BusinessMaker's Show Episodes

Episode 234: Lookin’ Good!

Date: November 28, 2009

Samantha Buchanan and Stephani Adams believe they have discovered a safer alternative to sun tanning. At Throwing Copper, their “Organic Body Hueing” uses a unique form of airbrush tanning to produce a natural sun-kissed glow. Then, flash back to our interview with Janet Gurwitch, founder of Laura Mercier Cosmetics & Skincare.

Episode 233: Energy, Climate Change & Political Willpower

Date: November 21, 2009

Energy analyst Dr Michael Economides has published several books on energy and its surrounding political controversies. Russ visits with the VERY outspoken Dr. Economides, who will shock you with his over-the-top opinions. If you care about the future of our environment, our climate, if you care about ANYTHING, DO NOT miss this interview! Then, flashback for a basketful of heavy inspiration from several of our BusinessMakers All-Stars!

Episode 232: Technology News from the Fast Tech 50!

Date: November 14, 2009

Shobeir Shobeiri calls PlugandPlayTechCenter.com “Silicon Valley in a Box.” It is a technology community that provides support for technology start ups. Then, Russ reports in from Houston’s Fast Tech 50. Competition sponsors offer behind-the-scenes comments, and Russ interviews Michael Kearney, president & CEO of Deep Flex Inc., the 2009 winner of the Fast Tech 50.

Episode 231: Practical Energy Solutions from Energy Experts!

Date: November 07, 2009

John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., wants to be the voice for grassroots Americans and has founded Citizens for Affordable Energy. Energy is a broad term, he says, and people need to know more about what’s at stake for our environment. Then, flash back to our 2008 interview with Josh Wolfe, one of the smartest guys ON THE PLANET, as we revisit his shocking views on the future of energy.

Episode 230: We’re Talkin’ Success and Idea Triggers!

Date: October 31, 2009

Russ visits with Charlie Paulette, CEO of Dulce Vida Spirits Inc., a start-up tequila company based in Austin, Texas. This is not Paulette’s first rodeo; he founded and sold his first company in about a year! Then flash back to interviews with three BusinessMakers who share the events that prompted them to launch their companies.

Episode 229: Resources & Inspiration to Help You Start Your Business!

Date: October 24, 2009

Jeff Sandefer was 16 years old when he founded his first company—painting tanks in West Texas! Russ visits with this Serial Entrepreneur who founded and is a master teacher at Acton School of Business, an MBA program for entrepreneurs. Then flash back with Esther Steinfeld & Katie Laird, the Overtime Girls, as they offer two websites that could be just what you need!

Episode 228: A Dose of Passion & Enthusiasm

Date: October 17, 2009

Serial entrepreneur Peter Shankman says his ADHD is so bad it’s actually ADOS: Attention Deficit –Oooh, Shiny! Esther Steinfeld visits with the founder of The Geek Factory and the online PR newsletter HelpAReporterOut. Then, we’ll flash back to last spring when Russ first interviewed our very own Esther Steinfeld, co-host of The BusinessMakers Overtime, our mid-week podcast. In April 2009, Esther had just launched NotAllCEOsAreJerks.com.

Episode 227: Get all Wound Up on Coffee

Date: October 10, 2009

Robert Vu loves coffee—good coffee, European coffee, expensive coffee from a local coffee house. Russ visits with Vu, an engineer who has created a disposable, single serve gourmet French press coffee. Then, flash back to our February 2009 interview with J.R. Cohen and Jonathan Zadok, the founders of Coffee Groundz, a tech-friendly coffee house that is home to a Twitter community.

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