• Ratatouille: Learning about encouraging talent.
    Jun 23 2025

    This week we’re talking about culinary ambitions, food hygiene and being blindfolded by a rat as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2007 business film, Ratatouille starring Patton Oswalt.

    How do you maintain high standards whilst also making your business more mainstream?

    Would you risk damaging your own brand to make a point?

    How many rats in a kitchen is too many rats?

    Is Ratatouille the business film that you need to give you the skills to modernise and create long term success in your business?

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    27 mins
  • Jurassic Park: Ambition, Arrogance, and Absolutely No Safety Measures
    Jun 9 2025

    This week we’re talking about ignoring experts, ruined plans and hacking as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1993 business film, Jurassic Park starring Richard Attenborough.


    At what stage does your business need to seek professional advice?


    When should you trust your instincts over listening to other people?


    How many people do you need to employ to ensure your business is run smoothly?


    Is Jurassic Park the business film that you need to give you the skills to treat the threats to your business seriously?

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    30 mins
  • The Flintstones: Fraud, Faking It, and Family Peril
    May 26 2025

    This week we’re talking about friendship, power struggles and bowling as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1994 business film, The Flintstones starring John Goodman.


    What is the best recruitment process to ensure you hire the right talent for the job?


    Should you always read a contract before you sign it?


    How do you deal with friends who are jealous of your success?


    Is The Flintsones the business film that you need to give you the skills to notice when you are being manipulated into doing things you don’t want to do?

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    28 mins
  • Ghost - Love, Loss, and Login Credentials
    May 12 2025

    This week we’re talking about pottery, mysterious drug deals and passwords as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1990 business film, Ghost starring Patrick Swayze.


    To what lengths should you protect your passwords?


    Who should you tell if there has been a data breach in your business?


    How much crime is too much crime?


    Is Ghost the business film that you need to give you the skills to ensure that your business is safe from cyber-crime and money laundering?

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    27 mins
  • Magic Mike: Hustle, Hardwood, and Hard Times
    Apr 28 2025

    This week we’re talking about tables, loans and screaming women as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2012 business film, Magic Mike starring Channing Tatum.


    Is it okay to change your career direction?


    Should you give up on a profitable business if it is making you unhappy?


    Does your business name need to be catchy?


    Is Magic Mike the business film that you need to give you the skills to trust your own ability, change your career and start doing what you want to do?

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    24 mins
  • A Minecraft Movie - Blocks, Breakdowns, and Building Back Better
    Apr 16 2025

    This week we’re talking about creativity, capitalism and chicken jockey as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2025 business film, A Minecraft Movie starring Jack Black.


    What do you do if you designed something that damages private property?


    Can diamonds save your business?


    Is there still a place for a catchy business jingle?


    Is A Minecraft Movie the business film that you need to give you the skills to save a struggling business and make yourself much happier in the process?

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    26 mins
  • Mamma Mia! - Drama, Distractions, and Dodging Decisions
    Apr 14 2025

    This week we’re talking about health and safety, being overwhelmed and broken toilets as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2008 business film, Mamma Mia! starring Meryl Streep.


    How do you prioritise tasks when there is too much to do?


    Is work life balance an achievable outcome?


    Is singing and denial ever the answer?


    Is Mamma Mia! the business film that you need to give you the skills to project manage a big event whilst being stressed over the failings within your business?

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    23 mins
  • Honey - Ambition, Approval, and Appropriated Choreography
    Mar 31 2025

    This week we’re talking about stealing dance moves, spontaneous choreography and being a good person as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2003 business film, Honey, starring Jessica Alba.


    How do you perform to your best when time and detail is at a minimum?


    How do you know if an opportunity is the right one for you?


    How can you raise large sums of cash to start your business?


    Is Honey the business film that you need to give you the skills to manage your ambition and create a business that makes the World a slightly better place?

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    31 mins