Monday - May 02, 2005
Georgia tries to help Jim -- with limited success -- to become more organized and live a life with less clutter. They begin in the home and move to the office.
One of our most prolific authors in the Brain Trust, Jack launches his newest book on Jim's show with is about the leadership lessons to be learned from General George C. Marshall.
Sean and Jim discuss why every small business should actively position themselves in the marketplace, as opposed to letting it happen by default, or worse, by your competitors.
Continuing his quest to help small business owners speak the language of banks, and banks to speak the language of small business, Jim takes this opportunity to discuss what small business owners need to know about one of the most often used methods of evaluating a bank loan request, the Six Cs of Credit.
Tuesday - May 03, 2005
With an increasing focus on helping small business owners live a healthier life, Jim has acquired a group of health professionals, like Dr. Ann, who provide informatuion to accomplish this goal. Dr. Ann joins Jim again to discuss easy ways to minimize the affects of ostioarthrisis.
During this Fed Watch show, Richard and Jim discuss the economic issues facing the Federal Reserve Board's current Open Market Committee meetinng, as well as small business owners. The question is whether the FOMC's practices are helping or hurting small businesses.
Never one to shirk danger, Jim interviews these two ladies who want to talk about the need for women to seek pleasure in their lives, even if it means they have to put themselves first. Tune in to see if Jim survives.
Phil and Jim discuss the various free resources that are available online, especially from U. S. government agencies.
Wednesday - May 04, 2005
First time on the show for Barry. He and Jim talk about the importance of laughter in business.
In this first visit for Leonard, he describes his experience testifying before a Congressional Committee. He then explains his testimony, which was to refute the IRS contention that the Tax Gap occurs because of small businesses.
In this first visit for Leonard, he describes his experience testifying before a Congressional Committee. He then explains his testimony, which was to refute the IRS contention that the Tax Gap occurs because of small businesses.
Celebrating National Healthy Vision Month, Dr. Susan and Jim discuss new developments in vision technologies. They go on to discuss the business of optometry.
Paul and Jim discuss the findings of a Gallup poll on the American Dream: business ownership.
Thursday - May 05, 2005
Jerry and Jim discuss his small business wine retail business, and how technology has helped him to be competitive and successful.
Jesse talks with Jim about the progress Association Health Plans are making in Congress. They also discuss why AHPs are sorely needed to help small business owners provide healthcare insurance for themselves as well as to be competitive employers.
Sitting in for Joan Pryde, Jerry and Jim discuss the general condition of the economy, and where Kiplinger things it's going. Among other topics, they also talk about the high price of petroleum, how it's impacting the economy, and whether an energy bill will be passed this year.
Friday - May 06, 2005
Jeff and Jim talk about how to keep your home-based business brand fresh, including the content and look of your Web site.
Tom discusses with Jim some of the geo-political influences on the high price of petroleum.
One of the top three small business owners of 2005, Fred tells Jim about the secret to being a successful manufacturer in 21st century America.
One of Jim's favorite Mothers, Cherie joins Jim to celebrate mothers on their day.
Monday - May 09, 2005
Jean and Jane join Jim to talk about some of the opportunities as well as pitfalls of e-marketing.
Steve and Jim discuss how poor communication can drain profits, and how to create an environment that promotes effective communication.
Phyllis is our word watcher, and she talks with Jim about words that are out of date and the ones that have replaced them.
Philippa joins Jim to talk about how to attract customers who visit your Web site by posting any public relations news about you or your company on your Web site.
Tuesday - May 10, 2005
Jim Ballard joins our Jim while he broadcasts life from Salt Lake City, Utah to talk about how to be felxible in order to handle the changes in your small business. They also talk about depending on your own instincts in times of change.
Jim and Don discuss the big news that's going on in the Senate: a bill that will require a majority vote on judicial nominations.
Jim and Tony talk about understanding how your business will affect your customers and their customers. They also discuss the cost of energy and how it is affecting the global economy.
Geroge joins Jim live in Salt Lake City, Utah to talk about how the difference between small business banking now and several years ago.
Wednesday - May 11, 2005
Colin joins Jim live from Salt Lake City, Utah to talk about his lodge on the Colorado River and why he decided on this business. He also talks about what his customers want and how he meets their demands.
Greg joins Jim live in Salt Lake City, Utah to talk about recent news events that he and his reporters are writing about. They also talk about the evolving news paper industry.
Thursday - May 12, 2005
Joe joins Jim to talk about the restaurant business and why it is so difficult to stay in this businesses after you get it started.
Jim and Gene talk about Ruby's Inn and Bryce Canyon. They also talk about family businesses and the hotel industry.
Friday - May 13, 2005
Mac joins Jim live in St. George, Utah to talk about International trade and how to stay safe while travelling.
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Bob joins Jim live in St. George, Utah to talk about the concrete precast business and the family dynamics in a business.
Jim and Brent discuss what it's like being a small business competing with large corporations.
Tuesday - May 17, 2005
Kristin talks with Jim about the problems the "obey me" hat can create when a small business owner is trying to get his or her employees to be creative thinkers.
Rick and Jim discuss ways to determine what your "risk profile" is with regard to investing.
Dave discusses the importance for small businesses of repealing the Estate Tax, and the challenges of getting that done.
Tim and Jim disuss how to use the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) method of determining which direction your business should be going.
