Friendly Fire

Ben Jordan & Carl Smith

Friendly Fire is a weekly show where Carl Smith and Ben Jordan discuss the trials and tribulations of being business partners who have joined forces to rebuild an established web shop. The focus is on the emotional nature of two well-intentioned, strong-willed people trying not to take things personally, with a dash of businessy things.

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Top 10 Friendly Fire Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Friendly Fire episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Friendly Fire 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 Friendly Fire episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

5 - The Office

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05/14/15 • 31 min

While Carl is on the road, Ben sends a quick Slack message about available office space in Dallas. Having recently agreed to close the Jacksonville office, Carl is concerned Ben wants to move the company.

4 - The Response

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05/01/15 • 48 min

Carl gets Ben up to speed on a meeting with nGen's lawyer. After realizing they're close to an agreement, they get real about what matters to them in a partnership, a company and life.

3 - The Demands

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04/17/15 • 44 min

In Episode Three, Ben and Carl come back to the table to continue discussions about The Agreement. Sharing for the first time what needs to be included for them to continue moving forward.

2 - The Agreement

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04/10/15 • 35 min

In Episode Two of Friendly Fire, Ben and Carl talk about the frustration of trying to document their partnership in a legal agreement.

1 - The Do Over

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04/03/15 • 32 min

In our first episode, Carl and Ben discuss Carl acting like a jerk and Ben overcommitting.

13 - Stranded

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09/24/15 • 34 min

Ben steps in to help turn a tricky situation into a road trip for the ages. Meanwhile, Carl tries to decode secret messages about a missing seaplane.

11 - Bad Day

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07/31/15 • 33 min

After a rough day, Ben and Carl talk about how to manage work commitments when home life gets messy. Understanding the impact of an owner’s mood on the team, the conversation turns to minimizing disruption when shit happens.

10 - Expectations

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07/10/15 • 40 min

While things continue to improve at nGen, Ben and Carl discuss the one glaring issue the company is facing, mixed expectations. It’s time to talk about what is expected from nGen as a team and as individuals.

9 - Culture

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06/22/15 • 41 min

Carl shares with Ben his insights after asking the nGen team how things are going. Overall the nGeneers are optimistic but it’s time to focus on better communication and collaboration. Talk of core values is in the air!

8 - Communication

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06/05/15 • 40 min

After a rough week, Ben and Carl dive into what it takes to have real conversations. It’s not enough to be present and listen, you have to understand the baggage the other person may be bringing with them. Then can you cut through the self defense screens and move forward together.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Friendly Fire have?

Friendly Fire currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Friendly Fire cover?

The podcast is about Design, Development, Podcasts, Technology, Business, Apps, Strategy and Thinking.

What is the most popular episode on Friendly Fire?

The episode title '13 - Stranded' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Friendly Fire?

The average episode length on Friendly Fire is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Friendly Fire released?

Episodes of Friendly Fire are typically released every 13 days.

When was the first episode of Friendly Fire?

The first episode of Friendly Fire was released on Apr 3, 2015.

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Friendly Fire

Ben Jordan & Carl Smith

Top 10 Friendly Fire Episodes

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