Ed McLaughlin joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of competence in building a business and why it is the prime element over passion.

Gretchen McCracken joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the federal government’s steps to move toward a shared services model of outsourcing more duties to the private sector, and how her company is helping.

Gretchen McCracken joins Jim Blasingame to deliver an update on how her company is doing now that it’s grown to almost 150 employees.

Bryan Mattimore joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how some of the great ideas began accidentally when someone saw an “idea hook” without expecting it.

Bryan Mattimore joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the best big ideas are discovered when the subject isn’t yet in its prettiest state.

Bryan Mattimore joins Jim Blasingame to propose the idea that a great way to create your next big idea is to get yourself into a counter-intuitive setting, or frame of mind.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that 90% of U.S. manufacturers are small businesses, and the role they’ll play in the future of this important sector.

AmyK Hutchens joins Jim Blasingame to explain how open ended questions and proposals are still very relevant and helpful.

Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how regulatory dark matter from bureaucrats cost small business owners money and opportunity.

Larry Susskind joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the role that trust plays in negotiating, and how it manifests when you deal in good faith.