Creating a Trivia Company

In this episode of Time We Discuss, meet Gordon Southard, founder of Mandatory Fun Trivia, about learn how he turned bar trivia into a thriving business that helps companies improve team building, morale, and employee engagement. The best part, he gives a step-by-step guide on how you can do exactly the same thing!Gordon reveals what it takes to design trivia events that get even the most reluctant participants laughing, talking, and working together. From crafting questions that connect coworkers to mastering public speaking and managing a business, Gordon shares how trivia became a tool for genuine connection and corporate engagement.Whether you’re interested in starting a trivia hosting career, planning better company events, or discovering how to make work more fun, this episode is packed with practical insight and inspiring ideas.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:41 - Preparing for an Event3:45 - Reoccurring clients and Lead Time4:29 - Why a Trivia Company?6:47 - Engaging the Audience8:10 - Getting a First Client9:21 - Getting Started, Step-by-Step11:47 - Importance of Education13:41 - Bridging Business Knowledge Gaps17:17 - Prizes for Winners18:45 - Unexpected Perks of Running a Trivia Company19:50 - Hurdles to Overcome22:10 - What is the Busy Season if Any?24:20 - Mixing Business and Personal Life26:20 - Talent has the Floor27:36 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Gordon SouthardMandatory Fun Trivia WebsiteAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:What It's Really Like to Be an Event Planner with Tara ThistlethwaiteBecoming a Mentor with Doug LawrenceDay in the life of a Corporate LawyerWhat Does a Prosecutor REALLY Do?Become a Professional Speaker with Michael HingsonIldiko SpinFisher - Business Burnout BusterThe Magic of Making a Career as a Magician=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads