Disruption Is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 24
Business is Bullshit
Everyone wants to be a “disruptor.” But let’s be honest—most of the time, it’s not disruption. It’s survival. In this episode, Jon, James, and Jared break down why “disruption” is one of the most overused (and misunderstood) buzzwords in business. From Kodak and Blockbuster to Uber, Amazon, and Netflix, we get into what actually happens when companies don’t adapt—and why the ones that do often stumble into change rather than plan it. We also dig into the personal side: why people resist change, stay too long in bad jobs, and call it “stability.” Sometimes disruption...
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Career Advice is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 23
Business is Bullshit
Everyone’s been told the same tired career advice: “Follow your passion.” “Learn to code.” “Get a degree and you’ll be set.” Yeah… about that. In this episode, James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson dismantle the entire playbook of “safe” career moves — from the myth of job security to why AI, offshoring, and corporate downsizing have made traditional advice completely useless. They dig into: Why “follow your passion” is a rich kid’s game. How “learn to code” turned into the new unemployment trap. The STEM vs. liberal arts flip no one saw coming....
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Networking Ain’t Bullshit | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 22
Business is Bullshit
Most people suck at networking. They treat it like speed-dating for sales, pitch everyone they meet, and wonder why it never works. In this episode of Business is Bullshit, we break down: **Why only 25% of professionals actually network (even though 80% know it’s critical). **The difference between genuine relationship-building and “transactional sharks.” **Horror stories: zombie networkers, liars who never follow up, and yes—clowns. **Proven strategies for making networking actually work: listening first, quality over quantity, and building centers of influence (COIs). **Why AI will...
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Founder Mystique is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 21
Business is Bullshit
Why do we put founders on a pedestal like they’re visionaries instead of just people? In this episode, James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson break down the myth of the “genius founder” — and why it’s mostly smoke and mirrors. We dig into: The Zuckerberg-in-Hawaii land grab and other billionaire bad behavior How Adam Neumann, Travis Kalanick, Elizabeth Holmes, and SBF went from celebrated founders to cautionary tales Why fans side with NFL owners over players (hint: worshipping billionaires over millionaires) The cultural forces that drive founder worship: media mythmaking,...
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Outbound is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 20
Business is Bullshit
Cold calls. Spammy LinkedIn DMs. “Bumping this up” emails. Outbound sales tactics are everywhere—and they’re garbage. In this episode, James Hornick, Jon Tsourakis, and Jared Gibson go off on why outbound is broken, how lazy salespeople kill their own chances, and why relevance matters more than fake personalization. We break down: **The worst cold outreach tactics we’ve seen (and why they fail) **Why chasing the 3% “in-market now” buyers is a losing game **How AI tools like Clay can help—but only if you know what you’re doing **What actually works: strategic lists, events,...
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Hustle Culture is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 19
Business is Bullshit
Grinding 24/7 isn’t a flex. It’s a problem. In this episode of Business Is Bullsht*, we torch the myth that constant busyness equals success. From tech bros “sleeping under their desks” to LinkedIn humblebrags about 80-hour weeks, we break down why hustle culture kills creativity, wrecks teams and hides bad business models. The most successful people we know? They work less, think more, and build systems that run without them. Work smarter. Stop bragging. Hustle culture is bullsh*t. Check out our other episodes: - Apple: https://bit.ly/3YOQrYT - Spotify:...
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Value Extraction is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 18
Business is Bullshit
In this episode, we dig into how value gets pulled out of companies instead of built into them—and why that’s ruining a lot of great businesses. Private equity, stock buybacks, “synergies,” EBITDA... it’s all part of the same game. Good companies get bought, stripped down, and flipped. The people who built them get screwed. The customers get a worse product. And somehow the ones doing the gutting still get paid. We talk through: - What value extraction really looks like (not just the theory) - How companies get worse after they’re bought—and why that’s usually the...
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Influencers Are Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 17
Business is Bullshit
Most influencers aren’t experts. They’re just loud. In this episode, we call out the clout-chasers, fake reviews, shady platforms and the broken system behind influencer culture. We break down why: - Influencers make money selling advice, not doing the work - LinkedIn fame doesn’t equal trust or revenue - Fake reviews and paid placements are killing credibility - Most content is created for dopamine, not outcomes - Review sites are rackets built to shake down businesses Listen wherever you get your podcasts. - Apple: https://bit.ly/3YOQrYT...
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Trend Following Is Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t
Business is Bullshit
Just because everyone’s doing it doesn’t mean it works. In this episode, James, Jon and Jared break down the absurdity of trend following in business and why it’s more harmful than helpful. Unless you're trading stocks or conning VCs with AI buzzwords. The trio tackles three core reasons trend-following ruins businesses: Wishful Identification – Copying success signals you don’t understand. Whether it’s trying to be “the next Gary Vee” on LinkedIn or modeling your office policies after Google, it’s all smoke if you don’t have the substance. Lack of Originality – From...
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Quitting Ain't Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t
Business is Bullshit
Is quitting a sign of weakness, or is it the strongest move you can make? In this episode, James Hornick, Jared Gibson, and Jon Tsourakis dive headfirst into the taboo topic of quitting—and why it’s often the smartest, most self-aware decision in your career. From shady acquisitions and burnout to water scams and Walmart flashers, the guys share stories that’ll make you rethink your job. This isn’t just a highlight reel of bad bosses. It’s a raw look at why people really quit: misaligned values, underappreciation, burnout, boredom and the slow decay of good vibes. Whether you've...
info_outlineIs it time to shred your perfectly crafted sales script? Do you find it difficult to breathe without spewing buzzwords?
Join James Hornick, Jared Gibson, and Jon Tsourakis as they rip apart outdated sales methodologies, expose the absurdity of AI-generated spam pitches, and share war stories from the sales trenches.
This episode? Sales tactics that should’ve died in 2003. From "loss of intuition" to "harmonizing with the buyer" (whatever that means), the crew tears down ridiculous jargon and explores why real connection still wins deals.
Want to know how to turn that awkward cold call into a meaningful conversation? Hint: It’s not by reciting a script like a broken chatbot.
Whether you’re a junior BDR trying to survive or a grizzled vet clinging to your Sandler playbook, this episode is for you. It’s unfiltered and packed with brutally honest takes you won’t hear on those other “professional” business podcasts.
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