Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGold
It's soft, shiny and rare. A symbol of love, of power, of wealth - gold has been prized for thousands of years, its value rises and falls as the econ…
11 years, 7 months ago
Trading Places
Naked bath bombs, in-store coffee shops and customer satisfaction charts: Evan Davis and guests discuss some of the secrets to retailing success. Eac…
11 years, 8 months ago
The Price of Time
How should we price services? By the hour? By results? Or by the difficulty of the task? And what impact does each model have on how businesses are r…
11 years, 8 months ago
Upside-down Management
What is the role of a business leader? To tell staff what to do or allow them to decide for themselves? One theory about management is that it should…
11 years, 10 months ago
Family Rivals
Taittinger champagne, Clarks shoes, Theakstons beer - three famous and successful family businesses that have passed down through the generations. So…
11 years, 10 months ago
Live Long and Prosper
Very few companies survive for centuries. Evan Davis hears from a luxury jeweller, a removals firm and a diversified business that makes money from s…
11 years, 11 months ago
Wearable Technology
From smartglasses to smartwatches, tech companies like Apple, Google and Samsung are investing big money in technology that you can wear. They're des…
11 years, 11 months ago
Flash Sales
Flash sale companies are growing fast. Evan Davis and guests discuss how this new retail sector is changing the way we shop. How does the business mo…
11 years, 11 months ago
TripAdvisor Etc
Online postings about hotels, restaurants, hairdressers, electricians: How much can you trust the views of a total stranger when it comes to deciding…
11 years, 11 months ago
Celebrities and Fans
Social advertising: Evan Davis and guests discuss the growing power of celebrities, the rise of the money-making super-fans who "like" their products…
12 years ago