Episode 191: Think Out of the Box and Russ at HTC

Episode 191 originally broadcast on January 31, 2009

School of Business 01/31/09

Russ and John present the show that will make you smarter! Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—an appropriate comment from Alan Greenspan; This Week in Business History includes Mark Twain, Spalding, the madness that launched the Oxford English Dictionary, Scotch Tape and wardrobe malfunctions; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Citigroup buys a corporate jet from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.

Houston Technology Center’s Tech Exec

Russ is interviewed by PKF Texas’ Greg Price in front of a live audience at the Houston Technology Center’s Tech Exec monthly meeting. Capper remembers his own experiences as an entrepreneur, and explains the genesis of The BusinessMakers Show.

Flashback - Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell has been writing for The New Yorker since 1996. His out-of-the-box observations and perspectives make for a fascinating, thought-provoking and inspiring interview.