Episode 233: Energy, Climate Change & Political Willpower

Episode 233 originally broadcast on November 21, 2009

Energy analyst Dr Michael Economides has published several books on energy and its surrounding political controversies. Russ visits with the VERY outspoken Dr. Economides, who will shock you with his over-the-top opinions. If you care about the future of our environment, our climate, if you care about ANYTHING, DO NOT miss this interview! Then, flashback for a basketful of heavy inspiration from several of our BusinessMakers All-Stars!

School of Business 11/21/09

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.

The Worldwide Struggle with Energy

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!

WebXtra - Dr. Michael Economides, Author & Energy Analyst

All-Stars Offer Advice

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.

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

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.