Monday - October 02, 2006
Janet joins Jim to talk about some 21st century perspectives for women business owners.
Chester talks with Jim about recognition as a universal translator among humans. They go on to discuss recognition as low-hanging fruit for small business improvement.
Joe talks with Jim about some of the challenges parents have protecting their children online and how to deal with them.
Marc and Jim debate how much time it really takes to be successful in business. Is it 60 hours or 30 hours. Don't miss this interview!
Tuesday - October 03, 2006
Art and Jim talk about outsourcing as an internal and an external business function, and why the word outsourcing is misused.
Alan and Jim talk about the challenges electronics consumers have when trying to read the instructions and use the devices. Their conclusion is that it doesn't have to be so hard.
Allison joins Jim to discuss how small businesses can get their marketing and advertising messages to cut through all of the clutter.
Bill and Jim talk about the most recent survey Bill has conducted about what small business owners are saying about the current economy.
Wednesday - October 04, 2006
Katie joins Jim to talk about the 2007 Wings of Hope calendar, which raises money for the Arnold Palmer Hematology and Cancer Center.
Rich and Jim talk about the challenges Republicans are facing heading into the mid-term elections.
Pam talks with Jim about how to develop strategic alliances as a valuable business practice.
Justin talks with Jim about the top home-based business trends for 2007.
Thursday - October 05, 2006
How do you take care of your technology while you're traveling? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about how to protect your laptop computer when you're traveling.
Andrew talks with Jim about the importance of innovation and innovative thinking in the growth plans and future health of a small business.
Joan and Jim talk about the current scandal on Capital Hill before moving on to talk about the new record the Dow Jones index hit this week and other stock issues. They also talk about the state of energy prices and the good news about the drop in oil prices. They wrap up talking about manufacturing in the U.S. and finally several small business opportunities coming down the pike.
Friday - October 06, 2006
Gerry joins Jim from Ireland to talk about what small business have to do to have a successful Web site, including how to present content.
Jim talks about hit thoughts on the struggle to make Iraq a pluralistic society.
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Lynn and Jim talk about what it takes to be a successful seller on eBay.
Pam joins Jim to talk about what we have to do to get people to do business with us, and then to come back an do it again.
Monday - October 09, 2006
Mary talks with Jim about why it's important for women who own small businesses to join organizations that promote professional and personal development, and at least one or two organizations that focus on women's issues.
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Jim Blasingame thinks John Naisbitt is one of the most important thinkers alive and uses his "high tech - high touch" prophecy - with attribution - all the time. Don't miss this interview as John talks about being successful as a small business owner in the 21st century.
Mary joins Jim to talk about the enormous opportunity available to any organization that understands how to market to baby boomer women.
Paul and Jim talk about the proper mindsets anyone should have before starting a small business.
Tuesday - October 10, 2006
Dr. Gratzer joins Jim for the first time to discuss how capitalism can save the health care system.
Rick shares with Jim what small business owners revealed about the economy in the most recent Tatum business conditions survey.
Randy joins Jim live at the Administaff Small Business Classic in Houston, Texas and they talk about what Administaff does for small businesses.
Paul joins Jim as he broadcasts live from the Administaff Small Business Classic in Houston, Texas to explain what Trump University does for professionals.
Wednesday - October 11, 2006
Trudy joins Jim as he broadcasts live from the third annual Administaff Small Business Classic to talk about putting practices in place to keep order in your small business as it grows.
David explains to Jim how being persistant with customers is important to increasing your sales.
Greg joins Jim live from the third annual Administaff Small Business Classis to explain what Vistage is and the importance of peer groups to small business owners.
Jim is broadcasting live from the Administaff Small Business Classic in Houston, Texas when Gina joins him for the first time. They talk about how oursourcing helps keep the focus on customers.
Thursday - October 12, 2006
Charles and Jim talk about how the concept of outsourcing, within his business and as a business model, has contributed to his success.
Russell and Jim talk about how the concept of outsourcing, within his business and as a business model, has contributed to his success.
Louise and Jim talk about how the concept of outsourcing, within her business and as a business model, has contributed to her success.
Dan and Jim talk about how the concept of outsourcing, within his business and as a business model, has contributed to his success.
Paul and Jim talk about the Administaff Small Business Classic, why more things should be named for small business, what it takes to run and grow a company that was founded in the 20th century in the 21st century, and finally, they talk a little bit about Arnold Palmer.
Friday - October 13, 2006
Paul talks with Jim about what it's like being a small business owner and a professional photographer for the PGA tours.
Mark Mayberry and Jim Blasingame talk about a Customer Prevention Team and how to eliminate it if you find that you have one in your small business.
Louis talks with Jim about online data backup and how this technology capability has improved over the years.
Richard and Jim begin their visit talking about very two fortunate things that happened to his company recently, their Small Business Classic Champions Tour tournament, and finally how operating a business has changed in the 21st century.
Monday - October 16, 2006
Nancy and Jim talk about how to develop intuition.
Wilma talks with Jim about the origins of the micro-loan program and how to get one.
Ruth and Jim talk about how to determine if you're a candidate for venture or angel investment capital.
Renee introduces Steve as one of their Best 10 companies that are doing innovative things to offer excellent benefits to their employees. Steve explains how they've been able to do that.
