The late Irish poet, John O’Donohue said, “…your spirit loves the danger of growth.” Jim Blasingame talks about how discovering your spirit helps you find the courage to grow.

Paul Giovanni joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the cloud program he developed to assist child care providers with collections, plus the associated privacy issues.

Paul Giovanni joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how he built a unique business around an unfilled niche in the child care industry.

Do you have a fighting chance or just a chance to fight? Jim Blasingame talks about the lessons learned from the Concorde Fallacy, “sunk costs” or the rule of holes and “pride goeth before destruction.”

The Concorde jet project, a financial misadventure, cost more than the alternatives. Jim Blasingame talks about the hardest decisions a small business owner can face: when to end a business pursuit or close the business.

In challenging times, it’s important to put things in perspective. Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss getting through challenging times by staying in the moment and focusing on what you have to be grateful for.

What does it take to be a small business influencer? Ramon Ray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the criteria for identifying the 100 top Small Business Influencers.

The best small business capital is from customers. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why every new venture must be proactive in acquiring customers and staying up with customer expectations.

Employee relations by small businesses are an example to celebrate and emulate. Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the familial relationship between small business owners and employees and the lessons for others.

Labor is a byproduct of the success of entrepreneurs. Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame on Labor Day to recognize the indispensable contribution of entrepreneurs – the job creators – to the U.S. economy.