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Making It Work

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

Want to know what it's really like to run your own business?

Making It Work puts you in a room with entrepreneurs who want to kick out conventional wisdom and take you through the highs and lows of starting a company from scratch.

This is not a podcast just about success stories. So if you're a self-starter and want it straight, this is the series for you.

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Bitesize #30: Is company culture just a fad?

November 07, 2023 09:02 - 5 minutes - 13 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from our Season 3 special. Ben Brooks explores the value of company culture for small businesses. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #29: What mistakes did these entrepreneurs make?

October 31, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 13.7 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 9. Our entrepreneurs discussed the mistakes they made in that first year. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #28: When is it time to quit your job?

October 24, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 12.9 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 8. When is it finally time to quit the day job? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #27: Is micromanagement inevitable?

October 17, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 15.2 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 7. In this episode, our entrepreneurs discussed the tricky topic of micromanagement. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #26: Can you read your customers’ minds?

October 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 4.38 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3 Episode 6. Navigating the murky waters of customer opinions. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #25: Does SEO work, really?

October 03, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 13.3 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 5. In an SEO-led world, how can entrepreneurs gain that vital edge? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #24: How do you create an on-budget unboxing experience?

September 26, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 13.3 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 4. Our entrepreneurs discuss the value of awesome packaging. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #23: Why do entrepreneurs suck at celebrating?

September 19, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 10.2 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 3. Just why do entrepreneurs find it so hard to stop and smell the flowers? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #22: Why are supply chains so clogged up?

September 12, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 12.7 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 2. Supply chains are rattling worldwide. How do small businesses cope? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

Bitesize #21: How do you hire good people?

September 05, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 11.7 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 3, Episode 1. How do you hire – and keep – good people? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

BITESIZE #20: Is it worth your time to keep innovating?

January 05, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 4. In this episode, our entrepreneurs discuss the role that innovation plays in the path to success. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer  

BITESIZE #19: Is it worth selling outside the US?

December 29, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 7. We talk about the pros and cons of going global. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #18: How do entrepreneurs manage the manic holiday season?

December 22, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.73 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 1. Our entrepreneurs discuss the opportunities and challenges of seasonal selling. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #17: How do you deal with bad reviews?

December 15, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.11 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 6. Online reviews are a hot topic. How do you handle the raters and haters? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #16: How is the retail landscape changing?

December 08, 2022 00:00 - 4 minutes - 6.36 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from our Season 2 ‘Ask the Expert’ Special. Jason ‘Retailgeek’ Goldberg discusses the changing retail landscape for small business owners.   Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #15: Should you hire friends and family?

December 01, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.08 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 3. What are the pros and cons of hiring your nearest and dearest? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #14: How do you deal with your competitors?

November 24, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.68 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 8. Competition is a constant companion to doing business, but just how can small companies compete with the giants? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #13: What’s the best way to fire someone?

November 17, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.33 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 2. In this episode, we talked about the tricky business of firing your employees. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #12: How can you keep your employees happy on a budget?

November 10, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.58 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 7. In a competitive employee market, just how can you make your people feel valued? Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

BITESIZE #11: How do you find investors?

November 03, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.16 MB

This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 1, Episode 6. Our entrepreneurs talked about the shark-infested waters of investors and investing. Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer

9. My First Year: What I Did Wrong

October 20, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

We all make mistakes. And making mistakes can be frustrating, even if we all know, deep down, that’s the best way to learn. But when you’ve raised the stakes and invested all of your time, energy and money into a brand new business, that frustration can turn into disaster and failure. The question is, at what point does a mistake go from 'vital life lesson' to 'end of the road'? In Season 3, Episode 9 of Making It Work, we speak to Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts, Christa Cotton of El...

8. Goodbye Healthcare: When is it Time to Finally Quit Your Job?

October 06, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

We’ve all thought about quitting our jobs. Some may have even fantasized about it. But while most of us are waiting for that lottery payout before we march into our boss’s office, entrepreneurs will have to bite the bullet at some point. The burning question is: when? In Season 3, Episode 8 of Making It Work, we speak to Graham Veysey and Fisk Biggar of Graham+Fisk's Wine-In-A-Can, Christa Cotton of El Guapo Bitters, Dana Donofree of AnaOno and Ana Van Pelt and Kirsten Colter of Niche Snow...

