Jim Blasingame reveals that as you make the big push to wrap up this year, you should do these five things to help next year have the maximum opportunity to be successful.

Jim Blasingame celebrates the life of our 41st president and that of another member of his generation, both of whom were demonstrating character when they were 18, not whining about needing a safe space.

Jim Blasingame reports on how cause and effect, serendipity, and humanity came together to create the first Thanksgiving celebration in America in 1621.

Jim Blasingame recites President Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation making Thanksgiving Day in America official, with words that showed that even then there was more to be thankful for than not.

Jim Blasingame kicks off his 21st anniversary week of The Small Business Advocate Show by telling the story about what was going on in 1997.

Jim Blasingame talks about the 19th anniversary of his e-zine, the Small Business Advocate NEWSLETTER, plus why he decided to focus on serving small business.

Jim Blasingame reports on the origins of Veterans Day, and to propose that anyone who volunteers for the military, including Guard and Reserves, trains and makes themselves available, should be considered veterans.

Jim Blasingame encourages the hiring of veterans, and to report on how the percentage of veterans to the population is declining, including with the elected leaders, like Congress.

Jim Blasingame tells a story about how a young salesman learned a hard lesson about the most powerful gold mining tool anyone can use in professional selling.

Jim Blasingame reports on an online poll about small business and healthcare, and to discuss how this issue impacted the election results, including mistakes that were made.