Monday - October 03, 2005
Robert and Jim talk about how to focus on small decisions and rapid results, and build those into big accomplishments.
Mark helps Jim kick off National Customer Service Week by talking about the things we need to do to make sure we know what our customers want, what their experience is when they do business with us, and what they think about that experience.
Jim has dedicated the entire show to the memory of M. Scott Peck, the author of "The Road Less Traveled," who died recently, and Bill helps Jim develop some of Dr. Peck's principles into ways to make a difference.
Jim says surprises are for birthdays, not for business. Chuck and Jim talk about how to focus on results all along the process of executing a project, rather than waiting until the end and getting an unfortunate surprise.
Tuesday - October 04, 2005
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Adrian joins Jim to talk about why small businesses should consider the disabled and disadvantaged as employees, and how to make that happen.
Governor Gilmore and Jim talk about why it's even more important now to connect government organization and private businesses in the effort to prepare and respond to large emergenciese, like a storm or a terrorist attack.
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Sean and Jim discuss what small business branding is -- and isn't. They go on to talk about how you can make sure you're brand message represents what customers will find when they get to your business.
After conducting the first segment by himself, talking about the importance of networking for small businesses in the 21st century, Jim brings Darcy Rezac in to talk about what he calls positive networking.
Wednesday - October 05, 2005
Jo joins Jim to help celebrate National Women's Small Business Month. Jo's message includes a heavy does of being persistent, and how to actually do that successfully.
Kelle joins Jim to help celebrate National Women's Small Business Month, and talks about the paradoxes women business owners face that are different from the ones men face.
JoAnna joins Jim to help celebrate National Women's Small Business Month, and she talks about how much more influence women are having in the leadership of the 21st century marketplace.
Cherie joins Jim to help celebrate National Women's Small Business Month, and she talks about her own challenges as a woman entrepreneur, and what it takes to persevere. They also discuss how things are changing for those women who are over 50. Jim also asks Cherie why women have to have so many bottles.
Thursday - October 06, 2005
Jeff and Jim talk about the dos and don'ts of purchasing a laptop computer for your small business.
Sam reports on the most recent Tatum Survey of Economic Conditions and the news is not so good. This report is from the 500 Tatum partners who are running businesses across the country, and the mood is cautious.
With this being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Joan and Jim begin their discussion talking about breast cancer awareness. As a five-year survivor, Joan has a few things to say about this topic. They move on to talk about the shaky condition of Iraq these days, and how the next couple of weeks will be pivotal. Next up they talk about the economy and how the price of petroleum is impacting growth. Finally, they talk about the choice of the next Fed chairman, telemedicine, and the government's involvement in rebuiilding the Gulf states.
Friday - October 07, 2005
Kelly joins Jim to talk about the top toys that are going to be available this holiday season. Jim makes sure they talk about toys for big boys, too.
Andrew and Jim talk about how small communities can invigorate their economies, and they move on to talk about how to grow your small business the right way.
Doug is just back from Hong Kong and talks with Jim about his experiences there helping American small businesses do business in southeast Asia. This is a real life story, so don't miss it.
Rob is just back from Warsaw, Poland teaching salesmanship to the businesses in that 25 year-old democracy. Rob talks about what his audiences learned fro him and what he learned from them. This is good stuff, especially if you ever plan to do business in Europe.
Monday - October 10, 2005
Tim and Jim talk about a few of the biggest business planning mistakes small business owners make, beginning with not doing a business plan.
Bob joins Jim on Columbus day to talk about heroes, including Columbus and his men, and a number of others.
Rich and Jim talk politics, including the Harriett Miers nomination to the Supreme Court, the Delay indictments and the Carl Rove controversy. They go on to talk about the upcoming election in Iraq on that new democracy's new constitution. Rich says it's going to pass.
Jack is the world's expert on lovin' up customers so they won't even think about going anywhere else. Don't miss this installment of customer care from Jack. His company also has recently acquired another clothing company and he talks about that process. Good stuff.
Tuesday - October 11, 2005
Beverley joins Jim to help celebrate home-based business week and to talk about how the perception of home-based businesses have changed over the years. They also discuss the benefits of starting a home-based business and the technology that helps entrepreneurs do that.
Ted and Jim talk about China's impact on the global and American economies. Ted explains the changes he noticed in China resulting from the building and economic boom the last time he visited.
Kirk, along with Charlie Moore, join Jim to talk about Pure Golf, a company that provides programming to XM Satellite Radio's PGA TOUR Network.
Jay joins Jim live at the Administaff Small Business Classic near Houston to talk about running a big-time sales and marketing organization.
Wednesday - October 12, 2005
Rod joins Jim from London, England to talk about how the Titanic was built. You know how the story ended, here's how it began.
