Melinda Emerson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the things that hold small business owners back from accomplishing success, including failure to prepare, to focus on the right people, and getting out of your own way.

Paul Krasnow joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how trust continues to be the most powerful element in any success story, and why it’s becoming more powerful than ever.

Paul Krasnow joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how he turned his business bankruptcy into a world-class success story in another industry, and what he learned about success along the way.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to help Jim celebrate a milestone, and discuss the importance of business milestones, for yours and your customers.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to share their stories about what it takes to start and grow a business from nothing, including the practical and the personal.

Soulaima Gourani joins Jim Blasingame to reveal her entrepreneurial story, which began when she got fired from an executive position, when she was also pregnant.

Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the common threads that connect the stories of the entrepreneurs, both great and small, including an initial devotion to the customer.

Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the Phil Knight autobiography, “Shoe Dog,” where the founder of Nike reveals his entrepreneurial journey, and why much of success depends on just showing up and doing the work.

Kate Pope Hodel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether 21st century entrepreneurs need more help getting established than those who started their businesses in the previous century.

Kate Pope Hodel joins Jim Blasingame to report on her research concerning the importance of communities investing in the support and encouragement of entrepreneurship, in concert with traditional economic development.