
Good Bad Business is a weekly business analysis podcast from apickle, the team that removes caveats from directors’ homes.Each episode breaks down a real, everyday business so you do not get into a pickle owning one.We use our M.O.A.T framework:Margin. Operations. Advantage. TAM.We answer the questions that matter:Can this business do $1M in year one?Is it profitable or just busy?Does it have a re... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

Why Groupon Lost… and Luxury Escapes Won
What if the biggest mistake in business isn't charging too much but charging too little?
Groupon changed the way the world discovered deals, turning a simple two-for-one pizza promotion into a company once v... more
The $4 Million Business That Makes Almost Nothing on Fuel
Most people think petrol stations make their money from petrol.
They don't.
Fuel gets you onto the forecourt. The real profits come from coffee, convenience, food, car washes and the everyd... more
The Tool Company That Built a Billion-Dollar Finance Business
Most people think Snap-on sells tools.
They're wrong.
Snap-on built one of the world's most successful businesses by selling something far more valuable:
Relationships. Trust. And fina... more
At first glance, a dry cleaner looks like one of the simplest businesses in Australia.
Clean clothes.
Press shirts.
Collect payment.
But underneath the front counter lies a very different business.
A business built on trust.
Because customers don... more
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Apple Podcasts | #193 |
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This show analyzes real-world businesses through a practical, battle-tested MOAT framework focused on Margin, Operations, Advantage, and TAM. Episodes dissect diverse fronts—franchise models, service-based industries, and scaled consumer concepts—to answer core questions like profitability, growth potential, and competitive moat. Discussions frequently weigh margins, operational discipline, and distribution channels, while exploring how brand, customer experience, and strategic partnerships influence long-term value. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, a strong emphasis on scalable models versus one-off successes, and guest inputs that illuminate niche sectors (e.g., finance-led franchises, area-specifi... more
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