Archive for June, 2008

Episode 159: BizTools Advantage Point

Could you explain your company if confronted with a spontaneous opportunity? Katie Laird offers ways to verbalize your competitive strengths when you only have seconds to impress.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, June 21st, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 159: PKF Texas Entrepreneur’s Playbook

Greg Price poses the query: do you vacillate between whether you need a better strategy or improved execution?

Original Broadcast: Saturday, June 21st, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 158: BizTools Advantage Point

Katie Laird offers ways to attract job candidates with “the right stuff” when you’re looking to expand staff.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, June 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 158: The School of Business

Russ and John present the things they SHOULD teach you in business school, but DON’T. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—wise observation from General George S. Patton; This Week in Business History presents roller coasters, gifts from France, high-flyer birthdays and weapons from our collective past; Navigating Business Jargon—buzzwords and technospeak that aren’t easy and should be studied for; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Subway holds an essay-writing contest.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, June 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 158: Flashback - Red McCombs, Successful American Business Mogul

Russ flashes back to April 2006 and his visit with auto dealer extraordinaire, sports team owner and Texas legend Billy Joe “Red” McCombs. “I was an entrepreneur before I could spell it.” In this segment, McCombs compares the fight and spirit of entrepreneurs with the early Texas pioneers who weren’t afraid to take a risk for a better life.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, June 14th, 2008 | No Comments »