Getting Down to Business®
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100 YEARS OF POPPIN FUN
August 12, 2015 23:58 - 55 minutes - 102 MBGarry Smith, President of American Popcorn Company, dba Jolly Time Popcorn talks about his family business. For over 100 years this company its employees and suppliers have bought us great popcorn. Listen to their business story. IN THE NEWS Why Cash Is Pouring Into Small Companies The SEC's new fundraising rules for private companies are scarcely three weeks old, but already they're helping entrepreneurs raise the cash they need. New rules for raising money are already having a big...
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING – MORE NUMBERS
August 12, 2015 23:50 - 54 minutes - 100 MBThe really hard part about financial projections estimating sales. It is much easier to estimate expenses but it is vital to understand all expenses both fixed and variable and what it teaches you about your potential business. Listen as Dave takes you on a journey through business expenses. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Successfully managing the financial demands of war determines who will win. The American Civil War pitted the manufacturing based northern economy against an agricultural ba...
THE LAST ELECTION
July 07, 2015 19:43 - 54 minutes - 100 MBAuthor James Glenn Reynolds talks about why he wrote his book presenting the theory that history repeats itself. He feels that we are in a time, politically, similar to the 1850’s. Listen and find out why. IN THE NEWS A Radical, New Way to Interview Job Candidates What happens before an interview can be far more important than what happens during one. Here is a radical, new way to interview candidates.
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT
July 07, 2015 19:30 - 54 minutes - 100 MBMost small business owners do not have the resources to manage their social media outreach. Michael Perry, Founder & CEO of KIT CRM, Incorporated tells Dave and his listeners about how technology can leverage resources to wring profits out of social media. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Our economic system predates the formation of the U.S. The Revolutionary War was a financial event separating the colonies from their colonial master without changing the economic system. Listen as Dave talks a...
30 YEARS OF BUSINESS NETWORKING
June 29, 2015 19:52 - 54 minutes - 100 MBDr Ivan Misner, Founder/Chairman of BNI® talks about starting and growing a networking organization with over 7,000 chapters in 58 countries. Great story about how Misner practically invented modern business networking. IN THE NEWS SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM RISES IN MAY, YET NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM LEVEL IS FINALLY BACK TO A NORMAL LEVEL. The Index of Small Business Optimism increased 1.4 points to 98.3 in spite of 5 months of lousy growth.
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING - 7
June 29, 2015 19:32 - 54 minutes - 101 MBThe most important part of your business plan, projected sales. Using Dave give you solid insight into projecting your first years sales. EMPIRE OF WEALTH The importance of finance played a pivotal role in our Civil War. List to the first of Dave’s two-part series on how the war was financed.
THE HUMAN SIDE OF BUSINESS
June 22, 2015 19:24 - 55 minutes - 102 MBMark Babbit, President of a company called Switch & Shift believes that there is a more human way to do business in the “Social Age”. List to his reasoning. IN THE NEWS Small Firms Aim to Raise Capital More Easily Under New Rules As of Friday, companies can take advantage of provisions that cut some costs, reporting requirements. Some entrepreneurs and business owners say they’re preparing to raise up to $50 million in capital from investors, without facing the legal costs and fina...
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT – 101 RULES; TECHNICAL
June 22, 2015 19:01 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MBChris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management Expert talks about some of the technical aspects of your business policies. Listen to this must-have advice! EMPIRE OF WEALTH Our mercantile economic system has produced and distributed more wealth than any other economic system. Credit Mobilier is a blight on the system. Listen as Dave talks about this colossal scandal.
CAPTUREPROOF, INC – MEDICAL SECURITY
June 19, 2015 21:39 - 55 minutes - 101 MBMeghan Conroy, Founder/CEO of CaptureProof, Inc. talks about how her interest in medicine and photography combined to form her company’s product. She is literally changing how doctors review patient records. IN THE NEWS SEC OKs Equity Crowdfunding, So Anyone Can Invest In Private Companies Earlier this week, March 27, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a new set of rules implementing Title IV – Capital Expansion, of the JOBS Act.
