Time We Discuss | Career Exploration Podcast with Real Professionals and Real Stories16 Nov 2025

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.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Preparing for an Event
3:45 - Reoccurring clients and Lead Time
4:29 - Why a Trivia Company?
6:47 - Engaging the Audience
8:10 - Getting a First Client
9:21 - Getting Started, Step-by-Step
11:47 - Importance of Education
13:41 - Bridging Business Knowledge Gaps
17:17 - Prizes for Winners
18:45 - Unexpected Perks of Running a Trivia Company
19:50 - Hurdles to Overcome
22:10 - What is the Busy Season if Any?
24:20 - Mixing Business and Personal Life
26:20 - Talent has the Floor
27:36 - Outro

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Guest Information:

Gordon Southard

Mandatory Fun Trivia Website

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