The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of May 12, 2010: Something Out of the Ordinary

Episode 042 originally broadcast on May 12, 2010

Katie Laird and PR enthusiast and Colab founder Monica Danna host this week’s show. Katie interviews the legendary John DeMers, food writer, radio host and author of crime novel, “Marfa Shadows.” And Monica offers expert advice for online event planning tools. (“It’s Willie Nelson meets John Wayne!”)

There is So Much Up in the Air

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!

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?”)

Online Group Collaboration Tools

Katie and Monica hash over event planning. Monica offers tips and advice for various online tools that can help you plan and budget business meetings, family reunions and other group events. (“Athlete’s Foot! Athlete’s Foot!”)