"It's nothing personal. It's just business."

Ever been on the receiving end this phrase? Or perhaps you've even dished it out a few times yourself.

In this episode, Joseph Mencel & Leah Mencel discuss why "it's just business" is a phrase that has absolutely no business being used anymore.

By exploring the history of the phrase, they discuss its origin, its role in pop culture, and what effect it actually has as a type of moral escape clause.

Joseph & Leah then provide personal examples of when they have been on the receiving end, and also delivered, the "it's just business" phrase, before discussing how the associated decisions played out over the medium to long term.

They close out the episode by offering practical & strategic advice on how to work through situations where difficult decisions have to be made that involve opposing business and personal interests.

This episode is sure to provoke some serious food for thought.

Enjoy!