Tuesday - October 17, 2006
Kristin talks with Jim about working with teams made up of both men and women.
Mike and Jim talk about the potential impact of a commercial real estate regulation on banks and small businesses. They go on to talk about the possibility of Wal-Mart offering banking products and services.
Catherine joins Jim to talk about the power of defining your own brands though differentiation.
Terry and Jim talk about the role women should play in the public policy debate. They also talk about a new program that trains women how to enter the debate, and finally they discuss the efforts being made to help women in Afghanistan.
Wednesday - October 18, 2006
Steve joins Jim on the week that the U.S. population is reported to reach 300 million, to talk about how immigration -- legal and illegal -- has impacted our population growth for good and not so good.
Bev and Jim talk about the different ways that women and men communicate, and why managers should understand this difference.
Marsha joins Jim to talk about a recent survey that shows there is no "glass ceiling" for women entrepreneurs.
Andrea talks with Jim about the importance of following up once a networking contact is made, and how to do that.
Thursday - October 19, 2006
Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about what Jeff calls "Eyes wide open prospecting." This is where you always have your antenna up for opportunities to connect with prospects and customers.
This is Steven Covey IV, the son of Steven R. Covey, joining Jim with an excellent message on the absolute essential nature of trust in any endeavor.
Joan and Jim talk about the impact of global politics on the upcoming Congressional elections. They move on to talk about key economic indicators, life insurance rates and how small businesses can get more government contracts.
Friday - October 20, 2006
Bill and Jim talk about how to protect the intellectual property your business owns once you give it to your employees.
Rich talks with Jim about how to incorporate annuities into your financial plan, including the advantages of annuities and the disadvantages.
JoAnna joins Jim to talk about some of the difference between how women make decisions to do business and how men do it.
Cherie and Jim talk about some of the advantages that women have in the marketplace and some of the disadvantages. Cherie says some of the challenges women have in the marketplace are created by women.
Monday - October 23, 2006
Jim broadcasts live from Orlando Florida and talks about how important it is for small businesses to give back to the community.
Jane and Jean join Jim to talk about the cost and benefit of business networking and how much helping other people can help define your brand.
Danilo and Nathalie join Jim live in Orlando to talk about family business and how tough it can be to make it work. They go on to talk about the real estate business and how much it is changing due to new technology.
Jim broadcasts live from Orlando, Florida when John joins him to talk about a very special partnership that benefits our precious children.
Tuesday - October 24, 2006
Tom joins Jim live in Orlando where his company, Quality Assurance Institute is located to explain how the quality industry creates a standard for services and products.
Jim and Bill discuss what the FED will do with interest rates in their next meeting and what the economy looks like for small business owners.
Andy joins Jim to talk about giving back to the community and what his foundation is doing to raise funds for a children's trauma center.
Arnold joins Jim for the first time live in Orlando, Florida to talk about the children's hospital and why it's so important to have a special place for children and their families to go in a time of need.
Wednesday - October 25, 2006
Doug joins Jim to talk about how much easier it is for small businesses to export than it ever has been.
A few weeks before the midterm elections, Karen joins Jim to discuss the candidates and which ones support small business.
Lois, Paula and Joan join Jim to tell their survival stories and to talk about breast cancer treatment and risk factors.
Jim and Peter talk about some new tools available to small businesses in the hiring process.
Thursday - October 26, 2006
Joyce and Jim tak about ways to motivate employees so you can keep them around.
Carl and Jim discuss the intangible elements of entrepreneurship that are the essence of the American economic engine.
Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the border wall that is now going to be built to stop illegal immigrants from entering the U.S. They move on to talk about which party will control Congress after the fall elections, how the economy is doing, new tax regs on the deductions for home-based businesses, and a number of other important current events.
Friday - October 27, 2006
Stephanie talks with Jim about some ideas on how to make business travel more efficient and less harrowing.
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Rich joins Jim to talk about the upcoming Congressional election and what he things will happen.
Gerri and Jim talk about the best way for small business owners to use credit reporting to their advantage.
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Mary and Jim talk about some of the critical issues small business CEOs face and how to handle them.
Monday - October 30, 2006
Maria joins Jim to talk about how banks are helping small businesses in ways beyond loans and checking accounts.
Bill and Jim have a little bit of a debate about the condition of the economy, and what Bill thinks will happen with the 2006 Congressional elections.
David and Thea join Jim to talk about their award-winning small business, including several success tips.
Eva talks with Jim about the economic conditions the small businesses she works with are experiencing, and they move on to talk about some of the fundamental issues small business owners should be paying attention to.
Tuesday - October 31, 2006
Peter joins Jim as they discuss the world of self-publishing and what it takes to get your book in print and for sale.
Grace-Marie and Jim talk about some of the progress that has been made in consumer-driven, market-based health care, and what it would mean if Congress changed leadership.
Giovanni talks with Jim about some of the small business public policy issues he's been working on and how they would be affected by a change in leadership in Congress.
Jordan talks with Jim about ways to use your personal assets to capitalize your business that are not so dangerous. They also discuss firms that are designed to help small businesses when they find themselves facing bankruptcy. They wrap up with Jordan offering some stock tips.
