Beyond The Beef
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBusiness can be complex – which also means that it can be really dysfunctional at times! But as much as there may be to complain about, at some point we need to start moving past our frustrations and toward some type of constructive solutions – which is exactly what Beyond The Beef is all about! Join hosts Bob Caporale and James Luizzi as they “beef” about business problems, and then turn the tables to find real solutions that companies can implement if only they care to listen! So whether you’re an employee, a consumer, or both, you’re sure to get a few tips, a few tricks, and more than a few laughs as we all start to move Beyond the Beef!
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Episodes
Beyond The Beef (S4 E5): Vanity, Distractions, and Bad Haircuts
July 04, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode (S4 E5), Bob & James talk about the result of James’ video vanity experiment, people who never seem to listen when other people are talking to them, and the worst haircut Bob ever gave himself! Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S4 E4): Mugs, Microphones, and Hidden Fees
June 27, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode (S4 E4), Bob & James talk about buying new mugs, Bob’s microphone and droid collections, companies that charge those hated hidden fees, and how tipping is getting completely out of control! Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S4 E3): Backgrounds, Teeth and Packaging
June 20, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode (S4 E3), Bob & James talk about James’ new video background, James’ near-teeth whitening experience, and a truly terrible packaging design that almost ruined one of Bob’s favorite microphones. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S4 E2): Questioning Education
June 13, 2024 23:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode (S4 E2), Bob & James talk about artificial intelligence, the educational system, and why it’s OK to question teachers. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S4 E1): Three Years Later…
June 06, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode (S4 E1), Bob & James reconnect after a 3 year hiatus and reflect on the eclipse, tattoos, and the future of the show. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S3 E4) – Not Just For The Photo Op
December 19, 2020 17:45 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode (S3 E4), Bob & James discuss the topic of posting your life on social media for everyone to see, and explore the difference between posting out of passion and posting just to get attention. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S3 E3) – Working From Home... Revisted
November 26, 2020 16:18 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode (S3 E3), Bob & James revisit the topic of working from home now that it's become the new business norm. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S3 E3) – Working From Home... Revisited
November 26, 2020 16:18 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode (S3 E3), Bob & James revisit the topic of working from home now that it's become the new business norm. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S3 E2) – The Toasters Are Taking Over
November 16, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode (S3 E2), Bob & James talk about how our technology may be outpacing our ability to support it, and how companies can prevent their products from taking control over the world! Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S3 E1) – Due to COVID…
October 31, 2020 18:04 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode (S3 E1), Bob & James are back to talk about what they've been up to over the last 3 years! They also talk about how companies have been coping (or, in some cases, not so much coping) with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale (https://bobcaporale.com/music) Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E16) - Behaving Yourself at Company Events
September 04, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode (S2 E16), Bob & James share some not so flattering stories of bad behavior at company events! Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E15) - Being Your Own Boss
August 21, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode (S2 E15), Bob & James reveal why being your own boss isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E14) - Flex Time
August 07, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode (S2 E14), Bob & James debate whether flex time is a positive or a negative trend in business. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E13) - Let's Try Talking
July 24, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode (S2 E13), Bob & James talk about the lost art of talking to one another. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E12) - Airline Travel (Part 2)
July 10, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode (S2 E11), Bob & James have more stories to share about the frustrations of business airline travel. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E11) - Airline Travel (Part 1)
June 19, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.94 MBIn this episode (S2 E11), Bob & James talk about the increasingly uncomfortable state of business airline travel. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E10) - Distractions at Work
June 05, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode (S2 E10), Bob & James talk about the many distractions that exist in the workplace, and how some distractions may not be as bad as they appear. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E9) - Working Remotely
May 22, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode (S2 E9), Bob & James discuss the pros and cons of working from home. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E8) - They'd Be Screwed Without Me
May 08, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode (S2 E8), Bob & James discuss why you should never believe that companies can't survive without you. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E7) - People Who Always Think They're Right
April 24, 2017 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBn this episode (S2 E7), Bob & James discuss how to deal with people at work who seem to feel that they’re always right. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E6) - Company Silos
