Episode 002: Get Organized!

Episode 002 originally broadcast on August 05, 2009

Business Week in review: Week of August 5, 2009

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld recap the week’s business news. This week they cover Twitter, women IT companies, and beer at the White House. Also find out who is this weeks hero and villain and which CEO says the darndest things.

BusinessMakers Breakdown: Week of August 5, 2009

This week Esther Steinfeld interviews Phillip Rather, the CEO of HomePros.com. Hear how Phillip expects to bring project management skills to an otherwise disjointed industry by connecting homeowners, contractors, designers and retailers all through social media.

Special Features: Week of August 5, 2009

Hope for the Future: Apple Computers’ customer service is something to smile about. A mobile application company has found a fun way to track customer activity, and Katie even has variations on this story. From the “Thanks, Recession” department: if you are getting a paycheck, relax and be happy. (“Do you really need that pricey cappuccino?”)