The long term success of your startup could be heavily dependent on how well you bootstrap. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges startups have in finding capital, and the potential dangers if they find the capital they need.

Once you determine you want to be a franchisee, then what? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to find a franchise fit by doing the research, narrowing down the options and requesting information.

What franchisee business model fits your personality? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that before you shop for a franchise, you should determine what type of business - retail, service, etc. - is best for your and your background.

Are you cut out to be a franchisee? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with questions you should ask yourself if you’re considering becoming a franchisee, plus a link to a free online quiz to determine if you’re franchisee material.

What makes you think you're qualified to be a business owner? Carol Roth joins Jim Blasingame with startup advice on how critical industry experience is in the success of any new business.

Check the reality of being a business owner against your motivation. Carol Roth joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the realities and myths of being a business owner, including the truth about who works for whom, and the thing about getting rich.

What is Lemonade Day? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Lemonade Day and how it teaches entrepreneurial skills to kids through setting goals, finding investors, marketing, and sales, plus charitable donations.

Are you ready to be a small business owner? John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal one of his "Start-up Secrets," which is what you have to do to make sure you have prepared properly to start and lead your new endeavor..

Do you know the what potential failure sounds like? John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the dangerous things we say to ourselves that indicate we're not ready for small business prime time.

Give customers what they need and they will help you capitalize your business. Rick Smith joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how he has started two businesses by using customer revenue to grow organically, without outside investment.