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Bad Business offers best (and worst) practices for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Host Bryan Laurel has spent the past 25+ years as a marketing professional and consultant working for or with brands including: Apple Computer, AMC Theatres, General Electric, LifeLock, Alzheimer's Association, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Dillard's and Harkins Theatres.
Considering how crazy 2020 has been, is now really the best time to start a business? Perhaps. In this episode we talk about why …
When things are a little slower than usual for your small business (like now, due to COVID, for example), it's the perfect time t…
Let's talk about specific books that can help small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups. You're probably thinking you don't h…
We're back and this episode we talk about how you may be juuuuust a little too close to your brand to effective execute the brand…
We discuss so many DOs and DON'Ts of being an entrepreneur but this episode we talk about regrets most have at one point or anoth…
Have you ever had a client or vendor who just couldn't seem to pay you on time for your hard work? When you're a small business o…
It's that time of year. Time for the big decision - Which clients get gifts and which get cards. Perhaps you're not sure you want…
Clients are awesome! They're great to work with and let's face it, they keep the bills paid. Every once in a while everyone comes…
So the time is nearing when you're going to put in that notice to leave the corporate world behind and pursue that business of yo…
March 17, 2021
So... what are you doing with your stimulus check? New TV? New shoes? A vacation? In this episode we ask you to consider investing in yourself, in that small business idea you've had for years and how easy it may be to make it a reality.
Feb. 17, 2021
You're a small business or you're on the verge of starting your own business... When is the right time to start thinking about public relations? What are the benefits of hiring a PR pro? And what the heck IS public relations, anyway? We answer all...
Feb. 8, 2021
This episode is for any of you who find yourselves distracted throughout your workday. After a conversation with a colleague about their time management hack (The Pomodoro Method), I thought I'd share it with you.
Jan. 20, 2021
It's the newest and currently most exclusive social media platform. The Clubhouse App is gaining traction and while it's still in beta, hundreds of thousands are spending hours a day on it. In this episode we unpack what the Clubhouse App is,...
Jan. 7, 2021
In the last episode we talked about the benefits of playlists for your own personal use. This episode we talk about the importance of playlists for your brick and mortar business. We discuss considering not only your customers, but your...
Jan. 5, 2021
Most likely music is a part of your day. On your commute, while working from home, as a means to get you in the right mindset for a particular meeting. If you're just listening to any music without putting much thought into it, you could be doing...
Want emails with helpful marketing tips/info and occasional randomness? At best it'll be monthly, so we won't blow up your inbox.
