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Good Bad Business
Good Bad Business is a weekly business analysis podcast from apickle, the team that removes caveats from directors’ homes.
Each episode breaks down a real, everyday business so you do not get into a pickle owning one.
We use our M.O.A.T framework:
Margin. Operations. Advantage. TAM.
We answer the questions that matter:
Can this business do $1M in year one?
Is it profitable or just busy?
Does it have a real competitive advantage?
If you are a founder, operator, investor, or thinking about buying or starting a business, this podcast gives you clear, practical insight into what makes a business good, bad, or a future headache.
No fluff. Just real world business strategy, startup analysis, and small business breakdowns.
Because the wrong business will get you into a pickle.
Episodes
13 episodes
Why Petrol Stations Really Sell Coffee, Not Fuel
The $4 Million Business That Makes Almost Nothing on FuelMost people think petrol stations make their money from petrol.They don't.Fuel gets you onto the forecourt. The real profits come from coffee, convenience, foo...
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The Tool Company That Built a Billion-Dollar Finance Business
The Tool Company That Built a Billion-Dollar Finance BusinessMost people think Snap-on sells tools.They're wrong.Snap-on built one of the world's most successful businesses by selling something far more valuable:...
Dry Cleaners: Hidden Gold Mine or One Stain from Disaster?
At first glance, a dry cleaner looks like one of the simplest businesses in Australia.Clean clothes.Press shirts.Collect payment.But underneath the front counter lies a very different business.A business built on tr...
Matcha: The Next Coffee… or the Next Bubble?
One of America's fastest-growing coffee chains removed the word "Coffee" from its name after matcha became too popular to ignore.Something big is happening.In this episode of Good Bad Business, Peter and Rod break do...
The Government Just Created Australia's Next Tax Advantage
The Government Just Created Australia’s Next Tax AdvantageFor decades, Australian investors followed the same playbook:Buy property.Negative gear it.Wait.But as tax benefits for established investment propert...
Smash Repairs: Gold Mine… or Insurance Nightmare?
Smash repairs look like a simple trade business.Cars crash.Panels get fixed.Insurers pay.But underneath the workshop floor is a much bigger machine.Insurers.Assessors.Parts delays.Hire cars.Labour sh...
Gloria Jean’s: Coffee Franchise… or Cashflow Trap?
Gloria Jean’s looks like a safe franchise business.Recognisable brand. National footprint. Built-in customer awareness.But behind the logo is a very different reality.In this episode of Good Bad Busine...
Law Firms: Premium Business… or Expensive Labour?
Law firms look like premium businesses.Big fees.Nice offices.Serious people.But behind the branding is a very different reality.In this episode of Good Bad Business, Peter and Fabs break down the Australian...
Mortgage Broker: Freedom Business… or Sales Treadmill
Mortgage broking looks like the perfect business.No stock.No shopfront.Flexible hours.And commissions on every deal.But behind that model is a very different reality.Pipeline pressure.Delayed income.And ...
Starbucks: Coffee Chain… or Financial Machine?
Starbucks isn’t just a coffee chain.It’s a system.A global brand.A habit machine.And in many ways… a financial engine hiding inside an app.But in Australia?The story hasn’t been so simple.In this episo...
Barbeques Galore: Strong Brand or Broken Retail Model?
Barbeques Galore is a big Australian retail brand.Over 90 stores. Decades of history. National footprint.So when it entered voluntary administration… it raised a bigger question.How does a business like th...