Is this just an eccentric man who is rubbish at running a business?

Claire is joined by brand copywriter and tone of voice consultant , Matt DRzymala, to talk about the bad business in the 2005 film, Wallace and Gromit: the case of the were-rabbit.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why is everyone so supportive of this man and his businesses?
• What were they planning on doing with all the rabbits?
• Does Wallace actually have a fantastic business plan?

Find out more about Matt at https://www.indeliblethink.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Is Kinky Boots still a progressive film about niching?

Claire is joined by leadership and development coach and trainer, Al Pacifico-France, to talk about the bad business in the 2005 film, Kinky Boots.

In this episode we discuss:

• Can you niche in community you have no interest in?
• Can you leave the inclusion within your organisation to the employees?
• Does this film try to make "othering" seem okay?

Find out more about Al’s diversity and inclusion training here: https://www.evosis.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Can a high level of confidence create a successful business?

Claire is joined by freelance graphic designer and founder of the Doing It For The Kids community, Frankie Tortora, to talk about the bad business in the children's show Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service. The epiosde we focus on is Series 1, Episode 1: The Runaway Cow.

In this episode we discuss:

• How does the Special Delivery service actually work?
• Can you trust a man from Royal Mail more than experts?
• Can a confident person trick a whole village into believing they are good at their job?

Find out more about Frankie at https://www.doingitforthekids.net

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

What happens when your business model is flawed from the start?

Claire is joined by classic car and motorbike enthusiast and also fellow accountant, Linda Booth, to talk about the bad business in the Discovery Plus series Flipping Bangers.

• Can unrealistic deadlines force you to make good decisions?
• Can you use friends and family to increase your profits?
• What happens if your business model is flawed from the start?

Find out more about Linda at https://www.wedothebooks.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

How do you keep working on your business when you are happy and comfortable with how things are?

Claire is joined business coach and the 6 Figure Bookkeeper founder, Zoe Whitman, to talk about the bad business in the BBC's late 2000's series Mary Queen of Shops . The episode we focus on is Series 3, episode 5 on Clealls.

• Is Mary too high end to help these businesses?
• Can you make someone change their behaviour by shouting at them?
• Was saving these businesses an impossible task?

Find out more about Zoe at https://www.zoewhitman.com

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Have we reached the point where we can really wear what we want to work?

Claire is joined by style and confidence coach, Samantha Harman, to talk about the bad business in the 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada.

• Was Andy's interview outfit actually okay?
• Were the employees at Runway right to be annoyed with Andy and her clothing?
• Can a new outfit really make you better at your job?

Find out more about Samantha at https://www.thestyleeditor.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

What happens when you ignore experts and people with experience?

Claire is joined by fellow accountant, Caroline Boardman, to talk about the bad business in the channel 4 series, Property Ladder.

• Why work with an expert if you are going to ignore them.
• Sometimes the plastering is more important than the painting.
• Just because you’ve spent more, doesn’t mean it’s worth more.

Find out more about Caroline at https://carolineboardmanconsulting.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics

Can photos of croissants grow your Instagram account from 250 followers to 123k in a year?

Claire is joined by messaging consultant and brand copywriter, Giada Nizzoli, to talk about the bad business in the Netflix series, Emily In Paris.

• Can you really grow from 250 to 123,000 Instagram followers in a year?
• Why is Emily unable to fail?
• Is marketing really this fun and sexy?

Find out more about Giada at https://craftycopy.co.uk

This podcast is presented by Claire Owen-Jones of Loud and Clear Accounting www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk
It is edited by Emily Crosby Media.
Theme Tune by AxolotMusica
Artwork by Alternative Aesthetics