April 10, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this episode (S2 E6), Bob & James discuss the pros and cons of functional silos within companies. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E5) - Just Between Us
March 27, 2017 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode (S2 E5), Bob & James discuss why some people at work just can't seem to keep secrets. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E4) - Getting Personal
March 13, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode (S2 E4), Bob & James discuss what happens when someone gets too personal at work. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E3) - Those Darn Millennials
February 27, 2017 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode (S2 E3), Bob & James discuss some of the positive and negative stereotypes surrounding the Millennial workforce. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E2) - That Was My Idea
February 13, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode (S2 E2), Bob & James discuss what happens when someone appears to be stealing your ideas. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S2 E1) - An Open Letter To Upper Management
January 30, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode (S2 E1), Bob & James discuss what some employees may really be thinking about upper management. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E18) - One-Upmanship
September 26, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode (S1 E18), Bob & James discuss why some people always feel like they need to “one-up” another person’s story. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E17) - WTH Are All These Acronyms?
September 12, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode (S1 E17), Bob & James discuss why companies use so many acronyms and why it isn't always so a bad thing. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E16) - Office Fun
August 29, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode (S1 E16), Bob & James discuss why it’s important to let people have a little bit of fun on the job. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E15) - Too Many Approvals
August 15, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode (S1 E15), Bob & James discuss the seemingly endless amount of approvals that are needed for some projects. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E14) - What's In Your Inbox?
August 01, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode (S1 E14), Bob & James discuss why some people’s email inboxes are so overcrowded and why that might not be such a good thing. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E13) - Presentation Skills
July 18, 2016 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode (S1 E13), Bob & James discuss the real secret to making great business presentations. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E12) - Money For Nothing
July 05, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode (S1 E12), Bob & James discuss why employees should not feel entitled to bonuses and tips. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E11) - Don't Forget About Me
June 20, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode (S1 E11), Bob & James discuss the importance of role clarity within companies and why some people might feel like they need to be included in everything. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E10) - Company Reorganizations
June 06, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode (S1 E10), Bob & James discuss why some companies reorganize themselves so often and talk about how employees can navigate through all of these changes. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E9) - You're Being Too Tactical
May 23, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode (S1 E9), Bob & James discuss what it really means when someone is accused of being “too tactical.” Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E8) - So Many Consultants
May 09, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode (S1 E8), Bob & James discuss why some companies have so many consultants. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E7) - Put Down Your Phone
April 25, 2016 16:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode (S1 E7), Bob & James talk about how difficult it is to get people to stop looking at their phones when they should be paying attention to other things. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E6) - It's Not What You Know
April 11, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode (S1 E6), Bob & James discuss the fine line between marketing yourself and being overly self-absorbed. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E5) - Long Meetings
March 28, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode (S1 E5), Bob & James discuss why so many meetings run SO long and what can be done to prevent it from happening. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E4) - Who's Listening
March 14, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 9.78 MBIn this episode (S1 E4), Bob & James talk about why so many people don't listen to what you have to say and how you might be able to get them to listen more. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E3) - Everyone's a Critic
February 29, 2016 05:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode (S1 E3), Bob & James discuss how easy it is to criticize people and why brushing off that criticism might not always be the best thing to do. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E2) - Nothing Works
February 15, 2016 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode (S1 E2), Bob & James discuss why so many products fail to meet customer expectations and encourages companies to consider the true total user experience. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net
Beyond The Beef (S1 E1) - Customer Focus
February 01, 2016 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode (S1 E1), Bob and James discuss whether or not companies really are as customer-focused as they say they are. Hosted by Bob Caporale and James Luizzi Original Music by Bob Caporale Learn more at https://beyondthebeef.net