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Tracy Eden joins Jim Blasingame to report on why small businesses are not more optimistic, including little willingness to take risks and pursue opportunities.","date":"9/6/2012","filename":"20120906-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120906-C.mp3"},{"id":21974,"title":"A robust mentoring resource for young entrepreneurs","description":"Getting mentoring help for young entrepreneurs. Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to report on his new entrepreneurial mentoring program, #StartupLab, including how it works and who the mentors are.","date":"9/5/2012","filename":"20120905-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120905-A.mp3"},{"id":21976,"title":"In praise of older business and entrepreneurial mentors","description":"Should young entrepreneurs include older mentors in their network? Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to discuss entrepreneurial mentoring and why young start-ups should include older advisors to add context to the content.","date":"9/5/2012","filename":"20120905-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120905-B.mp3"},{"id":54655,"title":"Defining what it takes to be an entrepreneur","description":"Brian Marcel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the key elements that have to be part of anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur.","date":"9/4/2019","filename":"20190904-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20190904-A.mp3"},{"id":26293,"title":"What you can learn from the failures of others","description":"Te best success stories come from people who have failed. Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the power of failure as a source for how to be successful.","date":"9/4/2013","filename":"20130904-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130904-C.mp3"},{"id":31113,"title":"One important question to ask yourself before you start a business","description":"Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why most of us start our small businesses, and to reveal a very important question to ask ourselves when we do.","date":"9/29/2014","filename":"20140929-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140929-F.mp3"},{"id":31115,"title":"Two important questions to ask yourself before you start your business","description":"Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to reveal two more critical questions to ask yourself before you become a small business owner.","date":"9/29/2014","filename":"20140929-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140929-G.mp3"},{"id":22278,"title":"Be careful which small business advice you listen to","description":"Lots of small business advice, but not all of it is right for you. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to encourage you to filter all small business advice from experts should not trump what you know is right for you.","date":"9/28/2012","filename":"20120928-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120928-A.mp3"},{"id":17238,"title":"The growing sector of American solopreneurs","description":"Millions of Americans have chosen to become small business consultants. Gene Zaino joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why \"solopreneurs,\" independent consulting and service-oriented small businesses, is a fact-growing sector.","date":"9/28/2011","filename":"20110928-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110928-A.mp3"},{"id":8910,"title":"How is women leadership different?","description":"How is women leadership different? Mary Cantando talks to Jim Blasingame about her work with women and what they need to grow their businesses. She also says leadership demonstrated by women is different from that by men.","date":"9/28/2009","filename":"20090928-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090928-A.mp3"},{"id":26600,"title":"What do Generation Y start-up businesses look like?","description":"Millennials are starting their own businesses and they're different. Mike Michalowicz joins Jim Blasingame to report on how members of Generation Y are starting small businesses and why they look different from other generations.","date":"9/27/2013","filename":"20130927-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130927-F.mp3"},{"id":26602,"title":"Words of advice for Millennial entrepreneurs","description":"Two older entrepreneurs offer words of wisdom to Gen Y. Mike Michalowicz joins Jim Blasingame to offer unsolicited advice to the Millennial entrepreneurs who are just now starting up their small businesses.","date":"9/27/2013","filename":"20130927-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130927-G.mp3"},{"id":31101,"title":"You can determine if you’re cut out for entrepreneurship","description":"Paul Casey joins Jim Blasingame to make an offer of an entrepreneurial evaluation that’s very accurate and free.","date":"9/26/2014","filename":"20140926-J","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140926-J.mp3"},{"id":22246,"title":"There is a lot of help for veteran-owned businesses","description":"There are many levels of assistance for military veterans who start a small business. Ken Yancey joins Jim Blasingame to report on the significant number of organizations who are dedicated to helping veteran-owned small businesses.","date":"9/26/2012","filename":"20120926-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120926-D.mp3"},{"id":3766,"title":"How to start a business plan","description":"When you want to do a business plan, where do you start?  Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about this and explains why and how you can start wherever you want on The Small Business Advocate Show.","date":"9/25/2007","filename":"20070925-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20070925-D.mp3"},{"id":12132,"title":"Is it ever too late in life to start a small business?","description":"Is it ever too late in life to start a small business? Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to remind us that aging is biological – getting old is a state of mind, as they discuss why there is no reason why anyone shouldn't consider starting a business, regardless of age.","date":"9/22/2010","filename":"20100922-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100922-A.mp3"},{"id":35602,"title":"The military veteran marketplace landscape","description":"Rex Caswell joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what the landscape looks like for veterans who are looking for work, as well as those who want to start a business.     ","date":"9/2/2015","filename":"20150902-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20150902-A.mp3"},{"id":11944,"title":"Success traits of small business owners","description":"What are the key traits of successful small business owners? Patricia Green joins Jim Blasingame to identify the six key characteristics that success-oriented small business owners consistently demonstrate.","date":"9/2/2010","filename":"20100902-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100902-A.mp3"},{"id":11949,"title":"More franchise tough love from Nick Bibby","description":"What does franchise tough love look like? