Episode 001: The BusinessMakers first show

Episode 001 originally broadcast on June 04, 2005

In this episode we hear from Rod Canion, founder of Compaq Computers; Attorney Anne Marie Finch; Sales Guru and Author, Jeffrey Gitomer; and Kevin and Pam Campbell of Village Table.

Kevin and Pam Campbell of Village Table

Kevin and Pam Campbell set out to answer the question "What's for dinner tonight?" An exciting new concept, Village Table offers a gourmet, commercial kitchen with meal prep stations complete with recipes, fresh ingredients, and spices - fresh meals to package and take home.

Sales Guru and Author: Jeffrey Gitomer

Sales guru Jeffrey Gitomer believes most entrepreneurs could benefit from better sales skills when it comes to establishing how employees should be selling their product. Gitomer is the author of several books, including The Sales Bible and The Little Red Book of Selling. He also presents seminars and training programs.

Attorney Anne Marie Finch of the Law Firm of Jackson Walker LLP

The BusinessMakers have a conversation with attorney Anne Marie Finch, a partner with the law firm of Jackson Walker LLP. Finch discusses legal issues for start-ups.

Compaq Computer founder Rod Canion

The BusinessMakers interview Compaq computer founder and PC industry pioneer Rod Canion. During this interview Canion explains how Compaq exceeded $100M in sales during its first full year of business and replays 1984 conversations with Bill Gates that led to the open architecture approach used in the PC industry.