What does the private equity industry have in common with small business? Jim Blasingame compares the founding motivations of private equity firms with small businesses and says that creating jobs are a by-product of capitalism.

Who or what is responsible for declining manufacturing jobs? Enrico Moretti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the factors that are altering job creation and growth, especially regarding manufacturing.

How much does where you live impact your success? Enrico Moretti joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how and why certain parts of the U.S. create more individual opportunities while others do not.

How is Europe and China impacting the U.S.? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame discuss how much of an impact the global economic slowdown is having on the U.S. economy.

Sales and capital expenditures are down. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey that indicates sales confidence is down among managers, plus a drop in capital expenditure plans.

The U.S. economy seems to be slowing. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey that indicates that, three years after the end of the recession, the economy is not producing any upward momentum.

Are you a member of your local chamber of commerce? Mick Fleming joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the ways the local chamber of commerce cuts across all sector boundaries and promotes collaboration and success.

Is there business opportunity in Brazil for small business? Mick Fleming joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the recent chamber of commerce coalition he took to Brazil to find business opportunities.

Don't worry about America; worry about Europe. Jim Blasingame talks about why he is not as worried about the future of America as he is about the future of the Euro-zone, and what that means for small business.

Could Hispanics be in play for Romney in 2012? Wall Street Journal's Stephen Moore joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Romney is connecting with the Hispanic business community, plus the bellwether effect of the Wisconsin recall election.