CONNECT KEY SEGMENT – SECURITY & YOUR PRINTER
June 19, 2015 20:53 - 54 minutes - 101 MBMichael Ferris, Document Management Expert, takes on the IT security issue from a different perspective. Does your business have unsecured devices touching your network? Listen to Mike and fix that problem. EMPIRE OF WEALTH The tale of two Transcontinental Railroads one built with government funding and one funded by a business. Listen to find out which one was the more successful venture.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES & THREATS 2015
June 10, 2015 21:31 - 55 minutes - 102 MBErik Davidson, Chief Investment Officer, with Wells Fargo, joins Dave to discuss the current investment outlook. Listen and find out what Erik thinks is the key indicator for small business owners to watch. IN THE NEWS Small Firms Shift Toward Cloud-Based Software Many business owners increasingly want to access data from mobile devices
THE “B” CORPORATION
June 10, 2015 00:11 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBIn April Esty, Inc was the second “B” Corporation to launch an IPO. Dave reviews the reasons behind forming a corporation. Taking a close look at an “C”, “S” and now the “B” Corporation. EMPIRE OF WEALTH On July 4, 1828 the cornerstone for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was laid. Launching rail travel in the United States. Listen and find out how long it took railroads to make a profit.
SIRIOUSLY SUSAN - 2
June 01, 2015 22:29 - 55 minutes - 102 MBThis is a rebroadcast of our previous interview with Susan Bennett a voice-over artist. Get the business story behind the voice business. A rebroadcast of interview with new “NEWS” item by Dave. 7 Things the Best Leaders Never Fail to Do Want to rise to the top? Take this advice distilled from 24 women who've done it. How does a seemingly ordinary woman become a super-successful business leader?
WORLD TRADE UPDATE - SPRING 2015
June 01, 2015 22:11 - 55 minutes - 101 MBGreg Wolf, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Anchorage talks about potential overseas markets for small business. Maybe a great way to expand your business. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Who invented the railroad locomotive? Listen and find out what Matthias Baldwin contributed to the process.
A BIG BANK & SMALL BUSINESSES
May 28, 2015 18:54 - 55 minutes - 101 MBAndrew Foust a Vice President with Wells Fargo specializes in small business issues. Listen as Andrew talks about some really great tools and a new contest. SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM RISES, BUT FUTURE SALES CLOUD OUTLOOK 9 OF 10 Components in NFIB’S Economic Trends Report Increased in April After All Fell in March. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey rose 1.7 points from March to 96.9, a decent month-over-month reading but overall still below the historical average.
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING - 6
May 28, 2015 18:37 - 54 minutes - 100 MBDave starts the business planning process with the Market Analysis. Listen and find out how and most importantly why. EMPIRE OF WEALTH History must be looked at in the context of its time. The industrialists of the past need to be viewed in the context of their time. Listen as Dave talks about the context.
SELF-MADE-ME
May 21, 2015 21:47 - 55 minutes - 101 MBGeoff Burch, author and small business expert returns to Getting Down to Business® to help celebrate its sixth anniversary. Geoff talks about honesty and business. Listen because it not what you think! IN THE NEWS Women Started Smaller Percentage of U.S. Businesses in 2014 Just 36.8% of new U.S. businesses were opened by women last year. The share of new businesses started by women fell last year .
SIXTH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
May 21, 2015 21:36 - 55 minutes - 102 MBDave is joined with Russell Ball, Founder/CEO of ACB Solutions our first programs guest is joined by Chris Pobieglo, President Business Insurance Associates along with Michael Ferris, President of Alaska Enterprise Solutions. Great roundtable discussion about the economy from the unique perspective of three small business owners.
THE BUSINESS SIDE OF MEDICINE
May 14, 2015 22:07 - 55 minutes - 102 MBChris Gay, MD, talks about how quality medical training provides his businesses customers with exceptional service. Dr Gay shares his unique business perspective. Great business start-up story. IN THE NEWS 7 Habits of Remarkably Successful Startup Entrepreneurs All successful entrepreneurs may be different from one another--but not in certain key ways. On the surface, successful entrepreneurs seem to be the same as everyone else. Great information!
CONNECT KEY SEGMENT - GREEN PRINTING
May 14, 2015 21:50 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MBMichael Ferris, Document Management Expert in his monthly Connect Key segment provides great easy ways for make your office green. Listen to his great tips! EMPIRE OF WEALTH Transportation makes our economic system successful. Dave talks about the reason and significant of the Erie Canal.
BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITY
May 06, 2015 16:03 - 55 minutes - 101 MBSam Silverstien is an experienced entrepreneur who concluded that accountability is the basis for a successful organizational structure. Listen to his impassioned presentation. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Wednesday, April 19, 1775 the battles of Lexington and Concord opened the Revolutionary War. It took four days for the news to reach New York City and reached London 5 ½ weeks later. Listen as Dave talks about the beginning of electrical communication.
SHOTSTATS
May 05, 2015 19:24 - 55 minutes - 101 MBLavie Sak and Sergey Feingold share their business startup story including their experience with a Kickstarter campaign. IN THE NEWS 8 of the Biggest Business Mistakes in History Your worst mistakes probably don't come close to these gigantic goof-ups.
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING - 5
May 05, 2015 18:57 - 55 minutes - 101 MBDescribing the concept of your business requires more than a company name. Listen as David describes how to develop a business risk management manual. EMPIRE OF WEALTH In the 1850’s Cornelius Vanderbilt entered the railroad business eventually moving completely out of the water transportation business.
JUMP START THE BOOK
April 24, 2015 23:33 - 55 minutes - 102 MBSuccessfully syndicating a cartoon strip take work and talent. Robb Armstrong is writing a book list as he describes the process adding his own brand of inspiration. IN THE NEWS OPTIMISM READING FELL WELL BELOW THE LONG TERM AVERAGE The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey for March fell 2.8 points to 95.2 the lowest reading since June of 2014. “It is no surprise that optimism is muted and owners’ expectations about the future are less than exuberant.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT SEGMENT - ADMINISTRATION
April 24, 2015 21:31 - 55 minutes - 101 MBWrite it down is the advice from Chris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert, listen as he describes how to develop a business risk management manual. Every small business owner needs to listen to Chris’s message. EMPIRE OF WEALTH The Civil War influenced the development of the railroad industry. Cornelius Vanderbilt moved from water transportation to railroads at this time. The railroad business had the same impact on society in its days as the internet today.
SIRIOUSLY SUSAN
April 14, 2015 18:46 - 55 minutes - 101 MBGreat interview with Susan Bennett vocal artist and female voice of Apple’s SIRI Belle Hilmer. Great business story! IN THE NEWS 7 Signs You Will Fail as an Entrepreneur You don't need the Sharks to pass judgment. Listen and make your own assessment.
CONNECT KEY SEGMENT – PRINT COST
April 14, 2015 18:28 - 54 minutes - 100 MBListen as Michael Ferris our Document Management Expert talks how to identify and calculate your businesses print costs. EMPIRE OF WEALTH In 1833 Cornelius Vanderbilt was seriously injured in a train wreck. Despite his almost fatal experience he became a dominate figure in the railroad business, internet of its day.
MADE IN MAINE
April 07, 2015 20:54 - 55 minutes - 101 MBBelle Hilmer, turned her love of leather and making quality products from a small regional producer to the national stage. Great business story! IN THE NEWS Startups Offer Unusual Reward for Investing Simple Agreement for Future Equity promises benefits later if the firm is able to move forward. When a young Boston entrepreneur sought half-a-million dollars to launch his startup last fall, he turned his back on today’s usual tactics such as selling equity stakes or issuing convertible n...
CHANGING YOUR COMPANY’S NAME
April 07, 2015 20:39 - 54 minutes - 101 MBWhen Kevin Turkington founded his home healthcare business in 2002 he ran into an unexpected problem. Listen to hear his story of fighting city hall. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Cornelius Vanderbilt moved from a simple steamboat company into an international steamship company. The story about growing a small business.
GENERATING WOW – STRATEGY
April 07, 2015 20:22 - 55 minutes - 101 MBJerry Fritz, Corporate Trainer, returns to talk about developing a successful “WOW” customer service strategy for your small business. IN THE NEWS The High Cost of Saving a Failing Business When small firms file for bankruptcy protection, the cost is often $100,000 to $300,000, and sometimes twice that. For small businesses facing bankruptcy, the path to a fresh start isn’t cheap. FINAL THOUGHTS The 6 Best Industries You've Never Heard of Sometimes the key to identifying a market ...