7. My Way or the Highway: Do Entrepreneurs Have a Problem with Micromanagement?

September 22, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Small business owners can have a big problem with micromanagement. But one person’s toxic work culture can be another’s collaborative approach, and when you own your own business, striving for perfection can mean you’re a stickler for a tried-and-tested method. So is micromanagement even a bad thing? In Season 3, Episode 7 of Making It Work, we speak to Stephanie Duncan of Harmony Harvest Farm, Chait Razdan of Care+Wear, Logan LaMance of Kanga Coolers and Christa Cotton of El Guapo Bitter...

Ask the Expert Special: HR Influencer Ben Brooks on Culture and Diversity

September 08, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

We've already given the Making It Work entrepreneurs quite the grilling this season. So as they take time out to source new suppliers and update their investors, Tom got a class in 'culture' from HR Influencer Ben Brooks. In this Season 3 'Ask the Expert' special of Making It Work we talk to PILOT CEO Ben Brooks about why a distinct company culture is vital for sustained success and why diversity might not be for you. Let's see how this 'no size fits all' approach to culture and diversit...

6. Survey Says: What do Your Customers Really Think?

August 25, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MB

"Got a minute? We'd love to hear your feedback" is a phrase we've all become familiar with. Whether it's through a pop-up, email or good old-fashioned phone call, small businesses are keener than ever to know what we think. But in an era of social media and online reviews, is this candid criticism always welcome? In Episode 3, Season 6 of Making It Work, we speak to Stephanie Duncan of Harmony Harvest Farm, Chait Razdan of Care+Wear, Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts and And Van Pelt and...

5. Content is King: Is SEO Really Worth Your Time?

August 11, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

SEO is the holy grail of online marketing. But optimizing your content to rank higher on Google can be easier said than done, especially if you're an entrepreneur who's strapped for time and strapped for cash. Let's see how these business owners create content that reflects their brand story, and how you can do the same – on a budget. In Episode 5, Season 3 of Making It Work, we speak to Christa Cotton of El Guapo Bitters, Graham Veysey and Fisk Biggar of Graham+Fisk's Wine-In-A-Can, Jacqu...

4. Think Inside the Box: How to Create a Unique Unboxing Experience

July 28, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

The pandemic really boosted online shopping and home deliveries, paving the way for a whole different kind of retail therapy: the unboxing experience. After all, retail stores don't really care about the box that products are delivered in – but if you buy direct from a small business, you want to know the story behind their product. Let's find out how entrepreneurs perfect their packaging. In Episode 4, Season 3 of Making It Work, we speak to Stephanie Duncan of Harmony Harvest Farm, Graha...

3. It's My Party: When is it Time to Celebrate Success?

July 14, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

We all have personal goals. But, as we strive to achieve them, it can be difficult to recognize those milestones along the way. By their own admission entrepreneurs have chosen a vocation with no end in sight, but with this limitless potential comes fierce determination – hardly a recipe for celebrating success. In Episode 3, Season 3 of Making It Work, we speak to Stephanie Duncan of Harmony Harvest Farm, Chait Razdan of Care+Wear, Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greentop Gifts and Logan LaMance of ...

2. Choke Point: How Entrepreneurs are Handling the Supply Chain Crisis

June 30, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB

In a 'next day delivery world' we're used to getting the products we buy, fast. But what does this mean for the entrepreneurs who make them? In pursuit of high quality goods and that rapid last mile, small businesses are enduring piles of paperwork, material shortages and longer lead times than ever. And that was before the pandemic. In Season 3 Episode 2 of Making It Work we speak to Stephanie Duncan of Harmony Harvest Farm, Christa Cotton of El Guapo Bitters, Jacquelyn Rodgers of Greent...

