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  • Host: Rieva Lesonsky, Angie Swartz
  • This hour-long show will help listeners start and grow their own businesses, with a mix of advice, interviews with guest experts, and myth-busting explorations of the truth about various small-business topics.
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  • Genres: Business
  • Location: CA
  • Language: English
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04 The Truths in Business

Thu, Nov 26 Listen

03 The Franchise King - Joel Libava Part II

Thu, Nov 26 Listen

02 The Franchise King - Joel Libava Part I

Thu, Nov 26 Listen

01 Week in Review - What's New with Rieva and Angie

Thu, Nov 26 Listen

04 The Truths in Business

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
The Truths in Business are Lessons for Business Owners. 1) It Takes Hardwork 2) There will be uncertainty 3) Only You will be truly passionate about your own business 4) The hardwork you Being your own boss is like nothing else and luck 5) Luck plays a part but you can only take advantage of luck if you put in the hard work 6) You must get involved in your community, the world and your business because it will come back to help you. 7) The economy is still unstable but focus on what yourself...

03 Why Blog World Expo is a MUST-Attend Event! - Rick Calvert and Jim Turne

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Rick and Jim discuss their experience transitioning from corporate careers to full time entrepreneurs and offer advice to anyone making the same change. We discuss how Blog World Expo 2009 will offer over 200 speakers including folks like Erin Swisher, Brian Solis & Chris Brogan. Tracts are offered for Bloggers and Professionals focused on the Business, Nonprofits, Military, Medical, Mommy, Real Estate Industries. The conference also offers terrific networking...

02 What is Blog World Expo and How Did it Start? - Rick Calvert and Jim Tur

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Rieva and Angie interview Rick Calvert and Jim Turner from Blog World Expo. Blog World Expo is the premier conference for bloggers and podcasters started by Rick Calvert after he started a blog as a hobby and found that there was no conference for bloggers four years ago. Blog World expects 3500 attendees in October 2009 and offers some of the worlds leading authorities on the blogging industry as speakers. We discuss how the event offers an atmosphere where everyone is approachable even...

01 Blog World Expo

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Rieva and Angie discuss how Housing Starts are up for the 3rd month indicating the Economy might be turning around while other factors are still uncertain, how you can benefit, focusing on what you do best, beefing up your skills and attending industry trade shows. Additionally, we discuss the deaths of Ted Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Kennedy family philosophy: you must do something with your life to better society. They discuss the importance of karma of the universe and giving...

04 The Truths in Business

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
The Truths in Business are Lessons for Business Owners. 1) It Takes Hardwork 2) There will be uncertainty 3) Only You will be truly passionate about your own business 4) The hardwork you Being your own boss is like nothing else and luck 5) Luck plays a part but you can only take advantage of luck if you put in the hard work 6) You must get involved in your community, the world and your business because it will come back to help you. 7) The economy is still unstable but focus on what yourself...

03 Why Blog World Expo is a MUST-Attend Event! - Rick Calvert and Jim Turne

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
Rick and Jim discuss their experience transitioning from corporate careers to full time entrepreneurs and offer advice to anyone making the same change. We discuss how Blog World Expo 2009 will offer over 200 speakers including folks like Erin Swisher, Brian Solis & Chris Brogan. Tracts are offered for Bloggers and Professionals focused on the Business, Nonprofits, Military, Medical, Mommy, Real Estate Industries. The conference also offers terrific networking opportunities.

02 What is Blog World Expo and How Did it Start? - Rick Calvert and Jim Tur

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
Rieva and Angie interview Rick Calvert and Jim Turner from Blog World Expo. Blog World Expo is the premier conference for bloggers and podcasters started by Rick Calvert after he started a blog as a hobby and found that there was no conference for bloggers four years ago. Blog World expects 3500 attendees in October 2009 and offers some of the worlds leading authorities on the blogging industry as speakers. We discuss how the event offers an atmosphere where everyone is approachable even...

01 Blog World Expo

Sun, Oct 11 Listen
Rieva and Angie discuss how Housing Starts are up for the 3rd month indicating the Economy might be turning around while other factors are still uncertain, how you can benefit, focusing on what you do best, beefing up your skills and attending industry trade shows. Additionally, we discuss the deaths of Ted Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Kennedy family philosophy: you must do something with your life to better society. They discuss the importance of karma of the universe and giving...

