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 »

The BusinessMakers interview Kenneth P. Morse, senior lecturer and managing director of the M.I.T. Entrepreneurship Center; and Becky Thomas, international sales executive and consultant. Morse co-founded six high tech companies including 3Com Corp. and Aspen Technology Inc. This is a discussion about international start-ups and growing a company in the global economy. There is no business as usual in the “new world.”

Original Broadcast: Saturday, May 31st, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Connie Barnaba, founder and president of Barnaba & Assoc. Inc., specializes in conflict management; she calls herself a “professional peacemaker.” Barnaba built a successful management consulting firm based on the premise that Conflict is expensive, it’s bad for business—and a proactive manager can identify, then take steps to resolve, potential issues before they create conflict in the workplace. She has an interesting perspective and a great presentation.

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

Listen to an interview with a leading consultant “to consultants”, Chris Mason, Founder and Chairman of MindShop, a global network of business advisors, consultants and senior managers.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 21st, 2007 | No Comments »

Listen as Brent Longnecker, Founder and CEO of Longnecker and Associates brings us up to date on executive compensation and corporate governance for both small, private companies as well as large public companies.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 14th, 2007 | No Comments »