Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
82%
Hosting
feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

Most podcasts are focused on big businesses, with hundreds of employees and millions in revenue. But what if you're just a small business? Maybe it's just you. Maybe you have a few employees. You may want to grow. Jim and Ken share short stories about entrepreneurship, growing a business, and related topics.

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Recent Episodes

S2E9 Clients who love their problems

Jan 11, 2026 11m

Why some clients cling to their problems instead of seeking solutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2E8 What our mom's though we did

Dec 28, 2025 9m

In this episode, we delve into the humorous yet poignant reflections of a management consultant grappling with the challenges of explaining his career to his mother throughout the years. Hosted on…

S2E7 Branding

Dec 14, 2025 16m

We had a lot of trials and tribulations over branding. From lawyerly to simple our brand evolved. But ultimately, it's the company's product that matters. Also, we can't figure out logos. Hosted on…

S2E6 Report Writing

Nov 30, 2025 13m

Jim and Ken discuss the value of consultant reports. You get a few tips on how to improve your reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2E5 Loyalty Programs

Nov 16, 2025 11m

Jim and Ken talk about loyalty programs. Airlines, stores, hotels, and online services all offer some form of them. Is it worth the effort? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

S2E4 Silver Bullets

Nov 02, 2025 21m

SCRUM, GTD, Object-Orientation, Seven Habits...All have some value but rarely do silver bullets cure all. Take the best parts and leave the rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

S2E3 Dress Code

Oct 19, 2025 12m

Jim and Ken discuss how a consultant (or entrepreneur) should dress in front of clients or prospective clients. Client +1 is the take away...though we both admit we have no fashion sense. Hosted on…

S2E2 Smart People Dumb Procedures - Addendum

Oct 15, 2025 1m

A few minor clarifications to our Smart People Dumb Procedures episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2E2 Smart People Dumb Procedures

Oct 05, 2025 10m

Our philosophy was people are smart and will do the right thing...except when they don't. Smart people can, and often do, dumb things, particularly when it involves mindless tasks. We talk about…

S2E1 Origin Stories

Sep 21, 2025 25m

Listeners demanded to know how we became consultants and entrepreneurs! Well OK, one listener asked politely if we'd tell this story. And he was related to Ken. Hosted on Acast. See…

S1E29 Who's In Charge?

Sep 07, 2025 14m

Jim and Ken discuss what behaviors and rules an organization needs to thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E28 Move Fast!

Aug 24, 2025 14m

Jim and Ken talk about change initiatives in a company. How fast can you move? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Season 2 Promo

Aug 17, 2025 4m Trailer

In this special episode, Jim and Ken tease changes in our approach for our new season starting September 21st, 2025. It's a bit of a "sausage" being made but we thought you might enjoy it and hearing…

S1E27 External Company Communication

Aug 10, 2025 10m

Jim and Ken discuss external company communication. Hopefully entrepreneurs will take some of this advice to heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E26 Internal Company Communication

Jul 27, 2025 13m

Jim and Ken discuss internal company communication - is there anything useful that comes of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E25 Managing Your Consultant

Jul 13, 2025 19m

Advice for clients. Jim and Ken talk about how to manage your consultant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E24 Inspiration

Jun 29, 2025 13m

Jim and Ken explore their sources of inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E23 SWAG

Jun 15, 2025 13m

Jim and Ken hit another critical topic: Swag. Ultimately we tried to decide if it's Art or Garbage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E22 Presentations

Jun 01, 2025 12m

Jim and Ken discuss their approaches to presentations. Ken gives Jim glowing reviews for his approach. Both discuss their philosophy and a few tricks behind their success. Hosted on Acast. See…

S1E21 Roles on a Project

May 18, 2025 12m

Jim and Ken discuss the roles performed on a project to make it successful. This is not the same as positions (like manager); think of it as "starting a project" or "ending a project." Roles can be…

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Meddlesome has published 40 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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