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING – 4
April 07, 2015 19:49 - 55 minutes - 101 MBDavid Weatherholt has written dozens of business plans designed to obtain funding. He believes “Executive Summary” is the most critical part of your business plan’s ability to secure capital. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Cornelius Vanderbilt started his own steamboat line competing on price against his competitors. The lesson is that every small business must compete on their strength.
FACING THE IRS
March 23, 2015 22:44There is life after an IRS audit. The best strategy, remain, take charge and manage the process. David Weatherholt talks about his experience preparing for and meeting with an IRS Auditor. IN THE NEWS SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM RISES DESPITE FALLING SALES TRENDS 3RD HIGHEST READING SINCE 2007 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey for February rose 0.1 points to 98.0. A solid result despite some unfavorable conditions.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT – INTERNATIONAL
March 23, 2015 22:05Does your small business have international exposure? Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management Expert, points out some areas of risk that may be overlooked. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Cornelius Vanderbilt started his own steamboat line competing on price against his competitors. The lesson is that every small business must compete on their strength.
PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS START-UP
March 23, 2015 20:53 - 55 minutes - 102 MBFind out how the primer business accelerator started. Duncan Logan, Founder/CEO of Rocket-Space, Incorporated tells their story. IN THE NEWS Cybercriminals Are Misappropriating Businesses’ Web Addresses As a Result, Customers Can’t Find the Real Companies on the Web. Cybercriminals targeting businesses are stealing more than customer passwords and credit-card numbers some are misappropriating their very Web addresses.
CONNECT KEY – PAPERLESS OFFICE
March 23, 2015 20:35 - 54 minutes - 101 MBSince the 1980’s companies have planned on going paperless and thirty years later we are still talking about the elusive paperless office. Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert, reports on progress toward this goal in spite of paper usage increasing by 30%. EMPIRE OF WEALTH At the age of 16 Cornelius Vanderbilt, the entrepreneur, ferried passengers from Stanton Island to Manhattan for a fee. This humble beginning grew into his transportation empire. Every business does indeed...
THE OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS
March 02, 2015 23:17 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJohn Penton built an international corporation based on driving motorcycles off-road. Listen to this fascinating story from the John himself. IN THE NEWS Toy Maker Gives New Life to Old Bears Startup designs dolls based on classic literary characters like Babar and Madeline; hitting it big with Paddington
FROM RACING TO SELLING
March 02, 2015 22:59 - 54 minutes - 100 MBDon Rosene started his business career as a computer programmer racing off-road motorcycles on the weekend. Listen to Don’s story of following passion and finding a mentor. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Robert Fulton and his partner Robert Livingston successfully combined the steam engine and a ship. Innovation in shipping and also a great example of government involvement in the private sector. Listen as Dave talks about the interstate commerce clause.
MANAGING EVERYTHING IT
March 02, 2015 20:23 - 54 minutes - 101 MBJustin Ong visits to talk about low cost online IT management tools. Managing IT for your small business just got easier. IN THE NEWS: SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM FALLS, BUT STILL IN NORMAL ZONE Readings Drop after 2 Strong Months
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT – 101 RULES SUMMARY
March 02, 2015 20:10 - 55 minutes - 101 MBChris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management Expert, develop “101 Rules” for implementing a comprehensive risk management program for your small businesses. Chris has previously covered half of these rules. Listen as Chris recaps. EMPIRE OF WEALTH John Jacob Astor was the first multi-millionaire in the U.S.? Using his business acumen, hard work, and our economic system he created a financial empire. Listen as Dave talks about his journey.
JUMPING INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
March 02, 2015 19:57 - 54 minutes - 100 MBJUMPING INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Starting Point Rebecca Romero dreamed of owning a business. Listen as she talks about how she started the process. IN THE NEWS: How to Start a Small Business in a Few Hours Starting a business is surprisingly simple--you just need to take the first step.
CONNECT KEY – MANAGED PRINT SERVICES
February 24, 2015 22:02 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MBThe third largest cost of your small business, printing. Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert, provides advice on how to reduce this cost. EMPIRE OF WEALTH The Indigo Trade was an economic causality of the Revolutionary War. Cotton took its place but required enormous labor to extract the seeds. America ingenuity solved the problem with the cotton gin. Listen as Dave talks about its inventor Eli Whitney.The third largest cost of your small business, printing. Michael Ferris,...
