 to explain why focusing on competency and adding value is critical to becoming a trusted advisor to customers who come back.
How will the 2013 economy stack up to 2012? Vickie Milazzo joins Jim Blasingame to explain that the dysfunctional federal government significantly contributes to why her company isn't forecasting as much growth for 2013 as they accomplished in 2012.
Thursday - December 20, 2012
Are you having difficulty communicating with someone? Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what she calls a "communication cliff" as a conflict that could be solved with more direct - face-to-face - communication.
Do you know how to solve a communication problem with someone? Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the steps of a plan that will help you resolve a communication cliff you may have with someone.
What do you know about Facebook's new privacy tools? Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Facebook is changing the way you manage your privacy and whether it is effective.
Instagram announced they could sell your photos posted on their site. Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on Instagram's announcement about selling user photos and where that policy stands.
Amazon is not just for buying books. Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Amazon.com has evolved as a product search engine and fulfillment resource, and therefore, a threat to Google.
How much do you count on selling your business for retirement? John Warrillow joins Jim Blasingame to report on a SellabilityScore.com survey about what small business owners think about selling their businesses.
What are the things that will help you sell your business? John Warrillow joins Jim Blasingame with a SellabilityScore.com survey that identifies what makes your business more valuable, including a social media strategy.
Get your sales act together for the New Year. Brad Huisken joins Jim Blasingame to offer three New Year resolutions for selling, including setting goals, build relationships, and customer service.
Get your attitude right for selling in the New Year. Brad Huisken joins Jim Blasingame with four more selling New Year resolutions, including better closing, more add-ons, get smarter and solve problems.
Set yourself up for sales success in the New Year. Brad Huisken joins Jim Blasingame with three final selling New Year resolutions, including being an entrepreneur, take responsibility and show respect.
Friday - December 21, 2012
Have you checked your personal credit rating lately? Michael Grayson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several tips on how to check, protect and restore your personal credit rating..
Don't leave out the power of the person in social media networking. Joanne Black joins Jim Blasingame to manage social media networking activity as you would a face-to-face relationship.
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In the 1970s, a Harley executive said, “The writing was on the wall, but we thought it was a forgery.” Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Harley Davidson came to terms with the need to change and turned their business around..
Can you read the "writing on the wall?" Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss three sources for interpreting the writing on the wall that is telling you how your small business must change.
The evolution of the credit market has affected both personal and business credit. Dr. Michael Grayson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal tips on why and how to keep business and personal credit activity separate.
Monday - December 24, 2012.
Avoid being one of the five types of bad listeners. Robert L. Finder joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the five bad listener types, how to avoid - or stop - being one of them.
Can the marketplace learn something from the Christmas story? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what Wall Street and others in the marketplace can learn from the story of Christmas.
What has happened to the institutions we thought we could count on? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to put into perspective the faith we put in institutions and why some have failed us.
Why is America an exceptional nation and Americans exceptional people? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the current and historical evidence of American exceptionalism and why the world still needs America to be great.
Here are three things to do at Christmas and any other time. Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to reveal three things you can do that will guarantee you will be happier and healthier during the Christmas season.
Happiness is not a right. Kita Szpak joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to be happy and to reveal that the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to pursue happiness, so your happiness is in your hands
Use the "Give-Get" style of employer benevolence. Leigh Branham joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the "Give-Get" style of employee benefits and engagement expectations.
Major corporations should learn about the "Give-Get" equation from small businesses. Leigh Branham joins Jim Blasingame to expose the large employers who are abusing their employees and to offer the "Give-Get" equation as an alternative.
Look in more ways than "thank you " for employee appreciation. Leigh Branham joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that employee appreciation must be found in engagement, leadership and ownership of assignment.
Tuesday - December 25, 2012.
On his live Christmas Day show, Jim Blasingame reads from Isaiah and Luke, and talks about his ideas for how adults can better use the money they would otherwise have spent on Christmas gifts for other adults.
On his live Christmas Day program, Jim Blasingame recognizes the service and sacrifice of America's men and women in the armed services, and their families, with a poem and his thoughts.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate Christmas and consider what America's Founders would think about the lack of leadership and the dysfunction in Washington today.
Small businesses still don't know how much their taxes be in 2013? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame on his live Christmas Day show to discuss the problems small business owners have not knowing what their taxes will be in 2013..
Have you finished your 2012 tax planning? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame on his live Christmas Day program to offer suggestions on making last minute tax planning steps for 2012.
Thursday - December 27, 2012
How good are you at being the CEO of your business? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about New Year planning, especially for small business owners to focus more on the duties of the chief executive officer.
Ask the magic outsourcing question. Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to encourage small business CEOs to consider doing more outsourcing of non-core-competency tasks by asking the team, "Must this be done in house?".
What is the cause of the fiscal cliff? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the elements of the fiscal cliff and the fact that this shameful scenario that is disrupting American society and the economy, was 100% manufactured by the political class.
How can a business prepare for the fiscal cliff? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the issues associated with the fiscal cliff and how businesses can prepare for the worst.
Government retirement programs will have to change. Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal his thoughts on how government programs for seniors, Social Security and Medicare, will have to be adjusted to meet 21st century reality.
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Are we going over the cliff? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on the lack of progress in the fiscal cliff negotiations and the high likelihood that the political class will take us over the cliff.
What should you be doing to prepare for the fiscal cliff? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report that small businesses are preparing for the worst if the political class takes us over the fiscal cliff and the economy with it.
What will be the impact of Obamacare on small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact of Obamacare on small businesses in 2013, including higher insurance premiums and more regulations.
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Monday - December 31, 2012
Do you have broken professional relationships? Katherine Crowley joins Jim Blasingame to identify several steps to take to find the answer to fixing a broken professional relationship, including identifying the resentment.
How you settle professional disputes depends upon your gender. Katherine Crowley joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the different ways men and women settle professional disputes, plus the power of saying "Thank you".
Why is there a "fiscal cliff" anyway? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to remind us of who created the "fiscal cliff," why they did it and what it means.
Could Joe Biden become a political hero? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that VP Joe Biden is going around Senate Majority Leader Reid to work out a "Fiscal Cliff" deal with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Who will get a tax increase in 2013? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to predict the elements of the "Fiscal Cliff" debate, including who will pay more taxes and who will control the debt ceiling debate.
Want to have a good 2013? Ask yourself the right questions. Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to make 2013 a great year by asking yourself questions that will reveal the answers to what you really want.
Set New Year goals that make you stretch. Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to make 2013 your best year by setting goals that only seem out of your reach, but are attainable, especially with the help of a career coach..
Do you know how to get referrals early in the New Year? Skip Miller joins Jim Blasingame to