October 2009 Archives

School of Business 10/31/09

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 230 | Date: October 31, 2009

Russ and John present the show about the people who take risks, build businesses and, well, are keeping the current government afloat. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—political commentary from humorist P.J. O’Rourke; This Week in Business History includes a panoply comprising Kinky Friedman, Liza Minelli, LBJ and the European Union; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Airline baggage fees may not be such a good idea after all.

Idea Triggers

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Bennett Greenspan, Brian Liu, Farouk Shami | Episode: 230 | Date: October 31, 2009

Russ flashes back to three BusinessMakers who share the events that prompted them to launch their companies. Genealogy buff Bennett Greenspan turned a hobby into a career when he founded FamilyTreeDNA.com. Brian Liu co-founded LegalZoom, an online legal document service, knowing he had a solid concept. Farouk Shami, founder of Farouk Systems Group, created a line of ammonia-free haircolor products, which not only solved his allergy problems, but created a healthier environment for hairdressers everywhere.

100% Organic Tequila

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Charlie Paulette | Episode: 230 | Date: October 31, 2009

So you think you know tequila? Charlie Paulette wants you to know more. Russ visits with Charlie Paulette, CEO of Dulce Vida Spirits Inc., a start-up tequila company based in Austin, Texas. Dulce Vida is organic and handcrafted, made from agave plants in Mexico. This is not Paulette’s first rodeo; he founded and sold his first company in about a year!

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Knower vs. Learner Leaders

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 230 | Date: October 31, 2009

As we listen to our politicians talk about change, we realize that what’s REALLY important is leadership. Are you a “learner” or a “knower”? Do you know the difference between the two? Greg Price tells us how to gauge leaders, good employees, vendors and advisors.

School of Business 10/24/09

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 229 | Date: October 24, 2009

Russ and John present the show that champions entrepreneurism and innovation for the dwindling private sector. If we don’t teach it, you don’t need it! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—non-partisan observation from newspaperman H.L. Mencken; This Week in Business History includes the likes of Macy’s, James Dean, Bill Gates and The Monkees; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—California has some confused priorities.

Links of the Week

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Esther Steinfeld, Katie Laird | Episode: 229 | Date: October 24, 2009

Our Flashback comes from The BusinessMakers Overtime Show. Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld share two of their favorite websites. Laid Off And Looking, a group blog at WSJ.com, follows MBA movers and shakers from various industries through their job search and entrenchment into their new positions. PitchEngine.com, a social platform for PR industry insiders, is a quick way to get stories distributed via the Web.

Graduate School Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Jeff Sandefer | Episode: 229 | Date: October 24, 2009

Jeff Sandefer was 16 years old when he founded his first company—painting tanks in West Texas! After the sale of his third wildly successful business, Sandefer turned his thoughts to philanthropy, seeking a greater reward than money. Russ visits with this serial entrepreneur who founded and is a master teacher at Acton School of Business, an MBA program. He calls it the “Navy Seal/Green Beret School for Entrepreneurs.” The school is staffed by entrepreneurs who continue to run their own businesses while they teach a hands-on program. His has been an incredible journey, one full of self-realization and personal reward. And anecdotes, which he shares freely.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Reinvesting in Technology

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 229 | Date: October 24, 2009

As we emerge from the recession, is your company in a good position to take advantage of new opportunities in the marketplace? Have you considered updating your technology? Greg Price tells how to get the best benefit from a technology overhaul.

School of Business 10/17/2009

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 228 | Date: October 17, 2009

Russ and John present the show BY business guys FOR business guys. If we don’t teach it, you don’t need it! Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—sage advice from Sir Winston Churchill; This Week in Business History boasts such incredible intelligence as Thomas Edison, Chuck Berry and John DeLorean; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—NBC’s new Jay Leno Show is causing problems at the network.

Not All CEOs are Jerks

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Esther Steinfeld | Episode: 228 | Date: October 17, 2009

Russ flashes back to last spring and his interview with our very own Esther Steinfeld, co-host of The BusinessMakers Overtime, our mid-week podcast. In April 2009, Esther had grown weary of all the negative press surrounding corporate leaders and their bad financial decisions. Esther, who works for her dad, Jay Steinfeld, CEO of Blinds.com, launched NotAllCEOsAreJerks.com to defend the good name of the CEOs who were NOT in the press for giving themselves outrageous bonuses. Hats off to standing up for the good guys!

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