Episode 168: Find Childcare Online

Episode 168 originally broadcast on August 23, 2008

The School of Business for August 23, 2008

Russ and John present the show for those who take life to a whole new level; we'll help you "learn more for less." Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - an interesting observation from comedian Jonathan Winters; This Week in Business History presents explosive moments from our collective past such as the eruption of Mt Vesuvius, the War of 1812, zippers and parachutes, and various artists who burst onto the music scene; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak with disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - NBC tries to air condition Beijing.

Jennifer Nguyen of CitiNannies.net

Russ interviews Jennifer Nguyen, one of the most tenacious women ever. When she was unable to find reliable care for her daughter, she launched an Internet-based company that provides childcare, eldercare, butlers and certified nursing assistants. Today, she is considering various options to grow her company. This is a classic "entrepreneurial adventure" that highlights the value of "seeing a need and doing it yourself."

Flashback - Heida Thurlow

Heida Thurlow had her first taste of entrepreneurism in the late 1970s when she started importing cookware to the U.S. As a serious cook, she knew what she wanted but couldn't find it; as an engineer, she decided to make it herself. Today, Thurlow holds 27 design and utility patents from the U.S. and Germany for cookware design and innovation. Flashback with The BusinessMakers to July 2007 and a visit with Heida Thurlow, founder and president of Chantal Corp.