Tuesday - December 01, 2020
Jim Schreier joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the things that connect your key people to you – and avoid them being poached – by helping them grow professionally.
Jim Schreier joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of helping employees practice how they will execute their assignments, whether with customers or other employees.
Tom Sullivan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the fact that there is over $100 billion in CARES Act relief money designated for small business, but no one in the government is doing anything about getting it distributed.
Tom Sullivan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the stakes of the Senate elections in Georgia, and why getting those two Republicans re-elected is the firewall between every small business in the U.S. and radical, left-wing Democrats.
Tom Sullivan joins Jim Blasingame to report on the results of Small Business Saturday 2020, which was at least as strong as last year, and which gives us hope for an improving Main Street economy.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to report on the increasing acceleration of the global marketplace toward full digitization, and why Main Street businesses must stay current or become irrelevant.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to report that Big Tech became the big winners in the pandemic era because of the virtual nature of their business model, and by contrast the losers were those industries that rely upon face-to-face.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to report on why the big geo-political winner after the pandemic will be China, and the losers will be essentially all of the West, including the U.S.
Wednesday - December 02, 2020
Matthew Owenby joins Jim Blasingame to report on his company’s experience in maintaining a productive and motivated workforce during the lockdown, including staying close to employees with regular communication.
Matthew Owenby joins Jim Blasingame to reveal his approach to helping new hires become imprinted on the power of corporate culture, plus what he’s learned as a leader during the pandemic.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the challenges the franchise industry has had during the pandemic lockdowns have hurt this sector disproportionately since it’s made up of almost all Main Street operators.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to report on why he thinks the federal government should distribute the unused PPP funds allocated in the CARES Act to small businesses, and to make the forgiven loans tax free.
Robert Cresanti joins Jim Blasingame to recommend that the government not only not tax PPP forgiven funds, but also simplify the forgiveness process for all PPP recipients with loans under $150,000.
Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the focus of his new book is about the contagious power of being optimistic, and how this choice will help you deal with most of life’s adversities.
Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the only thing more expensive than embracing the price of success, is the cost of failure, and why that kind of abundant thinking will allow you to bless others.
Maelle Gavet joins Jim Blasingame to discuss that while there are many exciting benefits that come from Big Tech, it is also at a point where some level of introspection, self-regulation and diversifying is necessary.
Maelle Gavet joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that a heretic is a true believer who doesn’t like the status quo, and why the technology sector needs more heretics who will be devoted to creating digital ethics.
Maelle Gavet joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why Section 230 is still a relevant regulation for the technology sector, but at this point needs to be reformed to fit the current application of content creation and curation.
Thursday - December 03, 2020
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss that running a small business is the hardest job in the world, but it doesn’t have to be complicated if you stick to the fundamentals.
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that most small business owners like knowing that they own whatever is in front of them –-- challenge or opportunity – and converting the former to the latter might be just getting out of your own way.
John Horvat II joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how social distancing is the current challenge for retailers to use Santa as a customer attraction.
John Horvat II joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how many state and local pandemic lockdown orders seemed to unfairly limit people of faith from practicing their religious activities.
John Horvat II joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how humans still haven’t learned how to blend digital innovations with our much slower analog human nature, and every new day on this track increasingly threatens society.
John Shier joins Jim Blasingame to report how Canadians celebrate their thanksgiving holiday, and update on the latest in cyber-security, including creating a zero trust network.
John Shier joins Jim Blasingame to report on the heightened level of success by cyber-criminals, especially with their ransomware strategies, and how you can avoid becoming a victim.
Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how President Trump adjusted his approach to China based on experience with the CCP leadership, and how the next administration will likely change that.
Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the likely direction Joe Biden would take in dealing with the Chinese government, and the long-term implications of this approach.
Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the import and export benefits that U.S. small businesses accrue when trade is opened up with China.
Friday - December 04, 2020
Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to report that, based on what we saw during the Obama era, and what we know about Biden, his administration will likely not be good for Main Street retailers.
Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to report on the lack of holiday spending information, likely due to the election and the pandemic, and how this year will be very challenging for small retailers.
Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the government cyber-security entities break down the election process into three different elements and strategies.
Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to report on the evolution of ransomware, including an increased focus on small businesses, plus how to deal with such an attack, from prevention to paying.
Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the increased ransomware attacks on small businesses, and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Weldon Long joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the fundamentals that must be focused on to survive a challenging time, like a pandemic, including customers, employees, cash and profitability.
Weldon Long joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that one of the keys to success is for entrepreneurs to get out of their own way, especially when navigating a challenging economy.
Anna Murray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the idea of using blockchain technology at the state and local level to input and record voter ballots, and report the results.
Anna Murray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why Big Tech is becoming a threat to many aspects of our lives, including, especially, free speech, and whether they can continue to hide behind Section 230.
Anna Murray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the perils of America and other sovereign states if Big Tech, including Amazon, continues their unprecedented dominance on many levels, especially if they ever possessed a crypto-currency.
Monday - December 07, 2020
Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the agitation impact on happiness caused by how and where we consume information, and to recommend a little or significant disengagement from social media.
Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to seek happiness by simplifying your life, which first requires becoming self-aware about the decisions we make.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the acquisition of Voisey by Snapchat in order to take on Tiktok.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Facebook is partnering with BBB to help shoppers report online scams. Jim says, “Facebook hunting down people who mislead other people. That’s rich.”
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the growth of Reddit, and if platforms like that and Parler could become successful alternatives to Facebook and Twitter, or just become acquired.
Jim Blasingame discusses the concept of spring cleaning for your business in the month December so you’re able to start the new year off fast and clean.
Jim Blasingame discusses the clear evidence of election irregularities, and that regardless of party affiliation, every American should want to have these investigated before the next election.
Ellen Rohr joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the growing, post-pandemic opportunities to acquire an existing business as an alternative to starting one.
Ellen Rohr joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the way a prospective buyer of your business will likely think and talk about what’s important to them and how they would value your business.
Ellen Rohr joins Jim Blasingame to report that it can take at least three years, if not more, to get your business ready to sell the way most buyers will look at it.
Tuesday - December 08, 2020
Kristin Zhivago joins Jim Blasingame to report that the cyber-crime industry has now evolved to the place where training kits are available, and that’s why small businesses have to be even more vigilant.
Kristin Zhivago joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to avoid becoming a cybercrime or ransomware victim: have good security software, keep all software updated, don’t click on anything without confirming it’s good, and train your people.
Dawn Fotopulos joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the best way to keep accounts receivable clean is to collect your money when it’s due.
Dawn Fotopulos joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the five steps of A/R management, including pre-sale, post-sale, and the other three, all of which will help you not lose a good business model because you didn’t collect what was owed to you.
Dawn Fotopulos joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that you actually hurt customer relationships if you don’t bill every month you do business with them.
Barbara Rembiesa joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the ability to manage digital assets was compounded when millions of employees abandoned secure corporate offices and went to work from their unsecure homes.
Barbara Rembiesa joins Jim Blasingame to report that it is absolutely possible to determine if there was ever any tinkering with the various election technology and software during the 2020 election.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that when Us vs Them is used in a competitive way, to seek excellence, it can be productive.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to extend the culture of trust in an organization out to a remote workforce, including new hires, by requiring honest reporting, as in bad news is preferred over no news.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the diminished state of trust in society, and how the restoration of civility with each other will begin the restoration of trust.
Wednesday - December 09, 2020
Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to make sure your communication messages and style are of realistic optimism, as you lead your team through challenging times.
Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about being aware of the positive to negative ratio of information you provide as you help your team work together and foster civility.
Chris Moschovitis joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that cyber-crime has grown to a global $1 trillion industry, according to McAfee, and this includes monetary as well as job loss.
Chris Moschovitis joins Jim Blasingame to report on how ransomware is re-emerging as the number one cyber-threat to your business on many levels, including a direct assault, and using your network as a gateway to large customers.
Chris Moschovitis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the good, bad and ugly of our current state of digital leverage, including the dangers society faces from the unprecedented financial and information leverage the Big Tech companies have.
Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the best leaders spend as much time as possible out of their offices and “on the decks” of their operations asking questions, or what is called, management by walking around.
Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his mentors taught him how to be a great listener and learn how to ask questions, before they do too much talking, plus, the power of taking responsibility.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to compare the NFIB Index responses for Q4 2020, to that of the 2016 election quarter, as a connection to the one common denominator – Joe Biden. Small businesses have seen this movie.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index, that indicates that with all the challenges, small businesses still can’t find enough qualified workers.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the recent NFIB Index that shows most small businesses are still not borrowing money, which has to be considered when plans are being made for new PPP funds.
Thursday - December 10, 2020
Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to report on some things you may not know about business credit cards, including the difference in credit reporting, and that your debit card is not protected the same as a credit card.
Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the advantages of using credit cards to capitalize the startup period of a small business, plus whether you should consider an SBA 7A loan.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the ongoing negotiations – and political games – about another round of funding for small businesses, including whether the current one will be passed this year.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether a Harris/Biden administration will be as oppressive on small businesses as the Obama/Biden administration was.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how a Harris/Biden administration could use the executive order and bureaucratic “guidance” to add layers of regulations on Main Street businesses, like Obama did.
George Troy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why getting what you can in business through the holidays is more important this year, plus start the new year with a little inventory and A/R baggage on the books.
George Troy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why you should start 2021 off with fresh eyes and the perspective that most of what we knew of customer expectations a year ago has changed.
Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the concept of infinite giving as a powerful personal therapy, and how it is part of the Law of Reciprocity.
Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the first principle of Infinite Giving, which is to find people with needs inside of your circle, plus how to think about giving within your means by using the “cup and saucer” logic.
Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the “Infinite Giving” power of being able to contribute something to those with less and do it in such a way that only you know you did it.
Friday - December 11, 2020
Allyson Johnson joins Jim Blasingame to launch National Geographic’s new “Drives of a Lifetime” book about the 500 best drives around the world, including hundreds within the U.S.
Allyson Johnson joins Jim Blasingame to launch their 2nd edition of the “Drives of a Lifetime” book and encourage you to rent a car next time you travel to a new place and drive around and see the country and the people.
Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to report on the importance of U.S. energy independence, and the challenges we’ll have when the Harris/Biden administration pursues its green agenda.
Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the appointment of John Kerry to be Harris/Biden’s climate change czar, and what the rest of us can do to minimize the damage he could do to the Main Street economy.
Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to remind us that every American and the world should be happy that we have the energy resources we have, and how it is currently a critical force against evil actors, like Iran.
Bob Negen joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Main Street retailers had to adjust – especially regarding their online strategy – in order survive to open their doors during the pandemic era.
Bob Negen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Main Street retailers can survive the 2020 holiday season by leveraging digital and working with vendors to be creative about Q4 inventory.
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to ask where do you fall on the superstition spectrum and how much do you allow that side of you to influence behavior and performance.
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to use what we now know to protect yourself from COVID-19, including taking Vitamin D and Zinc by mouth every day.
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to suggest finding a way to transition between difficult projects or settings by using quiet and having a word with yourself, including prayer and meditation.
Monday - December 14, 2020
Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to recommend that you wrap up the year with customers with a virtual holiday video – you can make it on your smartphone – of not more than 90 seconds, to thank them and offer best wishes for the New Year.
Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why we need to get off of social media more, complain less and take more responsibility for our own behavior and future.
Deb Calvert joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that the only thing you have that’s unique to offer customers is the experience they have when they do business with you, which is what they’re looking for.
Deb Calvert joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that part of the expectation of customers is to have an experience that’s different, and we have to train our teams to deliver that in every interaction.
Deb Calvert joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that after 2020, you can’t presume to know what your customers expect from you in 2021 – you have to ask them.
Jim Blasingame reveals that whether you’re a startup or a veteran business owner, you need to know these five fundamentals about operating a business.
Jim Blasingame reports how political developments in Washington will influence your business based on what he thinks will happen in 2021, and to be prepared to make decisions accordingly.
Joe Meuse joins Jim Blasingame to encourage you to try to do business locally, instead of automatically buying from Amazon, which is not contributing to your community with taxes and jobs.
Joe Meuse joins Jim Blasingame to remind Main Street businesses that they have to fight for themselves against the Big Boxes and Big Tech, if they want to keep their local customers.
