November 2009 Archives

School of Business 11/28/09

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 234 | Date: November 28, 2009

Russ and John present the show about the people who take chances and innovate, those who create new companies and new jobs, and who give our country a chance to move beyond the recession. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—a pithy statement of diagnosis by British publisher Sir Ernest Benn; This Week in Business History includes chick magnets, television icon Dick Clark and Enron; and Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff.

Janet Gurwitch, Laura Mercier Cosmetics & Skincare

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Janet Gurwitch | Episode: 234 | Date: November 28, 2009

Janet Gurwitch’s goal was to become CEO of Neiman Marcus. And she was SO CLOSE! Alas, opportunity knocked and she opened the door. In 1996, she left Neiman Marcus and launched her cosmetics company. In 2006, she sold the company to Alticor Inc., a privately-held company. In this segment, she remembers all the things she should NOT have done when she started her company.

Organic Sunless Body Hueing

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Samantha Buchanan, Stephani Adams | Episode: 234 | Date: November 28, 2009

Samantha Buchanan and Stephani Adams believe they have discovered a safer alternative to sun tanning. Their “Organic Body Hueing” uses a unique form of airbrush tanning that uses ingredients like aloe, glycerin, white tea and grape seed extract to produce a natural sun-kissed glow. They believe their Organic Body Hueing is the best spray-on tan available.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Player vs Victim Leadership part 1

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 234 | Date: November 28, 2009

Do you know what Level 5 leadership is? Greg Price has a framework to help business owners develop a program of leadership training.

School of Business 11/21/09

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 233 | Date: November 21, 2009

Russ and John present the show about the make it happen entrepreneurs. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—personal observation by American author Sam Levenson; This Week in Business History includes such diverse topics as Alfred Nobel (as in Peace Prize), the banjo, Woody Woodpecker and the Rolling Stones; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—France’s socialist government has retirement problems.

All-Stars Offer Advice

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Brian Liu, Carly Fiorina, Nolan Bushnell, Jeff Sandefer, Judith Cone | Episode: 233 | Date: November 21, 2009

BusinessMakers Legends wax nostalgic when asked for their advice—it’s about passion, keeping your cool and facing down the ultimate challenge. We have compiled a basketful of inspiration from the experts: Brian Liu, founder of LegalZoom; Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Compaq Computers; Nolan Bushnell, inventor of the original video game, Pong, and founder of Atari Inc.; Jeff Sandefer, founder and master teacher at the Acton School of Business; and Judith Cone, former vice president with The Kauffman Co.

WebXtra - Dr. Michael Economides, Author & Energy Analyst

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Michael Economides | Episode: 233 | Date: November 21, 2009

Russ continues his interview with the incredible Dr Economides, outspoken expert on energy and energy politics. In this segment, Dr Economides reminds us of the collapse of the Soviet Union and explains our evolving energy relationships with Russia, China and the Middle East. This is “The World According to Dr Economides.” As shocking as it is, he makes several good points. Wow!

The Worldwide Struggle with Energy

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Michael Economides | Episode: 233 | Date: November 21, 2009

Dr Michael Economides has published several books on energy and its surrounding political controversies. Energy is victim of its own success, he says. Energy abundance has determined which countries have money and which don’t—and there is an abundance of mis-information out there too. The VERY outspoken Dr. Economides will shock you with his over-the-top opinions. If you care about the future of our environment, our climate, our society, our, well, our ANYTHING, DO NOT miss this interview!

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Sell Side Due Diligence

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 233 | Date: November 21, 2009

Would you know how to prepare your company for a sale? Do you even know what all seller due diligence includes? Greg Price has food for thought that could help simplify your preparation.

School of Business 11/14/09

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 232 | Date: November 14, 2009

Russ and John present the show about the entrepreneurs, the people who take risks, build businesses and, well, these people are like the economy’s Marine Corps. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—more political commentary from humorist P.J. O’Rourke; This Week in Business History includes the William Tell Overture, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Smith & Wesson, and Niagara Falls; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—New York’s high taxes are actually bringing in LESS than its lower taxes. Strange but true!

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