2054: [Part 2] 8 Small Business Mistakes to Avoid by Philip Taylor of PT Money on Improving Your Business
16/05/2026 | 8 min
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Episode 2054:
Philip Taylor shares the cautionary tale of turning a profitable side hustle into a legal nightmare after reselling Lacoste shirts without understanding trademark and licensing laws. His experience highlights the importance of researching the legal side of business ownership before scaling, offering valuable lessons that can save aspiring entrepreneurs from costly mistakes and setbacks.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ptmoney.com/small-business-mistakes/
Quotes to ponder:
"My pitfalls in starting this small business lie squarely in my inability to do enough research about the legality of my business, this venture taught me one of the more valuable lessons I’ve learned in life."
"Mistakes will happen as your business grows but, the more you know, the more mistakes you can avoid."
"If you decide to open your own small business in the future, I urge you to learn from my mistakes and triple check with as many lawyers and legal minds as you can to make sure everything you do is 100% within the law."
Episode references:
JustAnswer: https://www.justanswer.com/
LegalZoom: https://www.legalzoom.com/
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2053: [Part 1] 8 Small Business Mistakes to Avoid by Philip Taylor of PTMoney on Improving Your Business
15/05/2026 | 7 min
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Episode 2053:
Philip Taylor shares hard-earned lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, covering the subtle mistakes that quietly hold businesses back, from staying too cheap to focusing on sales instead of profit. His insights help business owners think more strategically about growth, financial habits, goal-setting, and building a business that creates freedom instead of another job.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ptmoney.com/small-business-mistakes/
Quotes to ponder:
"As a business owner, you should focus on profit (i.e. the bottom line), not just sales."
"Never assume you can’t do something."
"One of the best things you can do for your maturing business’ finances is to open up a separate bank account."
Episode references:
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2052: It’s Time To Kill The Elevator Pitch AND Who’s Telling Your Story? by Michael Piperno on Beyond The Elevator Pitch
14/05/2026 | 9 min
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Episode 2052:
Michael Piperno challenges the outdated idea of rigid elevator pitches and replaces it with something far more effective: authentic, audience-focused conversations. He also explores the importance of shaping your own professional narrative, showing how thoughtful storytelling and relationship-building can help you create stronger connections, stand out, and influence others more effectively.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/its-time-to-kill-the-elevator-pitch/ & https://www.michaelpiperno.com/whos-telling-your-story/
Quotes to ponder:
"An elevator pitch is written for one person, you. Real connections require more."
"Think of storytelling as a guide, one that carefully leads others along the path to understanding, and remembering, you."
"There’s great power in learning to show the right facets to the right people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2051: Is Stress Affecting Your Performance at Work? By Dr. Jenny Brockis on Workplace Wellbeing
13/05/2026 | 9 min
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Episode 2051:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explains how chronic stress reshapes the brain, affecting memory, decision-making, emotional control, and long-term cognitive health. She also shares practical, research-backed ways to lower cortisol, boost mental clarity, and maintain peak performance without sacrificing wellbeing.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/1/18/stress-affecting-work-performance/
Quotes to ponder:
"While a little stress can be useful to upregulate performance, your Goldilocks brain doesn’t function well at either extreme of too little or too much."
"Having a really good belly laugh is a fantastic physical workout and a brilliant way to dissolve away stress."
"If you’re someone who normally flourishes under pressure that’s fine so long as you are still taking sufficient time out for rest and recovery."
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2050: The Power of Rest AND Blocking and Protecting Time to Think by Julie Morgenstern on Rest And Productivity
12/05/2026 | 10 min
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Episode 2050:
Julie Morgenstern explores how intentional rest and protected thinking time can dramatically improve productivity, creativity, and resilience in an overwhelmed world. Drawing on practical strategies like short restorative breaks and daily “legato” thinking blocks, she shows how small shifts in your schedule can reduce burnout, sharpen focus, and help you make your highest contribution.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/7/20/the-power-of-rest-increase-your-productivity-and-reduce-burnoutnbsp & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/7/13/blocking-and-protecting-time-to-think
Quotes to ponder:
“Medical professionals define burnout as a response to prolonged stress that leaves you feeling emotionally and physically drained and exhausted.”
“The antidote to burnout is rest.”
“Protect and use this precious legato time for work that will advance your productivity and help you succeed.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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