What management steps must be taken to survive difficult economic times? Tony and Jim talk about some of the fundamental management issues that you must focus on during challenging times.

Are you reacting to change in the marketplace? Tony and Jim talk about how to stop reacting and start leading change. The difference is the difference between success and ... that other thing.

Did you know it's possible to succeed yourself right out of business? Tony and Jim talk about two case studies where this almost happened, and how you can avoid it.

Tony joins Jim to talk about some of the critical things to pay attention to in your small business as the economy cools off a little.

Jim and Tony talk about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and Tony tells Jim some lessons he has learned from running his store.

Tony tells Jim about a management crisis he had in one of his small businesses, and what he did about it. This is a real rubber-meets-the-road story you don't want to miss.

Jim and Tony talk about understanding how your business will affect your customers and their customers. They also discuss the cost of energy and how it is affecting the global economy.

Jim and Tony discuss the tension between driving the top line and the bottom line in small businesses.

Jim and Tony continue their discussion from Tony's last visit about business ethics and talk about the challenges of finding capital for a small business.

Jim and Tony talk about ethics: right, wrong, and the shades of gray in between.