Are New Year Resolutions always a good thing? Steve joins Jim to talk about how to live more in the moment and the potential dangers of getting too far ahead of yourself with your goals and plans.

How do you get your small business team energized? Joyce talks with Jim about the steps to take to get your team running at peak energy and performance.

What are the things to focus on to improve your chances of achieving organizational excellence? Gary and Jim talk about these, including how to differentiate between excellence and perfection.

What does trust look like in 2007 and how will it serve us in 2008? Arky and Jim begin their visit with a report by Arky about his recent trip to Italy, including a description of something called a "slow food festival." Next they discuss the role of trust in the current economic environment and how it will contribute significantly to our successful economic future.

What is the state of 21st century leadership? Judith talks with Jim about the role of leadership in successful organizations, including how it originates from the top, but is also found throughout the organization.

What are the challenges of building a small business while growing a family? Julie talks with Jim about some of these issues and they both have some thoughts that come from experience.

Can small business learn lessons from successes and failures of big business? Rick Lepsinger and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the good and bad decision that have been made by big business and what small business owners can learn from them during an interview on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

Can a traditional retail small business survive in the Internet Age? Bob says "absolutely" as he joins Jim to talk about the things you need to do to blend your traditional model with a successful cyber-model.

Russ and Jim talk about the fact that, regardless of what kind of economy is in front of us, we're all planning to be in business a year from now, so operate this next year with that attitude, instead of giving in to the negative attitudes of some in the media on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

How bad is the real estate market and when should be start buying? Dolf talks with Jim about what's really happening in the real estate market and when he thinks we should be planning to pick up some bargains.