Bad Business with Bryan Laurel

Guest host Matt Smith (MTV's Real World and owner of SmithHouse Design) joins Bryan Laurel (owner of Syndicate Public Relations) for the second of two episodes. This episode, they analyze the branding efforts of current Presidential Candidates.  Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

Guest host Matt Smith (MTV's Real World and owner of SmithHouse Design) joins Bryan Laurel for the first of two episodes. This episode, they dig into the major (some would say subtle) rebranding of Converse Shoes, Verizon and Google. Host Bryan Laurel can be contacted at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

Sometimes you can't sleep. Sometimes you have to be at work the day after you can sleep.  Here's some tips on how to function effectively at work with little sleep. Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

We recap the official launch of the Star Wars Episode VII merchandise machine. We also talk about a new little tool Facebook has implemented which benefits small businesses. Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

The Internet is chock-full of great articles, blogs and podcasts with valuable advice. Then there are those that offer terrible "good" advice, which is truly not helpful at all. Offering the most basic "duh" pointers and suggestions for success, we've had it with those articles wasting space on the Internet - so we pile on with even more horrible "good" advice just to prove our point. Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

When you're a small business, getting any sort of press coverage can seem overwhelming if not impossible.  Give these steps a try or hire a local PR firm - like the fine folks over at www.syndicatepr.com. We also talk about roadblocks almost all entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them. Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

So the time is nearing when you're going to put in that notice to leave the corporate world behind and pursue that business of your own. Sounds sexy, eh? Let's slow it down for a moment.  In this episode we talk about some serious steps to consider before turning in that letter - steps that will make the transition easier. Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

Every once in a while we run across motivational quotes. Some resonate and most seem pretty uninsipiring, if not annoying. However, occasionally we need motivation and also need to get over ourselves to simply listen to the wise words of successful people who came before us. Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

We want to hear your stories.  We want YOU on our show.  Listen to this short episode and find out how. We'll be back next week with an all-new episode. Contact Bryan Laurel at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com  

This episode we talk to Kim Miller and Shannon Dougherty, founders of FitMomDiet.com. We talk about what FitMomDiet offers as well as digging into how two moms found the time and the drive to start a business, taking advantage of their savvy entrepreneural skills. Covering the important links between body, mind and professional health, this episode is inspiring and full of excellent tips for anyone hesitating to get to work on their ideal body and/or their business idea. Follow Kim and Shannon on Twitter at: @KimMillerStyle and @sjaydougherty and @FitMomDiet Host Bryan Laurel can be reached at bryanlaurel@syndicatepr.com

It has begun - Millennial backlash.  We talk about mistakes Millennials are making in the workplace that is keeping them from advancing and why some are just flat-out getting fired.  If you are a Millennial, we talk about many things you can do to set yourself apart from your peers to rise past them. Bryan Laurel can be reached at info@syndicatepr.com Follow us on Twitter at @badbizpodcast

A freelancer's life can be THE life.  It can also be hell.  We talk about some simple pitfalls to avoid to make your freelancin' life awesome! Hosts Bryan Laurel and Melissa Epstein can be reached at info@syndicatepr.com Follow us on Twitter @badbizpodcast Eat more veggies!

We talk documentaries that serve as excellent sources of inspiration (and Vitamin C). Most are on Netflix. All will motivate. Sit on your butt and watch these, then get off your butt and make something happen. Bryan Laurel and Melissa Epstein can be reached at info@syndicatepr.com Also, follow us on Twitter @badbizpodcast Bye.

This episode talks about money, money and more money. For example, how to make some money on the side to fund a business idea while you're working your regular job. Bryan Laurel and Melissa Epstein can be reached at info@syndicatepr.com

We cover several things in this episode including the big Ashley Madison hack. 37 million people are about to have a lot of explaining to do. 

Melissa shares a brilliant Facebook page named Customer Service that trolls big brand name Facebook pages and responds to rediculous complaints.  It's funny, trust us. Bryan then talks about ways you can battle job burnout via an Entrepreneur article ( http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/248442 ).  Spoiler alert: one way is to quit your job - there are others out there.    

The hype of Amazon's Prime Day has come and gone. Was it a hit? Was it a complete fail? Depends on who you ask. We discuss.   What did YOU think of Amazon Prime Day? Let us know on Twitter @badbizpodcast.

PARENTAL ADVISORY FOR THIS EPISODE. Lots of dirty words - mostly delivered by kids. We discuss one of AdWeek's "Ad of the Week" for SmartCar. This spot produced for consumers in Berlin showcases what happens when you own a large, obnoxious SUV-type car that you can't easily park. Watch that spot here (NSWF): bit.ly/1KOI6JL  We then discuss another great spot by Pampers that show, in slow motion, the glorious glow of babies as they soil their diapers. It's worth watching.  Watch that spot here: bit.ly/1NM4kus Hosts Melissa Epstein and Bryan Laurel can be reached at info@syndicatepr.com

Melissa talks about several ways you're most likely killing your productivity and suggestions on how to get back on track, making the most of your day. Also in this episide... is a true American hero. He shares his story to kick off the show. Hosts Melissa Epstein and Bryan Laurel can be contacted at info@syndicatepr.com

We talk about 7-Minute Abs... Not really, but if you get the movie reference, we can be friends. What we DO talk about is a 7-Minute morning routine to ensure a productive and positive workday. And who doesn't want one of those? Host Bryan Laurel and Melissa Epstein can be reached at info@syndicatepr.com