Let's Play Business‪!‬ Ben Fowler & Zuki Majuqwana

“It doesn't have to be sensible to make money. ”
Have you had a goat appear on your zoom call recently? 
Dot McCarthy, owner of Cronkshaw Farm, joins hosts Zuki and Ben and reveals how an impromptu idea going viral transformed her business from COVID catastrophe to the Greatest Of All Time. 
Find out how Dot’s plan to ‘zoom bomb’ bored friends business meetings with her goats started as a joke and became a viral sensation. The goat video calls have taken 20,000 bookings in 150 countries, gained international press coverage from The Wall Street Journal to BBC World News, and turned a 6 figure profit. All of which is being reinvested into the environmental sustainability of the farm as part of Dot’s mission to tackle climate change.
Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson. 
If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?
Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com
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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/
Dot’s Farm: https://www.cronkshawfoldfarm.co.uk/

 


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“What did I learn? Do it again.”
Have you always wanted to know the ins and outs of running a sex toy business? 
Micheal Bryne, general manager of Simpli, joins hosts Zuki and Ben in the sexiest episode of Let's Play Business yet!
Find out how Sudoku teaches you to scale your business, how poker challenges you to change your approach and learn how playing monopoly can actually motivate you to meet your gym goals.
Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson. 
If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?
Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-play-business/
Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

 


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“It’s the biggest game at the moment and most people don’t even know they’re playing”
How do games like RuneScape help build the resilience you need to achieve your business goals? 
Liam Bateman, CTO and Co -Founder of digital agency, Silver Chip joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to his business success. 
Find out how RuneScape teaches you to build grit and ultimately reach your end goals, how social media has us keeping score without even realising and if you really need to know how thick your fingertips are to succeed in business. 
Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson. 
If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?
Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-play-business/
Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/


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“The focus is on inclusion but not on engagement.”
Hybrid working: A business revolution or a pain in the arse? In this very special bonus episode Alternate Experiences is in the hot seat as host Ben uses his game design expertise to solve all your hybrid working dilemmas. 
Host’s Ben and Zuki also visit an old Game My Problem and give the director's cut version of a game to solve a listeners’ FinTech recruitment issue (no lemon’s present this time)!

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson. 
If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?
Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-play-business/
Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

 


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“The most important thing in business is to know yourself.”
How do games like Hungry Hippos help you act on impulse and seize the opportunity to grow your business?
Jack Tosney, who founded his garden furniture business after COVID 19 halted his work as a set builder, joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to his business success. 
Find out how Hungry Hippos teaches you to grab opportunities before your competitors, how drama games can improve confidence in the workplace, and why you should NEVER try and rap during a job interview. 
Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson. 
If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?
Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-play-business/
Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/


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“Play your strong card first and see what happens”
How do games like Bridge reveal the importance of taking risks in your career?
Award winning journalist and editor at Small Business and Growth Business, Tim Adler joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to his business success. 
Find out how Bridge teaches you to ‘find the right fit’ with a business deal, why the 1000-piece puzzle helps you define a clear long-term vision and how to turn HR surveys into a day at the races!
Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson. 
If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?
Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lets-play-business/
Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/


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