Business and a Brew
Welcome to Business and a Brew – the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell.
We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories. No topic is off the table – if it’s part of the entrepreneurial journey, we’re talking about it. Whether you’re looking for relatable advice, fresh perspectives, or just a laugh, you’ll find it here.
Think of us as your business buddies, chatting over coffee (or something stronger), keeping it real and keeping you entertained. So, grab your brew of choice, tune in, and let’s get talking. Cheers!
Episodes
50 episodes
And Then Someone Promises You 10 Leads a Week if You Buy This Course
What’s really going on behind those “too good to be true” marketing promises?Simon and I are talking the good stuff first: marketing that treats people like actual humans (ground-breaking, we know). Clear communication, real expectations...
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30:26
Wouldn't It Be Nice to See a Corporation Admit They Screwed Up!
In this week’s episode, Simon and I dive into a topic that comes up again and again… corporate denial. You know the one, the moment a huge organisation gets caught red-handed, denies everything with a perfectly polished statement, and quietly c...
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20:56
AI, Will It Devalue Their Skills Or Put Them Out Of Work?
Grab your mug and settle in, because this week we’re tackling one of the biggest questions shaking up the creative world... can artificial intelligence really be creative?We chat about the good, the bad, and the slightly terrify...
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24:41
Charles Ponzi, A dapper Five Foot Two Inch Fraudster
Fraud. Scams. Dodgy deals that sound too good to be true (and usually are).In this week’s episode of Business and a Brew, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully weird and slightly worrying world of fraud. From fake magazine ads ...
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25:24
The Myth of Niching
Grab your cuppa, because this week we’re diving headfirst into one of the most divisive business conversations out there, niching. Yep, that old chestnut.On one side, we’ve got the anti-niche camp waving their “don’t box me in!” banners....
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28:01
Hackers Exploited A Known Vulnerability - The EquaFax Story
Ever wondered what happens when one of the world’s biggest credit reporting agencies accidentally leaves the front door wide open... for 76 days?In this week’s episode, we dive into the absolute chaos that was the Equifax data breach of ...
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22:02
You Can't Just Drop It In, And It Miraculously Works!
Change. Some people love it. Most people… not so much.In this week’s episode of Business and a Brew, we dive into the messy, magical world of change management - or, as we like to call it, “convincing people to stop clinging to ...
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28:21
Is it all about the science, or can any business benefit? Research and Development
Is it all about the science, or can any business benefit? Let’s talk R&DWhen you hear Research & Development, you probably picture lab coats, test tubes, and big pharma breakthroughs. But guess what? R&D isn’t just for the sc...
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17:29
Kellogs & the culty wellness retreat
Cornflakes: the innocent breakfast staple… or the crunchy legacy of a bizarre 19th-century wellness cult?We’re diving spoon-first into the truly wild origins of Kellogg’s, because this isn’t just a story about cereal. It’s a story about ...
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18:52
We Work, How "Wrongness" was overshadowed by the revenue.
At first glance, it looked like the future of work. Open-plan spaces, kombucha on tap, and a promise to “elevate the world’s consciousness.” Founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey, WeWork wasn’t just offering office space, it was s...
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13:52
Boeing - They're not actually that safe, as aeroplanes go.
For decades, Boeing was seen as the gold standard in commercial aviation. The 737, launched back in 1968, became the world’s best-selling jet, trusted by airlines and passengers across the globe. But the story took a dark turn with the arrival ...
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23:54
Uber: It solved the whole problem that you had with standard taxi services
Remember when getting a cab meant waiting in the rain, fumbling for cash, and hoping the driver knew your route? Uber came along in 2009 and flipped the script, offering sleek, on-demand rides with a few taps on your phone. What started as a lu...
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21:05
Is ChatGPT drinking all the water?
We’ve heard the headlines... AI is coming for your job, your art, and now… your water supply?We’re unpacking the growing concern around the environmental cost of AI tools like ChatGPT and the infrastructure that powers them. These system...
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28:15
ADE 651 the bullshit detector!
It looked like a real solution. It was sold like a miracle. And it ended up costing lives.We’re talking about the ADE 651, a so-called bomb and substance detector that turned out to be nothing more than a glorified golf ball finder. Mark...
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23:35
How Tropicana Threw $35 Billion Out of the Window
Rebrands are supposed to be fresh, exciting, and a little bit fancy. But sometimes, they’re just a really expensive way to upset literally everyone.First up, the orange juice disaster of 2009. Tropicana decided to ditch the classic orang...
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18:56
Lord King Scamming Virgins
The Britsh Airways vs Virgin Atlantic showdown in the 90s wasn’t just business, it was pure soap opera in the skies. Forget friendly competition, British Airways went full villain mode with a plot straight out of a corporate spy thriller.
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18:05
Babies Breathing Asbestos
Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder used to be a household staple, white, fluffy, and trusted since 1894. But behind the sweet-smelling clouds was a problem that definitely didn’t belong near babies (or anyone, really): asbestos.Despite ...
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25:35
Ford, the Car Brand You Can Trust?
The Ford Pinto was meant to be the Beetle’s cooler, cheaper cousin, quick to market, easy on the wallet, and built in just two years. What could possibly go wrong? Well… quite a bit, actually.This little car had one big problem. If you g...
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15:56
The Fall of an Empire
Toys R Us went from every kid’s dream destination to a cautionary tale of how not to run a retail empire. Founded in 1948 by Charles Lazarus, it started as a baby store before becoming the go-to big box toy retailer. For decades, it dominated t...
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14:02
Is Organic What You Think It Is?
Organic labels might look all wholesome and earthy on the shelf, but behind the scenes, it’s a chaotic cocktail of red tape, sky-high fees, and some seriously eyebrow-raising rules.This one’s about two friends running a cracking little t...
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30:38
McCafe, Karma That Burns
Stella Liebeck’s coffee burn case has been the butt of jokes for decades, but the real story? It’s anything but a punchline.Back in 1992, 79-year-old Stella spilled a cup of McDonald’s coffee in her lap. Sounds minor, right? Except the c...
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