Let's Play Business!

EPISODE 10: How Wordle can teach you to just get started

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:41 GMT

“It doesn't have to be sensible to make money. ”

Have you had a goat appear on your zoom call recently?

Dot McCarthy, owner of Cronkshaw Farm, joins hosts Zuki and Ben and reveals how an impromptu idea going viral transformed her business from COVID catastrophe to the Greatest Of All Time.

Find out how Dot’s plan to ‘zoom bomb’ bored friends business meetings with her goats started as a joke and became a viral sensation. The goat video calls have taken 20,000 bookings in 150 countries, gained international press coverage from The Wall Street Journal to BBC World News, and turned a 6 figure profit. All of which is being reinvested into the environmental sustainability of the farm as part of Dot’s mission to tackle climate change.

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

Dot’s Farm: https://www.cronkshawfoldfarm.co.uk/

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EPISODE 9: How Sudoku can help you think outside the box

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:02 GMT

“What did I learn? Do it again.”

Have you always wanted to know the ins and outs of running a sex toy business?

Micheal Bryne, general manager of Simpli, joins hosts Zuki and Ben in the sexiest episode of Let's Play Business yet!

Find out how Sudoku teaches you to scale your business, how poker challenges you to change your approach and learn how playing monopoly can actually motivate you to meet your gym goals.

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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EPISODE 8: How Ten-pin Bowling can teach you a winning business formula

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:06 GMT

“It’s the biggest game at the moment and most people don’t even know they’re playing”

How do games like RuneScape help build the resilience you need to achieve your business goals?

Liam Bateman, CTO and Co -Founder of digital agency, Silver Chip joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to his business success.

Find out how RuneScape teaches you to build grit and ultimately reach your end goals, how social media has us keeping score without even realising and if you really need to know how thick your fingertips are to succeed in business.

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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BONUS EPISODE: How games can help solve your hybrid working conundrums

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:00:42 GMT

“The focus is on inclusion but not on engagement.”

Hybrid working: A business revolution or a pain in the arse? In this very special bonus episode Alternate Experiences is in the hot seat as host Ben uses his game design expertise to solve all your hybrid working dilemmas.

Host’s Ben and Zuki also visit an old Game My Problem and give the director's cut version of a game to solve a listeners’ FinTech recruitment issue (no lemon’s present this time)!

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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EPISODE 7: How Hungry Hippos can help you act on impulse

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:13 GMT

“The most important thing in business is to know yourself.”

How do games like Hungry Hippos help you act on impulse and seize the opportunity to grow your business?

Jack Tosney, who founded his garden furniture business after COVID 19 halted his work as a set builder, joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to his business success.

Find out how Hungry Hippos teaches you to grab opportunities before your competitors, how drama games can improve confidence in the workplace, and why you should NEVER try and rap during a job interview.

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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EPISODE 6: How Bridge can help you ‘Go Big’ in business

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:43 GMT

“Play your strong card first and see what happens”

How do games like Bridge reveal the importance of taking risks in your career?

Award winning journalist and editor at Small Business and Growth Business, Tim Adler joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to his business success.

Find out how Bridge teaches you to ‘find the right fit’ with a business deal, why the 1000-piece puzzle helps you define a clear long-term vision and how to turn HR surveys into a day at the races!

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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EPISODE 5: How The Sims can help you get the best out of your team

Fri, 28 May 2021 03:30:56 GMT

“Business can be fun if you just choose to make it so.”

How can games like The Sims, which turn everyday life into an exciting adventure, help you transform your business from mundane to mind blowing?

Service designer and co-founder of The Future Kind Collective, Alicia Grimes, joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to her business success.

Find out how The Sims teaches the importance of prioritising your team’s wellbeing, learn why Stuck In The Mud helps you get an edge over your competitors and discover how gamification is being used in forward thinking medical practices.

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com

Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

The Future Kind Collective: https://www.thefuturekind.co/

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EPISODE 4: How Charades can improve your communication skills

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:29:04 GMT

“They’re communicating but they’re not being understood.”

What can games teach us about strong business communication?

CEO and Co-founder of OneFile and 2017’s Business Woman of the Year (YES THAT’S RIGHT) Susanna Lawson, joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have contributed to her business success.

Find out how Charades encourages clearer communication, learn why Guess Who helps you ask the right interview questions and discover what really happens when a fintech company gives you lemons...

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

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EPISODE 3: How PAC-MAN makes you more decisive

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:29 GMT

“If you’re not decisive...you are done for!”

Stick or twist: how can decision making games help your business stay one step ahead of the competition?

Financial crime investigator Sheleena Nicholas, who also runs her own wedding planning business, joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have helped her balance the different spinning plates of her career.

Find out how classic games like Blackjack and Pacman can teach the value of quick decision making, especially when it comes to starting your own business and learn how to turn any ‘board meeting’ into a ‘don’t be bored meeting!’

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com

Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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EPISODE 2: How Chess can help you make better informed decisions

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:51:43 GMT

“Know the detail but don’t get lost in it”

What do STRAVA, Chess and The fall of the Roman Empire have in common? They can all teach us something about the importance of setting realistic, strategic goals.

Operations Director at The Tech Dept, Chris Rhodes joins hosts Zuki and Ben where they discuss how games have equipped him with the right skills for a successful career in business operations.

Find out how real time strategy games teach you to prioritise, how video games remind you not to get bogged down in the details and how to improve your business by always playing against someone better than you.

Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.

If you enjoyed the podcast then why not leave a rating and tell us in the review section: what is your favourite game and why?

Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.com

Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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EPISODE 1: How Monopoly Deal can help you prioritise your work better

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:50:18 GMT

Can games really make you better at business? In this inaugural episode Business Founder Ben Fowler and Marketing Director Zuki Majuqwana discuss how Monopoly Deal can make you sharper at prioritising the best actions in any business situation, how World of Warcraft holds the secrets to successful career development and how a chain of London wine bars used gamification to give a memorable customer experience.Let’s Play Business is hosted by Ben Fowler and Zuki Majuqwana and produced and edited by Evie Appleson.Send us your business dilemmas: letsplaybusinesspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on LinkedIn:Ben’s company: https://altexperiences.co.uk/

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