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?

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?

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?

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?

Have you watched Minecraft movie? This film revolves around creativity and believe it or not it offers several lessons that entrepreneurs can apply in real life.

In this episode, Claire and Al try to make their way through a plot that unfolds through a series of absurd events including battles with gold-obsessed pigs, reckless decisions, and careless responses to danger.

As We Walk Through The Plot You Will Learn

- Creativity is your secret weapon

- Collaboration drives success

- Memorable branding matters

Key Moments and Timestamps

[03:15] Film Plot

[03:35] Mining Adventure: Trapped in Minecraft

[08:34] Henry’s Accidental Jetpack Terrorism

[11:24] The Rescue Mission

[15:43] How to Make Decisions in Crisis

[16:46] Diamonds in Minecraft Adventures

[21:29] How Different Characters Use Creativity

Resources Mentioned

A Minecraft Movie (Film)

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?

Does being a good person guarantee you an easy life where everything works in your favour? In this episode, Claire and Al dive into the movie Honey, a film centred around hustle, passion, and business.

The movie begins with Honey working as a bartender while also pursuing choreography on the side. From the start, it is clear that Honey’s heart is in dancing, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to make her dream a reality. From attending countless auditions and working without pay to organizing a dance benefit to raise money for her own dance school, Honey puts in the work.

Eventually, her persistence begins to pay off when Missy Elliott comes looking for Honey to feature in one of her music videos.

As We Walk Through The Plot You'll Learn

- Determination pays off

- Always take calculated risks

- Learn from others

Key Moments and Timestamps

[01:39] The film plot
[03:06] Honey the good person
[06:16] Honey gets on the dance floor
[10:31] How to handle opportunities
[11:37] Honey’s video shoot
[15:57] Adapting to situations
[19:51] Honey’s dream to open a dance school and the dance benefit
[27:00] Business application

Resources

Honey (Film)

The film centers around an advertising agency struggling to remain relevant in a market it barely understands.

In this episode, Claire and Al dive into What Women Want to explore what business leaders can and cannot learn about sexism and leadership from Mel Gibson's mind-reading misadventures.

As We Walk Through The Plot You'll Learn

- Change requires intentionality

- Listening does not equal leading

- Tokenism is not transformation

Key Moments and Timestamps
[03:10] Keeping up with trends
[05:00] Overview of the film’s plot
[08:53] Handling client loss in business
[17:42] The ethics of idea theft
[19:41] Abuse of power in the workplace

Resources Mentioned
What Women Want (Film)