Make Work Not Suck

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Conversations About Business, Work & Life

  1. JUN 25

    No One Trusts Corporate Buzzword Emails! “Smiling CEO vs Miserable Employees”

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 This episode dives into how corporate communication went from helpful to harmful — and why most leaders have no clue. We break down why employees ignore leadership emails, how buzzwords kill trust, and what real communication should look like in modern work. Topics we cover: – Why no one believes the “we care” emails – The trust gap in leadership messaging – Buzzwords, jargon, and corporate noise – How Gen Z and Boomers talk past each other This is the silent trust crisis no one’s fixing. ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    56 min

  2. JUN 11

    The Dark Side of Family Business - $2M CEO Exiled by Dad

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 He built a $2M business. Then his dad locked him out. This episode breaks down what happens when your dream turns toxic — especially when it’s tied to family. We talk about what it really means to rebuild, reinvent, and walk away from something you poured everything into. Topics we cover: – The emotional cost of family business – What to do when trust breaks – Reinventing after betrayal – Why some dreams aren't worth saving This is the dark side no one prepares you for. ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button! New podcast episode! What would you do if you built a $2 million **business** and were locked out? This episode sparks a conversation about **redefining yourself** and **personal growth** after achieving your dream. Learn about **how to reinvent yourself** and developing a **growth mindset**.

    41 min

  3. MAY 21

    Using AI To Make Work 10x Better (And Way Less Painful)

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 Two weeks deep into hands-on AI work—real client projects, real systems, real changes. This episode is us stepping back and breaking it all down. We talk about what’s actually working, what surprised us, and how AI has shifted the way we build, delegate, and scale. Not in theory. In the day-to-day. Topics we cover: – Doing the work of a full team solo – Where humans still matter (and where they don’t) – The difference between using AI and building with it – Why fast results aren’t always the same as smart results If you’re building, running, or leading with AI… this is what it really looks like. ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    49 min

  4. MAY 14

    AI Is Making Us Anti-Social… Or Is It?

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 We’re not just working with AI. We’re hiding behind it. Offices are quiet. Team chats feel fake. And people would rather ask a bot than a coworker. Microsoft says we’re choosing AI to avoid judgment. But if no one talks, what happens to trust, mentorship, and actual teamwork? In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why AI is becoming your emotional escape plan ✅ The silent collapse of workplace culture ✅ What “efficient” really costs long-term ✅ How leaders can fix the mess they helped create No sugarcoating. No hype. Just the uncomfortable truth about the future of work. 👇 Comment: Has AI helped—or hurt—your team? Subscribe if you’re tired of pretending Slack messages = connection. ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    49 min

  5. MAY 7

    Why Your 9-5 Job Is Slowly Killing Your Dreams

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 Work’s taking over your life. And it’s not just you. People are lonely, burnt out, and stuck choosing between food or rent. Bosses are dodging blame, AI is speeding up, and somehow… showering is now a workplace issue. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Signs work has taken over your identity ✅ Why weak leaders make everything worse ✅ The work-life balance trap no one talks about ✅ Real talk on regret, survival mode, and the AI race Unfiltered stories. No fluff. Just what it’s really like to work right now. 👇 Comment: What's one thing at work that drives you crazy? Subscribe if you're done pretending everything’s fine. 📌 Timestamps: 0:03 – Signs Work Matters Too Much to You 3:53 – Jocko Willink: 5 Signs You're a Weak Leader 9:48 – Finding Real Work-Life Balance 14:38 – How to Avoid Career Regret 17:58 – “Food or Rent?” You Can’t Afford Both This Month 21:15 – When Managers Give the Classic CYA Response 24:39 – Gen Z Didn’t Invent the Meme 29:47 – It’s Not Your Boss’s Job to Make Sure You Showered 35:40 – The AI Race—And How to Win It ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    42 min

  6. APR 30

    Politics Is Breaking Your Workplace! A Ticking Time Bomb?

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 Politics is messing up work. And no one knows what to do about it. Offices are tense, people are scared to talk, and things feel way more divided than they should. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ How politics is making work worse for everyone ✅ What it’s like for LGBTQ and government workers right now ✅ What companies should do—but usually don’t Real stories. Straight talk. A few ways to fix it. 👇 Comment: Has politics made your job more stressful? Subscribe if you want work to suck less. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – Today’s topics 1:52 – About us: why you should listen 2:38 – The reality divide in your office 6:49 – One of the most important things a leader can do 13:15 – LGBTQ in a polarized office 19:28 – Government workers caught in the crossfire 33:30 – Be curious 34:46 – Story: the former model who asked me to a movie 39:30 – Xenophobia & workplace anxiety 43:55 – Vision–Journey–Culture–Results wheel 1:00:27 – What to do next ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    1h 2m

  7. APR 23

    Tariffs Make Work Suck… Or Do They?

    https://www.makeworknotsuck.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 Tariffs are supposed to protect jobs. So why are people losing them? In this episode: ✅ A dream job offer killed by tariffs ✅ Why companies blame tariffs—but the truth runs deeper ✅ How tariffs + automation = fewer jobs, not more This isn’t just about trade policy. It’s about your career, your healthcare, and your future. Drop a comment if tariffs have hit your industry. Subscribe for weekly episodes. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:34 – What We’re Covering Today (Tariffs Breakdown) 1:16 – Why You Should Listen to Us 2:24 – “Tariffs Cost Me My Job!” — Real Reddit Story 12:16 – The Truth About Tariffs & Globalization 15:18 – Tariffs Won’t Bring Back $30/hr Jobs (Only Robots) 17:32 – Tariffs = Economic Darwinism 23:21 – Tariffs & the Rise of Outsourcing 40:18 – If Your Culture Tanks from Tariffs, Blame Leadership 41:41 – Action Guide: What to Do if Tariffs Hit Your Career ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    51 min

  8. APR 17

    Nobody Cares About Work Anymore! - The Great Detachment

    ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@makeworknotsuck?sub_confirmation=1 Everyone says people don’t want to work. But the real problem? Work stopped working. In this episode: ✅ Why employees don’t care anymore ✅ How leadership is making it worse ✅ What to do before your team checks out This isn’t burnout. It’s something bigger. Drop a comment if you’ve seen it happen. Subscribe for weekly episodes. 📌Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:18 – What this episode is about 0:43 – If your team is quiet quitting, here’s why 1:04 – Why Listen to Us 1:48 – What “The Great Detachment” means 2:38 – Why people stop caring about work 19:22 – How burnout hurts your business 27:28 – How to actually fix work culture 34:46 – Simple steps to re-engage your team 41:55 – Remote vs office: what really works 47:33 – Final thoughts: what leaders need to do now ➡️ Go ahead and hit that like button!

    49 min
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Conversations About Business, Work & Life

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  • Creator
    Meteorite Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
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