May 2010 Archives

Not All Retailers are Coming Back

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 044 | Date: May 26, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld bring you their view of the news you should know but probably don’t. In the news this week: What’s up with Walmart and its still-not-recovering sales? What if you don’t have an iPhone and you want out of your AT&T contract? We have New Links to Know and a segment called “Business Fact or Fiction. (“Who even HAS a dumb phone anymore?!”)

Overtime Revisits Nate Alder, Founder and CEO of Klymit

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld, Russ Capper | Guest: Nate Alder | Episode: 044 | Date: May 26, 2010

Russ interviews Nathan Alder, founder and CEO of Klymit, an outdoors technology company, maker of Klymit-Kontrolled outdoor clothing and gear. During a scuba diving trip, he learned that noble gases can be used to provide insulation from frigid temperatures. The company’s first product, an inflatable vest sold online, was sold out immediately and promptly backordered for months. (“Seek out mentors. You gotta have somebody to guide you through it.”)

Crisis Management (Hellooo, BP?!)

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 044 | Date: May 26, 2010

The press is now asking: what if a hurricane hits the Gulf of Mexico amid the oil spill disaster? Wow, BP could really use some help with its crisis management… and they aren’t the first to face disaster. Katie and Esther compare other companies’ dark days and subsequently successful crisis containment. When leadership becomes weary of it all, the company REALLY IS in trouble. (“It’s just a little floormat thing.”)

The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of May 26, 2010

Interviewer: | Guest: | Episode: | Date: May 26, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld bring you their view of the news you should know but probably don’t. Walmart and AT&T are in the news this week. Russ interviews high-tech gear junkie Nate Alder, founder of Klymit; and we have advice for BP. (“Who even HAS a dumb phone anymore?!”)

Big Brother May Be Watching Your Drinking Habits

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 043 | Date: May 19, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld bring you their OT view of the business world. In the news this week: Utah is doing creepy things to bar customers. The Boy Scouts have a Nintendo badge?! What happened to creativity and wandering through the woods? Quit Facebook Day is coming. Are you connected? (“When the end comes, it won’t be because of Facebook!”)

Improving Lives through Hoop Dancing!

Interviewer: Katie Laird | Guest: Gabriella Redding | Episode: 043 | Date: May 19, 2010

Katie interviews HoopMomma Gabriella Redding, owner of Hoopnotica, a company dedicated to improving lives, health and well-being through the magic of hoop dancing. Gabriella describes hoop dancing as a fusion of hula-hooping and belly dancing. Five years ago, she took a hoop-dancing class with friends and was completely hooked. She developed a light-weight, collapsible hoop that fit into a backpack, then she developed a curriculum to train teachers for the 150 people who immediately signed up for her classes. Alas, her model is not compatible with those of fitness gyms and aerobic facilities, so it’s all a bit tricky. (“What was really plaguing me was: who will be my competition?”)

Blogging at Work

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Esther Steinfeld | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 043 | Date: May 19, 2010

Katie and Esther hash over independent voices in the blogosphere. Is it possible to keep things in perspective when you have employees who are completely out of your control? Some people need help to know what is and is not appropriate to include in the blog. (“Don’t try to keep everything locked down.”)

The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of May 19, 2010

Interviewer: | Guest: | Episode: | Date: May 19, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld bring you their OT view of the business world. In the news this week: Utah, the Boy Scouts and Quit Facebook Day. Katie interviews Gabriella Redding, owner of Hoopnotica, then we hash over blogging. (“When the end comes, it won’t be because of Facebook!”)

There is So Much Up in the Air

Interviewer: Katie Laird, Monica Danna | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 042 | Date: May 12, 2010

Katie Laird and Esther Steinfeld switch it up a bit this week. Esther is traveling so Katie has PR enthusiast and Colab founder Monica Danna co-hosting. In the news this week: Google has overhauled its search function. In another hit-or-miss move, Facebook has admitted to privacy and security problems. What havoc are United and Continental Airlines wreaking on our lives?! And a new CEOs Say the Darndest Things. (“Don’t be calling names!”)

Meet a Media Food Dude!

Interviewer: Katie Laird | Guest: John DeMers | Episode: 042 | Date: May 12, 2010

Katie is in Alpine, TX at the CF Ranch for a lively chat with the legendary John DeMers, food writer, radio host and author of many cookbooks and, now, his first crime novel, “Marfa Shadows.” Chef Brett Baldwin returns home to Marfa to start over after his divorce and finds himself involved in drug smuggling, kidnapping and, yes, murder. DeMers talks about “Delicious Mischief” and relates his international culinary adventures. (“Next time it’s a gondola in Venice, right?”)

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