Episode 108: Biotechnology and Banging on Drums

Episode 108 originally broadcast on June 30, 2007

The School of Business for June 30, 2007

Quote of the Week, This Week in Business History, The PKF Entrepreneur's Playbook, Navigating Business Jargon, and Dumbest Moments.

Jaye Thompson of SYNERGOS, Inc.

Jaye Thompson, Phd., Founder and President of SYNERGOS, Inc. - Hear Dr. Thompson tell the story about starting and growing her leading clinical research company; and hear her descriptions of the challenges that biotechnology companies face in getting their products through the FDA approval process; and hear about her detailed experiences with innovative biotechnology and health science products and companies as they strive to go to market.

Flashback - Herb Brochstein Sells His Drumset to Someone Famous

Today The Business Makers dig an interview with Herb Brochstein, Founder of Pro Mark, out of the archives. Pro Mark is the world's largest manufacturer of drumsticks, mallets and percussion products, including custom design. Herb tells us how he accidentally got into the drumstick business and about selling his personal drum set to none other than Elvis Presley.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Who Do You Know

Greg Price brings you another tip from the PKF Entrepreneur's Playbook, this time focusing on creating strategic alliances to help your business in today's age of global business.