Simeon and Jim discuss the 21st century issues facing the healthcare industry and their small business customers. Healthcare is the single greatest challenge of any growing small business, and Simeon reveals several important keys to handling this challenge. This is an important interview.
You've heard Jim talking about how most small businesses don't do a professional job of hiring their employees. Brooks talks with Jim about an industry that can significantly improve the results of this process and that will lead to greater success in hiring the right employees.
Joe talks with Jim about how his 20th century construction company made the transition into the 21st century. Joe has some great small business wisdom you won't want to miss.
Thursday - October 13, 2005
Susan joins Jim as he broadcasts live from the Administaff Small Business Classic near Houston to talk about how small business owners and employees can create more happiness and more profits at the same time.
Mark joins Jim for the first time at the Administaff Small Business Classic near Houston. Mark shares his business plan with Jim and they talk about what small business owners should know about life insurance.
Jim is broadcasting live from the Administaff Small Business Classic near Houston and Randy join him to talk about what it takes to put on a PGA tournament. Randy also tells Jim how to pull together strategic alliances.
Richard joins Jim as he broadcasts live from the Administaff Small Business Classic near Houston to talk about the benefits PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) like his offer to small businesses.
Friday - October 14, 2005
Greg and Jim talk about the executive development industry and how small business CEOs can benefit from joining one of them.
Marty talks with Jim about the job of sales manager and what has to be done to be successful in this assignment.
Rich and Jim talk about how to develop strategic alliances with other organizations and how these relationships can add value to your customers and increase the performance of your small business.
Paul joins Jim to talk about the Administaff Small Business Classic and what a PGA event can mean to a community. They go on to talk about some best practices of running a small business.
Monday - October 17, 2005
Bob joins Jim from Singapore to talk about setting up shop in China as a small business, which he did to manufacture and distribute Chinese health products. Don't miss this very interesting interview.
Tom and Jim discuss the benefits of a small business conducting electronic marketing the right way.
Peter joins Jim for the first time to talk about all of the online resources that are available to small businesses to help them do a better job of finding and hiring the right employees. Peter introduces Jim's audience to some brand new Monster.com tools.
Steve and Jim talk about how to ask questions about your small business to find hidden profits.
Tuesday - October 18, 2005
John joins Jim to talk about something that happens to all small businesses -- eventually: employee fraud. John talk about how to prevent it and how to spot it.
Rob continues this series with Jim about what it takes to launch a new magazine. This visit is focused on what Rob has learned about selling.
Wilma and Jim discuss new ideas on how to launch a Women's Business Center.
Chuck talks with Jim about the lifestyle mutual funds that are designed and executed with your retirement goal in mind.
Wednesday - October 19, 2005
June joins Jim from Baghdad, Iraq to report on the post-constitution ratification environment in Iraq. She also delivers and up-date on how small businesses are developing in the new free economy.
Rick and Jim talk about the importance of proper asset allocation in your financial planning and how to accomplish that.
Rick and Jim talk about the importance of proper asset allocation in your financial planning and how to accomplish that.
In his first visit with Jim, Kent Healy talks about what the younger generations need to know to be successful in the 21st century, and what schools should be teaching these young folks about this. Kent also talks about some of the things young people who want to become small business owners should think about.
Don and Jim continue their discussion on the truth about how small businesses should respond to the Big Box competitors.
Thursday - October 20, 2005
Jeff and Jim talk about why all small businesses should diversify their customer base to include customers outside of their geographic area.
Russ joins Jim to continue their series on the right questions to ask when buying a business. The topic this time involves how to ask a seller if there are any regulatory issues pending that could be detrimental to the company.
Joan and Jim talk about the jeopardy the automobile industry is in, as evidenced by Delphi, the largest parts manufacturer in the U.S. recently seeking protection in Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They move on to talk about some of the tax reform possibilities, and then on to immigration issues, and finally the impact of higher energy prices.
Friday - October 21, 2005
Jim goes at it alone in this segment as he talks about the democracy that's happening in Iraq and what he thinks about all of that - including the media's unwillingness to report the good things that are happening.
Ray joins Jim to report on the 10th annual Small Business Survival Index, which rates the 50 states and the District of Columbia on how each one treats small business owners.
Ray joins Jim to report on the 10th annual Small Business Survival Index, which rates the 50 states and the District of Columbia on how each one treats small business owners.
Nan and Jim discuss why women have the tendency to not only be supportive of other women in the workplace, but to actually betray their sisters. This could have turned ugly for Jim - tune in to hear how much he was able to get in touch with his feminine side.
