Ever wondered how we went from handmade crafts to massive factories? This episode is your simple, fundamental, and logical guide to the Industrial Revolution! Join us as we explore the invention of the steam engine, the birth of mass production, and the revolutionary shift from local workshops to global industries. Discover the key innovations, the surprising impacts (both good and challenging), and how this monumental period still shapes everything from your clothes to your daily commute. This is the second episode of our season one: The Greatest Events That Changed How Business Works Today. Got ideas for future themes? Let us know what you'd love to hear in upcoming seasons!

What do emails, contracts, marketing flyers, and startup pitch decks have in common? They all trace back to one revolutionary invention from the 15th century — the printing press.

In this episode, we unpack how a goldsmith’s clever hack sparked the biggest communication shift in history and laid the foundation for how businesses operate today. From mass messaging to branding, discover how this one machine transformed industries — and still echoes in your inbox.

This is the first episode in our new series: The Greatest Events That Shaped How Business Works Today.

Got ideas for future themes? Let us know what you’d love to hear in upcoming seasons!