What will cause the next economic expansion? Michael Cox joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what caused the last economic expansion and predict what factors will produce the next one. They also talk about investment opportunities in the coming expansion, including what small businesses should plan for.

What is the most important The Age of the Customer™ thought for small business success? Jim Blasingame talks about the REAL reason customers will do business with you in the future - and it's not your products or services.

What are the next breakthrough innovations? Joel Barker talks with Jim Blasingame about innovations that have significant possibilities, such as fungus for insulation, feathers for energy storage and spider silk as movement.

If you want to be more successful in your small business, spend more time on strategic thinking, according to Rich Horwath, who joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the critical nature of thinking "out front" of where your business is right now.

How do birth rates impact the marketplace? Ken Gronbach joins Jim Blasingame to examine global demographic shifts and how they will impact global markets and politics, and what all of this will mean for small businesses.

What is the future of manufacturing? Will China or technology put more pressure on U.S. manufacturing? Jack Uldrich joins Jim Blaisingame to report on some of the latest technological innovations that will have the most impact on how we make things in the future.

What will be the future business model for capitalism? Will we think differently about how to generate profit? Bill Halal joins Jim Blasingame with a proposal that the classic profit model be converted to what he calls the "collaborative enterprise" model. Jim asks him how this new model pays the rent.

Is there such a thing as an extinction gene in animals, including humans? Dr. Robert Gross joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the relationship between humans and other life forms on planet Earth, including the possibility of an extinction gene. In this interview, Jim thinks he's identified that gene.

Innovation doesn't have to mean technology, especially during a recession? Debbe Kennedy reveals 3 big ideas for small business with Jim Blasingame, for innovating in hard times.

What does the future hold for the Big Three automakers, GM, Chrysler and Ford? Bill Glynn joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what he thinks this challenged industry and these troubled companies should do to become viable.