1. Can You Start Monday? How to Hire Good People

June 16, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MB

When it comes to recruitment, entrepreneurs are now culture vultures. Interview questions used to be limited to past experience, salary expectations and your biggest weakness. Now interviewees are expected to bone up on the company culture and commit to embracing its mission and values. But in a tight labor market, does this still make sense? In Season 3 Episode 1 of Making It Work we speak to Stephanie Duncan of Harmony Harvest Farm, Christa Cotton of El Guapo Bitters, Jacquelyn Rodgers ...

Season 3 Coming Soon! (Making It Work TEASER)

June 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.64 MB

This Summer, we are back. On June 16, we drop the first episode of a brand new season of Making It Work. So remember to join Kelli and Tom, as they talk to a whole new set of remarkable business owners and lift the lid on what life is really like as an entrepreneur. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Making It Work: the podcast featuring entrepreneurs who tell it like it is! Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on...

BITESIZE #10: How Does Entrepreneurship Change Your Life?

June 09, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 15.5 MB

Hi there, and welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work.  This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 9. It was an episode about self-reflection, as we asked the entrepreneurs to look at their present and past selves and speak about how entrepreneurship changed their lives.   You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/entrepreneurship-changed-me.html And ...

BITESIZE #9: Do We Talk Enough About Mental Health?

June 02, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 13.7 MB

Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 8. This time we discussed struggles with mental health. A warning that some of it will be difficult to listen to but these small business owners and everyone here at Making It Work want you to know that you are not alone. We believe talking about mental health is a vital first step.    You can listen to the entire episode over here https://w...

BITESIZE#8: What’s The Right Price For Your Goods?

May 26, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MB

Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work.    This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 5. We talked to four entrepreneurs about a very tricky topic- how to price your goods. You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/how-to-price-your-goods.html   And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to check out all the other episodes, h...

BITESIZE #8: What’s The Right Price For Your Goods?

May 26, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MB

Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work.    This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 5. We talked to four entrepreneurs about a very tricky topic- how to price your goods. You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/how-to-price-your-goods.html   And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to check out all the other episodes, head...

BITESIZE #7: How Do You Build Your Online Store?

May 19, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes - 7.06 MB

Welcome to this special episode of Making It Work.  This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 3, where we talked about how to get your store online.    You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/how-to-build-an-online-store.html And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to check out all the other episodes, head over to fedex.com/makingitwork ...

BITESIZE#7: How Do You Build Your Online Store?

May 19, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes - 12.4 MB

Welcome to this special episode of Making It Work.  This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 3, where we talked about how to get your store online.    You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/how-to-build-an-online-store.html And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to check out all the other episodes, head over to fedex.com/makingitwork ...

BITESIZE #6: Working Round The Clock – Good For Business Or Fast Path To Burnout?

May 12, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 14.2 MB

Hi there, thanks for tuning in to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 2, Episode 2, where the entrepreneurs talked about how they manage their precious time.  You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/how-entrepreneurs-can-turn-off.html   And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to check out all the ot...

BITESIZE #5: When Should You Call it Quits?

May 05, 2022 06:54 - 5 minutes - 11.8 MB

This is a special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 1 Episode 10, where we asked our entrepreneurs to reflect on their time in business and tell us truthfully: when is it time to just give up and just call it a day? You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/when-you-should-give-up.html And if you want to know more about the entrepreneur...

BITESIZE #4: How Do You Scale Your Business?

April 28, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes - 13.9 MB

Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 1 Episode 9, where we tackled the tricky topic of when to scale your business and asked: Can big ever be too big? You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/how-to-scale-your-business.html And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to listen to other episode...

BITESIZE #3: Are Online Influencers the Way to Go?

April 21, 2022 09:45 - 7 minutes - 17.9 MB

Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 1 Episode 5, where five entrepreneurs taught us how to market your business in the age of influencers and Instafame. You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/marketing-in-instagram-age.html And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to listen to other episodes,...

BITESIZE #2: How Do You Work with Factories Abroad?

