2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

People vs. Profits

2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

Show Notes

Prompted by a recent trip to Europe, David considers how the differences between worker protection laws in Europe compared to North America affect starting and running an agency in this fast-changing global economy.

Links "Employment Law + Economic Flexibility" by David C. Baker for punctuation.com

2Bobs in Tuscany Join David, Blair, six other business owners and their spouses for four days and nights of creative business exploration in an intimate countryside villa designed for long meals, deep conversations, and unhurried thinking. Learn more and apply at 2Bobs.com/events

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