Dave discusses the importance for small businesses of repealing the Estate Tax, and the challenges of getting that done.
Wednesday - May 18, 2005
Suzanne joins Jim on her 2nd anniversary as a member of the Brain Trust. She talks with Jim about how to get the guts to start your own small business.
Sam and Jim have their monthly visit discussing the survey of 400 of Sam's partners across the U.S. who are running businesses and report to Sam how they see the economy.
Jim and Ilise continue their series on how to successfully conduct word-of-mouth marketing.
Sheldon and Jim talk about the book writing business and the book publishing business. Do you have a book in you?
Thursday - May 19, 2005
Jim and Bev talk about what it takes to start a home-based business.
Mike and Jim discuss the economy for small businesses, as well as how to approach a banker with a loan request.
Joan and Jim discuss key points in the current Kiplinger Letter, including potential housing bubbles, new resources for finding and hiring qualified employees, the impact of big businesses defaulting on their defined benefits pension plans, as well as current legislation and prospects for passage.
Friday - May 20, 2005
Bill and Jim discuss the importance of doing background checks on employees, including some ways to do it, and a company Bill recommends to help.
Bill joins Jim to give the audience an update on where he thinks the economy is and where it is going. They also discuss some of the potential dangers associated with pension fund defaults.
First time on the show for Mark, he talks with Jim about some of the things he has learned from observing the best investors in the world.
Ivan and Jim talk about how to make sure the people who know you are giving you as many referrals as possible.
Monday - May 23, 2005
Jeff joins Jim to discuss some of the tax reform projects the NTU is working on, as well as to invite the audience to attend the 2005 National Taxpayers Conference.
Harry and Jim talk about how conflict arises in a small business, how to avoid it and how to resolve it.
Don and Jim talk about the importance of being able to close the sale, as well as how to do it.
Dave is just back from a trip to Russia, and he brings a report on what things look like there for small businesses. He and Jim go on to talk about how and why you would ever need to fire a customer.
Tuesday - May 24, 2005
Tom and Jim talk about how branding has changed for small businesses in the 21st century.
Bill and Jim begin their visit with Bill's opinion of the recent Senate compromise on filibustering judges nominated by President Bush. They go on the discusss the most recent survey that Bill conducts every month with small business owners to get their views on how the economy is going. Listen in to see if your experiences match up with Bill's survey respondents.
John joins Jim to talk about how the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is good for America's small businesses.
Brian and Jim talk about how to tap into the psychology of selling, including the importance of believing in yourself, setting goals, and being creative.
Wednesday - May 25, 2005
Annabell and Jim talk about the newest telephonic capability, voice over the Internet, or VOIP, which stands for voice over Internet Protocol.
Jim and JoAnna talk about the value of creativity in delivering world-class customer care.
Mike talks with Jim about how his office helps small businesses that are having problems with government regulations. They go on to announce the next Regulation Fairness events, as well as the next Business Matchmaking events.
Dan joins Jim for the first time to talk about the newest management software that integrates all management and operating functions, whether customers, inventory, accounting, etc., and puts the controls at the fingertips of management.
Thursday - May 26, 2005
Jeff and Jim talk about how to manage documents, whether electronic or on paper, when to know when to get rid of them, and some ideas on how to do it.
Steve joins Jim to discuss current events of the day, including the recent compromise on court nominations in the Senate, the current debate over tax reform, and the recent defaulting of United Airlines on its pension plan, and what that could mean in the future.
Joan and Jim talk about a variety of things that Kiplinger covered in their current Letter, including identify theft and some of the things Congress wants to do to protect our private information from getting into the wrong hands. Also various tax issues, as well as the economy.
Friday - May 27, 2005
Scott joins Jim for his first visit to talk about branding for small businesses, and how the key to successful branding is not just customer awareness, but rather, the customer's experience.
Russ and Jim continue their series on discussing the key elements of due diligence when buying -- or selling -- a business. This discussion is about real estate, with emphasis on checking the lease of the business you're buying, to make sure you know how much it will be, it it continues to be available to a new tenant.
Lauren joins Jim to discuss the value of working with the media as an expert source, in order to get free PR for your small business.
Arky and Jim talk about how to identify walls that your employees build around themselves and around departments as a result of poor communication and low levels of trust. They go on to talk about how to prevent this from happening, and how to make sure you're organization is built on trust.
Monday - May 30, 2005
John Fox and Jim Blasingame talk about their thoughts on Memorial Day and then move on to discuss the relative merits of President Bush's ownership society initiatives.
Gene and Jim reflect on Memorial Day, including what President Lincoln would think about how this country has evolved into the 21st century.
Jerry joins Jim for their annual Memorial Day visit to discuss the programs the VFW have to serve our men and women currently in uniform around the world, as well as our veterans.
Jo and Jim talk about setting goals and what advice Jo would give to anyone thinking about starting a business.
Tuesday - May 31, 2005
The Turknetts join Jim for the first time to talk about the balancing act leaders have to perform in order to lead their people with empathy while still getting the job done.
Governor Gilmore and Jim talk about the current political climate, as well as the current state of homeland security.
Don joins Jim to talk about how the 1,000 SBDCs around the country help start-ups as well as existing businesses set goals, develop business plans, seek capital, and grow their businesses.
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