04 The Truths in Business: Join Online Communities and Get Involved

Tue, Sep 15 Listen
Guest Host Chris Morrow, Rieva and Angie discuss the Truths in Business and set a record for the most Truths yet on any show. Truths are take-aways that any business owner can use apply to their businesses.Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition Admit when you make a mistake and say youre sorry.Get involved: in citizen journalism, in issues that matter to you, like the health insurance reform.Dont be afraid of being acquired. An acquisition partner may open new doors. Think differently. It...

03 How iReport Helps Entrepreneurs - Chris Morrow

Tue, Sep 15 Listen
CNN iReporter Chris Morrow talks about how iReport helps entrepreneursChris Morrow told us how using iReport helps entrepreneurs boost their business by letting the world see what theyre doing. Business owners should encourage their customers to report on their experiences with their businesses. Business owners need to think outside the box and take current new and apply it to their businesses. Covering one story at a Vegas casino, Chris was given $1 million to play with and earned $285,000...

02 The Life of a Citizen Journalist -Chris Morrow

Tue, Sep 15 Listen
CNN iReporter Chris Morrow discusses her career as a freelance journalist.Chris Morrow, a pioneer of Citizen Journalism, discusses how local businesses can get national exposure by telling their stories on CNNs iReport. Chris reminds entrepreneurs that everyone has a story and they should tell it.Chris explains that iReport opens conversations between business owners and the world. And its easy to usefilm and load to ireport@cnn.com. Chris Morrow discussed her transition from media employee...

01 The Week in Business with Rieva and Angie

Tue, Sep 15 Listen
Angie and Rieva discuss:The redesign of the Twitter home page and its more corporate feel which should be more inviting to business usersAmazon pulls bootleg copies of some novels from readers Kindles. Did Amazon respond correctly and transparently? How did readers react? Amazon.com acquires Zappos. How will this impact the way Zappos operates and their corporate culture? Will they be able to operate autonomously or will they be gobbled up by Amazon? Is considering an acquisition or Joint...

04 The Truths in Business: Join Online Communities and Get Involved

Thu, Aug 6 Listen
Guest Host Chris Morrow, Rieva and Angie discuss the Truths in Business and set a record for the most Truths yet on any show. Truths are take-aways that any business owner can use apply to their businesses.Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition Admit when you make a mistake and say youre sorry.Get involved: in citizen journalism, in issues that matter to you, like the health insurance reform.Dont be afraid of being acquired. An acquisition partner may open new doors. Think differently. It...

03 How iReport Helps Entrepreneurs - Chris Morrow

Thu, Aug 6 Listen
CNN iReporter Chris Morrow talks about how iReport helps entrepreneursChris Morrow told us how using iReport helps entrepreneurs boost their business by letting the world see what theyre doing. Business owners should encourage their customers to report on their experiences with their businesses. Business owners need to think outside the box and take current new and apply it to their businesses. Covering one story at a Vegas casino, Chris was given $1 million to play with and earned $285,000...

02 The Life of a Citizen Journalist -Chris Morrow

Thu, Aug 6 Listen
CNN iReporter Chris Morrow discusses her career as a freelance journalist.Chris Morrow, a pioneer of Citizen Journalism, discusses how local businesses can get national exposure by telling their stories on CNNs iReport. Chris reminds entrepreneurs that everyone has a story and they should tell it.Chris explains that iReport opens conversations between business owners and the world. And its easy to usefilm and load to ireport@cnn.com. Chris Morrow discussed her transition from media employee...

01 The Week in Business with Rieva and Angie

Thu, Aug 6 Listen
Angie and Rieva discuss:The redesign of the Twitter home page and its more corporate feel which should be more inviting to business usersAmazon pulls bootleg copies of some novels from readers Kindles. Did Amazon respond correctly and transparently? How did readers react? Amazon.com acquires Zappos. How will this impact the way Zappos operates and their corporate culture? Will they be able to operate autonomously or will they be gobbled up by Amazon? Is considering an acquisition or Joint...

