Archive for the 'Businessmaker Flashbacks' Category

Episode 168: Flashback - Heida Thurlow, Chantal Corp.

Chantal Corp.

Heida Thurlow had her first taste of entrepreneurism in the late 1970s when she started importing cookware to the U.S. As a serious cook, she knew what she wanted but couldn’t find it; as an engineer, she decided to make it herself. Today, Thurlow holds 27 design and utility patents from the U.S. and Germany for cookware design and innovation. Flashback with The BusinessMakers to July 2007 and a visit with Heida Thurlow, founder and president of Chantal Corp.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 167: Flashback - Jeffrey Gitomer, Author

Flashback with The BusinessMakers to June 2005 and a visit with the ultimate “sales” authority, speaker Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Chief Executive Salesman, The Sales Bible and The Little Red Book of Selling. In this segment, Gitomer discusses the traits and characteristics that make a great salesman—and a great entrepreneur.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, August 16th, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 166: Flashback - John Hoffmeister, Shell Oil Co.

Shell Oil Co.

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to earlier this year and an insightful visit with John Hoffmeister, then president of Shell Oil Co. In this segment, Hoffmeister discusses economic security, homeland security and today’s crisis of energy INsecurity.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, August 9th, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 165: Flashback - Fred Fuchs, FireSabre Consulting LLC

FireSabre Consulting LLC

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to a visit last week with FireSabre founder and fearless leader Fred Fuchs. An electrical engineer by training, Fuchs discovered the online virtual world of Second Life and became intrigued with its presence in the corporate world. FireSabre specializes in educational and professional development projects in the virtual world of Second Life. A fascinating look at a real world “virtual consultant.”

Original Broadcast: Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »

Episode 164: Flashback - Christopher A. Colvert, Attorney

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to a visit last year with Chris Colvert, attorney. The late, great Mr. Colvert had a gift for practicing law, and a passion for music and teaching. In this segment, Colvert explains the difference between incorporating as an “S” corporation or the standard “C” corporation.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, July 26th, 2008 | No Comments »