May 2011 Archives

School of Business 05/28/11

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 312 | Date: May 28, 2011

Russ and John present the show about people who make businesses and who make business happen. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week— intuitive wisdom from American author Willa Cather; This Week in Business History includes innovative “firsts,” among them Scotch Whiskey, shrapnel, Kellogg’s cereal and the ATM machine; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—Recipients of “Stimulus” funds now owe big taxes.

Glenn Franson - Massage Heights

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Glenn Franson | Episode: 312 | Date: May 28, 2011

Russ interviews Massage Heights co-founder, president and CEO Glenn Franson. The company was founded in 2004 and offers massage services through a membership model that allows cost-effective, monthly visits. The company is headquartered in Texas and operates through franchise and company-owned locations in Texas and in Canada. Glenn discusses franchises, success and sacrifice.

Stewart Skloss - Pura Vida Tequila Co.

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Stewart Skloss, Modesto Nunez del Toro | Episode: 312 | Date: May 28, 2011

Stewart Skloss wanted to make a high-quality tequila that everyone could afford. He founded Pura Vida Tequila Co. in 2009 and set off on an unexpected adventure that has included a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, “smart phone” apps and the launch of an Internet radio station.

Women Mean Business - Pat Young

Interviewer: Leisa Holland-Nelson | Guest: Pat Young | Episode: 312 | Date: May 28, 2011

WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Pat Young, principal for strategic solutions at Reliant Energy.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - QR Codes

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 312 | Date: May 28, 2011

QR Codes are everywhere! Are your marketers getting the best use of their placement of these Codes? Greg Price passes on some valuable how-to’s.

School of Business 05/21/2011

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 311 | Date: May 21, 2011

Russ and John present the show that celebrates entrepreneurism and innovation. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week— wise words from political humorist Will Rogers; This Week in Business History includes the Dow Jones Index, the Associated Press and the Watergate scandal; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—ObamaCare has many variations on a theme.

Dr. Laura Murillo - Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Dr. Laura Murillo | Episode: 311 | Date: May 21, 2011

Houston’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest in the country. After a distinguished professional career and being named among “Houston’s Most Influential Hispanic Women,” Laura was named president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Russ interviews an amazing woman who offers some interesting statistics.

Mark Slaughter - RigNet Inc.

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Mark Slaughter | Episode: 311 | Date: May 21, 2011

Russ visits with Mark Slaughter, president & CEO of RigNet, a company that provides remote communication services (video, voice, data) to the global oil and gas industry—it’s no longer a “ship-to-shore” radio proposition. In a rapidly changing industry, the company has experienced rapid growth and success; RigNet was founded in 2001 and went public in December 2010. Mark discusses technology, real-time communications offshore and future diversification.