Episode 218: Creators and Innovators

Episode 218 originally broadcast on August 08, 2009

Casey Conner and Christine Lambden founded Consulting Stance to help professionals learn the skills necessary to establish and grow a successful consultancy. Russ interviews the “consultants’ consultants,” who believe that mastering critical skills can make their clients better prepared for any situation that may present itself. Then flash back to Esther Steinfeld’s interview with Phillip Rather, CEO of HomePros, an online marketplace created to connect homeowners, contractors, designers and retailers.

School of Business 08/08/2009

Russ and John present the show about the happening people, the innovators, the entrepreneurs who come up with all the ideas. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—political observation from the late Dr. Adrian Rogers; This Week in Business History includes such intriguing topics as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the day Bertha Benz wrecked hubby’s car, Crisco and the IBM PC; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Cash for Clunkers was not well executed.

Casey Conner and Christine Lambden, Consulting Stance

Consulting Stance is the “consultant’s consultant.” Conner and Lambden help professionals learn the skills necessary to establish and grow a successful consultancy. Russ interviews two entrepreneurs who believe that, in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, a consultant who masters critical skills, such as listening and asking the right questions, is better prepared for any situation that may present itself. The two have also written a book, “Everyday Practices of Extraordinary Consultants,” full of “war stories” from their practice.

Flashback - Phillip Rather, HomePros.com

Phillip Rather wanted to identify a chaotic and disjointed industry that could benefit from a functional, service-based online marketplace. He found home improvement! Esther Steinfeld interviews the CEO of HomePros, an online marketplace created to connect homeowners, contractors, designers and retailers involved in home improvement. HomePros provides a networking platform that also seeks to promote “Green” living alternatives. This interview was podcast August 5, 2009 on the BusinessMakers’ Overtime site.

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