Episode 284: More Smart Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Episode 284 originally broadcast on November 13, 2010

We present a second roundtable interview of power leaders originated by Bill Arrend, regional manager of Oracle, as they discuss “Smart Strategies to Keep Your Business Growing.” (The entire discussion is posted elsewhere on TheBusinessMakers.com.) Then, Russ visits with successful entrepreneur turned philanthropist Michael Holthouse as he introduces the upcoming Big Tent Conference.

School of Business 11/13/10

Russ and John present the show that features those who make business happen. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—wise humor from architect Frank Lloyd Wright; This Week in Business History includes William Tell (we go way back!), Niagara Falls and Buddy Holly; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—the Climate Exchange proves a risky proposition.

Panel Interview: Smart Strategies to Keep Your Business Growing

Russ conducts another roundtable interview of power leaders originated by Bill Arend, regional manager of Oracle. Other participants include Kenneth P. Trevett, JD, president and CEO, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research; Michael T. Dwyer, chairman, Startech Foundation; and Darrell Glover, retired CEO, ISS Facility Services Inc. Topics include opportunity during disruptive times, working with alternative sources of funding and the importance of strategic planning.

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Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and BusinessMakers favorite Michael Holthouse returns to talk up entrepreneurial events and how you can help. One of the most successful entrepreneurship events ever, Lemonade Day was first held in 2007 and in 2010, 150,000 youth participated across the nation, selling 4.2 million glasses of lemonade. Holthouse is on The BusinessMakers Show today promoting another event being held for the sake of our kids: the Big Tent Conference, to be held in Houston November 18-20, 2010.

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