January 2009 Archives

School of Business 01/30/10

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 243 | Date: January 30, 2010

Russ and John present the “NOT your business as usual” show that features the BusinessMAKERS—we salute those who MAKE things happen. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—wise words from humorist Will Rogers; This Week in Business History includes Mark Twain, Scotch Tape and Janet Jackson; and Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff. 

Deciding on a “S” corporation or the standard “C” corporation

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Chris Colvert | Episode: 243 | Date: January 30, 2010

Flashback with the BusinessMakers to November 2006 when Russ visited with Chris Colvert, attorney. The late, great Mr. Colvert had a gift for practicing law, and a passion for music and teaching. In this segment, Colvert explains the difference between incorporating your company as an “S” corporation or the standard “C” corporation.  

Starting Up Start-ups

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: Laura Capper | Episode: 243 | Date: January 30, 2010

Katie and Esther interview the founder and CEO of Cap Resources, a business development services company. Cap Resources helps technology start-ups leverage their strengths, build their team and establish their credibility while developing a business plan, working to obtain financing or even to increase their market valuation. Capper says you need discipline, perseverance and passion and, in this segment, offers valuable guidance and real world expertise for start-up entrepreneurs.  

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Type A Customers

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 243 | Date: January 30, 2010

Have your cost-cutting efforts reached their limits? Maybe it’s time to shift your efforts toward improving the quality of your customer base. Greg Price explains. 

School of Business 01/23/10

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 242 | Date: January 23, 2010

Russ and John present the show that features the entrepreneurs, innovators and go-getters who provide many of the things that will make our lives better. It’s good stuff and if we don’t teach it, you don’t need it. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—a pithy comment from Andy Rooney; This Week in Business History includes W.C. Fields, the Eskimo Pie, George Orwell and Apple Computers; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Pontiac, Michigan builds a sports stadium. 

Flashback - John Hofmeister, Citizens for Affordable Energy

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: John Hofmeister | Episode: 242 | Date: January 23, 2010

John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., wants to be the voice for grassroots Americans in the future of affordable energy. Energy is a broad term, he says, and people need to know more about what’s at stake for our future demand and our environment. Russ hits all the buttons and the outspoken Hofmeister is quick to offer his opinion. In this segment, Hofmeister explains his “4 Mores,” tenets he believes should guide our energy decisions going forward. 

Game-changing Oil and Gas Exploration Technology

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Bob Schwartz | Episode: 242 | Date: January 23, 2010

Russ visits with Bob Schwartz of the Norwegian-based venture capital company. The company has, to date, invested three funds in oil and gas exploration production technology. The company is staffed by engineers and geophysicists. Schwartz explains investment criteria, upstream oil exploration and what he considers to be “game-changing technology.” It’s an intriguing look at the finances of oil and gas and how we define energy independence.

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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Improving Profitability

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 242 | Date: January 23, 2010

As companies seek to improve productivity and profitability, many will turn to their accounting systems for better information and analysis. Greg Price provides a case study success story. 

School of Business 01/16/10

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 241 | Date: January 16, 2010

Russ and John present the show that features those who make it all happen: the entrepreneurs who innovate and get things done. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—clever observation from Murphy’s Law of Technology. This Week in Business History includes the U.S. sewage disposal system (where else you gonna get this stuff?!), Janis Joplin and bigtime American entrepreneur Paul Allen; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—an incredible HR screw-up affects a job interviewee. 

From Food Stamps to CEO

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: Tara Jean Hart | Episode: 241 | Date: January 16, 2010

Tara Jean Hart, a high school dropout, founded a safety services consulting firm that serves the construction industry. Compliance Alliance specializes in the assessment and management of environmental risk and liability. This is a story of hard work and pulling yourself up by the bootstraps.