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. š Meet This Weekās Guest: Steve Carse What if work was actually fun? Steve Carse didnāt just ask the questionāhe built an entire business around it. After being laid off in 2009, Steve didnāt follow the traditional career path. Instead, he founded King of Pops, an Atlanta-based ice pop brand thatās 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, heās sharing his insights in his new book, Work Is Funāa playbook for building happier, more successful workplaces. š” Key Takeaways from Steve Carse ā Why workplace happiness isnāt 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. ā 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. ā Making āfunā a business advantage ā Why workplace enjoyment leads to better retention, productivity, and customer loyaltyāand how to actually implement it. ā The reality of entrepreneurship ā Itās 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 youāre 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 wonāt want to miss. š Where to Learn More š Pre-order Steveās Book: Work Is Fun (Out April 1st!) š Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Fun-Successful-Company-Meaningful/dp/1637746253 š” Learn more about King of Pops: š Website: https://www.kingofpops.com/ š¼ Follow Steve on LinkedIn & more: š Personal Website: https://www.stevecarse.com/ š§ Whatās Next? š Next Tuesday: Join us for This Week in Workāyour go-to for workplace news, a spicy hot take, and our world-famous Workplace Surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas. š” Enjoyed this episode? Send it to one person who needs to hear Steveās story! š¢ Subscribe now so you donāt 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