The Good Business Podcast is a solo show with moi.
Each episode is a potent, occasionally cynical, info-rich lesson in business, ethics, marketing, and leadership with a sharp eye on classical business skills (with just a teensy bit of cultural anarchy).
I teach my very biggest and brightest work here so it can be accessible to everyone.
Making peace with wanting power | GB38
Today we're talking about a topic that is core to leadership. It's about making peace with power. And with wanting power. It sounds like a simple thing, right? But... are you actually comfortable with the acquisition of power and what to do when you have it? Episode...
Identifying your leadership values | GB37
Today's episode is about identifying your leadership values. And not in a "Oh, I value honesty" version. It might not sound sexy, but it's essential. Episode Transcript: Hi everybody, and welcome back to the Good Business Podcast. I’m your host, Illana Burk, and I am...
The future of leadership | GB36
Today's episode is about the future of leadership. Leadership is broken. So what do we do about that? Episode Transcript: Hi, everybody, welcome back to the Good Business Podcast. I’m your host, Illana Burk, and I am delighted that you’re joining me today. Today, we...
What does leadership mean to you? | GB35
Today's episode is about leadership. What leadership is, what it isn't, what it means, and why it's important. Episode Transcript: Hi everybody, welcome back to the Good Business, I’m so glad you are here with me today. I want to start this conversation with something...
The power of constraint | GB34
Today's episode is about constraint. That's right. Constraint and scarcity and false scarcity. Ready? Episode Transcript: Hi everybody. And welcome back to The Good Business Podcast. I'm your host, Illana Burk. I am delighted to have you here today. And today I'm...
Be willing to tear it all down | GB33
Today, we are going to talk about something that comes up again and again. And that is the willingness to pivot, to make big changes when you see them as necessary. Now a lot of this ties into the basic concept of objectivity. And we’re going to touch on that a little bit too. But today is really about making peace with something that we are told our whole lives, that we’re not supposed to make peace with, which is that something is not actually better than nothing.
What is your work ACTUALLY worth? | GB32
Do you know what your work is actually worth? How do you answer when someone asks why they should pay your rates? Episode Transcript: I'm Illana Burk, CEO of Your Life's Workshop, coach to entrepreneurs and solopreneurs across dozens of industries and host of...
Why you shouldn’t start a membership site | GB31
Today's episode is all about how to look a little closer at the ever-growing trend of membership sites all over the place and how to know if you should jump on the bandwagon or not. Episode Transcript: I'm Illana Burk, CEO of Your Life's Workshop, coach to...
Four not shocking disappointments in a time of crisis | GB30
Today’s episode is about the simple idea that your business exists not just to support you and your stakeholders, but to support your community.
Be of service and don’t be a sh*thead | GB29
Today's episode is all about how to not be a jerk in the middle of a crisis. Episode Transcript: I'm Illana Burk, CEO of Your Life's Workshop, coach to entrepreneurs and solopreneurs across dozens of industries and host of Good Business. With nearly 20 years...
Avoid the piles of bricks | GB28
Today, we talk all about that craptastic feeling of being buried. Underwater. Crushed by the weight of big ideas, neverending task lists, and elephant-sized goals. First, we’ll talk about what this really means and the ways in which this feeling tends to show up, along with a little on how we tend to behave as a result. Then we’ll talk about a simple way to handle these moments better. And finally, we’ll wrap up with a healthy pep talk.
When you’re failing, learn how to ask the right questions | GB27
Today’s episode is all about how to not shoot yourself in the foot right out the gate. I’m gonna break down one very common mistake that newbies (and non-newbies) make and how to fix it. Today, we learn how to ask for help and guidance in a way that doesn’t completely fuck up your chances of getting what you ACTUALLY need, which is respect.
Why overdelivery is the enemy of getting rehired | GB26
Today’s episode is all about why over-delivering is a really good way to not get asked back for more work. We all think doing our best and giving more than people asked for is a good thing. And in some ways, it is. Things like adding extra value to something you do is fine. What I’m talking about is when you completely blow the scope of what was asked of you out of the water. It’s one of the hardest things to identify when you’re trying to figure out why no one seems to hire you twice.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. | GB 25
Today’s episode of The Good Business Podcast is all about my very favorite quote in the whole world. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” by Arthur Ashe
Why impact matters as much as marketing, sales, or strategy. Maybe more. | GB24
Today’s episode is less of a lesson than recent episodes. Instead, today we’re making a case for a topic we’ll be talking a LOT more about in the future: IMPACT. What it is. Why it matters. And how to pay attention to it.
Market visibility for people who care about other people | GB23
Today is a branch off of our stakeholder conversation. If you listened to that episode, you should have a clear picture of exactly who matters to you and your work and why, as well as how much time you have for your work without sacrificing what those VIPs need and expect from you. Next up, we talk about exposure, protection, and the responsibility you have to those who matter most.
Know Your Stakeholders | GB22
In this episode, I’m going to walk you through how to think about establishing your stakeholders, the steps you need to take to do so, and how to make decisions based on who they are without compromising those big fat dreams we’ve been talking about.
Pricing Basics: Why discounts are almost never a good idea | GB21
Today’s episode dovetails on our last one, where we talked all about how your value isn’t determined by your price tag. Today, we’re talking about discounts. First, we’ll talk about why businesses offer them, what their purpose is and when they ARE a good idea. Then we’ll talk about why they are probably a bad idea for you and what to do instead.
