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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
9 episodes
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...
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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...