I Can Do That! - Learning From TV

Claire Owen-Jones
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We're watching films to see what business lessons they can teach us.  Join Claire and Al, as they take a lighthearted walk through some of your favourite films, to see if they can give you the skills to earn more money, become more successful and generally be all round better business owners.  No serious business films allowed.  Cult classics, questionable plots and ridiculous outcomes are welcome.  Together, let's become more successful! 

  1. KPop Demon Hunters - Talking negatively about your competition

    1 DAY AGO

    KPop Demon Hunters - Talking negatively about your competition

    This week we’re talking about evil competition, teamwork and 90's pop as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2025 Netflix business film, KPop Demon Hunters, voiced by Arden Cho.  How do you avoid being distracted by your competition? Will taking time off harm your career? Who do you prefer: Pet Shop Boys or East 17? Is KPop Demon Hunters the business film that you need to give you the skills to ignore your competitors and focus on your own success? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    35 min
  2. The Celebrity Traitors - Are you being lied to?

    2 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    The Celebrity Traitors - Are you being lied to?

    In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the types of traitors, fitting into a group and team building missions as Claire and Al walk through the business TV show, The Celebrity Traitors.  What type of traitor would you be? How easy it is to fit into a group? Will the traitors ever sabotage a task? Is The Celebrity Traitors the business show that you need to give you the skills to work out who is acting in bad faith? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    37 min
  3. Pinocchio - Getting distracted by opportunities

    29 SEPT

    Pinocchio - Getting distracted by opportunities

    This week we’re talking about distractions, opportunities and donkeys as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1940 business film, Pinocchio, voiced by Dickie Jones.  How do you identify a good business opportunity? Is there ever a shortcut for success? Should you abandon your friends when things go wrong? Is Pinocchio the business film that you need to give you the skills to identify those good opportunities and avoid those unnecessary distractions? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    30 min
  4. Burlesque - Raising money to pay off debts

    15 SEPT

    Burlesque - Raising money to pay off debts

    This week we’re talking about ambition, raising funds and balancing drinks on a tray as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2010 business film, Burlesque starring Cher and Christina Aguilera. Is it okay to be pushy if you need to be listened to? Can you quickly change your business model if your customers request it? Are air rights a real thing? Is Burlesque the business film that you need to give you the skills to get important people to listen to you and to give you a chance? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    43 min
  5. You've Got Mail - Competing with larger businesses on price

    1 SEPT

    You've Got Mail - Competing with larger businesses on price

    This week we’re talking about sending emails, finding your niche and goldfish as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1998 business film, You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.  Should you be scared of new competition? How do you market a struggling business? Why is it so hard to niche down? Is You’ve Got Mail the business film that you need to give you confidence to niche down and stand out from the competition? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    40 min
  6. Life Of Brian - Building a community to become an influencer

    18 AUG

    Life Of Brian - Building a community to become an influencer

    This week we’re talking about building a following, communicating your message and stoning as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1979 business film, Life of Brian starring Monty Python.  How do you find your tribe? Do you need to be on a stage to have authority? Will your followers abandon you? Is Life of Brian the business film that you need to give you the steps you need to build up a following and become an influencer? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    31 min
  7. Flashdance - Knowing when to give up on your dream

    4 AUG

    Flashdance - Knowing when to give up on your dream

    This week we’re talking about the importance of a network, dealing with failure and lustful dogs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1983 business film, Flashdance starring Jennifer Beals. How do you cope when you don't fit in? Can you get into an industry without formal qualifications and experience? Is welding where the money is? Is Flashdance the business film that you need to give you the motivation to keep going as well at the clues as to when you should give up? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    38 min
  8. Mike Bassett: England Manager - Overcoming criticism to become successful

    21 JUL

    Mike Bassett: England Manager - Overcoming criticism to become successful

    This week we’re talking about dealing with high expectations, being criticised and lads, lads, lads as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2001 business film, Mike Bassett: England Manager starring Ricky Tomlinson. How do build the ideal team and get the best from them? How do you stay focused when everyone around you keeps messing up? Is GroundForce better than Changing Rooms? Is Mike Bassett the business film that you need to give you the skills to recognise when you need to improve and when you are just being unlucky? Podcast created and researched by Claire Owen-Jones: https://www.loudandclearaccounting.co.uk/ Theme tune by The Dream Eaters: https://thedreameaters.bandcamp.com/ Podcast produced and edited by Al Booth: https://albooth.co.uk/

    33 min
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We're watching films to see what business lessons they can teach us.  Join Claire and Al, as they take a lighthearted walk through some of your favourite films, to see if they can give you the skills to earn more money, become more successful and generally be all round better business owners.  No serious business films allowed.  Cult classics, questionable plots and ridiculous outcomes are welcome.  Together, let's become more successful! 

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