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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Making It Work episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Making It Work 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 Making It Work episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
6. Swimming with Sharks: Where to Find Investors
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11/18/19 • 50 min
Think getting investment is like Shark Tank? Think again. After experiencing failed pitches, interfering investors and pressure to scale, scale, scale, a new generation of entrepreneurs is ditching venture capital and pursuing crowd funding. In the sixth episode of Making It Work, we speak to Rahim Diallo of Ginjan Bros, Dana Donofree of AnaOno, David Patrick of Shark Wheel and Liz Powers of Artlifting. From $2.4m investment rounds to seeking out loan sharks, our entrepreneurs reflect on their diverse experiences when it comes to securing cash to kickstart their growth. So should you hold out for an angel investor or bootstrap your business all the way to the bank? Tune in to find out.
12/16/20 • 34 min
We're back for a second season, and we're feeling festive. For most small businesses the period from Thanksgiving to Christmas is crucial for driving sales, but what's happening behind the scenes?
In Season 2 Episode 1 of Making It Work we speak to Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats, Mayra Hernandez of Back of the Yards Coffee Co., Ebun Olaloye of Live Breathe Futbol and Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle.
From placing orders in August to roping in friends and family as free labor, we talk to four entrepreneurs about how they plan for the few months that can account for 80% of their sales.
So should you take on the big boys on Black Friday? And, more importantly, what's the deal with pumpkin spice lattes? Tune in to find out.
01/06/21 • 37 min
Working round the clock has always been a strong symbol of entrepreneurship. But does it do you and your business any good in the long term, or is it just a fast path to burnout? In Season 2 Episode 2 of Making It Work we speak to Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats, Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats, Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle and Mayra Hernandez of Back of the Yards Coffee Co. From breaking up your day into 30 minute chunks to fighting fires in the early hours, four small business owners discuss how they manage their precious time and whether you can ever stop thinking about work. So should you be packing boxes until bedtime? Or is it time to axe the agenda and start putting yourself first? Tune in to find out.
Ask the Expert Special: Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg
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02/03/21 • 53 min
We thought it was time to give the Making it Work entrepreneurs a bit of a break. So as they catch up on calls and tweak their Ts & Cs, Tom chewed the fat with Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg.
In this Season 2 'Ask the Expert' special of Making It Work we ask Publicis Groupe's Jason Goldberg what the future holds for retail businesses.
Nobody could have seen COVID coming, but some coped better than others. While big-box retailers scrambled to streamline their online offering, small businesses were disproportionately disadvantaged in the race to adapt.
But as big companies struggle with their supply chains and service levels, changes in consumer behavior have created new opportunities for SMEs.
So how can entrepreneurs fill this gap? And who did Jason (not) say "I told ya so" to? Tune in to find out.
02/17/21 • 34 min
There are few words that get thrown around in the world of entrepreneurship as much as 'innovation'. And while for many, it brings about thoughts of Marie Curie and George Washington Carver, for small business owners being innovative is just one more way to survive.
In Season 2 Episode 4 of Making It Work we speak to Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle, Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats and Paul Pallas of SWISCO.
From throwing things out there to "see what sticks" to staff mediation and yoga classes, all of these entrepreneurs have different approaches to innovation. The thing they all agree on? It's do or die.
So what can you do to stay one step ahead of the competition? And will our entrepreneurs ever run out of ideas? Tune in to find out.
5. Fine Margins: How to Price Your Goods
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03/03/21 • 35 min
When you're passionate about your product, the price tag can often come as an afterthought. But when you factor in marketing, manufacturing and those sometimes-fiddly customs fees, it's vital you think about your margin. Otherwise, you could be looking at a loss.
In Season 2 Episode 5 of Making It Work we speak to Mayra Hernandez of Back of the Yards Coffee Co., Casey Kelley of Blended Designs, Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats and Kat Samardzija of Locker Lifestyle.
From setting a strict 80% margin to 'free' delivery that's not free, we discuss pricing strategies with the best payoff – and how it can all still go horribly wrong.
So can you still make a healthy profit without pricing out your customers? And who's been hit with a $44,000 shipping bill? Tune in to find out.
04/07/22 • 5 min
Welcome to this special bitesize episode of Making It Work. This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from our very first episode, where we discussed the important question: when should you start paying yourself? We talk to five entrepreneurs to get their advice on the delicate matter of paying yourself as a new business founder. You can listen to the entire episode over here
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/when-to-start-paying-yourself.html
And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to listen to other episodes, head over to fedex.com/makingitwork
Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think!
BITESIZE #5: When Should You Call it Quits?
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05/05/22 • 5 min
This is not a new episode but a collection of some of the best bits from Season 1 Episode 10, where we asked our entrepreneurs to reflect on their time in business and tell us truthfully: when is it time to just give up and just call it a day?
You can listen to the entire episode over here
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/making-it-work-podcast/when-you-should-give-up.html
And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to listen to other episodes, head over to fedex.com/makingitwork
Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think!
05/12/22 • 6 min
You can listen to the entire episode over here
And if you want to know more about the entrepreneurs, or want to check out all the other episodes, head over to fedex.com/makingitworkDon’t forget to subscribe and tell us what you think!
BITESIZE #20: Is it worth your time to keep innovating?
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01/05/23 • 6 min
This is a bitesize compilation of all the best bits from Season 2, Episode 4. In this episode, our entrepreneurs discuss the role that innovation plays in the path to success.Exclusive offer for Making It Work listeners! Open a FedEx account and SAVE UP TO 40% on shipping services, including residential and delivery area surcharges. Visit fedex.com/MakingitWorkoffer
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FAQ
How many episodes does Making It Work have?
Making It Work currently has 66 episodes available.
What topics does Making It Work cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Startup, Podcasts, Entrepreneurs, Business and Smallbusiness.
What is the most popular episode on Making It Work?
The episode title 'COVID-19 Special Part I: How Are Small Businesses Staying Alive?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Making It Work?
The average episode length on Making It Work is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Making It Work released?
Episodes of Making It Work are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Making It Work?
The first episode of Making It Work was released on Sep 4, 2019.
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