Joe Meuse joins Jim Blasingame to report on what he’s learned in the past decade about the unrelenting goal of China to wage a real war and invasion against America with economic, technical and espionage weapons.
Tuesday - December 15, 2020
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his dad’s interest in cosmetics put him on a path toward a career in that field, but not before he was a make-up artist for Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jayne Mansfield, and the Rolling Stones.
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to tell the story about how his father’s interest in cosmetics led him to franchising, which then became a family direction when his son followed him.
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the steps to take before referring someone, so you don’t become the victim of “no good deed going unpunished.”
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to recommend some year-end tax steps to take to adjust your tax bill between this year and next year – and of course, all legal.
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why entering into a 50/50 partnership is almost always a bad idea, and how to start a partnership – if you must – with a higher degree of success.
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to recommend thinking of all the things that are good and right about this year, instead of just the unfortunate and annoying parts.
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to define emotional intelligence and explain why the people around us are going to need that going forward more than ever.
Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that while it’s often a manager’s job to know about problems employees have, and to be supportive, it’s not your job to solve their personal problems.
Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of thought-leadership during this pandemic as a form of customer care, plus why asking questions, instead of telling, is the best way to help others.
Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the progress that’s been made in Middle East peace in the past four years, and why that momentum will likely be hindered by a Harris/Biden administration.
Wednesday - December 16, 2020
Tim Irwin joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how Main Street operators can help recover our national crisis of trust by leading their businesses and communities with self-regulation, character and competence.
Tim Irwin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the power of a corporate culture that is nurtured with intention, and used as a platform for community and marketplace leadership.
Steve Moore joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Fed meeting being conducted this week, and whether there should be more stimulus funds provided.
Steve Moore joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the 2020 election was stolen by the Democrats and the Left, especially due to the proliferation of mail-in ballots without a system for preventing fraud.
Steve Moore joins Jim Blasingame to point out that in order to understand how Biden will govern, all we have to do is remember the Obama era, and imagine it being worse than that.
Bill Treasurer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the key traits of a leader and how to develop those in others, including personal conduct and the willingness to train others to be leaders.
Bill Treasurer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the role that humility, confidence and redemption play as we lead others and help them grow as leaders.
Thursday - December 17, 2020
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what he’s doing to stay connected with customers working remotely during the holidays, and all during a pandemic, including the use of e-cards.
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why you must check in with every customer to learn what they expect from you, since it is very likely much different from a year ago, before the pandemic.
Rob Levin joins Jim Blasingame to explain why you should never be afraid to cross-sell customers, because it’s all about making sure they get what they need and/or want, which is your job.
Rob Levin joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that it’s not your customer’s job to know what you sell, it’s your obligation to continually remind them, and he offers some ideas on how to do that.
Rob Levin joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the ways and reasons why you have to stay in front of customers with information about what you do and how they can do business with you.
Amy Kardel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the different ways that the pandemic has accelerated our digital transformation process by compressing several years of adoption into one, plus how CompTIA can help you deal with this challenge.
Amy Kardel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the issues associated with the low representation of women in the technology sector, and not all of them are because of men or society.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the ups and downs and ups again of the U.S. economy during the 2020 pandemic year.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current elasticity of the 2021 economy and the ultimate impact the Harris/Biden policies will have by 2022, plus the likelihood of continuing the current manufacturing reshoring progress.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the different issues that small manufacturers have that need more attention than the larger firms in this sector.
Friday - December 18, 2020
Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the focus of his new book is about the contagious power of being optimistic, and how this choice will help you deal with most of life’s adversities.
Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the only thing more expensive than embracing the price of success, is the cost of failure, and why that kind of abundant thinking will allow you to bless others.
Maelle Gavet joins Jim Blasingame to discuss that while there are many exciting benefits that come from Big Tech, it is also at a point where some level of introspection, self-regulation and diversifying is necessary.
Maelle Gavet joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that a heretic is a true believer who doesn’t like the status quo, and why the technology sector needs more heretics who will be devoted to creating digital ethics.
