The Smallest Box Possible

Episodes

1. 10

   What Boeing's Woes Can Teach Your Small Business

   Its been a rough couple of years for Boeing. Quality problems have plagued the company for some time and it looks like things have finally reached a breaking point with the resignation of CEO Dave Calhoun. Free Radical Labs' founder digs back into his days as a Quality engineer to outline some of...

   Apr 2, 2024

   24m
2. 9

   Building Our Brands with Special Guest Hailey Rose

   Want to know the secret to awaking to viral notoriety? In this special bonus interview segment, Jason from Free Radical Labs sits down with his good friend Hailey Rose aka That_Girl_With_The_Hearse for a wide ranging interview centering on brand-building, authenticity and welding. Hailey is well...

   Mar 19, 2024

   53m
3. 8

   AI Tools We Use: Midjourney

   You're starting to see AI generated art everywhere these days. We are going to talk specifically about 2 use cases here at Free Radical Labs in which we use Midjourney as the basis for our art. AI generated art will never supplant the need for a good graphic designer or illustrator, but it can…

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   Mar 11, 2024

   25m
4. 7

   AI Tools We Use: Opus Clip

   I didn't honestly realize how many people read the captions on IG reels and YT shorts. Captioning your content is a powerful and necessary addition and being able to add stylish captions easily can help them stand out. Last season we talked about the rabbit hole that using AI can throw you into…

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   Feb 27, 2024

   20m
5. 6

   Divorcing Dell (and Windows)

   It took us (well, me) 30 years, but we learned our lesson about trying to be a creative agency and using Windows. Long story short, it doesn't end well. I never thought I'd say it, but we are moving all of our machines to Macs in the near future. Its been fun using Windows, but Windows seems to...

   Feb 22, 2024

   24m
6. 5

   Season 3 Prologue

   Has it been a year already? Well, we are going to catch you up on all of the craziness that we have been up to and give you a glimpse of Season 3.

   Feb 22, 2024

   9m
7. 4

   Using AI in Your Business: Rabbit Holes Ahead

   Artificial Intelligence can be useful in your business if you don't fall down the rabbit hole it can create. In this episode, Jason talks about using ChatGPT to help write a business plan and Midjourney for art projects. Both of these services are great tools but they will not replace the hard…

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   Apr 7, 2023

   17m
8. 3

   Our Process: A Crash Course in Embroidery

   Free Radical Labs does alot of things, but one thing we can help you get set up with is good looking embroidery. Whether you are looking to get some gifts or start a clothing line - quality embroidery can really help your idea pop. Give us 20 minutes and we can save you a ton of heartache and...

   Apr 5, 2023

   21m
9. 2

   PPP: The Feds Aren't Dumb

   Jason's on a bit of a tear this episode talking about PPP fraud. It seems like a couple times a week you see a story on the news about someone getting busted for PPP fraud - but its never intricate or interesting. Generally people got money they didn't deserve or need and spent it on frivolous...

   Apr 3, 2023

   26m
10. 1

    That Glass of Water Isn't Free: Pricing Your Goods

    Someone once said, "yesterday's price is not today's price." Well, do you honestly know what todays price is? Jason is talking about pricing strategies and what all goes into pricing goods and services in today's market.

    Mar 31, 2023

    19m
11. Memberships and Networking: Time To Get Out of Your Shell

    Trade Memberships and Organizations offer you two things that your business wants: discounts and access. In this episode of The Smallest Box Possible, Jason talks about the benefits of joining organizations as well as attending functions like pitch practices. For more information about Free…

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    Mar 27, 2023

    23m
12. Invoicing: You've Almost Gotten Paid, Don't Mess It Up.

    Asking Jason about other people's invoices is like poking a bear; his grammar becomes as terrible as his mood. How you bill people speaks volumes about the quality of your business. Don't mess it up. Visit our ⁠website ⁠to learn more about our Free Radical Labs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    23m
13. Customer Service: Keeping the Money You've Made in Your Pocket

    Dealing with customers can run the gamut of emotions from joy to absolute frustration. In this episode Jason shares experiences with customer service along with tips on how to be prepared for the worst. Being honest, direct and friendly has been the key to our relative success in dealing with...

