Episode 158: American and Australian Business

Episode 158 originally broadcast on June 14, 2008

The School of Business for June 14, 2008

Russ and John present the things they SHOULD teach you in business school, but DON'T. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - wise observation from General George S. Patton; This Week in Business History presents roller coasters, gifts from France, high-flyer birthdays and weapons from our collective past; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak that aren't easy and should be studied for; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - Subway holds an essay-writing contest.

Micko O'Byrne a Successful Australian Business Mogul

Micko O'Byrne presents a view of opportunity and entrepreneurship in Australia - we're more alike than you think. As a young man, Micko worked for various agencies assisting business-start-ups. It took several false-starts and many years of tenacity for him to find the courage to apply what he already knew. This is a great story of spirit and the strength of the human heart.

WebXtra - Micko O'Byrne

Flashback - Red McCombs

Russ flashes back to April 2006 and his visit with auto dealer extraordinaire, sports team owner and Texas legend Billy Joe "Red" McCombs. "I was an entrepreneur before I could spell it." In this segment, McCombs compares the fight and spirit of entrepreneurs with the early Texas pioneers who weren't afraid to take a risk for a better life.