicate.

Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at [email protected]

Have you ever had a client or vendor who just couldn't seem to pay you on time for your hard work? When you're a small business or startup, a delay in getting paid can severely impact the workflow, success and reputation of your company.

We talk about ways to deal with the uncomfortable situation that arises when you have to call a client who has not paid you on time.

Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at [email protected]

We talk about solid reasons to finally make that commitment and start your business in 2016. It's time.

Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at [email protected]

It's easy to coast for the last couple of weeks of the year - especially with the holidays, family, errands to run and just plain being tired. The end of the year is a great time to get ahead as well. Spending a little time on looking ahead towards the new year can get you in a great place to start 2016 in a great place from an organizational and emotional standpoint.

Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at [email protected]