BadIdeas Podcast

Can a business built on clickbait and eye-catching titles succeed? In Episode 58 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nicole France and Nick Petros explore the controversial ‘HeadlineHero’ business idea, examining the role of AI, marketing, and execution in creating successful strategies.

Discover why loyalty points for bills could be a bad idea for banking customers in this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast with Sara Schmitt, CEO of Adro FinTech. Learn how this concept could lead to frustration, and explore innovative solutions for better banking experiences.

In this episode of Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros and expert Joshua Irish explore kinetic energy harvesting for electric vehicles. Discover how this innovation could revolutionize EV energy efficiency, boost range, and reshape the future of transportation.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros and Michelle Pecak dive into the controversial surge pricing in electricity. Learn about pricing ethics, customer behavior, and how transparency in business can foster trust and growth.

n Episode 44 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Deb Spence discusses her journey from homelessness to real estate success, why invisible walls are a bad idea in architecture, and how design can help address homelessness and create safer communities.

In Episode 51 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Arsh Sanwarwala discusses the future of scent-based websites, exploring how scent technology could transform e-commerce, user experience, and digital marketing.

Tune in to Episode 52 of the Bad Ideas Podcast as Phil Masiello, founder of Crunch Growth, reveals why scented socks are a marketing flop, plus tips on e-commerce success, branding, and consumer psychology.

In Bad Ideas Podcast Episode 53, Kimberly Anne Zarute discusses the cannabis compliance landscape, business opportunities in the cannabis industry, and explores wild ideas like cannabis-infused water slides. Learn from a cannabis expert about navigating regulations and thriving as an entrepreneur.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, discover how FishMe, a subscription-based service that sends real phishing emails, can help businesses improve cybersecurity and train employees. Learn about offensive security, phishing prevention, and the power of gamified training.

In Episode 50 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros and Jim Iyoob discuss why QR codes for seniors might be a bad idea. Learn about the challenges and explore alternatives like RFID and voice activation technology to improve the customer experience.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros is joined by Tom Schwab, founder of Interview Valet, as they explore podcast interview marketing, how systems and processes are essential for business growth, and the ethical implications of AI in health tech. 🚀

In Episode 48 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Matt Boyle reveals powerful sales strategies for building a successful company, covering target market analysis, client profiling, outreach tactics, and business growth through marketing alignment.

In Episode 47 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Carter Dvorak explores how branding, loyalty, and emotional connections shape consumer choices, with lessons from fantasy football, college sports, and luxury branding.

In Episode 46 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Kat Richards and Nick Petros discuss the limitations of robotic real estate agents, the role of AI in property deals, and why human intuition is still essential in real estate transactions.

In Episode 45 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Erik Frederick, CEO of Uno Restaurants, explores the potential of in-store camping gear rentals, the challenges of implementing this idea, and his approach to building a strong brand and successful business.