This week we’re talking about building a following, communicating your message and stoning as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1979 business film, Life of Brian starring Monty Python. 

How do you find your tribe?

Do you need to be on a stage to have authority?

Will your followers abandon you?

Is Life of Brian the business film that you need to give you the steps you need to build up a following and become an influencer?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about the importance of a network, dealing with failure and lustful dogs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1983 business film, Flashdance starring Jennifer Beals.

How do you cope when you don't fit in?

Can you get into an industry without formal qualifications and experience?

Is welding where the money is?

Is Flashdance the business film that you need to give you the motivation to keep going as well at the clues as to when you should give up?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about dealing with high expectations, being criticised and lads, lads, lads as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2001 business film, Mike Bassett: England Manager starring Ricky Tomlinson.

How do build the ideal team and get the best from them?

How do you stay focused when everyone around you keeps messing up?

Is GroundForce better than Changing Rooms?

Is Mike Bassett the business film that you need to give you the skills to recognise when you need to improve and when you are just being unlucky?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about entering an industry, promoting your business and being angry all the time as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2021 business film, Cruella starring Emma Stone.

How do you get your skills noticed within a larger organisation?

Do you need to be good at many things to be successful?

Can anger distract you from growing your business?

Is Cruella the business film that you need to give you the skills to overcome resentment and anger and focus on starting your dream business?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about culinary ambitions, food hygiene and being blindfolded by a rat as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2007 business film, Ratatouille starring Patton Oswalt.

How do you maintain high standards whilst also making your business more mainstream?

Would you risk damaging your own brand to make a point?

How many rats in a kitchen is too many rats?

Is Ratatouille the business film that you need to give you the skills to modernise and create long term success in your business? 

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about ignoring experts, ruined plans and hacking as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1993 business film, Jurassic Park starring Richard Attenborough.

At what stage does your business need to seek professional advice?

When should you trust your instincts over listening to other people?

How many people do you need to employ to ensure your business is run smoothly?

Is Jurassic Park the business film that you need to give you the skills to treat the threats to your business seriously?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about friendship, power struggles and bowling as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1994 business film, The Flintstones starring John Goodman.

What is the best recruitment process to ensure you hire the right talent for the job?

Should you always read a contract before you sign it?

How do you deal with friends who are jealous of your success?

Is The Flintsones the business film that you need to give you the skills to notice when you are being manipulated into doing things you don’t want to do?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about pottery, mysterious drug deals and passwords as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1990 business film, Ghost starring Patrick Swayze.

To what lengths should you protect your passwords?

Who should you tell if there has been a data breach in your business?

How much crime is too much crime?

Is Ghost the business film that you need to give you the skills to ensure that your business is safe from cyber-crime and money laundering?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about tables, loans and screaming women as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2012 business film, Magic Mike starring Channing Tatum.

Is it okay to change your career direction?

Should you give up on a profitable business if it is making you unhappy?

Does your business name need to be catchy?

Is Magic Mike the business film that you need to give you the skills to trust your own ability, change your career and start doing what you want to do?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

This week we’re talking about creativity, capitalism and chicken jockey as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2025 business film, A Minecraft Movie starring Jack Black.

What do you do if you designed something that damages private property?

Can diamonds save your business?

Is there still a place for a catchy business jingle?

Is A Minecraft Movie the business film that you need to give you the skills to save a struggling business and make yourself much happier in the process?

Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/

Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/

Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/