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Season 3 Coming Soon! (Making It Work TEASER)
Making It Work - June 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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 subscrib...
BITESIZE #10: How Does Entrepreneurship Change Your Life?
Making It Work - June 09, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHi 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 abo...
BITESIZE #9: Do We Talk Enough About Mental Health?
Making It Work - June 02, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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 owner...
BITESIZE#8: What’s The Right Price For Your Goods?
Making It Work - May 26, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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 h...
BITESIZE #8: What’s The Right Price For Your Goods?
Making It Work - May 26, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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 http...
BITESIZE #7: How Do You Build Your Online Store?
Making It Work - May 19, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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-busin...
BITESIZE#7: How Do You Build Your Online Store?
Making It Work - May 19, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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-busin...
BITESIZE #6: Working Round The Clock – Good For Business Or Fast Path To Burnout?
Making It Work - May 12, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHi 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 h...
BITESIZE #5: When Should You Call it Quits?
Making It Work - May 05, 2022 06:54 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis 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...
BITESIZE #4: How Do You Scale Your Business?
Making It Work - April 28, 2022 06:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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 o...
BITESIZE #3: Are Online Influencers the Way to Go?
Making It Work - April 21, 2022 09:45 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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 o...
BITESIZE #2: How Do You Work with Factories Abroad?
Making It Work - April 14, 2022 13:13 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThank 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...
BITESIZE #1: When Should Entrepreneurs Start Paying Themselves?
Making It Work - April 07, 2022 13:05 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWelcome 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 ...
9. Small Business Owners Reflect: How Entrepreneurship Changed Me
Making It Work - May 12, 2021 10:16 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 o...
8. You're Not Alone: The Entrepreneurs Discuss Struggles with Mental Health
Making It Work - April 15, 2021 11:25 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe 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...
7. Going Global: Is It Worth Selling Your Products Outside the US?
Making It Work - March 31, 2021 15:05 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 ...
6. Raters and Haters: How to Respond to Your Reviewers
Making It Work - March 17, 2021 13:35 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWhen 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 B...
5. Fine Margins: How to Price Your Goods
Making It Work - March 03, 2021 14:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWhen 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 Makin...
4. Reinventing the Wheel: Do You Need to Constantly Innovate?
Making It Work - February 17, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThere 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 Ma...
Ask the Expert Special: Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg
Making It Work - February 03, 2021 09:46 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWe 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 ...
3. Click and Mortar: How to Build an Online Store
Making It Work - January 20, 2021 11:35 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWith online store builders like Shopify, it's never been easier to attract the mass market. But should you go all in with your own website or dip your toe in the water with Etsy or eBay? In Season 2 Episode 3 of Making It Work we speak to Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle, Ebun Olaloye of Liv...
2. Let Me Pencil You In: Why are Entrepreneurs So Bad at Turning Off?
Making It Work - January 06, 2021 11:56 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWorking round the clock has always been a strong symbol of entrepreneurship. But does it do you and your business any good in the long term, or is it just a fast path to burnout? In Season 2 Episode 2 of Making It Work we speak to Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats, Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats...
1. I'm Dreaming of a Black Friday: How the Holidays Get Crazy
Making It Work - December 16, 2020 12:34 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWe're back for a second season, and we're feeling festive. For most small businesses the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas is crucial for driving sales, but what's happening behind the scenes? In Season 2 Episode 1 of Making It Work we speak to Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats, Mayra Hernandez of...
COVID-19 Special Part III: How Are the Entrepreneurs Four Months On?
Making It Work - September 23, 2020 11:56 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsSix months ago, the world changed forever. Coronavirus has changed the way we live and work, and small businesses have had to adapt to this dramatic shift. In the third part of this Making It Work special, we catch up with the four entrepreneurs to see how their companies are looking a few mo...
COVID-19 Special Part II: How Do You Run a Business During Lockdown?
Making It Work - May 18, 2020 14:22 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHow exactly do you run a business during lockdown? From Zoom meetings to pandemic-proofing warehouses, it seems this crisis has kick-started a brand new way of working. In the second part of this Making It Work special, we ask our entrepreneurs how their teams have adapted during this global c...
COVID-19 Special Part I: How Are Small Businesses Staying Alive?
Making It Work - May 06, 2020 14:28 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHow does a small business survive a global health crisis? From changing the company strategy overnight to making difficult decisions on employees, the coronavirus is teaching plenty of hard business lessons. In this Making It Work special across two new episodes, we check in with four entrepre...
10. We Need to Talk: When You Should Just Give Up
Making It Work - January 08, 2020 08:49 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratings90% of startups fail, so why do we only hear from the 10%? Let’s tackle the topic of failure in business. In the tenth and final episode of Making It Work, we speak to Tivan Amour of Save My Sales, Aqila Augusta of Edge Entity, Rahim Diallo of Ginjan Bros, Dana Donofree of AnaOno, Diana Ganz ...
9. Go Big or Go Home: How to Scale Your Business
Making It Work - December 12, 2019 10:44 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsScaling your business is no longer a choice, it's survival. Whether it's to protect your market share from deep-pocketed competitors or to satisfy your investors, the pressure for small businesses to replicate their model has never been greater. In the ninth episode of Making It Work, we spea...
8. Frenemies: How to Take on Your Competitors
Making It Work - December 05, 2019 14:38 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsCompetitors can be crucial motivation in getting your business to the next level. But what do you do when once friendly competition turns into knock offs and misleading marketing? In the eighth episode of Making It Work, we speak to Diana Ganz and Jeanne Foley of SuitShop, Rahim Diallo of Gin...
7. Only as Good as Its People: How to Hold onto Your Employees
Making It Work - November 18, 2019 14:03 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIf health insurance and employee pension plans would blow your startup budget, there are plenty of other affordable ways to cultivate employee loyalty. Our panel of entrepreneurs explain how simple perks such as trust, flexibility and good old-fashioned fun can sometimes count more than anything...
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