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Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactHow the movie "The King's Speech" teaches us about businessIn this session of the Make it Matter Podcast, we discuss the best business practices derived from the movie "The King's Speech." Behind every great leader, there are unsung heroes who support their success. Too often, we think WE are supposed to be the star... if we do our jobs right, it's actually our customer who shines. "The King's Speech" shows us the beauty of being in the background while someone else gets the applause.2021-11-1526 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactEverything I Need to Know I Learned from My DogIn this episode of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we get some wisdom from some true experts in our field. And by field, we mean a literal field full of dogs. Seriously, don't underestimate a dog's brilliance. Chiat Day is one of the most successful agencies in the world, and they live by this motto: "be more human (and if in doubt) be more dog." What can dogs actually teach us about the right way to live and do business?2021-10-1229 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactOut of the WoodsWelcome to episode 14 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today's podcast gets "in tents" as we talk about the business principles that can be derived from a little time in the wild. What could roughing in nature possibly teach you about business? You might be surprised – Hanju's been on the road lately, and what he's learned could make a huge difference in your company. "All I need to know about business I learned from camping." What tools for your work can you actually find outside of the office? Point #1: "Be prepared" Preparation is harder than...2021-06-0425 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactOur Debate about Elon MuskWelcome to episode 13 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we discuss the Elon Musk book, and what we can learn (and not learn) from it. At BOS Media, we believe in having a learning posture. BUT we also want to be discerning. There are certain lessons we refuse to learn, even if they appear to lead to success. Hanju read the Elon Musk book this past year – listen as he and Bru debate the merits of Elon's approach to business. Point #1: "He's changing the world": Right away, I take issue with that phrase. MLK...2021-04-0831 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactAbundance vs ScarcityWe hope this is a year of ABUNDANCE for you and your business – this podcast is about opening your eyes to all the riches available to you! So, why are we talking about this? Why do we think it’s so important? Well, for me, I think our mind is powerful, the way we think can be an incredible tool for our success...it can be an incredible tool for winning in business, winning in sports, and ultimately, winning in life. The Scarcity mindset...thinking that we have limited resources and when someone is succeeding, that someone else...2021-03-1123 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactOur Last PodcastWelcome to episode 11 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today is "Our Last Podcast." But don't worry, it's not actually our last podcast. It's just what we would want to say if it was. 2020 has felt like the end of the world, so that got us thinking – if this was the very last podcast we ever got to record, what would be our final words? We decided to use the post-apocalyptic atmosphere of this year to ponder: what's the best advice we would give our kids as they finish high school/college? Hopefully, it helps your busi...2020-11-3024 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactTurning Negatives into PositivesWelcome to episode 10 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we talk about what happens when something goes wrong, and how dealing with it the right way can change everything. I know you wish every interaction with a customer or a client could be perfect, but that’s not reality. The big question is: what happens next? How you handle it could make all the difference. Success in business is NOT about avoiding mistakes – it’s the grace that follows. Will you be petty and defensive, or will your kind response end up being what the custom...2020-11-1629 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactPivotWelcome to episode 9 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we're back (finally!) to talk about "Pivoting" – an extremely important concept as we navigate this year. Pivot is our word for 2020 – a reminder that we have to be adaptable, and willing to make the major shifts in order to keep moving forward. Obviously, this has been one of the most challenging years in history. BUT hopefully, that also brings some opportunity for some much-needed adjustments. Most of us don't change until we have to; now, we have to. What are some pivots you can make? But...2020-10-2730 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactWork and PlayWelcome to episode 8 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we have a very serious conversation about Play and how it can shift the creative atmosphere in your business. Let’s get to work! “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” If you’ve seen The Shining, you already understand the value of Play. But hopefully, today’s podcast will help reinforce the ways it can actually increase creativity and even productivity in your business. Last time we talked about the importance of Giving – today we discuss another counter-intuitive value: PLAY. Feels like a good fo...2020-03-1929 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactGive and TakeWelcome to episode 7 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we discuss a highly recommended book that captures so much of the BOS Media spirit: Give and Take: How Helping Others Drives Our Success. "For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But in today’s dramatically reconfigured world, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. In Give and Take, Adam Grant, an award-winning researcher, and Wharton’s highest-rated professor examines the surprising forces that shape why some people rise to the top of the succes...2020-02-2025 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactThe One Where We Get in a Fight with Another PodcastIn this episode, we double down on the idea of making business personal. In pretty much every episode, we talk about the family connection we feel with people we work with. But apparently, a fancy podcast with a bunch of followers disagrees. The fight is on. We’re not going to name names, but it all started when Hanju was listening to another podcast and they said they HATE when business owners talk about people they work with as “family” – they claim your one responsibility to co-workers is to grow your business because everyone wins when you...2020-02-0616 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More Impact2020 VisionWelcome to episode 5 of the Make it Matter Podcast – kicking off a new decade together! Today we’ll share some thoughts about how to make 2020 the best year ever. We know everyone goes into January with big dreams of making this the best year ever… and we do too! That’s a good thing. Don’t be cynical – let’s get our hopes up again, this is our year! Our BOS Media team has big dreams on the horizon. Today we’ll share a few words that we’re excited to step into this coming year.2020-01-2421 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactDon't Let Busy-ness Kill Your BusinessIn the first three episodes, we’ve talked about doing some deep thinking about your story. You may have thought, “That’s great, but I don’t have time for that - I’m too busy doing business!” If that’s you, please listen: this episode is for you. The world we live in is in a massive rush, and we don’t have to know you to say: You’re too busy. It may sound counterintuitive or even Impossible, but the hurry has to stop. At BOS Media Group, we believe in making your business more pers...2020-01-0824 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactFinding Your Sweet SpotWelcome to episode 3 of the Make it Matter Podcast. Last time we talked about the importance of your story – in this episode, we’ll talk about how that story can drive everything you do. There are too many businesses that just allow stuff to happen to them, like a boat drifting in the ocean. Our phrase for 2019 “True North” – it’s a reminder to keep your work aligned to what really matters. When your story is driving you, you know what to say “No” to – the distractions that can derail progress and ultimately ruin you. You’ll also learn...2019-12-1122 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactYou Are More Than a Brand“What’s your story?” That might be the most important question for business owners and entrepreneurs to answer. It will help you set priorities, give customers a clear understanding of your identity, and when you feel lost, it will be the North Star to guide you home. Remember that you are the writer here. You can decide what parts of the story to give weight to, and the moments you want to highlight. However, don’t feel like you need to hide the difficult parts – every great story has conflict, and people connect with you based on the challe...2019-11-2625 min
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More ImpactBe More HumanIn this episode of Make it Matter, we will introduce you to BOS Media Group which is our marketing agency and will help you understand some of the relational aspects of the business. We believe business is personal. The more human you are, the better for your business. Bots and algorithms will never be able to match real human connection – let that be the heart of what you bring to your work. Bottom line: BOS Media is here to make you more human: More human type of content More human connection to everyone you wor...2019-11-0718 min