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to deliver more tough love advise on how to identify, research and buy a franchise if - only if - you know you're cut out to be a franchisee.","date":"9/2/2010","filename":"20100902-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100902-C.mp3"},{"id":17099,"title":"The future is bright for niches","description":"More niches mean a healthier small business sector. Jim Blasingame talks about how small businesses should think about niches, whether for a new business model or a new direction for an existing one.","date":"9/19/2011","filename":"20110919-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110919-A.mp3"},{"id":30958,"title":"Dispelling the myths of business ownership","description":"Jim Blasingame reveals four of the common business ownership myths and then explaining why believing them can be dangerous.","date":"9/17/2014","filename":"20140917-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140917-F.mp3"},{"id":25936,"title":"Staying focused when you're a business of one","description":"How does a sole proprietor handle the \"shiny objects\"?Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips and best practices on how entrepreneurs who don't have a staff can break projects down in order to stay focused.","date":"8/8/2013","filename":"20130808-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130808-A.mp3"},{"id":8486,"title":"Home office tips for taking your show on the road","description":"More and more, home-based business owners are realizing that they're really \"me-based,\" because of all the mobile technology available. Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the tools and best practices to maximize your mobile, or \"me-based\" activity.","date":"8/6/2009","filename":"20090806-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090806-A.mp3"},{"id":35203,"title":"Don’t wait too long to start upgrading key positions","description":"Bob Kustka joins Jim Blasingame to recommend that now is the time to look for higher quality employees before you’re priced out of the market.","date":"8/4/2015","filename":"20150804-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20150804-A.mp3"},{"id":54606,"title":"Defining the American entrepreneur in more than one way","description":"Ami Kassar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the American entrepreneur sector ranges from a tech start up who’s seeking investors, to a Main Street small business owner who never wants to have an investor or go public.","date":"8/30/2019","filename":"20190830-H","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20190830-H.mp3"},{"id":16820,"title":"Are you ready to pitch your business plan to investors?","description":"Do you know what motivates investors? Kim Lavine joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the things entrepreneurs have to do to be attractive to angel investor groups.","date":"8/30/2011","filename":"20110830-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110830-B.mp3"},{"id":26214,"title":"Student loans are blocking entrepreneurship of Millennials","description":"There is $1.2 TRILLION of outstanding student loans in the U.S. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to report that 20-somethings are starting businesses at a low rate because of their record levels of unpaid student loans.","date":"8/29/2013","filename":"20130829-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130829-C.mp3"},{"id":26175,"title":"Spend less than you earn","description":"Drew Williams joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to get capital for your start up, plus he explains that you have to spend less than you earn to have a successful business.","date":"8/27/2013","filename":"20130827-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130827-B.mp3"},{"id":16789,"title":"Santa, Tooth Fairy, job security and other myths","description":"Job security and other fairy tales. Carrie Wilkerson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the myth of job security and how it connects to being a small business owner.","date":"8/26/2011","filename":"20110826-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110826-G.mp3"},{"id":11842,"title":"Helping women entrepreneurs access capital","description":"Helping women entrepreneurs access capital, Nell Merlino joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what women can do to grow their business, including accessing capital, plus how to register for a chance to get a Make-Mine-a-Million loan.","date":"8/20/2010","filename":"20100820-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100820-A.mp3"},{"id":16674,"title":"Start your small business the right way","description":"Starting a business is easy; running and growing one is not. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to give your start up the greatest chance to succeed, plus the importance of family support to your start up’s success.","date":"8/18/2011","filename":"20110818-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110818-F.mp3"},{"id":21736,"title":"Tips for setting up a successful home office","description":"What's the best way to set up a home office? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame share their experiences in establishing a professional business office in a a home, including tools and behavior.","date":"8/16/2012","filename":"20120816-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120816-A.mp3"},{"id":49003,"title":"How does an ICO avoid regulatory scrutiny?","description":"Arran Stewart joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the structural process of launching and executing an initial coin offering, and how they’re redeemed by investors/stakeholders.","date":"8/14/2018","filename":"20180814-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180814-D.mp3"},{"id":8558,"title":"Grow small business sales with referrals","description":"Want to know how to acquire high quality prospects and grow sales with virtually no expense? Referrals. They're golden, according to Rob Jolles, who joins Jim Blasingame to discuss valuable tips and best practices to help you get more referrals from your existing customers.","date":"8/13/2009","filename":"20090813-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090813-A.mp3"},{"id":40198,"title":"How two women joined forces to become partners","description":"Katie Schenck and Heather Lechner join Jim Blasingame to reveal their story of how they worked together and came up with the idea to start a small business together as partners.","date":"8/10/2016","filename":"20160810-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20160810-F.mp3"},{"id":8520,"title":"Preparing for the coming economic recovery","description":"What kind of economic recovery are we in for and how fast will it happen?  