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Bricks or Sticks

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Welcome to Bricks or Sticks: applying lessons from children’s fairytales to doing business in the 21st century, hosted by Brian Moran and Jocelyn Ring. For more information on our workshops for business owners, to subscribe to our newsletter, or to listen to previous podcasts, visit our website at www.bricksorsticks.com.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bricks or Sticks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bricks or Sticks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bricks or Sticks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Bricks or Sticks - Episode 5: Oh, The Places You’ll Go
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03/09/23 • 63 min

Richard Wurman is often terrified! The Founder of the TED conferences, and author of 92 books, talks about his fear of facing obstacles, but how his curiosity almost always prevails and challenges him to find the lessons within the obstacles. We had a lively and entertaining conversation about the Dr. Seuss book and the lessons people should pull from it.

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In This Episode: Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Rieva Lesonsky joins Jocelyn and Brian to discuss lessons from Beauty and the Beast. Among the core themes were curiosity, sacrifice, patience, trust, and love as they relate to small business. The conversation also has a few plot twists and discoveries.

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In This Episode: Eileen Wixted, a strategic communications, and crisis management expert, shares how the story of the three little pigs reflects vital business principles like preparation, resilience, and the importance of a strong foundation.

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In This Episode, Scott Sill, Executive in Residence at the Wharton MBA for Executives program, discusses the business and leadership lessons embedded in the 'Ted Lasso' series. The most important themes from the show included: the importance of vision, the power of believing in your team, the role of curiosity, and the necessity of caring for and investing in your employees as business owners and leaders.

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In This Episode: Janet Alvarez, Host of the Business Briefing Show on Sirius XM Channel 132, discussed the timeless lessons from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and how to apply them to running a business today.

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Bricks or Sticks - Episode 3: Conrad’s Big Surprise
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02/09/23 • 26 min

Hannah Perry is the Founder and CEO of The Giggling Pig, a company with franchises, a bustling e-commerce business, books, and merchandise. In her latest book, Conrad’s Big Surprise, Hannah talks about the importance of kindness and compassion in the workplace and dealing with the dreaded imposter syndrome.

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In This Episode – Krista Clive-Smith details how the movie "Frozen" masterfully illustrates the journey of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Lots of great takeaways!

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In This Episode, Jocelyn and Brian share valuable lessons from their 2023 Bricks or Sticks workshops and podcasts. Discover key strategies for business growth, including adaptability and customer engagement, to fueling your entrepreneurial journey.

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Bricks or Sticks - Princess & the Pea: A Discussion with Barnie Howell
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02/22/24 • 38 min

In This Episode: Barnie Howell is the Founder/CEO of Books in Every Bag, a nonprofit providing free books to children aged birth to five years old. In the discussion, Barnie shares her childhood fascination with "The Princess and the Pea," and highlights themes of perseverance and belief in oneself. She also talks about her commitment to promoting literacy through Books in Every Bag.

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Bricks or Sticks - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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04/27/23 • 46 min

In this episode, Shelby Scarbrough is a serial entrepreneur, author, mentor, and teacher. She chose to discuss “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and all the amazing lessons for business owners that can be found along the yellow brick road.

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

Bricks or Sticks originated as a monthly online workshop in 2022 for business owners. We based the concept on the Three Little Pigs (business owners) and the Big Bad Wolf (the pandemic). The workshop stresses the importance of having a solid foundation (bricks) in business and how to build one. The workshops were a huge hit. We then looked at other children's fairytales and applied those lessons to doing business today. Each podcast is based on a children's story (e.g. Snow White, Cinderella).

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

People not only remember fairytales they read as kids, but the lessons they learned from them as well. As we scheduled episodes, our guests were requesting specific stories that they loved as kids. I hope listeners can relate the stories we discuss to their own situations and apply some of the lessons (e.g. Cinderella turning the ordinary into extraordinary or the importance of truth tellers in your business from The Emperor's New Clothes).

Which episode should someone start with?

The first one--Three Little Pigs.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

I love them all.

Which episode are you most proud of?

Getting Richard Wurman, the founder of the TED conferences, and arguably one of the smartest people I've ever met or known, to talk with Jocelyn Ring and me about "Oh, the Places You'll Go" for over an hour. Richard has been a guest on four of my podcasts, and I always learn at least 4-5 new things about business and life every time I talk to him.

What is your vision for your show?

The Bricks or Sticks podcast is part of a platform. We have bi-monthly workshops, we plan to do speaking engagements at conferences, and we are writing a book which will come out this fall. I think it could be something special--tying the work we do today to lessons we learned as kids. It's so easy to relate and connect the two points.

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

Whitney Johnson's "Disrupt Yourself" podcast.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

That is a VERY funny story. Jocelyn and I spent two weeks going through a list of names. We didn't like any of them. At the end of a call, which we recorded, I blurted out "Ahhh...it's all bricks or sticks anyway." Jocelyn, being the branding expert, immediately ran with it. The rest, as we like to say, is the fairytale.

Tell us a bit about yourself

I spent 22 years in the world of publishing magazines and newspapers for business owners. I worked at The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Entrepreneur, Success, and how my own publishing company for 9 years. In 2012, I launched Brian Moran & Associates along with Small Business Edge. We help business owners run better, more productive companies, and we help marketers better target the small to midsize business market.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bricks or Sticks have?

Bricks or Sticks currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does Bricks or Sticks cover?

The podcast is about Management, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Bricks or Sticks?

The episode title 'Episode 4: The Emperor’s New Clothes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bricks or Sticks?

The average episode length on Bricks or Sticks is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bricks or Sticks released?

Episodes of Bricks or Sticks are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Bricks or Sticks?

The first episode of Bricks or Sticks was released on Jan 12, 2023.

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