Business Minutia
Business Minutia Podcast
Episodes
Say No walks listeners through how, why, and when to respectfully decline opportunities both personally and professionally.
Say No: Points Discussed
- First, thoughts from one of Brent's favorite authors, Bob Goff.
- Second, why it's important to say no.
- Third, start by establishing your priorities.
- In addition, align your priorities with your chain of command.
- Moreover, the value of understanding where you are spending y...
Hybrid Work Schedule focuses on what it looks like to return to the office. The BMP host, Brent Richardson, shares the pros and cons of remote work and how companies can use a hybrid model.
Hybrid Work Model Points Discussed
- Brent shares his experience returning to the office after working from home for a year.
- Firstly, how going back to work is like cardio.
- Secondly, the good and bad of returning to the office from a...
Elevator Pitch walks listeners through why, how, and when to develop a corporate elevator pitch. The episode includes pointers to keep in mind and pitfalls to be aware of.
Elevator Pitch Points Discussed
Email Etiquette brings tips and tricks from Jamie Richardson's journalism background into the corporate office. She works with Brent to explain how to make emails to executives stand out in their overflowing inboxes.
Email Etiquette Points Discussed
- First, how journalism strategies help with emailing executives.
- Second, why conciseness is essential when emailing up your chain of command.
- Third, how and when to write t...
Small Business Toolbox walks through the top five lessons shared by entrepreneurs in the Business Minutia Podcast's first 50 episodes.
Small Business Toolbox Topics Discussed
- First, the mindset of small business owners.
- Second, why time management is essential for entrepreneurs.
- In addition, listen to interviews with Brett Boyd, Kris Hochart, Kathy Fielder.
- Third, why coaching and mentoring are essential for small bus...
How to Connect With Anyone focuses on the keys to relating to anyone in less than 5 minutes. In this episode, Brent Richardson breaks down the tricks he's learned to gain authentic connections with people within just a few minutes of being with them.
How to Connect points discussed
- First, how much to listen versus speaking.
- Second, why it's essential to connect with people beyond the purpose of the meeting.
- Third, goo...
In Corporate Toolbox, the Business Minutia team shares the five skills needed for corporate success: communication, time management, self-awareness, people skills, and a willingness to learn. Each tool is linked to previous episodes.
Corporate Toolbox Keys Discussed
New Job Success focuses on the three key areas that will make or break you in your first year in a new job: learning, networking, and executing.
New Job Success Keys Discussed
- First, Brent reflects on what it means to not fluff up or cower down.
- Second, an intro to the three buckets of new job success: learning, networking, and executing.
- Third, the value of asking a lot of questions.
- Fourth, why it's essential to adj...
In Conflict Resolution, podcast host Brent Richardson walks professionals through the three stages of resolving a dispute: gathering information, refocusing on the problem statement, and peaceful follow-up.
Conflict Resolution Points Discussed
- First, Brent shares what the goal of conflict resolution should be.
- Second, how to gather information to discover the root cause of the conflict.
- Third, to find the problem stat...
How College Failed Me focuses on the pros and cons of university education. The discussion includes: what universities fail to teach, how to supplement your education, and what you miss out on if you skip the college experience.
College Failed Me Discussion Points
- First, how college teaches you to game the system.
- Second, how college helps with worldview.
- Third, the sense of community and diversity built through the u...
Brent Richardson is a prankster. It started in childhood, the pranks increase in complexity through his work with teenagers, and then they flooded over into his workplace. This week, Brent shares some of his favorite practical jokes from small to elaborate.
Office Pranks Discussed
- First, how did pranks begin for Brent?
- Second, pranks from childhood: windshield wiper sprayers and fishing.
- Third, some favorite practical...
Continuing Education focuses on why learning new skills is important, what to focus your efforts on, and how to pursue that learning in both formal and informal ways to increase your marketability within your industry.
Continuing Education Keys Discussed
Networking for Extroverts tackles the complicated subject of how extroverts can harness their habits to become more successful in the workplace.
Networking for Extroverts Topics Discussed
- Firstly, Brent shares how to be self-aware about how you are perceived.
- Secondly, understand what a bully is in the workplace and how to avoid that perception.
- Thirdly, how to get feedback as an extrovert.
- Fourthly, avoid flirtatious...
"Networking for Introverts" offers tips and tricks to help introverted people learn how to network more effectively. In addition, Brent and Jamie offer insight into what it feels like to be an introvert.
Networking for Introverts insights discussed
- First, Jamie's nightmare story from high school.
- Second, Brent's story of mistaken identity.
- Third, why networking is important even if you're an introvert.
- Fourth, how eff...
Why am I here? focuses on finding the bigger purpose beyond a person's 9-to-5 job. In this episode, Brent and Jamie talk through roadblocks and common missteps people make when looking for the "why" of their life.
Why am I here? discussion points
- First, what does purpose have to do with business?
- Second, Brent learned why purpose matters when he quit his job.
- Third, what Brent learned about himself through his non-pro...
Bad bosses can make even a great employee want to quit. The key is learning how to align with all kinds of people. In this episode of the Business Minutia Podcast, Brent Richardson walks listeners through tips for working with nine different management styles.
Bad Bosses Points Discussed
- First, Brent shares how to find out if a potential new boss might be a bad boss.
- Second, why is aligning with your boss essential?
- T...
Small Business Regrets, Scaling, and Time Management centers on a 6-month check-in with Integrity Garage Door and Gate owner Brett Boyd. Listeners get honest commentary on the ups and downs of a young business.
Small Business Regrets and Lessons Discussed
"When To Quit Your Job" focuses on the signs of when it is time to consider a transition versus when you may be better off staying in your current role and making it work for you.
When Is It Time To Quit Your Job Discussion Points
Customer service is essential to any company's success. This week, Brent Richardson talks to Gardner Tours owner Colby Gardner about the principles of customer service that have completely transformed his business.
Customer Service Tips Discussed
- First, why it's important to do the behind-the-scenes logistics well.
- Second, why hospitality is essential.
- Third, being genuine and transparent.
- Fourth, Brent shares the way...
Work-life balance is a challenge at any stage in a career. This week, BMP host Brent Richardson shares tips and tricks he has discovered through 20 years of corporate work.
Work-Life Balance Tips Discussed
- First, Brent and Jamie share their controversial experience on how travel has impacted their family.
- Next, how to define goals and objectives for your life.
- Third, defining your boundaries are non-negotiable.
- Fourth...
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