Maelle Gavet joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why Section 230 is still a relevant regulation for the technology sector, but at this point needs to be reformed to fit the current application of content creation and curation.
Tom Borg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why you should know which of your employees wants to move up the organization chart, and have a career ladder to help them accomplish their potential.
Tom Borg joins Jim Blasingame to remind that if you don’t know what makes your key employees happy at work, a competitor will discover that when they try to poach them away, and how to prevent this from happening to you.
David Rubin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the history of the city of Shiloh, Israel, and the significance of it in the power struggle in the middle east region.
David Rubin joins Jim Blasingame to review the unprecedented Middle East peace deals accomplished under President Trump, and voice his concerns that this momentum will not continue under the Biden administrations.
David Rubin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss a scenario where the heads of state in the Middle East proceed with their own anti-Iran peace negotiations, outside of U.S./Biden interference.
Monday - December 21, 2020
Jim Blasingame discusses the concept of oligarchs as they influence governments, and to describe how the United States is being impacted by the oligarchy relationship between Washington and Wall Street.
Jim Blasingame reminds that community banks have never stopped lending to small businesses, even during the pandemic, and that rumors that small businesses can’t get credit is a lie.
Dr. Faith Whittier joins Jim Blasingame to report on the increasing demand and supply of telemedicine as we move forward out of the pandemic, and that this has exposed broadband connectivity holes across America.
Dr. Faith Whittier joins Jim Blasingame to report on how you will be able to control your own medical records on blockchain as we increasingly move toward the delivery of digital medicine.
Dr. Faith Whittier joins Jim Blasingame to report on how progress in genomics will make the creation and application of vaccines more effective and targeted toward the individual.
Tom Asacker joins Jim Blasingame to discuss getting outside of our four walls to see how a changing world is impacting our lives and businesses.
Tom Asacker joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that whatever you sell is a commodity, and that the difference you make as you serve customers is where sustainable success comes from.
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why humans sigh, including as a physical response, as a passive-aggressive way of communicating, as a response to a finished project, plus others.
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the steps you can take to avoid becoming a COVID victim, including taking supplements like Vitamin D and Zinc, plus saline sinus rinses.
Tuesday - December 22, 2020
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to report on his favorite new book titled, “That Will Never Work,” by Mark Randolph, which is about the kind of thinking that has motivated thousands of entrepreneurs to become rich.
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to report on a book by Edward Shine about being a humble leader, who are dynamic people who don’t think less of themselves, but who think of themselves less.
George Levy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the reason we aren’t as aware of blockchain proliferation is because what we can see is applications powered by blockchain, the same way we use a blender without thinking of the electricity that powered it.
George Levy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the next version of Facebook’s crypto-currency, called “Diem,” how this one will be different from Libra, and how it’s different from government digital currency.
George Levy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impending Facebook “Diem” crypto-currency, and the implications of such a development on sovereign currencies and geopolitics.
Ben Richmond joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent research showing the mental health toll being taken on employees who’re in extended remote-work situations.
Ben Richmond joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent research on the mental health of remote workers during the pandemic lockdown, and what leadership can do to minimize the stress levels.
Dror Liwer joins Jim Blasingame to report on their research showing the significant revenue toll that companies experienced since the pandemic began, as well as the extent to which they have remote workers.
Dror Liwer joins Jim Blasingame to report on their research showing that half of respondents indicated that spear-phishing and phishing attempts had increased, while 11% said they saw no attempts.
Dror Liwer joins Jim Blasingame to report on his visit to Dubai as a member of an Israeli delegation to develop stronger business relationships and solidify the new peace agreement.
Wednesday - December 23, 2020
Ken Tencer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why every CEO has to get good at identifying the macrotrends that will shape your future, and then in turn develop a strategy that takes advantage of them.
Ken Tencer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how macrotrends represent the future coming at your business and how to identify as many as possible, especially the ones that have the greatest implications for you.
Steven Webb joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the many reasons why our addiction to social media is producing dangerous trends in society from which we may not recover.
Steven Webb joins Jim Blasingame to report on five dangerous mobile apps that your kids are using, which are bad for them on many levels, including Snapchat and Tik Tok, as well as three you probably never heard of, but your kids have.