04 The Truths - You Must Communicate with Customers

Wed, Jul 29 Listen
Truth #1Angie underscores Michael Schultzs point about asking customers how they want to be communicated with. Gen Yers prefer texting.Truth #2All businesses need to have a Web presence. Use local Web like Yelp. Rieva points out the importance of customer reviews and comments.Truth # 3Angie reminds people you need to use listening tools like Google Alerts and RSS feeds and respond to customer comments and complaints.Truth #4Rieva says you must actually engage in social media. Social media is...

03 The Importance of Marketing Online - Michael Schultz

Wed, Jul 29 Listen
Michael Schultz, Director of Marketing for Microsoft Office Live talks about how important it is to reach your customers through social media like Facebook and Twitter. He mentions that you dont need a network of thousands, just a few hundred will help you market your company. Michael also talks about how Office Live helps business owners get things down in the cloud by providing a place where you can store and share documents. He also predicts the next big thing is mobile technology because...

02 Why All Businesses Should be Online - Michael Schultz

Wed, Jul 29 Listen
Michael Schultz is the Director of Marketing for Microsoft Office Live which offers small businesses an affordable, easy way to take their businesses online. Michael discusses the somewhat surprising fact that only about 50 percent of small businesses are currently online. And how small business owners need to understand how important it is to have an online presence for your business.

01 This Week in Business - Analyzing the Michael Jackson Brand

Wed, Jul 29 Listen
Rieva and Angie talk about Michael Jacksons sudden death. Jackson built his brand and its important for all entrepreneurs to build theirs. Especially today when brand loyalty has taken a bit of a hit from consumers and retailers have cut back on the number of brands they offer on their shelves. Consumers are embracing more a DIY (do-it-yourself) mentality.

04 The Truths in Business: The Power of Thank You

Sun, Jul 5 Listen
Guest Host Alan Underkofler and Angie discuss the Truths 1) Followup is Important 2) Learning about Twitter is a Must 3) Saying Thank You is Essential and 4) You can Learn Something from Mentors of All Ages in Everyone Around You. Additionally, Angie and Alan wrap up the interview of Alec Torelli by contrasting the stereotypical view of poker players to an average day for Alec which often includes working out, playing piano, blogging, watching old movies and tennis.

03 Managing Diversification and Risk in Poker - Alec Torelli

Sun, Jul 5 Listen
We discuss how Poker playing is very much a business. We cover 2 main areas: 1) Managing a Clear Mindset and 2) Risk and Diversification. Alec talks about how being a poker playing is a great training ground for owning businesses in the future because Right now Im used to failure. The standard is that I fail 40% of the time and thats a winning record. Most business owners arent used to that. That gives him a competitive advantage the minute he opens for business.

02 World Poker Series Contender Alec Torelli discusses the Business of Poke

Sun, Jul 5 Listen
Alec Torelli Traheho is currently competing in the World Series of Poker. Hes 22 years old and hes been competing around the world since his late teen years. This makes Alec one of the younger Poker winners. Alec talks about how Poker is a game of odds, the more you play, the higher your chances of winning. He also discusses how he tries to be playing in his Best Possible A Game as much as possible and how you always learn more about the game when youre losing just like you do in business....

01 This Week in Business : Twittering in Iran and the Importance of Social

Sun, Jul 5 Listen
Alan Underkofler stands in for Rieva who is in New York at the 140 Character Conference. Alan and Angie talk about how Twitter delays downtime for maintenance and stays open to accommodate the Iran elections. Further, the economy continues to force interesting changes in the business landscape as My Space Lays off 500 employees, Facebook catches up with MySpace in the US, Best Buy restructures its stores by service vs. product.

04 The Truths

Wed, Jun 17 Listen
Rieva and Angie continue to talk about the importance of strategic planning and how she helped a client develop a plan for her business and how it helps gives business owners a 360 degree view of their businesses.Its equally important to make sure everyone in the company is on the same page and the only way to do that is to communicate and set a clear set of goals.If businesses are to succeed we need to speak up and contact our government officials and demand what we need to help us start...

03 The Importance of Strategic Planning

Wed, Jun 17 Listen
Rieva talked about why womens groups exist and how its really important for women to have a group to turn to. Jane mentioned that women find camaraderie and mentoring, there. She added that women will get out of their relationships with NAWBO what they put into it and that its important to engage with any organization that you join. Whats the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make? Its the lack of long-term strategic planningtransitioning from a one-person business to a professionally managed...

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