Episode 309: Working Outside the Box

Episode 309 originally broadcast on May 07, 2011

The BusinessMakers interview Jeff Chu, articles editor of Fast Company Magazine. Then, we’ll visit with Aimee Woodall, founder and Leader of the Flock of the Black Sheep Agency. PKF’s Greg Price explains the benefits of coopetition, and Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Janet Gurwitch, founder of Laura Mercier Cosmetics & Skincare.

School of Business 05/07/2011

Russ and John present the show that features innovators and entrepreneurs. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—a truthful observation from early American retailer John Wanamaker; This Week in Business History includes early innovators like Ben Franklin, the first airline stewardesses and Winston Churchill; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—our Founding Fathers had a good idea in the concept of “States’ Rights.”

Aimee Woodall - The Black Sheep Agency

Russ interviews Aimee Woodall, founder and Leader of the Flock of the Black Sheep Agency, an “out of the box” marketing and publicity rebellion. Aimee launched her company after 11 years in the advertising industry and watching the evolution of more progressive media technology. The Black Sheep often stage publicity stunts, flash mobs and protests—hiring digital ambassadors for an even greater reach—to get their clients noticed.

Jeff Chu - Fast Company Magazine

Fast Company Magazine has named Houston as its City of the Year 2011. Russ interviews Jeff Chu, articles editor of Fast Company. According to Chu, the number of cities growing and “in a positive place” was limited so Houston was a bright spot, complete with Tex-Mex food, a lesbian mayor, a low tax rate (and other low barriers to entry) and an inspiring plan for the future.