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by Jim and Ken
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- 2 days ago8 min
Core Competencies
What do you really do as a business? Do you need to become an expert in accounting or Human Resources to have a successful business? Or should you leave that to someone with more experience? In these stories, we share our experiences trying to be jacks of all trades, how that worked out for us, and offer advice on when to DIY and when to call for help. This is a critical skill for starting and growing a business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago13 min
Project Management - 1 of X
In the first of what will likely be a long discussion on project management, Jim and Ken introduce you to the idea of a project. This isn't some academic view or anything that will get you a certificate of accomplishment. But it is a realistic view of the deep complexities of managing a project and how to be successful at it. In this episode, we discuss project startup and sponsorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 19, 202610 min
Life on the Road
Unless you're very lucky, travel is an inevitable part of entrepreneurship. Long days, short nights, sleeping in strange places, and road food are par for the course. It can be grueling, taxing both the mind and body. In this episode, we offer some serious and humorous tips for surviving on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 5, 202613 min
Rate Setting
So you're an independent contractor or have a firm with hundreds of employees. How do you set the rates you charge your clients/customers? Too low and you'll go out of business. Too high and you won't get any business. Do you care about competitor rates? Do you just spitball? The answer is within reach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 22, 202613 min
Consultant Lingo Bingo
In this episode, Jim and Ken investigate the pervasive use of jargon in the consulting industry and how it obscures effective communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 8, 20269 min
Making Decisions
In this episode, Jim and Ken share their journey through the complexities of decision-making in both business and life, highlighting our struggles with indecision and analysis paralysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 22, 202612 min
Is Chaos a business strategy
Jim and Ken examine the relationship between chaos and business strategy, questioning if chaos can drive productivity within organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 8, 202613 min
Conflict Management
In this episode, we discuss strategies for managing the inevitable conflict that occurs as a business owner or consultant or employer or... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Meddlesome
Most podcasts are focused on big businesses, with hundreds of employees and millions in revenue. But what if you're just a small business? Maybe it's just you. Maybe you have a few employees. You may want to grow. Jim and Ken share short stories about entrepreneurship, growing a business, and related topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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