Steven Webb joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the politically incorrect reasons for having armed personnel, not just resource police officers, on the campus with your school children.
Eric Groves joins Jim Blasingame to report on their recent fourth quarter polling of small businesses that show an alarming number may close for good as a result of the lockdowns, if they don’t get financial relief from the government soon.
Eric Groves joins Jim Blasingame to report on the new bill being passed in Congress to extend a new round of PPP funds to small businesses, including how this round is different from the last.
John Harrison joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the frothy, over-confident nature of Wall Street, and how it continues to demonstrate how disconnected it is from the Main Street economy.
John Harrison joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the reasons why identity politics is racist by definition by focusing decisions on the color of a person’s skin – or other background -- instead of their individual capability, behavior and accomplishments.
John Harrison joins Jim Blasingame to suggest a two-pronged approach to your financial positions for 2021, including using steady averaging investment strategy, while deleveraging toward less debt.
Thursday - December 24, 2020
George Troy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why getting what you can in business through the holidays is more important this year, plus start the new year with a little inventory and A/R baggage on the books.
George Troy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why you should start 2021 off with fresh eyes and the perspective that most of what we knew of customer expectations a year ago has changed.
Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the concept of infinite giving as a powerful personal therapy, and how it is part of the Law of Reciprocity.
Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the first principle of Infinite Giving, which is to find people with needs inside of your circle, plus how to think about giving within your means by using the “cup and saucer” logic.
Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the “Infinite Giving” power of being able to contribute something to those with less and do it in such a way that only you know you did it.
Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the agitation impact on happiness caused by how and where we consume information, and to recommend a little or significant disengagement from social media.
Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to seek happiness by simplifying your life, which first requires becoming self-aware about the decisions we make.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the acquisition of Voisey by Snapchat in order to take on Tiktok.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Facebook is partnering with BBB to help shoppers report online scams. Jim says, “Facebook hunting down people who mislead other people. That’s rich.”
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the growth of Reddit, and if platforms like that and Parler could become successful alternatives to Facebook and Twitter, or just become acquired.
Friday - December 25, 2020
Jim Blasingame offers evidence into the indictment of scrooges that most people don’t know, and why many scrooges are quite lovable.
Jim Blasingame recites passage from Isaiah Chapter 9 and Luke Chapter 2 as a way of establishing the historical record in support of Christmas, plus he recognizes our men and women in uniform all over the world, standing a post on this day, many in harm’s way.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to launch her new book, "500+ Big Ideas for Small Business," as bite-size fundamentals you can read in a minute.
Barbara Weltman and Jim Blasingame join in a conversation about how all humans should focus more on what we have in common that is good, instead of the things we differ on.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the unprecedented progress President Trump has fostered in waging peace between multiple Muslim nations and Israel.
Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to report on the good news in the new financial aid bill for small businesses that is being finalized, including more PPP and how to qualify for this latest round of financial help.
Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to report on the new law that extends the PPP, including new forgiveness parameters for PPP and the EIDL grant, plus tax implication improvements.
Andrew Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to tell the story that shows why small business owners are among the most admired in America, and this one is even more dramatic because it happened early on Christmas Day.
Andrew Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to offer his thoughts on what we can expect from the economic recovery, post-pandemic.
Andrew Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the peace progress being made between Israel and Muslim countries, and why this can be the tip of the iceberg.
Monday - December 28, 2020
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to recommend thinking of all the things that are good and right about this year, instead of just the unfortunate and annoying parts.
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to define emotional intelligence and explain why the people around us are going to need that going forward more than ever.
Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that while it’s often a manager’s job to know about problems employees have, and to be supportive, it’s not your job to solve their personal problems.
Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of thought-leadership during this pandemic as a form of customer care, plus why asking questions, instead of telling, is the best way to help others.
Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the progress that’s been made in Middle East peace in the past four years, and why that momentum will likely be hindered by a Harris/Biden administration.
Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to recommend that you wrap up the year with customers with a virtual holiday video – you can make it on your smartphone – of not more than 90 seconds, to thank them and offer best wishes for the New Year.
Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why we need to get off of social media more, complain less and take more responsibility for our own behavior and future.
