Episode 343: Growth & Success

Episode 343 originally broadcast on December 31, 2011

His was the first website of its kind when it launched in 1993. Even in a slow economy, Jay Steinfeld continues to grow his company and is working to transform the industry. Russ visits with the boss we all want to be. In our vignettes, Greg Price interviews Mark Scimemi and Leisa Holland-Nelson interviews Patsy Lesley.

School of Business 12/31/2011

Russ and John present the show that champions the people who deserve “the right to rise,” as well as “the right to party.” Happy New Year! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—inspiration from Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher; This Week in Business History includes Leonardo da Vinci, the great Davy Crocket, and the Moscow Olympics; and the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know.

Jay Steinfeld - Blinds.com

His was the first website of its kind when it launched in 1993. He posted online comments about blinds in the consumer forums—before there was social media. Even in a slow economy, his company grew 30 percent in 2011 and he continues his efforts to transform the industry and to improve the customer experience at his website. Russ visits with Jay Steinfeld: the boss we all want to be. Don’t miss this interview.

Women Mean Business - Patsy Lesley

WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Patsy Lesley, founder of Lesley & Associates, a facilities relocation management firm.