July 2008 Archives

The School of Business for July 26, 2008

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 164 | Date: July 26, 2008

Russ and John present the program for the innovators who are the future of our country. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - a catchy turn-a-phrase from our business colleague Bob Hill; This Week in Business History presents such intriguing topics as the U.S. Postal Service, potash, Milton Friedman and Elvis; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that require disclaimers and a social setting; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - the Sarbanes-Oxley Act did not exactly turn out the way it was intended.

Flashback - Chris Colvert

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Chris Colvert | Episode: 164 | Date: July 26, 2008

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to a visit last year with Chris Colvert, attorney. The late, great Mr. Colvert had a gift for practicing law, and a passion for music and teaching. In this segment, Colvert explains the difference between incorporating as an "S" corporation or the standard "C" corporation.

Jim Wood & Jock Drummond of Veloteq Corp.

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Jim Wood, Jock Drummond | Episode: 164 | Date: July 26, 2008

Russ visits with Jim Wood, founder, president and CEO of Veloteq Corp., and Jock Drummond, founder and president of Gulf Coast Veloteq. Veloteq manufactures low power/assisted electric bicycles - those great battery-powered bikes. And lately these vehicles are becoming REALLY popular! These "e-bikes" can go 35-45 miles on a $.15 charge, have no harmful emissions and a new battery currently being developed can be re-charged in about an hour.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Shorten Your Monthly Financial Close

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 164 | Date: July 26, 2008

Greg Price suggests that most companies spend too much time on their monthly financial closings, and offers tips to shorten the process.

The School of Business for July 19, 2008

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 163 | Date: July 19, 2008

Russ and John present our best effort for the innovators who determine the future of our country. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - words of wisdom from economist and author Hyman P. Minsky; This Week in Business History presents such intriguing topics as the real Rosetta stone, parking meters, the end of Roy Rogers and a walk on the moon; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that require extensive warnings; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - a sausage company claiming "dragon meat."

Flashback - Carly Fiorina

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Carly Fiorina | Episode: 163 | Date: July 19, 2008

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to January 2007 and a visit with a remarkable woman, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and current advisor to John McCain. Fiorina discusses the importance of quitting law school (finding your passion), the driving force behind our economy (entrepreneurship), globalization (it's inevitable) and politics.

Bruce Blausen of Blausen Medical Communications Inc.

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Bruce Blausen | Episode: 163 | Date: July 19, 2008

Bruce Blausen was studying to be an architect when a friend told him about medical illustration and changed the course of his career. Blausen started Blausen Medical Communications Inc. in 1991, producing medical and scientific animation and illustration. Today, Blausen Medical's library is the largest in the world with more than 7,000 animations and 12,000 illustrations. This is a fascinating interview with a talented illustrator who created and built a global medical services operation.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Strategy Aligned with Budget

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 163 | Date: July 19, 2008

Greg Price suggests that corporate strategy and budgets should work together to provide a benchmark, a scorecard that can help drive your company to the next level.

The School of Business for July 12, 2008

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 162 | Date: July 12, 2008

Russ and John present the best show for the artists and athletes of our free enterprise system. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - inspiration from a Chinese proverb; This Week in Business History presents spectacular images that include exploding baseball fields, deploying air bags and touring China; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that make John sweat bullets; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - the American media may fold like a cheap suit during the Beijing Olympics.

Flashback - Jim Sorensen

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Jim Sorensen | Episode: 162 | Date: July 12, 2008

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to a recent visit with Jim Sorensen, founder of investment banking and financial advisory firm JC Sorensen Partners. JC Sorensen specializes in mergers & acquisitions, private placements and corporate re-financings. In this segment, Sorensen discusses his experiences in a fast-paced and constantly changing financial marketplace.

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