November 2011 Archives

School of Business 11/12/2011

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 336 | Date: November 12, 2011

Russ and John present the show that extols the virtues of our capitalistic system. Our curriculum is as good as anybody’s. We want a medal! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week— a scary thought from Sir Arthur C. Clarke; This Week in Business History includes the day the first mayor of Paris was guillotined, the day John Adams moved into the White House, and the Alaska Pipeline is born; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—Australia gets another tax.

Andrea Connally - Senior Care Solutions

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Andrea Connally | Episode: 336 | Date: November 12, 2011

Our parents are aging and many of us are faced with questions about their needs, the options in providing care for them, and where to go for information. After 30 years in the medical field, Andrea Connally founded Senior Care Solutions to help her clients “put the pieces together.” As the geriatric demographic continues its rapid growth—and with senior care options growing just as rapidly—Connally has an ever-increasing client base.

Women Mean Business - Gina Luna

Interviewer: Leisa Holland-Nelson | Guest: Gina Luna | Episode: 336 | Date: November 12, 2011

WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, gives an extended interview with Gina Luna, CEO of commercial banking for JP Morgan Chase and another extraordinary woman doing extraordinary things.

PKF Texas Video Vignette - Economic Challenges

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 336 | Date: November 12, 2011

Greg Price and Byron Hebert discuss economic challenges and options for owner/operators.

School of Business 11/05/2011

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 335 | Date: November 05, 2011

Russ and John present the show that champions entrepreneurship. We are on the ball for those who most positively affect our lives. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—wise words from American writer Elbert Hubbard; This Week in Business History includes the discovery of the x-ray, the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and the launch of the iPod; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—another beneficiary of government investment goes belly-up.

Henry Goodrow - Microsoft Corp.

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Henry Goodrow | Episode: 335 | Date: November 05, 2011

When was the last time you thought about computer security? And, not just “someone sent me a virus” security; we’re talking “explosives on the side of the road” security. Big stuff that could completely destroy your company—or your life. Russ interviews Henry Goodrow, technology strategist for Microsoft. Goodrow explains how Microsoft categorizes and tracks international security issues on the Internet, then puts it into its Security Intelligence Report. Ever heard of “consumerization of IT”? You will want to hear this.

Cliff Kurtzman - MyCityRocks.com

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Cliff Kurtzman | Episode: 335 | Date: November 05, 2011

Internet marketing expert Cliff Kurtzman returns to The BusinessMakers Show for an update visit about his online marketplace, MyCityRocks.com. His ticket exchange connects buyers and sellers of concert, theater, sports and other event tickets worldwide. Kurtzman is seeking an investor to help him expand his marketplace and open new cities.