Back at the beginning of season 1, we put out a couple episodes inspired by the Five Stages of Grief that we called the Six Stages of Business: anger. denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and, because sometimes things go well, euphoria. Since then, one of the authors of the five stage revisited their work and added on more: Meaning. We thought now would be a good time to ask ourselves, how do we find meaning in 2020? This year has dealt many of us a series of setbacks and losses, how do we make sense of them in our businesses? What are the lessons we should take?

As we all settle into our new normal, we want to take a few minutes to talk about what happens after the pandemic. How does our experience during this time prompt us to look at our lives in a new way? What does it expose about our relationships and how we’re living our lives? Are we actually living? Rather than rush to get back to how things were, what if we take this time to hit the reset button? How do we find the silver lining in this time of stress and uncertainty?

Okay, we know it's been a while, but we're back. And we're tackling what's top of mind for everyone right now: COVID-19. Specifically, how is my business going to survive? So pause your Netflix to binge us for a few minutes as we talk about some practical things that you can do to survive the business side of this pandemic.

Here's the story: You encounter a genie. They give you three wishes. What are they going to be? But be careful you might get exactly what you wish for. This week we explore how to turn your wishes into reality for yourself, your business, and the world around you.

Politeness. It seems simple enough. Something we learned as kids. But what does it mean to us as adults? How does it shape how we interact with each other personally and in business? Listen along as we discuss why it happens and what it means connection wise for all of us.

We’re all scared someone is going to steal our big idea. But when does healthy caution become crippling paranoia? This week we talk about when you should worry, when you shouldn’t worry, and what you can do to protect your intellectual property. Don’t let your fear of someone stealing your idea keep you from building your dream.

Last year we made a podcast talking about all the turkeys in our business: the projects and relationships that could have gone better. As we said then, and will repeat now, not every bird is a winner. So join us as we take a stroll down turkey lane and reflect on the things that came out underdone, overcooked, and just plain scorched. Regardless if you're baking, basting, or resting, we're sure you'll gobble this one up (again).

Here’s the scenario: You’ve just been offered the big one; the job that could transform your business. But your excitement quickly turns to fear as the size of the job starts to sink in. How are you going to write the proposal? How are you going to do the work? Are you really going to be able to do this? Listen along this week as we break down the steps to move you from hyperventilating to winning the BIG ONE.

Contracts are the basis of good business. But as business owners and entrepreneurs, we often skip putting contracts in place and even sign them without reading them. This can jeopardize everything we’ve worked for. One lawsuit can wipe out a business. Today, we talk about the basics of contracts and how to protect yourself. Spoiler alert, you have to read them.

We have a narrative in this country that business equals success. That if we just pull hard enough on our own bootstraps we’ll make it. The numbers say otherwise, but we’ve taught ourselves to see failure as something shameful rather than a part of the process. This shame often causes us to push too far and risk too much. This week, we explore the link between failure and shame, and how you can fail and still be in your purpose.