Work Trap

This week's episode is all about our favorite business model: multi-level marketing! In this episode you'll learn how to start your own business from home, working on your own time, with an unlimited earning potential! Be the #bossbabe you've always wanted to be!

We cover the MLM model, why people fall for it, how much you can really make (hint: $0), and what you should do instead of joining an MLM (hint: literally anything else).

We also make our own ridiculous MLM, complete with our business plan, revenue model, and marketing campaign... only to find out something like it already exists!

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On this week's episode we tear apart an article that we found pretty infuriating! The author lists six ways to fast track your career as an entry level employee. While the article may have some terrible advice that will get you fired, we provide an alternative to actually help you succeed! 

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This week is all about being fired and firing others! We discuss the double-edged sword that is at will employment, and how it can screw employees. 

We also share our stories of being fired and firing other employees. We talk about what kind of thoughts run through our heads when we're in those situations. 

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This week we're joined by an attorney (Dino Delic) who runs his own law firm! While he was serving us with a defamation suit, we got to chattin' about his lawyerin' business. 

We get to find out what it's like being a lawyer, especially a lawyer with a private practice. Dino explains why he went independent and the pros and cons of it. We dive deep into hostile client, morality, money, and why you should never want to get sued!

Listen to the whole episode on tips for picking the best jury, what's the best type of crime to commit, as well as to find out if O.J. was really guilty!

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This week is all about management and leadership. We start off the episode by defining multiple management styles and then try to figure out which one is the best. We find out that Harry is basically a dictator and everyone on the show is afraid to speak up.

We go on to discuss how to deal with change in managers, especially when their management style is different from what you're used to. This also ties into how we deal with changes in processes and job duties. 

Finally we end with discussing the differences between managers and leaders. Are they they same? What exactly makes them different, if anything? What makes or breaks a good manager or a leader?

And an inspirational quote: Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me. -Michael Scott, The Office

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This week we're joined by Vincent from @arezzo.jewelers to discuss owning a small business. As a business owner, Vincent explains what it takes to run an independent company, and why it's not for everyone.

We discuss if the grass is greener on the other side; is it as glamorous to own a business as it's portrayed in the media? We dive deeper into unexpected tasks and expenses that arise, such as the infinite paperwork and a myriad of taxes that have to be paid.

Finally, we talk about building partnerships and relationships with customers and suppliers. 

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This episode is all about entrepreneurship and saying goodbye to the 9-5 lifestyle. We first discuss the motivation to start your own business. What makes you leave the comfort of a full time job? Is it the dream of becoming a business owner, or an exciting idea you want to bring to market?

How do you plan for going out on your own? What type of doubt and roadblocks will you face? Can't forget about all them haters and detractors!

Finally we talk about what success looks like as an entrepreneur. Is it the first sale you make? Is it the continued success of your business? Or is it just taking the first step and quitting your job?

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Welcome to Season 4! We're going back to our roots and diving deep into what's wrong in the workplace. This episode kicks off with job postings!

We take a look at two real job postings on LinkedIn and dive deep into the BS that's embedded in there. We talk about unrealistic expectations in the experience employers are looking for. How do you read between the lines of job duties and requirements to get better insight into the job and the company.

Many job postings ask the applicant to have great communication skills, be results oriented, and be a great team player. What does this even mean? What are companies looking for? Listen to this episode to find out more!

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Folks, it's the end of the season! I know we're a little late, but it's worth the wait. We're finally done talking about business movies, and what better way to end it with than Office Space?

We talk horrible bosses, why jobs never change, being let down, organizational chaos, and so so much more. 

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In this episode we take the lessons learned from watching The Wolf Of Wall Street. We discuss the merits of conning and defrauding unsuspecting victims. Is it ethical? What if the other person is also trying to con you? Who can you trust at work and in life? Who has the responsibility to do their due diligence?

Also, our WTF of the week is a story about a judge that plays a terrible, terrible April fools prank (on himself).

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