181. How to make work fun (and still make millions), with Steve Carse

Truth, Lies and Work - Een podcast door Leanne Elliott, MBPsS, CBP, MSc Psychology

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Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. šŸŽ™ Meet This Weekā€™s Guest: Steve Carse What if work was actually fun? Steve Carse didnā€™t just ask the questionā€”he built an entire business around it. After being laid off in 2009, Steve didnā€™t follow the traditional career path. Instead, he founded King of Pops, an Atlanta-based ice pop brand thatā€™s grown into a $10 million empire. His approach to business is refreshingly simple: when work is enjoyable, people perform better, customers stay loyal, and businesses thrive. Now, heā€™s sharing his insights in his new book, Work Is Funā€”a playbook for building happier, more successful workplaces. šŸ’” Key Takeaways from Steve Carse āœ… Why workplace happiness isnā€™t just about free snacks ā€“ Steve explains why companies often fail at creating a great culture and how he designed a business strategy where fun and profitability go hand in hand. āœ… Turning a layoff into a $10M success story ā€“ The lessons Steve learned after losing his corporate job and how he made a roadside ice pop stand into a beloved brand. āœ… Making ā€˜funā€™ a business advantage ā€“ Why workplace enjoyment leads to better retention, productivity, and customer loyaltyā€”and how to actually implement it. āœ… The reality of entrepreneurship ā€“ Itā€™s not all smooth sailing. Steve shares the challenges of scaling a company, balancing growth with culture, and why LinkedIn success stories rarely tell the full truth. If youā€™re a business owner trying to build a more engaging workplace or someone stuck in a soul-crushing job, this conversation is full of real-world advice you wonā€™t want to miss. šŸ“Œ Where to Learn More šŸ“– Pre-order Steveā€™s Book: Work Is Fun (Out April 1st!) šŸ“ Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Fun-Successful-Company-Meaningful/dp/1637746253 šŸ” Learn more about King of Pops: šŸŒ Website: https://www.kingofpops.com/ šŸ’¼ Follow Steve on LinkedIn & more: šŸŒ Personal Website: https://www.stevecarse.com/ šŸŽ§ Whatā€™s Next? šŸ“… Next Tuesday: Join us for This Week in Workā€”your go-to for workplace news, a spicy hot take, and our world-famous Workplace Surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas. šŸ’” Enjoyed this episode? Send it to one person who needs to hear Steveā€™s story! šŸ“¢ Subscribe now so you donā€™t miss a thing! General Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful. Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World) Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Email: [email protected] Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

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