Business Anchors

In this episode we’re going to be talking about how Covid has helped our business, how it’s also made things shit and how none of us really know what we’re doing in this new world of sanitiser, masks, and morons. We also talk about how Robbie Knox made my mouth tingle! But not in a weird way.

In this episode we’re going to be getting deep! But not in a weird way in a mental health way. It’s our most honest podcast to date so get prepared to venture inside our brains and body’s. Again… not in a weird way.  

Social media is free right? WRONG. You pay with your data. That data is then sold to Marketers to sell you things you don’t need. Oh yeh, that’s the tip of the iceberg too. Listen to learn things about social media you wish you never knew.

Is social media the best or worst thing to happen to society? Has Tik Tok brainwashed Lloyd? Why does Facebook make you feel shit? Which social platforms are the best and for what? Find out in this episode.

Do you get excited to water your plants? Do you listen to radio 4? Do you drink red wine? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of the previous questions you’re well on your way to being an adult. In this ‘adulting’ episode, find out how old you really are and soak up our step-by-step guide to being an adult.

What is the best age to have children? What about starting a business? Or what age are you respected as a manager? Why did Lloyd and his friends eat custard creams between alcoholic drinks when they were underage? Find out the answers to all of these random questions and more in part 2.

In part 1 Dan & Lloyd tackle the subject of ‘humour’ by trying to make each other laugh with strange stories of their childhood ‘bogey table’, their Granddad's unique approach to comedy and some questionable jokes. Turn the volume down if you don’t want your ear drums to burst with belly laughs.

Part 2 takes a more ‘businessy’ approach with Dan & Lloyd discussing if ‘humour’ actually sells. Discover what to do if you’re not funny, find out brands that are nailing ‘Advertainment’ as well as the car crash attempts at comedy (cringe).

Today we’re talking ethics…. How did we deal with the opportunity of working with Nigel Farage? We discuss how we feel about working with betting companies and finally, we debate some interesting ethical dilemmas.

Can billionaires be ethical? Does Lloyd’s unethical story make him a bad person? Are you unethical if you buy stuff from Primark or BOOHOO? All is revealed in part 2 of this ethics bonanza.

The conversation around education continues as we discuss how you can learn absolutely anything for free, Lloyd’s #1 career progression tip for learning, if it is really worth paying an expert for advice, how Dan learnt to be a parent and so much more!

Is education in the UK good enough for our children? How important are your exam results when it comes to getting hired? Where’s the best place to learn how to grow a business? Should kids go to University, get a job, or get drunk in Thailand for a year? Your trusted education experts Lloyd and Dan have all of the answers in this week’s episode.

Interacting with “people” is a pretty big part of business and life so we thought we’d do an episode on it. From serious stuff like why self-reflection is so important, to weird and wonderful stories of Lloyd trying to get into a club with an Orange top up card. Yeh this one’s kinda weird.

Learn the power of first impressions and how a lady screaming what she earns in Lloyd’s face taught him why first impression are so important. We also announce the winner of the signed Gary Vaynerchuk book.

Imagine getting all the value from some of the best books in the world without having to read them...Well, in this episode we share our biggest takeaways from some incredible books including The Chimp Paradox, Who Moved My Cheese, Agencynomics & more. We’re also giving away a signed copy of #ASKGARYVEE.

You’ve listened to part 1 and you're reading this. You’re just a click away from another 40 minutes of entertainment. Go on.... Treat yourself. In this episode we share more of our biggest takeaways from some incredible books and Lloyd reveals what happened when he met Gary Vaynerchuk. CRINGE!

In this episode we share how and why our business almost failed, Lloyd’s most embarrassing moment at work, Dan’s life-changing morning routine, a big chunk on dissecting how to increase happiness and SO much more. It’s another random Q & A with lots of giggles.

In this episode we do something completely radical and do a Q & A. We answer a whole variety of difficult business questions from, “If Knowlton are so great at Marketing, why don’t we guarantee results?" to "What is the worst experience you've ever had at work?" Prep[are yourself for a hysterical story about Lloyd losing a Spanish boy.

In part 2 we pull back the curtain on the sales processes we use that have taken us from not winning much business to winning almost all of the business we’ve pitched for in the last 6 months. We share the worst sales experiences we’ve had including Lloyd’s car crash car sale and Dan being followed around by a sofa salesman and so much more!

In this epic Sales and Marketing focused two-parter we’re going to be talking through exactly how our business wins new business, how Dan videoing a beached whale helped us win a new client and we will not be eating at our desk to avoid any VERMIN! Part 1 is focused on Marketing.

Ever wondered how you can prevent a cow from bursting? We pass on some great (terrible) advice we were given to prevent this at a business networking meeting; Lloyd reveals why “YOLO” is the worst advice you give and Dan discusses why it’s not always a good thing to try and fit in.

What do you need when businesses all over the world are on the brink of collapse during a global pandemic? Some light hearted business themed entertainment of course! This week we’re talking about the worst business advice we’ve received and why the Knowlton family shout “VERMIN!” at Lloyd.

In Part 2 YouTube Megastar Robbie Knox reveals how to not worry about what other people think as well as sharing his hilarious Soccer AM story, Lloyd reveals his embarrassing hospital trip, strange beatboxing skills and more.

In this episode of Business Anchors we're joined by the YouTube Megastar Robbie Knox to discuss how our businesses can survive this pandemic; Lloyd reveals how his creativity landed him in A&E and the Business Anchors duo discuss working (and working out) from home.

In this episode of Business Anchors, Dan reveals the biggest secrets on how to get paid as a speaker; we share horror stories we’ve experienced with speakers at events and Lloyd reveals his cringiest story from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego last week.