April 14, 2022 13:13 - 5 minutes - 11.7 MB

Thank you for tuning in to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 1 Episode 4, where we talked to five entrepreneurs about the realities of working with factories in the US and abroad, and treading the fine line between quality and profit margin.   You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/working-with-factories-abroad.html  ...

BITESIZE #1: When Should Entrepreneurs Start Paying Themselves?

April 07, 2022 13:05 - 5 minutes - 13.5 MB

Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from our very first episode, where we discussed the important question: when should you start paying yourself? We talk to five entrepreneurs to get their advice on the delicate matter of paying yourself as a new business founder. You can listen to the entire episode over here https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/when-to-start-paying-y...

9. Small Business Owners Reflect: How Entrepreneurship Changed Me

May 12, 2021 10:16 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MB

In a time characterized by constant change, we’re reminded that we’re always evolving as human beings. Certain life choices or big events can shape a person’s life – and who better to testify to this than small business owners. In Season 2 Episode 9 of Making It Work we speak to Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Ebun Olaloye of Live Breathe Futbol, Mayra Hernandez of Back of the Yards Coffee Co., Paul Pallas of SWISCO and Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle. From believing in an idea to ma...

8. You're Not Alone: The Entrepreneurs Discuss Struggles with Mental Health

April 15, 2021 11:25 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MB

The pressures of entrepreneurship can sometimes be too much to handle. No wonder then that small business owners often suffer with depression and anxiety. But are struggles with mental health an inevitability when you own a company? It's time to talk. In Season 2 Episode 8 of Making It Work we speak to Mayra Hernandez of Back of the Yards Coffee Co., Paul Pallas of SWISCO, Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats and Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats. From daily anxiety attacks to contemplating suici...

7. Going Global: Is It Worth Selling Your Products Outside the US?

March 31, 2021 15:05 - 29 minutes - 69.5 MB

In an increasingly globalized world, it's never been easier for small businesses to reach new markets. So why do so many US entrepreneurs shun international sales to keep things ticking along at home? We’re going to take a look at the realities of going global and how the rewards can offset the risk. In Season 2 Episode 7 of Making It Work we speak to Manasi Gangan of Nested Bean, Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Ebun Olaloye of Live Breathe Futbol and Paul Pallas of SWISCO. From shippin...

6. Raters and Haters: How to Respond to Your Reviewers

March 17, 2021 13:35 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MB

When you're deciding which product to buy, online reviews are most people's first port of call. But what do small business owners think of the feedback? In Season 2 Episode 6 of Making It Work we speak to Manasi Gangan of Nested Bean, Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats and Paul Pallas of SWISCO. From seeking out negative criticism to sending out thank you cards, we take a look at how you can use buyers' feedback to make long-lasting changes – and ultimatel...

5. Fine Margins: How to Price Your Goods

March 03, 2021 14:07 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MB

When you're passionate about your product, the price tag can often come as an afterthought. But when you factor in marketing, manufacturing and those sometimes-fiddly customs fees, it's vital you think about your margin. Otherwise, you could be looking at a loss. In Season 2 Episode 5 of Making It Work we speak to Mayra Hernandez of Back of the Yards Coffee Co., Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats and Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle. From setting a str...

4. Reinventing the Wheel: Do You Need to Constantly Innovate?

February 17, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 81 MB

There are few words that get thrown around in the world of entrepreneurship as much as 'innovation'. And while for many, it brings about thoughts of Marie Curie and George Washington Carver, for small business owners being innovative is just one more way to survive. In Season 2 Episode 4 of Making It Work we speak to Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle, Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats and Paul Pallas of SWISCO. From throwing things out there to "see what sticks"...

Ask the Expert Special: Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg

February 03, 2021 09:46 - 53 minutes - 123 MB

We thought it was time to give the Making it Work entrepreneurs a bit of a break. So as they catch up on calls and tweak their Ts & Cs, Tom chewed the fat with Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg. In this Season 2 'Ask the Expert' special of Making It Work we ask Publicis Groupe's Jason Goldberg what the future holds for retail businesses. Nobody could have seen COVID coming, but some coped better than others. While big-box retailers scrambled to streamline their online offering, small businesse...

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