What’s the worst way to start a business? A challenge, a bet, out of irritation? Zelda gets cheesed off with the way her dad runs Zeros Heros and receives bad advice from Bob and some unexpected help from Jakob.
Mike Saville and Russell Cosway from Gydeline introduce the first episode of the Blue Sky Stinking podcast and discuss topics raised, including, good reasons for starting a business, getting sound advice and benefiting from mentoring and coaching.
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Episode script
Thirsty Thursday (0:21)
Bob's Boardroom Bumble (2:11)
Dinner at Nero's (6:35)
Monday Morning Madness (8:46)
Thirsty Thursday (0:21)
CONTINUITY: It’s Thirsty Thursday and, following a Board meeting at their workplace, Zero’s Heroes, we are in the Dog and Bone Pub with Zelda and Bob
ZELDA: I’m sick of working for my dad, he won’t give me any of the freedoms that I deserve. I’m thirty-(mumble) now and I can take a stronger hand in running the business.
BOB: Yeah sure, ‘cause you’re so skilled in business – you’ve been at it so long.
ZELDA: I know, right! It’s not that hard. I watched dad in the boardroom today, he took it easy on the factory manager, I would have kicked her out on her arse if I’d been running the show
BOB: Absolutely, you could probably run the factory floor and run the business in your spare time.
ZELDA: You know what, I probably could. But I want more, I want to run the business not the factory floor. Dad has had his time, he doesn’t understand the modern customer, social media and the digital world
BOB: And so, you’re just going to ask Nero to step to one side whilst you take the reins? What could go wrong?
ZELDA: Well, I could I guess. He is getting quite old and should be thinking about retiring
BOB: ‘cause all he talks about is taking it easy and focusing on his gardening.
ZELDA: Really? Never thought he was a closet gardener but perhaps mum has converted him. So, do you think he’d let me take the reins and step to one side?
BOB: (chuckling) Why not!
ZELDA: Ok, I’ll do it, can I get you a drink to celebrate?
BOB: Always good to toast the new boss
Bob's Boardroom Bumble (2:11)
CONTINUITY: The following day at the Zero’s Heroes offices and, after the Friday Managers Meeting, Bob grabs Nero for a chat.
BOB: Nero, could I grab you quickly before you meet with Jakob?
NERO: Sure thing, what’s on your mind?
BOB: I had a drink with Zelda last night and she has some interesting ideas on your future in the business
NERO: Oh, does she now!
BOB: She is going to ask you to step aside and let her take over running Zero’s
NERO: Oh really… and of course you told her that she was incapable of running a business
BOB: I thought I’d made it clear that it was a bad idea, but she seems determined to confront you and I’d thought I’d give you a heads up
(Knock, Knock, Knock)
JAKOB: Ah, there you are Zero I was waiting in your office and got bored looking at your shabby desk
