Top 4 TV Shows that can Teach you a Thing or Two about Business

While television has received a lot of criticism for representing a not so positive influence, there are instances we could actually learn something productive from watching TV. Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top TV shows that can teach us a thing or two about business. Even though the topic of the following shows is not business per se, there are a few tips and tricks on entrepreneurship we could all pick up from them. Let’s take a look at the countdown.

No. 4: Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is a lot of things, but it might be hard to see it as a business inspiration, at least at first sight. However, upon a closer look, you realize that there are a lot of things this TV show could teach you, especially when it comes to being a leader. The example are countless: Jon Snows shows us how, even if you’re destined to be a leader, sometimes you have to make your way up the hard way; Khaleesi is living proof of how you need to take risks that can bring you great rewards in the long run, and so on.

No. 3: Mad Men

To be fair, Mad Men is a show about advertising, which we all know is a main ingredient in any business, so it might not be that big of a surprise that this show made it on our countdown. However, have you paid attention to the business lesson this show has to offer? If not, we would like to present you with one of the most important ones – the client is always right. Or, to paraphrase one of the main characters – it doesn’t matter even if they are wrong, because they are the ones paying the bill.

No. 2: Suits

Law and business have a lot in common and Suits beautifully depicts that. So how can this show help you became a better entrepreneur? First of all, pay attention to your image – it really does tend to matter quite a lot. Secondly, partner up with someone that can help you get higher on the corporate ladder. Thirdly, learn everything there is to know about your industry as fast as possible. Finally, tackle your tasks one at a time and never give up.

No. 1: Breaking Bad

If there was ever a show that could teach you about business, Breaking Bad is it. There’s virtually not one episode of the show that doesn’t offer useful insight in how to run a business. Even though the nature of the business depicted in Breaking Bad is not necessarily recommended, nor does it represent the main idea behind the show, this series abounds with tips and tricks any entrepreneur should consider.  The series begins by pointing out that, in order to make it in your niche, you have to offer something that is unique and superior to the product offered by your competitors. As the episodes go by, you’re also shown how important it is to advertise your business. And in the end, we all get to see how choosing the wrong business partner may lead to undesirable consequences.