Mind your Business

Fun conversation following up on pizza places, with a detour on future automated repair.

Why does it seem like every town in America has two or three small pizza shops that all look remarkably similar? In this episode of Mind Your Business , we explore the fascinating economics, history, and entrepreneurship behind one of the country's most common small businesses. From low barriers to entry and family-owned operations to local customer loyalty and neighborhood competition, we dis...

In this episode of Mind Your Business , Professors Mozill and Umaschi break down the business machine behind Costco—one of the most efficient and admired retailers in the world. What makes a warehouse club with limited selection outperform competitors with endless aisles? We explore how Costco uses technology not as a gimmick, but as a strategic enabler—streamlining operations, optimizing inventor...

In this episode of Mind Your Business , we explore tariffs as a key instrument of government economic policy. We begin by explaining how tariffs work and why they are used, including their role in protecting domestic industries and influencing trade balances. We then examine the broader economic consequences, including price changes, shifts in supply and demand, and the responses of international...

On our first Episode we welcome a guest to talk about technology, IA, VR and wearables.