Episode 235: Living the Dream!

Episode 235 originally broadcast on December 05, 2009

When he was 22 years old, David Mebane founded what is today the largest city bicycle tour company in Europe. Fat Tire Bike Tours offers English-speaking bicycle tours in Paris, London, Barcelona and Berlin. Russ visits with an entrepreneur who is living the dream. Then, flash back for a bit of inspiration from Walter Ulrich, president and CEO of Houston Technology Center.

School of Business 12/05/09

Russ and John present the show about free enterprise and the people who innovate; in fact, this is the show that celebrates innovation! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—wise words from a great president, Abraham Lincoln; This Week in Business History includes genius Walt Disney, singer Otis Redding and Roy Orbison; and Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Global warming is a lie!

See Paris, and other famous cities, on a Segway

When he was 22 years old, David Mebane founded what is today the largest city bicycle tour company in Europe. Fat Tire Bike Tours offers English-speaking bicycle tours in Paris, London, Barcelona and Berlin. After a client request in 2003, Mebane launched a service to offer tours on Segways and today operates in several U.S. cities and throughout Europe. In 2005, he branched out into walking tours. Russ visits with this smart and highly successful entrepreneur.

The Definition of an Entrepreneur

Russ and John present a creative reading by Walter Ulrich, president and CEO of the Houston Technology Center. It’s a definition, an explanation and a bit of inspiration. And it’s a throw-down. Send us your definition of what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Player vs Victim Leadership prt 2

The way you respond to certain challenges is everything when you’re in the hot seat. Do you know the difference between an ordinary man and a warrior? Greg Price gives thoughtful observation on player vs victim leadership.