Russ flashes back to a recent visit with Mike McKim, founder and CEO of Cuvee Coffee, a wholesale, specialty coffee micro-roaster. McKim sources coffee beans through several countries, then buys and roasts the cherries in small batches. He’s working hard to improve the quality of the commercial coffee barista.

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

Russ continues his visit with Mike McKim, founder and CEO of wholesale coffee micro-roaster. In this segment, McKim talks about building his independent, boutique business in a world full of coffee giants.

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

Dan Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, is not above camping-out in the parking lots of new restaurants—always a well-attended social event. His “Eat Mor Chikin” billboards have won international advertising awards. The company was the first to establish a scholarship program for employees and reached its $20 million scholarship milestone in 2005. Complacency is simply not tolerated in this 61-year-old company, and its marketing efforts are truly inspirational.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, October 13th, 2007 | No Comments »

The Turn-around Kid — Bob Peiser, President and CEO of Imperial Sugar. Hear how Bob showed up in 2002 to take over the reins of a 150 year-old, distressed, bankrupt company and led them back to solid ground.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 24th, 2007 | No Comments »

Hear more with Bob Peiser, President and CEO of Imperial Sugar Company, including his thoughts on being a turnaround specialist, how he got in the business and what it takes to succeed.

Original Broadcast: Saturday, February 24th, 2007 | No Comments »