Episode 246: Technology Makes the World a Smaller Place

Episode 246 originally broadcast on February 20, 2010

Russ visits with repeat BusinessMakers guest, Billy Ladin, CEO of InternetAmerica.com. Internet America delivers wireless Internet services to rural America and is now announcing PDQMeetings, its new desktop video conferencing service. Then, flash back to some honest advice from an All-Star line-up of BusinessMakers interviewees.

School of Business 02/20/10

Russ and John present the show that features the private sector people who go out there, create and endure to make our lives better. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—an astute observation from Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises; This Week in Business History includes Joan of Arc, Tootsie Roll Pops and Michael Jackson’s Thriller; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—a military contractor tries to explain a really expensive pair of pliers.

Billy E. Ladin Jr. of Internet America Inc.

Russ visits with repeat BusinessMakers guest, Billy Ladin, CEO of InternetAmerica.com. Internet America delivers Internet services to rural America and does so wirelessly. The company signed its first subscriber in January 1995, and by mid April had grown to more than 3,500 subscribers. Ladin is announcing PDQMeetings, InternetAmerica’s new desktop video conferencing service. Billy Ladin not only is a font of entrepreneurial anecdotes, but he’s also an exceptional salesman. And a great interview!

Flashback - All-Stars Offer Entrepreneurial Advice

Some of our favorite BusinessMakers interviewees offer their advice for upstarts—it’s about passion, keeping your cool and facing down the ultimate challenge. We have compiled inspiration from the experts: Brian Liu, founder of LegalZoom; Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HP 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 Foundation.