The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of June 2, 2010: All About Photos and Podcasting

Episode 045 originally broadcast on June 02, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld bring you a slice of the business world. The Duchess of York is in the news this week. Katie interviews Amit Gupta to discuss Photojojo.com. And DON’T miss our Podcast 101 in Segment 3. (“Put THAT in your entrepreneurial lexicon and smoke it!”)

Apple Wants Promises in China

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld bring you a slice of the business world. In the news this week: Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is strapped for cash and does not like it; Oprah can’t be far away. An Apple manufacturer in China is asking employees to take a vow. We have new links of the week and Business Jargon—trendy words and technospeak. (“Put THAT in your entrepreneurial lexicon and smoke it!”)

Cool Stuff for Shutter Bugs

Katie interviews creative geek, author and entrepreneur extraordinaire Amit Gupta to discuss his latest venture, Photojojo.com. He launched the site four years ago as a newsletter for shutter bugs, offering tips for digital photography and, today, offering photo gadgets, cameras and resources for both film and digital photogs. Amit remembers his first company, founded during his college years, and discusses lessons learned. (“Photo love all the way around.”)

Podcasting 101: Making Magic Happen

Katie, Esther and John review their recent Podcasting panel at a meeting of the International Association for Business Communicators. Lots of great info included here for anyone considering their own podcast. Microphone types, equipment for broadcasting on the road, tips for better content, URLs offering free stuff, advice for useful software apps, and more. (“Get started and get going!”)