How many small business owners arm themselves in their offices? Jim Blasingame reports that over half of small business owners are armed in their businesses and many others are considering it, plus his thoughts on the gun control debate.

Do you have distractionitis? Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how many more distraction we have in our work day and how to manage them, including productive ways to stay on top of email without letting it dominate you.

Are you aware of all of the privileges of business ownership? Jim Blasingame talks about several of the privileges of owning a small business, including tongue-in-cheek examples, as well as real financial benefits.

Is your state losing population and wealth? Travis H. Brown joins Jim Blasingame to explain why $2 trillion in wealth has moved from certain states to other states largely as a reaction to high income tax rates, and what this means.

How much progress have women made as business owners? Andrew Sherman and Elizabeth Vazquez join Jim Blasingame to report that gender role stereotypes still exist - and not just in developing countries - and put into perspective the progress the US has made for women.

Why aren't more women doing business with big businesses? Andrew Sherman and Elizabeth Vazquez join Jim Blasingame to discuss vendor diversity and the role of women owned businesses in the supply chain.

What's holding women business owners back? Andrew Sherman and Elizabeth Vazquez join Jim Blasingame to discuss women business ownership and explain that while many things have improved for women, there are still barriers to be knocked down.

What is the single greatest factor in your success or failure? Jim Blasingame reveals why the most important piece of real estate that factors in your success or failure in life or business is the 5 inches between your ears, and how to manage that fact.

Women need to find more self-confidence. Debra Fine joins Jim Blasingame to why lack of self-confidence holds more women back than anything else, and why that is an important mentoring step to acquire.

How are black entrepreneurs doing these days? Harry Alford joins Jim Blasingame to report that black Americans have significantly increased their position as small business owners in the past 20 years, but the current economy is damaging.