Rational Business: The World's First Business Philosophy Podcast

Is the ultimate business system the one by which you control your own thoughts? In this episode, I discuss a practical system I've been using to stay focused and control the way I think.    The Science of Getting Rich audiobook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxgPqnrt4_c

In a previous life, I made a living as a poker player, while I didn't get rich monetarily, it taught me several lasting lessons that I use in business on a nearly daily basis.   Questions, feedback, etc.? Email me! craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com

What really makes a business valuable? Data reveals clearly it's much more than the equipment, inventory, buildings, and cash that go into a business.    Links discussed herein: The End of Accounting: https://www.amazon.com/Accounting-Forward-Investors-Managers-Finance/dp/1119191092 The E-Myth Revisted: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 Built to Sell: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Sell-Creating-Business-Without/dp/1591845823   Website: https://businessphilosophypodcast.com Email me about anything: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com    

Is there a massive net benefit to getting together on a regular basis with honest trusted friends who have your best interest at heart? Some evidence suggests that there might be...   Link to how to run a mastermind group: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/how-to-start-and-run-a-mastermind-group.html Napoleon Hill's law of success: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Sixteen-Lessons-Napoleon-Hill/dp/1617201782    

In order to turn the theory discussed on this podcast into practice, I will be starting at least one business in 2017. Herein I discuss what business I've chosen to start and why I chose it as well as how business philosophy concepts will apply and how we'll see if they may have worked. Concepts discussed herein: competitive advantage market timing the importance of value creation the importance of systems the value of recurring revenue goals & key performance indicators (KPI's) Content discussed herein: The Automatic Customer by John Warrilow: https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Customer-Creating-Subscription-Business/dp/159184746X Built to Sell by John Warrilow: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Sell-Creating-Business-Without/dp/1591845823/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SBD96G67ETJ22WKMRAZW   Email your questions, comments, etc. to: craig@businesshilosophypodcast.com   Happy New Year!

Are all topics often called "inappropriate" really to be avoided simply because they're unpleasant? Or is there a massive opportunity hidden therein?   Crucial Conversations (book): https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822 LinkedIn articles mentioned: Original: http://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-facebookseriously-its-adam-prybelski?trk=hp-feed-article-title-like My response: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-isnt-facebookits-also-safe-space-craig-mason-cpa Other article about politics and business: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-accountant-longer-separating-politics-craig-mason   Email me!: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com website: https://businessphilosophypodcast.com

Not all great books that help with business are business books. In this episode, I discuss 6 books I've found useful in business and in life. In order of presentation: Real Time Relationships: The Logic of Love by Stefan Molyneux - https://freedomainradio.com/free/ (Scroll down, it's the fifth book on the page) Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert - https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Happiness-Daniel-Gilbert/dp/1400077427 The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins - https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Gene-Richard-Dawkins/dp/1491514507 The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge - https://www.amazon.com/Brain-That-Changes-Itself-Frontiers/dp/1501223607 The Road to Serfdom - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Serfdom-Documents-Definitive-Collected/dp/0226320553 (Here's the wikipedia page which much more interesting background information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_to_Serfdom) Zen and the Psychology of Transformation - https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Psychology-Transformation-Supreme-Doctrine/dp/0892812729 Please s

A look into why sales requires follow up and how it can be undertaken with a mindset that leads to greater long-run results as it applies to both business and life.    Links from this episode: Learning How to Learn Online Course   Email me about anything, business or otherwise: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Sign up for updates at https://businessphilosophypodcast.com   Thanks!

Why my first business failed and what I learned from it.    Email me about anything, business or otherwise: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Sign up for updates at https://businessphilosophypodcast.com   Thanks!

We have all heard of corporate culture, but does it matter? And if so, how does one make a useful one?   Send me your questions or comments about anything: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Links mentioned: Forbes Survey Study: http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/11/12/corporate-culture-matters-says-new-study/#4fae013dd806 Study re. tone at the top and bottom: http://www.aaajournals.org/doi/abs/10.2308/bria-50918 Study re. self-knowledge and its benefits: http://greenpeakpartners.com/resources/pdf/6%208%2010%20Executive%20study%20GP%20commentary%20article_Final.pdf Scott Adam's blog on self-deception: http://blog.dilbert.com/post/153080448451/the-cognitive-dissonance-cluster-bomb Evolution for Everyone (book): https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Everyone-Darwins-Theory-Change/dp/0385340923 The Selfish Gene (book): https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Gene-Anniversary-Introduction/dp/0199291152/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479104115&sr=1-1&keywords=selfish+gene How to meditate (book

Why is it so easy to know something, but so difficult to put it into action on a regular basis in your life? We look at the data as to why this happens and what can be done about it.   Send me your questions or comments about anything: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Links mentioned: Mel Robbins TED Talk on Youtube The Power of Less on Amazon Law of Success on Amazon   More Info and Updates: https://businessphilosophypodcast.com

What really drives the long-term success of a business? Is it all about profit? We look at the data in regards to what companies last and grow.   Send me your questions or comments about anything: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Links mentioned:   F.A. Hayek's The Road to Serfdom on Amazon Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson Value Creation Thinking by Bartley J. Madden on Amazon   More Info and Updates: https://businessphilosophypodcast.com

The median salary of philosophy majors 20 years into their career is surprisingly higher than many other "conventional" majors like accounting, business, nursing, education, and more. The simple reasons why can make your life much easier. Send me your questions or comments about anything: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Links mentioned:   Study details from Payroll company on salaries by undergraduate major Napoleon Hill's Law of Success on Amazon   More Info and Updates: https://businessphilosophypodcast.com

Welcome to Rational Business (This podcast was originally called MAGA Business) - Herein we'll discuss business from a perspective focused purely on reason and evidence. I am so very greatly looking forward to the conversation.    Send me your questions or comments about anything: craig@businessphilosophypodcast.com   Links mentioned: MAGA Mindset by Mike Cernovich on Amazon MAGA Mindset by Mike Cernovich Free Audiot Book as Read by Stefan Molyneux   More Info and Updates: https://businessphilosophypodcast.com