Art is more than a long-drive professional, he's become a world-class entrepreneur. Listen as he talks with Jim about how he turned his natural ability in to several golf related businesses.
Monday - October 24, 2005
Jeff and Jim talk about the things to consider when you want to protect an invention or an idea. A patent may be your best course of action, or maybe not.
Wayne joins Jim to discuss some of the new issues regarding technology regulations, telecommunications and nano-technology. These issues are evolving rapidly and Wayne and his organization is working hard to make sure this evolution is more market-based and less government-based.
Bob and Jim talk about the importance of staying in touch with your customers by building community through email marketing.
October is breast cancer awareness month and these two members of our Brain Trust, Paula and Joan, join Jim to talk about their experiences with breast cancer. You don't want to miss their courageous stories.
Tuesday - October 25, 2005
Barbara and Jim talk about how to stop being grumpy and enjoy your life as a small business owner.
Blaine joins Jim to talk about America's original entrepreneur, Benjamin Franklin. They discuss his impact on our lives to day, and what he would think about what we've accomplished, now 300 years after his birth.
Richard and Jim discuss President Bush's nomination of Ben Bernanke as the replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan. Richard explains what kind of a Fed Chairman Mr. Bernanke will be for small businesses.
Gary joins Jim for the first time to talk about some of the mistakes small businesses make that get them into big trouble, and how to avoid them.
Wednesday - October 26, 2005
Bev and Frank join Jim to talk about how their local economic organizations are working to keep the economic energy flowing in their area.
Steve joins Jim to talk about the U.N.s intentions to take over the Internet from the U.S. based ICANN. This is a scary prospect, don't miss this interview.
Joan and Jim talk about some of the troubles the GOP are having these days and how they may play out. They also talk about the replacement for Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, and what his leadership could mean for the economy. They move on to talk about the increasing costs of business travel, the global economic growth trend, and the impact of China on raw materials.
Thursday - October 27, 2005
Sheila joins Jim to welcome him to the 7th Annual Business and Technology Showcase, from which this show is being broadcast. Jim will be the keynote speaker later in the day. Sheila talks with Jim about the Showcase and how to put something like this together.
Ray joins Jim to talk about his business and what it means to be a memeber of the Tulsa Chamber. The key to Ray's success is convinving his customers that they should be outsourcing the tasks that aren't part of their core competency, like billing and collections. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.
Trevor joins Jim to talk about the business of wireless Internet. MetroNet is making the city of Tulsa, OK wireless in terms of connecting to the Internet. Next stop, the world. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.
Sharon joins Jim to talk about the real estate investment business, including property management and developmen, and how that's working in 21st century Tulsa, OK. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.
Have you ever seen a paint manufacturer that was a small busienss? Well, that's what Chip's family business does, and they're one of about 400 small paint manufacturers left in the U.S. Chip shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a little fish in a big sea of sharks, and how to find success there. Hint: It's not about price. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.
Scott is now Jim's best friend in Tulsa. He joins Jim to talk about finding your niche in the marketplace, and how to be successful there, once you've found it. Scott is one of Tulsa Metro Chamber's most active volunteers and he shares his thoughts on what it means to be a chamber member, and what is has meant to him. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.
Friday - October 28, 2005
Bill and Jim talk about how the American's for Disabilities Act impacts small businesses, and Bill relates a real life example of how a small business handled an ADA issue successfully.
Jim's all by himself this segment, and he talks about his thoughts on inflation and how that's going to impact your business in the coming months.
Jim's all by himself this segment, and he talks about his thoughts on inflation and how that's going to impact your business in the coming months.
Paul joins Jim for his first visit to talk about some news about how you can do a better job of providing health insurance for the employees of your small business, and save money in the process.
Dave begins his visit with Jim talking about his recent trip to Russia. They continue by launching Dave's new book and talk about how to avoid the politically correct management trap that leads to failure. Dave shows you how and why you should be a more politically incorrect leader.
Monday - October 31, 2005
Tom joins Jim to continue their series on what small businesses can do to establish, grow and dominate with their brands.
Rich and Jim take a tour of politics, including the impact of the CIA leak investigation that resulted in one high-level White House indictment; the failed nomination to the Supreme Court of Harriett Miers and the just-announced nomination of Sam Alito; and finally, why the mainstream press won't cover the successes that are happening in Iraq, but rather, just the violence.
Mike joins Jim for the first time to talk about what small businesses have to do to not only get customers to come in their doors, but just as importantly, how to get them to come back. Mike's recommendations are good news for small business.
Rob and Jim discuss what it's like to be a "road warrior," someone who works away from home a significant number of days -- and nights -- a year. They go on to talk about how to minimize the negative impact this kind of work can have, including how technology can give you back some of those days away from home.
