What does it take to successfully hand over the small business you founded to one of your children? Tim Berry has done this and he talks with Jim about how to do it. They also talk about small business development in Mexico, as well as what Tim has learned as a business plan judge.

Do you know about leasing as a capital acquisition strategy for your small business? Crystal Riley is a leasing agent and she talks with Jim Blasingame about the advantages of leasing for small businesses, including when not to.

Can small businesses and big businesses learn from each other? Denise Yunkun, Director of Small Business Marketing at FedEx, talks with Jim Blasingame about the 21st century relationship between small business and big business, and what each one can learn from the other.

Want to know how to thrive, not just survive during a slow economy? Listen to Gary Harpst as he joins Jim Blasingame with some thoughts on what he thinks is the main characteristic of successful organizations, execution.

A FedexKinko's survey showed small business owners are being aggressive in their marketing plans for this year, but will they need a new strategy? Thomas Leverton talks with Jim Blasingame about what the survey revealed about small business owners and some critical marketing fundamentals that need to be practiced, especially this year.

Are your profits getting squeezed by rising costs and a lid on your pricing? Steve Martin talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the things you can do to free up some of those profits and help you have a successful year on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

Are you a crisis manager? Are you fixing problems or working on your goals? Robert Fritz talks with Jim Blasingame about how to tell the difference and how to make sure you're spending more time on your goals and less time reacting to problems.

Is your organization -- and your mind -- ready for growth? Michael Port talks with Jim Blasingame about how to get your "architecture" prepared for successful growth.

Are your employees engaged in their work for you? Jackie Freiberg talks with Jim Blasingame about why employees become disengaged and what you can do to create an engagement environment.

What are the fundamental things that you have to do to survive and thrive in challenging economic times? Dave Anderson talks with Jim Blasingame about the difference between management and leadership, plus why it's important to manage more near-term this year.