Episode 267: A Ground-Breaking Foundation

Episode 267 originally broadcast on July 17, 2010

Russ visits with a man who used his life experiences to start his own company and follow a dream of his own making. Kenneth Neatherlin, founder of Ground Force Building Systems, grew up “riding the roof,” as a kid helping his father move buildings. Today, he holds a patent on a concrete slab that allows him to build and move just about anything.

School of Business 07/17/10

Russ and John are the Lou Gehrigs of radio as they present Episode 267 of our not-your-business-as-usual show. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—words to inspire from Zig Ziglar; This Week in Business History includes incredible innovations, among them wireless radio (where else you gonna learn this stuff?!), the microwave oven and nuclear energy; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—a Snapple snafu.

Kenneth Neatherlin - Ground Force Building Systems

Kenneth Neatherlin created and patented a moveable, concrete slab. He builds and transports the component parts to the site using his patented air ride transport system. Russ visits with a man who grew up “riding the roof,” as a kid sitting on top of buildings being moved by his father. He has the homebuilding business and commercial construction in his blood, and has used his expertise to follow his own dream.

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