Why should you care about Nike's new knit shoe? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on the multi-faceted impact of a new knitted shoe that Nike is offering and why small businesses should care.

Who knew social media would become a big marketing tool for businesses? Pam Harper joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how small businesses can identify and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

What is American exceptionalism and how does it work? NFIB's Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the uniqueness of American exceptionalism and why it is our best hope for solving our economic and debt crisis.

How much of your income should you save for retirement? Tom Hegna joins Jim Blasingame to recommend you save more than 10% - maybe as much as 20% after the kids are grown - for retirement.

Will the U.S. economy grow in 2012? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the prospects for the U.S. economy in 2012 and to predict a steady growth of between 2.5% and 3% GDP growth this year.

In the future, social media platforms will be tailored for individual communities. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the social media-like platform he built for entrepreneurs and why that is the wave of the future.

Imagine harnessing naturally occurring, and sustainable, electricity and fuel. Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on plants that naturally produce electricity, and using liquid air as fuel for vehicles.

Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis, plus using printers to create titanium replacement bone.

What does the future look like for black Americans? John Harrison and Olalah Njenga join Jim Blasingame to celebrate Black History Month by talking about what they see in the future for black Americans.

Boomers are retiring and have the means to pay for luxuries. Mary Cantando joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to take advantage of the growing number of people who have the means to pay for luxuries.