What will the future hold for small businesses? What are the key survival and growth strategies for 2009 and beyond? Doug Tatum and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the critical issues that will help a small business survive and thrive in a global economy going forward in the coming economic recovery and expansion.

In the coming decentralization of marketplace influence, what will be the role of leadership in small businesses? Stephen Covey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolution of leadership training and execution in the 21st century.

Small businesses are the last to lay off workers, because of the job requirements and the closeness of the relationships. Gene Marks joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the nature of the relationships between small business owners and their employees, and how this creates opportunity for them.

What are the most critical survival and growth strategies for a small business to practice as the economy transitions from recession to recovery? Steven Little joins Jim Blasingame to discuss several survival practices and growth strategies to practice simultaneously.

Is there politics in the golf industry, and if so, how does it impact the business of golf? Jesse Ortiz joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the sport and the business of golf, including the "Tiger impact," the recessionary impact on golf, and of course, the "square groove" controversy.

Is there a dark side to entrepreneurship? What are the circumstances that create negative experiences as a small business owner? Leslie Kossoff and Jim Blasingame discuss what causes a small business experience to go bad and how to prevent a disaster that could take you to the dark side of entrepreneurship.

What are the key elements in planning strategy? Business planning guru, Tim Berry reveals and discusses with Jim Blasingame the three critical strategic elements when creating a business plan, identity, market and focus.

How can a small business turn fear in the marketplace into a competitive advantage? Jim Blasingame explains where the fear is originating and how this understanding can help you create a stronger team.

How does a small business produce a return on investment with a social media strategy? John Dini and Jim Blasingame talk about the opportunities and challenges involved as a small business incorporates a social media strategy into its overall marketing plan.

Small business owners are not appreciably more optimistic than last month, but there are some indicators that things are getting better. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the most recent report on small business optimism and market activity.