June 2010 Archives

Online Troublemakers and Analytics

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 049 | Date: June 30, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld take on the business world in Episode 49. In the news this week: the YouTube heads are causing trouble for YouTube. Are there storm clouds on the horizon for upstart startup Groupon.com? And we have new links of the week and Business Jargon—trendy words for hot talkers. (“Before you use it, make sure you know just how powerful it is!”)

Entrepreneurism of Bygone Days

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: Russ Capper | Episode: 049 | Date: June 30, 2010

Katie and Esther discuss “the olde days” of entrepreneurship with The BusinessMakers’ own Russ Capper. Entrepreneurs were fewer and far between back then, floundering with less courage and more resistance, and perhaps borne more of necessity. Russ is dropping names and quoting the big guys. (“I was worried the mailman would turn me in.”)

But do You HAVE to Go to College?

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 049 | Date: June 30, 2010

Katie and Esther talk turkey about education. Just how important is schooling beyond the required 12 years? Will it get you the dream job you want? We have the facts. (“I always wonder about WHO you know versus WHAT you know.”)

The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of June 30, 2010

Interviewer: | Guest: | Episode: | Date: June 30, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld are talking about the YouTube heads and upstart startup Groupon.com. We’ll discuss “the olde days” of entrepreneurship with The BusinessMakers’ own Russ Capper, and he is dropping names and quoting the big guys. And what about college? (“I always wonder about WHO you know versus WHAT you know.”)

Spilled Oil and Retail

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 048 | Date: June 23, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld are talking about good news. In the news this week: the “small people” who own BP gas stations are suffering too. Overstock.com has moved onto Main Street to represent small business owners. Wanna win a dream job? Esther knows how! We also have new links of the week. (“It’s a way to evaluate capital partners.”)

Not All CEOs are Jerks!

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 048 | Date: June 23, 2010

Most jobs are not 9 to 5 anymore, especially if you love what you do; some employers are acknowledging their employees’ extra efforts. An owner cashes out and shares the love. Yet another gives his company to his employees when he retires. What makes an employer do such crazy things and why don’t we ever hear about it in the mainstream media? (“She gave them an iPad and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS!”)

When is an Idea a Business?

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 048 | Date: June 23, 2010

Katie and Esther talk ideas. Got something in your head that could change the world? How do you know when an idea can launch a business? It’s a 12-step process. We have 12 great questions to ask yourself when you think you can sell a billion. (“If they’re afraid of you, that’s good.”)

The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of June 23, 2010

Interviewer: | Guest: | Episode: | Date: June 23, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld have the good news the media won’t mention. We present Awesome Entrepreneurs who are acknowledging the stellar efforts of their employees. And then: How do you know when an idea can be a business? Plus new links of the week (“If they’re afraid of you, that’s good.”)

Spilled Oil and Hollywood

Interviewer: Katie Laird, John Whiteside | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 047 | Date: June 16, 2010

Katie Laird and John Whiteside present news from the business world that you don’t know but should. In the news this week: an aspect of the BP scandal you haven’t yet heard. And what was Hollywood thinking?! James Cameron and Kevin Costner contribute from different perspectives. We also have a new Business Jargon—trendy words and technospeak. (“It’s because Obama hates the middle class.”)

Take a Hard Look in the Mirror

Interviewer: Esther Steinfeld | Guest: Jeffrey Hayzlett | Episode: 047 | Date: June 16, 2010

So, Jeffrey Hayzlett has left Kodak and written a book; and it’s a really hot book, “The Mirror Test.” He uses brand promotion, elevator pitches, social media and all the other tools and he talks about finding what works and what doesn’t. Esther Steinfeld asks the tough questions for a great interview with a real entrepreneur’s role model. (“I want people to question me, because then you get something out of it.”)

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