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We're watching films to see what business lessons they can teach us.
Join Claire and Al, as they take a lighthearted walk through some of your favourite films, to see if they can give you the skills to earn more money, become more successful and generally be all round better business owners.
No serious business films allowed.
Cult classics, questionable plots and ridiculous outcomes are welcome.
Together, let's become more successful!
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This week we’re talking about watching a man try to become a millionaire through bar work, as as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1988 business film, Cocktail, starring Tom Cruise. Should you wait until you get a perfect business idea before you start? Do partnerships have a high failure rate? Is the key to success finding a wealthy woman? Is Cocktail the business film that you need to help you to decide when you need to learn and when you need to take action? Po...
This week we’re talking about how a struggling show factory was saved when it discovered now to niche, as as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2005 business film, Kinky Boots, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. How much research do you need to do when deciding on a niche? Is it okay to be embaressed by your niche? Should you invest a lot of time and money into an event that'll have minimal return? Is Kinky Boots the business film that you need to give you the confidence to find...
This week we’re talking about a koala who loves the theater but has struggled to turn it into a viable business as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2016 business film, Sing, starring Matthew McConaughey. How do you cope when you make a mistake? Is a lack of interest in your product a sign that it won't work? Will TV news crews cover local talent contests? Is Sing the business film that you need to help you turn your hobby into a successful business? Podcast creat...
This week we’re talking about a lack of safeguarding, unhappy business owners and annoying children as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1982 business film, Annie, starring Aileen Quinn. Is it ever okay to let children do your work for you? Do you overexplain when you have done something wrong? Can radio adverts find lost parents? Is Annie the business film that you need to help you to update your business so it continues to make you happy? Podcast created and res...
This week we’re talking about having no money, being given no information and choirs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1993 business film, Sister Act 2, starring Whoopi Goldberg. Can a freelancer over achieve with minimal support? What costs your business money and what can you do for free? Has the Arts ever saved a failing business? Is Sister Act 2 the business film that you need to make you realise that your skills are transferable and you can take on more challeng...
This week we’re talking about being brilliant and beautiful and also boobs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2000 business film, Charlie's Angels, starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. What would it be like to be invisible at work? Can you have the expertise to deal with every situation work throws at you? Are men really this easily distracted by attractive women? Is Charlie's Angels the business film that you need to give you the confidence in your kno...
Another Christmas film this week as we’re talking about bombs, computers and ninjas as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1988 business film, Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis. Do computers actually spark when you kick them? Can you climb through an air conditioning vent without making a noice? Can ChatGPT give you the skills of a professional? Is Die Hard the business film that you need to give you the confidence to see yourself as the professional you really are? P...
Ho, Ho, Ho, this week we’re talking about broken toys, taking risks and pea soup as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1985 business film, Santa Claus: The Movie, starring Dudley Moore. Should Santa keep up with modern trends to keep children happy? How do you choose who is the best employee to help you? Is the biggest risk not to take any risks at all? Is Santa Claus: The Movie the business film that you need to give you the confidence to review your business to make su...
This week we’re talking about stealing from employers, becoming rich and wanting people to like you as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2017 business film, The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. Should you check with your partner before you invest in a business? How quickly can you generate wealth? Are you okay with having a business that people see as being lowbrow? Is The Greatest Showman the business film that you need to give you the skills to take a chance o...
This week we are looking back the the films covered in this series to see what business lessons we have learnt so far. What was the most unexpected business lesson? What film will lead us astray and teach us bad business lessons? What film is the most like real life? Do you agree with our winners and the lessons we have learnt so far? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreame...
This week we’re talking about spending money, causing damage and crowds as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1984 business film, Ghostbusters, starring Bill Murray. Is it wise to spend all of your money before you've had your first client? How much damage to other people's property can you cause before it becomes a problem? Can you tell clients you love them? Is Ghostbusters the business film that you need to give you the skills to start a new business in a new market? ...
This week we’re talking about evil competition, teamwork and 90's pop as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2025 Netflix business film, KPop Demon Hunters, voiced by Arden Cho. How do you avoid being distracted by your competition? Will taking time off harm your career? Who do you prefer: Pet Shop Boys or East 17? Is KPop Demon Hunters the business film that you need to give you the skills to ignore your competitors and focus on your own success? Podcast created and rese...
In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the types of traitors, fitting into a group and team building missions as Claire and Al walk through the business TV show, The Celebrity Traitors. What type of traitor would you be? How easy it is to fit into a group? Will the traitors ever sabotage a task? Is The Celebrity Traitors the business show that you need to give you the skills to work out who is acting in bad faith? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://...
This week we’re talking about distractions, opportunities and donkeys as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1940 business film, Pinocchio, voiced by Dickie Jones. How do you identify a good business opportunity? Is there ever a shortcut for success? Should you abandon your friends when things go wrong? Is Pinocchio the business film that you need to give you the skills to identify those good opportunities and avoid those unnecessary distractions? Podcast created and rese...
This week we’re talking about ambition, raising funds and balancing drinks on a tray as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2010 business film, Burlesque starring Cher and Christina Aguilera. Is it okay to be pushy if you need to be listened to? Can you quickly change your business model if your customers request it? Are air rights a real thing? Is Burlesque the business film that you need to give you the skills to get important people to listen to you and to give you a chance?...
This week we’re talking about sending emails, finding your niche and goldfish as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1998 business film, You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Should you be scared of new competition? How do you market a struggling business? Why is it so hard to niche down? Is You’ve Got Mail the business film that you need to give you confidence to niche down and stand out from the competition? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones...
This week we’re talking about building a following, communicating your message and stoning as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1979 business film, Life of Brian starring Monty Python. How do you find your tribe? Do you need to be on a stage to have authority? Will your followers abandon you? Is Life of Brian the business film that you need to give you the steps you need to build up a following and become an influencer? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jone...
This week we’re talking about the importance of a network, dealing with failure and lustful dogs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1983 business film, Flashdance starring Jennifer Beals. How do you cope when you don't fit in? Can you get into an industry without formal qualifications and experience? Is welding where the money is? Is Flashdance the business film that you need to give you the motivation to keep going as well at the clues as to when you should give up? Podcas...
This week we’re talking about dealing with high expectations, being criticised and lads, lads, lads as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2001 business film, Mike Bassett: England Manager starring Ricky Tomlinson. How do build the ideal team and get the best from them? How do you stay focused when everyone around you keeps messing up? Is GroundForce better than Changing Rooms? Is Mike Bassett the business film that you need to give you the skills to recognise when you need to ...
This week we’re talking about entering an industry, promoting your business and being angry all the time as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2021 business film, Cruella starring Emma Stone. How do you get your skills noticed within a larger organisation? Do you need to be good at many things to be successful? Can anger distract you from growing your business? Is Cruella the business film that you need to give you the skills to overcome resentment and anger and focus on starting your...
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