How often do you feel the need to reinvent yourself or business? Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the pressure to reinvent yourself or your business has increased recently and how to handle this new dynamic.

How is marketing different in The Age of the Customer™? Alan Maites joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the 21st century model of marketing as customers continue to gain more control.

What is the impact of gaming on the marketplace? Jack Uldrich joins Jim Blasingame to discuss trends in gaming dynamics and how this applies to how you operate your small business.

What is the future of online search? Futurist Jack Uldrich joins Jim Blasingame with a prediction of online search and the dynamic algorithms that will allow more online convenience, but will also intensify the privacy debate.

How can you become a futurist for your small business? Jack Uldrich joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to become a futurist for your small business by identifying what you don’t know instead of just focusing on what you know.

Will battery technology be the next killer app? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how U.S. companies are printing solid state batteries that are more adaptable and last longer than composite batteries.

What impact will 3D printing have on the manufacturing landscape? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to talk about opportunities and disruptions created by 3-dimensional printing manufacturing as an outgrowth of inkjet printing technology.

Can you plan for a black swan event? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether events in the Middle East and earthquakes in Japan are black swan events, and if it's possible to be prepared for them.

Are businesses optimistic about the future? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report that order backlogs are up, but confidence about future sales and investment commitments are down.

How concerned are you about the economy? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the effect of negative news on business owners and the decisions they make about the future.