The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of December 21, 2010: Stay True to Your Dream

Episode 072 originally broadcast on December 21, 2010

So says Nima Fatouretchi, manager of the Sonoma Wine Bar, and host to Katie and Ester and this week’s Overtime show. We’re checking out the wine bar scene. We’ve got news you need to know but don’t. And! We’re dishing on really rich people and “Columbian” drug lords. (“I’m feeling very VIP right now.”)

Google Zeitgeist & Giving it Away

Katie and Esther are on the road at Sonoma Wine Bar with the news you need to know but probably don’t. In the News this week: Google has released its Zeitgeist list; we’ll review the top everything tech. Bill Gates’ & Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge is gaining traction and now includes the founder of Facebook. Operation Ivy League has hit the news and the “Columbia Drug Lords” will shock you. (“I feel like this room is hugging me.”)

Nima Fatouretchi, Sonoma Wine Bar

Katie and Esther are broadcasting from the Sonoma Wine Bar, interviewing manager Nima Fatouretchi. Wine bars have exploded in popularity, but Nima says the laidback atmosphere at Sonoma is the best. The bar staff works hard to make their customers feel welcome and comfortable. (“Nobody’s ever wrong when it comes to wine. If you think it tastes like chocolate, then it tastes like chocolate.”)

Online Privacy

The recent WikiLeaks scandal has unleashed accusation, computer hackers, Freedom of Speech issues and other implications for online security for your company information. If you have a website and employees, you will face some of these same issues at some point. Katie and Ester offer points to ponder that will help you keep your information backed-up, confidential and secure. (“We’re dealing with sensitive issues for millions of people online.”)