    Mar 22, 2023

    31m
14. Your Financial Foxhole: Tips for Surviving Financial Uncertainty

    What can you do when you face financial uncertainty with your business? Some people are saying a recession is coming, some say a recession is here... Jason has tips that can help you focus on the things that you can control within your business. There are 6 steps you can take to combat financial...

    Mar 20, 2023

    22m
15. Bags & Boxes: Investing Money and Saving Time Getting Stuff to Your Customers

    Warehousing and fulfillment are two areas of your ecommerce endeavor you probably didn't spend much time thinking about. Over the past 5 years, Free Radical Labs has gone through some heartaches and changes due to the growth of our ecommerce business. In this episode of the podcast, Jason talks...

    Mar 17, 2023

    34m
16. Print or Press? Our thoughts on the different routes you can go when making t shirts as a business.

    Should I buy a heat press or should I use a contract screen printer? These are the questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to how you are going to start your t shirt business. Now, there are plenty of caveats and considerations that come into play with this decision but we wanted to...

    Mar 15, 2023

    25m
17. Beware False Profit$ - Don't Believe the Business "Advice" You See On Social Media

    There are too many people advertising and posting on social media wanting you to believe they are the kings and queens of business. What makes it worse is they want you to come to some cheap hotel to listen to them spout a mix of Google search results and outright lies about how you too can reach...

    Mar 14, 2023

    19m
18. Our Process: Ordering Screenprinted T-Shirts

    So you're ready to order some shirts? Jason walks you through the process that @FreeRadicalLabs uses to set their clients up to success. We will have some pertinent questions though... Before you order t-shirts for you business or organization, give us about 26 minutes of your time so we can give...

    Feb 25, 2021

    25m
19. Failure May Not Be An Option...but It's a Possibility

    What do you do when you get knocked down in business? Surely, you are not planning to fail, but if 2020 taught us anything its that the best laid plans can fall apart. Sometimes it takes an honest, dispassionate look at what went wrong to improve. You can spend all of your money on continuous...

    Feb 19, 2021

    23m
20. First Impressions: Email Addresses featuring Nick Turner

    Nick's back and we are talking about how important a professional email address is to establish a professional rapport. If you are offering any professional service, you need to have a professional email address - that is something that does not end in a commonly available free email platform.…

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    Feb 13, 2021

    25m
21. Want a Great Graphic Designer? Expect a Comma ft. Daniel Flores

    Many entrepreneurs balk at the notion of spending over a thousand dollars to hire a graphic artist for their business. They let the visceral feeling of spending money override the investment they are making in their businesses visual presentation. We sit down with world-class, Atlanta-based…

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    Feb 5, 2021

    1h 16m
22. 2020 Year In Review Part 2: Surf the Digital Wave (or Get Crushed by It)

    As we continue to dissect what went wrong in 2020, we take a moment to understand the lessons learned in the digital space. E-commerce companies raked in billions of dollars in revenue by being able to pivot quickly into contactless service. They honestly didn't have much to do to execute it...

    Jan 30, 2021

    26m
23. 2020 Year in Review Part 1: Banking Relationships

    Jason discusses 2020 from the aspect of financial relationships with vendors and financial institutions. Too many businesses missed out on financial assistance because they did not have pre-existing relationships with financial institutions. This could have been for many different reasons but...

    Jan 26, 2021

    27m
24. How Good Is It Really? Talking Websites with a Legit Professional ft. Nick Turner

    Nick from GarderLoop is my guest today as we discuss why your business needs a website. 2020 taught businesses some hard lessons, one of them being that becoming tech-savvy is an essential key to surviving during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. In this light-hearted discussion we talk about...

    Jan 13, 2021

    1h 08m
25. Toys vs Tools

    Episode 2: Toys vs Tools Jason discusses the choices that business owners need to make when it comes to differentiating between a consumer toy and a professional tool that they may need to use in their business. He discusses the pros and cons of attempting to save a little money on a major…

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    Dec 7, 2020

    19m
26. The Smallest Box Possible

    Who doesn't love talking about shipping and freight costs? Shipping in the Smallest Box Possible is really a mindset about preparedness for starting and the continual improvement necessary to maintain a small business. Visit our website to learn more about our Free Radical Labs.

    Dec 4, 2020

    15m
27. The Prologue

    We all have a backstory. This is mine.

    Dec 3, 2020

    10m
28. The Smallest Box Possible (Trailer)

    Dec 2, 2020

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