Find the key reasons why most startups and SMEs fail on brand.
Oct 2024
Othaim Market’s Brand Dilution ( A lesson in how not to expand)
In this episode, we take a hard look at how Othaim Market is wrecking its own brand. By trying to be everything, hypermarket, supermarket, corner store, and cash-and-carry—all under one name, Othaim is failing to deliver a clear value to its customers. We break down why this stra ... Show More
4m 54s
Aug 2024
Why do some of Africa’s most promising start-ups fail?
There are loads of podcasts about entrepreneurship, setting up a business or start-up, being your own boss and making money. According to the American business magazine Forbes, up to 9 in 10 start-ups fail, and the number is thought to be even higher in Africa.BBC Africa’s busine ... Show More
14m 45s
Aug 2024
1985 | Michael Gerber: “An Entrepreneur is The Inventor of a Business that Works.”
Why do so many business fail, while only the few succeed? Today, Michael Gerber, author of The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, reveals 3 things successful entrepreneurs and businesses do to thrive in a competitive market.
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9m 46s
Sep 2024
Career Progression at Startups - Caution: NOT How Big Companies Do It (Edu)
One of the toughest challenges in early-stage startups is managing employee career development. Unlike big corporations, startups thrive on chaos, ownership, and self-driven growth, meaning traditional professional development programs often fall flat.
In this episode, Chris Saa ... Show More
53m 11s
Sep 2024
How Startups Can Turn Failure into Success
AptDeco, a peer-to-peer marketplace for used furniture, launched in New York City in 2014. Despite its complexity and high costs, the company grew quickly. Co-founders Reham Fagiri and Kalam Dennis considered several different options for scaling the business—from expanding into ... Show More
25m 58s
Dec 2023
THE BIGGEST STARTUP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024 BY LEAN STARTUP GUY ERIC RIES
Greg interviews Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and founder of The Long Term Stock Exchange.They talk about how to test business ideas, why businesses with a social mission will outperform, and opportunities in AI.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on co ... Show More
46m 41s
Mar 2024
When Scaling Your Start-Up, Don’t Lose What Makes It Special
So, you’ve successfully scaled your start-up and you’re growing into a mature company. What, if anything, should you retain from those early days? Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati says the most successful organizations have one thing in common: a soul. “Soul” goes ... Show More
26m 57s