May 2007 Archives

School of Business for May 26, 2007

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 103 | Date: May 26, 2007

Today John and Russ disrupt your traditional business school teachings with a quote from Samuel Johnson, the birth of Cornelius Vanderbilt this week in 1794, the end of the Model T production line this week in 1927, Gerald Ford vetoing a jobs bill this week in 1975, learning what an adhocracy is, and the city Hoboken, NJ breaking a deal with Robotic Parking, thus trapping many cars and causing the city to spend even more!

Flashback - Jeremiah Owyang

Interviewer: Erica O'Grady | Guest: Jeremiah Owyang | Episode: 103 | Date: May 26, 2007

Flashback a few weeks to Erica O'Grady's interview with Jeremiah Owyang, web strategist, social media advocate and current Director of Corporate Media Strategy at PodTech.net. Jeremy talks about his role in helping PodTech's client's understand social media and strategizing these tools to connect with their customers. His policy of letting go to gain more has helped client's like Intel become more personally involved with their customer base. He also warns companies not to be too structured; be authentic in your communications with customers and listen to the good and bad.

Ralph W. Babb Jr. of Comerica Bank

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Ralph W. Babb Jr. | Episode: 103 | Date: May 26, 2007

Today Russ talks with Ralph W. Babb Jr., Chairman and CEO of Comerica Incorporated and Comerica Bank, about why they have decided to relocate their headquarters to Dallas, TX after being based in Detroit, Michigan for 150 years. He believes the move will improve their corporate culture because Texas is centrally located Comerica's markets. They also discuss Comerica's international presence, Ralph's perspective on entrepreneurship in America, and his "ordinary" beginnings.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Force Field Analysis prt3

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 103 | Date: May 26, 2007

This week Greg Price covers part 3 and starts you down the path of reducing negative influences.

WebXtra - Jeremiah Owyang

Interviewer: Erica O'Grady | Guest: Jeremiah Owyang | Episode: 103 | Date: May 26, 2007

Hear the entire social media discussion between Erica O'Grady and Jeremiah Owyang, web strategist and social media advocate.

School of Business for May 19, 2007

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 102 | Date: May 19, 2007

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

Flashback - Jimmy Wales

Interviewer: Russ Capper, Erica O'Grady | Guest: Jimmy Wales | Episode: 102 | Date: May 19, 2007

For this week's Flashback segment Russ talks with Erica about her experience interviewing the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, over dinner last week. Erica talks about Jimmy's initial shyness over the family style dinner and how he opened up with her about being a 39 year old rock star in the world of technology.

Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia

Interviewer: Erica O'Grady | Guest: Jimmy Wales | Episode: 102 | Date: May 19, 2007

Hear Erica O'Grady's sensational interview with Wikipedia founder, Chair of the Wikipedia Foundation, and the #5 most important guy on the web, Jimmy Wales. Jimmy describes to Erica the editing and selection processes used by the #1 source on the internet for information, bad or good. He also discusses how he got the collaborative encyclopedia started, some of the funniest entries, how he keeps the non-profit model alive, and his new company, Wikia, which is advertising supported and has thousands of Wikis in 66 languages (not counting Klingon).

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Force Field Analysis prt2

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 102 | Date: May 19, 2007

Greg Price of PKF Texas brings you part two of his Entrepreneur's Playbook series on Force Field Analysis. Last week Greg introduced the theory of Force Field Analysis and this time he dives in deeper with more explanation to get your company on the right track.

School of Business for May 12, 2007

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 101 | Date: May 12, 2007

Today John and Russ give you a quote from Charles Darwin about change. We also learn that this week in business history in 1607 Jamestown was founded, in 1792 the Wall Street Stock Exchange was founded, and in 1944 George Lucas was born in Modesto, CA. Plus, Russ tries to stump John with vuebilce and we hear about an AOL client's attempt to cancel service-it took him 21 minutes!

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