Mike and Jim talk about the potential impact of a commercial real estate regulation on banks and small businesses. They go on to talk about the possibility of Wal-Mart offering banking products and services.

Ruth and Jim talk about how to determine if you're a candidate for venture or angel investment capital.

Jeff and Jim talk about the key issues that come into play in the 21st century relationship between a small business and banks.

Don joins Jim to talk about how the banking industry has changed over the years, especially with regard to the relationship between small businesses and their banks.

Larry and Jim talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of seeking venture capital.

Dolf joins Jim to talk about some of the real estate investment opportunities currently available, and how you can take advantage of them. One example is how to buy a property just before it goes into foreclosure.

Mike begins his visit with Jim by talking about his meeting with the new Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke, and how Mike thinks the new Fed chairman will handle the economy. They go on to talk aobut some of the things small business owners should be talking to their bankiers about as interest rates and petroleum continue to rise.

Fred continues his series with Jim about his concept of investing for cowards, which is to pick stocks that are proven performers over a long period of time. They also talk about how publicly held conpanies lose contact with customers when they try to please stock analysis first.

Sherry joins Jim as he broadcasts live from the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce to talk about the challenges of being a banker and what the competition looks like. They also give small business owners some tips on how to build a relationship with your community banker.

Dan joins Jim for the first time to talk about some of the inside stuff that goes on in Wall Street. They cover the telecom meltdown. Insider trading, and Jim asks Dan what he thinks about big business spending more energy chasing their stock price instead of serving customers.