Deb Calvert joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that the only thing you have that’s unique to offer customers is the experience they have when they do business with you, which is what they’re looking for.
Deb Calvert joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that part of the expectation of customers is to have an experience that’s different, and we have to train our teams to deliver that in every interaction.
Deb Calvert joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that after 2020, you can’t presume to know what your customers expect from you in 2021 – you have to ask them.
Tuesday - December 29, 2020
Amy Kardel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the different ways that the pandemic has accelerated our digital transformation process by compressing several years of adoption into one, plus how CompTIA can help you deal with this challenge.
Amy Kardel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the issues associated with the low representation of women in the technology sector, and not all of them are because of men or society.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the ups and downs and ups again of the U.S. economy during the 2020 pandemic year.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current elasticity of the 2021 economy and the ultimate impact the Harris/Biden policies will have by 2022, plus the likelihood of continuing the current manufacturing reshoring progress.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the different issues that small manufacturers have that need more attention than the larger firms in this sector.
Kristin Zhivago joins Jim Blasingame to report that the cyber-crime industry has now evolved to the place where training kits are available, and that’s why small businesses have to be even more vigilant.
Kristin Zhivago joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to avoid becoming a cyber-crime or ransomware victim by having good security software, keep all software updated, don’t click on anything without confirming it’s good, and train your people.
Dawn Fotopulos joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the best way to keep accounts receivable clean is to collect your money when it’s due.
Dawn Fotopulos joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the five steps of A/R management, including pre-sale, post-sale, and the other three, all of which will help you not lose a good business model because you didn’t collect what was owed to you.
Dawn Fotopulos joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that you actually hurt customer relationships if you don’t bill every month you do business with them.
Wednesday - December 30, 2020
Barbara Rembiesa joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the ability to manage digital assets was compounded when millions of employees abandoned secure corporate offices and went to work from their unsecure homes.
Barbara Rembiesa joins Jim Blasingame to report that it is absolutely possible to determine if there was ever any tinkering with the various election technology and software during the 2020 election.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that when Us vs Them is used in a competitive way, to seek excellence, it can be productive.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to extend the culture of trust in an organization out to a remote workforce, including new hires, by requiring honest reporting, as in bad news is preferred over no news.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the diminished state of trust in society, and how the restoration of civility with each other will begin the restoration of trust.
Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to make sure your communication messages and style are of realistic optimism, as you lead your team through challenging times.
Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about being aware of the positive to negative ratio of information you provide as you help your team work together and foster civility.
Chris Moschovitis joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that cyber-crime has grown to a global $1 trillion industry, according to McAfee, and this includes monetary as well as job loss.
Chris Moschovitis joins Jim Blasingame to report on how ransomware is re-emerging as the number one cyber-threat to your business on many levels, including a direct assault, and using your network as a gateway to large customers.
Chris Moschovitis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the good, bad and ugly of our current state of digital leverage, including the dangers society faces from the unprecedented financial and information leverage the Big Tech companies have.
Thursday - December 31, 2020
Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the best leaders spend as much time as possible out of their offices and “on the decks” of their operations asking questions, or what is called, management by walking around.
Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his mentors taught him how to be a great listener and learn how to ask questions, before they do too much talking, plus, the power of taking responsibility.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to compare the NFIB Index responses for Q4 2020, to that of the 2016 election quarter, as a connection to the one common denominator – Joe Biden. Small businesses have seen this movie.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index, that indicates that with all the challenges, small businesses still can’t find enough qualified workers.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the recent NFIB Index that shows most small businesses are still not borrowing money, which has to be considered when plans are being made for new PPP funds.
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his dad’s interest in cosmetics put him on a path toward a career in that field, but not before he was a make-up artist for Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jayne Mansfield, and the Rolling Stones.
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to tell the story about how his father’s interest in cosmetics led him to franchising, which then became a family direction when his son followed him.
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the steps to take before referring someone, so you don’t become the victim of “no good deed going unpunished.”
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to recommend some year-end tax steps to take to adjust your tax bill between this year and next year – and of course, all legal.
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why entering into a 50/50 partnership is almost always a bad idea, and how to start a partnership – if you must – with a higher degree of success.
