Are you bored of business? So are we. Make Work Fun is the podcast about business, without the yawns. You’ll hear from creators operating at the top of their game. Whether that’s podcasters sharing deep insights on climate tech, fintech, and just raised c
Brett and Ben round this season off with some insightful conversation around Amazon radio, YouTube's latest creator incentive, and Mr Beast. Join the pair as they get into the chatter around AMP, Amazon's attempt at creating a music and conversation radio platform. Will it allow budding talent through or is it just catering for the big names? You'll hear their insights on what it means for Mr Beast's management company to form a partnership with a venture capital firm, and why Patreon is in hot water. If you're a creator, this is the news you'll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettdash_ (twitter.com/brettdash_) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash (linkedin.com/in/brettdash) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
Why is Insta losing so many creators to TikTok and what exactly do they plan on doing about it? Join Ben and Brett as they explore hot topics in the creator economy from ESPN's new creator network to the rise of YouTube shorts. If you're a creator, this is the news you'll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettdash_ (twitter.com/brettdash_) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash (linkedin.com/in/brettdash) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
Brand giant Walmart appears to be getting into the creator realm, but what exactly are they up to? Join Ben and Brett as they explore the latest creator trends. Ben and Brett talk Walmart, creator platforms, and Tik Tok's latest play: Live streaming, to compete with the likes of Twitch. Finally, Ben asks: What feels like play to you, that feels like work for everyone else? Head over to Twitter to carry on the conversation, handles below. If you're a creator, this is the news you'll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettdash_ (twitter.com/brettdash_) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash (linkedin.com/in/brettdash) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
BeReal is the social media channel outperforming TikTok in downloads. Brett and Ben explore what it means for creators, plus more of the latest trends in the creator economy. Join Ben and Brett as they get straight into the weeds of BeReal's point of differentiation and what that means for creators. You'll also hear the pair get into the growth of the creator economy through the lens of Adobe's latest figures, and what that means for Gen Z-ers. If you're a creator, this is the news you'll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettdash_ (twitter.com/brettdash_) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash (linkedin.com/in/brettdash) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
Joe is a great interviewer. He also makes a pretty great interviewee. Discover Joe's secret sauce for getting the best from podcast guests and how he's building his media empire. Ben and Joe get into what makes a great interview, combining basic questions with insatiable curiosity, how the right questions can connect the dots across industries, and how he keeps work and life in check. Joe is the host of Just Raised, the podcast that delves into early stage tech startups - covering everything from NFTs to space rockets. He also writes the Just Raised newsletter, exploring in even greater depth the latest trends and issues from the VC world. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Joe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sweeny (linkedin.com/in/joseph-sweeny) Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySweeny (https://twitter.com/JoeySweeny) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
When a creator-powered gaming brand goes public, creators need to take notice. Join Ben and Brett as they dig into the latest creator news. The pair launch straight into FaZe Clan's move to trade publicly. They discuss if all creators should aim to take their brand to this level and why Snoop Dogg is probably the best board member ever. Brett gets into the latest Insta updates and why LinkedIn is finally getting in on the creator economy. Ben takes a look at why Facebook is diverting its resources to creators rather than news and exactly what that means when so many creators are looking for decentralized platforms. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash (linkedin.com/in/brettdash) Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettdash_ (twitter.com/brettdash_) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
What's the secret to Twitter success? Jump into this masterclass and find out how to create the kinds of tweet threads that consistently go viral. The Wolf is the host of Franchise Empires, a podcast exploring financial freedom through franchise ownership and entrepreneurship. Ben and The Wolf (no, we're not telling you), dive into a great conversation about why having operational experience in your niche is super important, how to differentiate yourself through consistently thoughtful content, and why you should always tap into your unique strengths. You'll also hear more about The Wolf's frameworks for planning and creating a thread. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow The Wolf: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf (twitter.com/franchisewolf) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
Climate tech is the passion Nick Van Osdol explores on The Keep Cool Show. Find out how this creator's digging into companies at the front line of solving the climate crisis. Ben and Nick get straight into what drives Nick to write about climate tech at a deep level, why he purposefully chooses subjects he doesn't fully understand, and how he creates nuance in a black and white industry. You'll also hear how Nick manages the fine line between promoting a company and exploring their work in depth, and how creating a routine helps him join the dots other people miss. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Nick: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nicholasvanosdol (linkedin.com/in/nicholasvanosdol) Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol (twitter.com/nickvanosdol) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
There's not much Brett Dashevsky doesn't know about building, growing and monetizing newsletters and social media. He's also got some powerful YouTube insights. Ben and Brett get into the kind of conversation that's packed full of pause-and-pick-up-a-pen moments. You'll hear Brett's views on long form Twitter content, the rise of YouTube shorts and the power of interactive moments. You'll also hear Brett and Ben getting into how one creator is making $30k+ every month by letting people disturb his sleep and why you should always create products that align with your values. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettdash (linkedin.com/in/brettdash) Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettdash_ (twitter.com/brettdash_) Follow Ben: Twitter: https://twitter.com/benbradbury_ (twitter.com/benbradbury_)
Continuing with season 1 in style are two highly successful founders, ready to talk work, fun, and the creator economy. Workweek has been up and running for all of 6 months and it's been a wild ride. Adam and Becca get retrospective, sharing their experiences of building from the ground up. They get into conversation with Ben about why creators have higher odds of winning with a longer time horizon, the three top reasons people leave a company and how to solve for that, and how media companies can create unique opportunities for creators. You'll also hear Adam's hot take on why Jeff Bezos could look a day ahead, or ten years ahead and build for both at the same time. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan (linkedin.com/in/adamtryan) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n (twitter.com/AdamRy_n) Follow Becca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmsherman (linkedin.com/in/rmsherman)
It's no coincidence that Nicole Casperson is creating the kind of content that makes people feel less alone. Find out how this Fintech journalist is building community and having a blast. Ben and Nicole get straight into how Nicole had to unlearn 5 years of not having her voice heard, why it's scary but necessary to be vulnerable, and why knowing her content really connects lights her up. You'll also hear some of Nicole's practical takes on getting into a rhythm of content creation, how she creates a safe space for leaders to open up, and how she's silencing the old, white male voices of Fintech. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We're all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133 (linkedin.com/in/nicole-casperson-0820a5133) Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolecasperson (twitter.com/nicolecasperson)
Are you bored of business? So are we. Make Work Fun is the podcast about business, without the yawns. You'll hear from creators operating at the top of their game. Whether that's podcasters sharing deep insights on climate tech, fintech, and just raised companies or newsletter writers creating sends on cannabis, healthcare and marketing. Hosted by Ben Bradbury, host of Subject Matter, and with a different co-host every week, you'll hear from our team of creators, getting into the weeds of exactly what they're doing to keep work fun. How they operate day-to-day and how Workweek is supporting them every step of their creator journey. You'll get to know what inspired them to get into the spaces they operate in, what keeps them fresh and how you can get in on the act as a creator supported by Workweek. And you'll hear from our teams behind the scenes, creating and promoting the Workweek brands. We'll talk with the operators driving sales, building audiences, and producing podcasts. Each week you'll hear how business should be done. How to balance life and your job and most important of all: how to make work fun. The first show drops on XX with weekly episodes every XX. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.