GENERATING WOW!
February 11, 2015 22:59 - 54 minutes - 100 MBGood customer service is not enough. Listen as Jerry Fritz, Corporate Trainer, talks about how to move from “Good” to “WOW!” customer service. IN THE NEWS: Bootstrapped Startups Risk a Lack of Connections Financial Self-Reliance Can Come Back to Haunt Entrepreneurs if They Suddenly Need Investors More entrepreneurs in recent years have tried to bootstrap their companies, starting with very little capital and deliberately avoiding outside investors. But as the economy improves, many ...
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT
February 11, 2015 22:45 - 54 minutes - 100 MBMost small business owners do not have the resources to manage their social media outreach. Michael Perry, Founder & CEO of KIT CRM, Incorporated tells Dave and his listeners about how technology can leverage resources to wring profits out of social media. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Our economic system predates the formation of the U.S. The Revolutionary War was a financial event separating the colonies from their colonial master without changing the economic system. Listen as Dave talks a...
WORLD TRADE UPDATE - 2015
February 05, 2015 01:54 - 55 minutes - 101 MBGreg Wolf, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Anchorage, visits with Dave. World trade make up 10% of Alaska’s gross domestic product. Greg provides an update on 2014 while looking forward to 2015. Does world trade affect your local economy? IN THE NEWS: SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM PERKS UP IN DECEMBER BEST READING SINCE OCTOBER 2006 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey rose 2.3 points to 100.4 in December, its highest level since October of 2006, with positive gains in e...
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING - 2
February 05, 2015 01:41 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBThe detail to the “Art & Start “of business planning is what Dave talks about in this podcast. He gives the listener a clear method for estimating sales and starts estimating expenses. EMPIRE OF WEALTH The steam engine like the internet was improved with additions of others. Savery, Newcomen and Watt improved the physical machine. Listen as Dave talks about the invaluable contributions of Matthew Boulton.
THE LAST ELECTION
February 05, 2015 01:23 - 54 minutes - 100 MBAuthor James Glenn Reynolds talks about why he wrote his book presenting his theory based on history repeating itself. We are at time similar to the 1850’s. Find out why. IN THE NEWS: A Radical, New Way to Interview Job Candidates What happens before an interview can be far more important than what happens during one. Here is a radical, new way to interview candidates.
THE ART OF BUSINESS PLANNING - 1
February 05, 2015 01:05 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MBDo you what to start a business and want to test that idea before investing time and money? Yes what you are considering it is “Art” and Dave talks about a low cost way to “Start” the process. EMPIRE OF WEALTH James Watt created SteamPower 3.1 adding to Thomas Savery patented steam engine (SteamPower 1.1) and Thomas Newconen’s SteamPower 2.1. James was the first contributor to steam power not name “Thomas”.
MANUFACTURING IN ALASKA - CHALLENGING
January 29, 2015 19:51 - 55 minutes - 101 MBNolan Klouda & Samuel Callen with the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development join Dave to discuss manufacturing in Alaska. Nolan & Samuel discuss their recent study and its results. IN THE NEWS: Sellers Need Amazon, but at What Cost? Aware That E-Commerce Platform Is Also a Rival, Firms Aim to Lessen Dependence; In a Way, It’s a Deal with the Devil’. Some small-business owners are coming to grips with the reality that Amazon.com Inc. is not just a partner—it is a riv...
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT - PENSIONS
January 20, 2015 23:50 - 54 minutes - 53.1 MBChris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert lays out potential risks with you company’s pension plan. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Thomas Savery constructed and patented the first steam engine in 1698. Dave talks about his contribution to the “industrial revolution”.
INVESTMENT OUTLOOK – 2015
January 17, 2015 00:01 - 55 minutes - 126 MBJon Snare, Senior VP & Regional Investment Manager with Wells Fargo joins Dave to discuss the investment outlook for this New Year. IN THE NEWS: Plane-Sharing Startup Sues FAA Over Ban on Service A startup that connects private pilots with passengers is challenging the Federal Aviation Administration in federal court over the agency’s effective ban on the flight-sharing service, FINAL THOUGHTS 6 Ways to Develop a More Positive Work Culture in 2015 Here are six ways to develop and ...