Episode 249: The Sounds of Innovation

Episode 249 originally broadcast on March 13, 2010

Russ visits with Whurley, a cult hero among open-source aficionados who uses words like “coopetition.” It’s all about the chaotic rise in mobile phone applications. And Zen. On steroids. Then flash back to our interview with Herb Brochstein, founder of ProMark Drumsticks and a professional Big Bands drummer, who describes his worldwide search for The Perfect Sticks.

School of Business 03/13/10

Russ and John present the show that celebrates those that work for the company, but features those that make the company work—the entrepreneurs who have no fear of failing. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—wise observation from pop psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers; This Week in Business History includes the Ides of March, Gov. Sam Houston, the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List and Eliot Spitzer; and the Jargon Challenge Round—acronyms, technospeak and trendy new stuff you should know.

With Mobile Apps, Coopetition Benefits Everyone

Russ visits with Whurley, a cult hero among open-source aficionados. Whurley speaks of “the interwebs,” he uses words like “coopetition” and “augmented reality,” and talks about open innovation. His company offers services like content publishing, application resurrection and custom development. It’s all about the chaotic rise in mobile phone applications and sharing innovation among developers. And Zen. On steroids.

WebXTRA: William "Whurley" Hurley, Chaotic Moon Studios

In Search of the Perfect Drumsticks

Fifty years ago, Herb Brochstein, a professional Big Bands drummer, could only find one set of drumsticks that sounded the way he wanted. In this segment, Brochstein describes his worldwide search for The Perfect Sticks. Of course, he ultimately started making them himself and the rest is history. Today, ProMark sells 3-4 million pairs of drumsticks annually. (Elvis makes a guest appearance in Brochstein’s story.)

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Our Blended Workforce

Gen X-ers are working with Boomers and Millennials and, as the world shrinks we’re spending more time multitasking with the Europeans… we’re all statistics. So, where do you find your talent? Greg Price suggests a collaborative strategy.