Jim Blasingame talks about some of the issue around converting from a deep recession to a healthy recovery, including some of the challenges that have to be overcome and how long this could take.","date":"8/10/2009","filename":"20090810-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090810-D.mp3"},{"id":44372,"title":"Is following your passion enough to achieve success?","description":"Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that it takes more than passion to achieve and sustain business success, and why you have to let your brain evaluate the demands of the marketplace.","date":"8/1/2017","filename":"20170801-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20170801-F.mp3"},{"id":16132,"title":"It’s a fun time for innovations","description":"This is an exciting time for innovative start-ups who can create demand. Stephen Wunker joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the current creative environment for start-ups because of technology and availability of creative resources.","date":"7/7/2011","filename":"20110707-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110707-G.mp3"},{"id":11635,"title":"How to launch a new small business","description":"What are the right first steps to take when starting a small business? Bob Kustka joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the critical steps he and his partner took to make sure their small business start-up got off the ground successfully.","date":"7/28/2010","filename":"20100728-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100728-A.mp3"},{"id":48755,"title":"Why you shouldn’t be afraid to look stupid","description":"Catherine Kaputa joins Jim Blasingame to report that you’re not supposed to know the answers to everything, so don’t be afraid to look stupid -- ask the questions.","date":"7/27/2018","filename":"20180727-E","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180727-E.mp3"},{"id":16336,"title":"Taking the 5-minute self-employment test","description":"Are you ready to find out if self-employment is for you? Paul Casey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the questions you will be asked in his 5-minute test on self-employment.","date":"7/22/2011","filename":"20110722-J","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110722-J.mp3"},{"id":8350,"title":"Is there a dark side to entrepreneurship?","description":"Is there a dark side to entrepreneurship? What are the circumstances that create negative experiences as a small business owner? Leslie Kossoff and Jim Blasingame discuss what causes a small business experience to go bad and how to prevent a disaster that could take you to the dark side of entrepreneurship.","date":"7/20/2009","filename":"20090720-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090720-C.mp3"},{"id":16228,"title":"Financing the acquisition of a restaurant","description":"What are the pricing rules of thumb for buying a restaurant? Russ Brown joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the pricing and financing fundamentals when you're trying to buy a restaurant.","date":"7/15/2011","filename":"20110715-E","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110715-E.mp3"},{"id":30170,"title":"An update on Silvercar, a car rental startup company","description":"Bill Diffenderffer joins Jim Blasingame to offer an update on Silvercar, a car rental startup company he co-founded that has now been operating for one year.","date":"7/14/2014","filename":"20140714-H","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140714-H.mp3"},{"id":16176,"title":"When an employee is not a contractor","description":"Are you tempted to say an employee is a contractor? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what the IRS says defines an person you hire as an employee or a contractor.","date":"7/12/2011","filename":"20110712-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110712-F.mp3"},{"id":16177,"title":"What is the contractor/employee designation test?","description":"How can you find out if you have an employee or a contractor? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the some key factors on what makes a contractor an employee, such as hours, tools, quality, schedule, etc.","date":"7/12/2011","filename":"20110712-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110712-G.mp3"},{"id":25639,"title":"Entrepreneurial resilience: Do you have it?","description":"What is entrepreneurial resilience? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to share their experiences as start-up entrepreneurs many years earlier, and how much resilience it took to create something from nothing.","date":"7/11/2013","filename":"20130711-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130711-A.mp3"},{"id":11417,"title":"When should you incorporate your small business start-up?","description":"When should you incorporate your small business start-up? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to explain why and when you should think about going from sole proprietor to a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). They also talk about how to find those first customers.","date":"7/1/2010","filename":"20100701-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100701-C.mp3"},{"id":20811,"title":"Introducing your start-up to your banker","description":"Does your small business start-up have a banker? Jim Blasingame talks about how to patiently and effectively grow a relationship between your start-up small business and a local independent community bank.","date":"6/8/2012","filename":"20120608-H","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120608-H.mp3"},{"id":20814,"title":"How are men and women different in the start-up phase?","description":"Are women different from men during the start-up phase? Tory Johnson joins Jim Blasingame to explain the things that are advantage for women in the start-up phase, as well as their disadvantages.","date":"6/8/2012","filename":"20120608-J","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120608-J.mp3"},{"id":58558,"title":"Is now a good time to start a home-based business?","description":"Jeff Zbar  joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why anytime is a good time to start a home-based business, especially post-pandemic, but also how to start it the right way, including understanding the neighborhood rules.","date":"6/4/2020","filename":"20200604-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20200604-B.mp3"},{"id":47929,"title":"The startup dilemma: balancing customers and funding","description":"Will Herman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the best capital comes from customers, but for fast-growing startups, customer revenue isn’t enough to provide adequate scaling capital.","date":"6/4/2018","filename":"20180604-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180604-B.mp3"},{"id":25204,"title":"Financing for start-ups","description":"Donald Hunter joins Jim Blasingame to discuss financing for start-ups and the importance of looking at the needs to the business to determine the best course of action, plus why your relationship with your banker should be a factor in financing decisions.","date":"6/3/2013","filename":"20130603-J","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130603-J.mp3"},{"id":11198,"title":"Bittersweet start up wisdom from a courageous entrepreneur","description":"Don't miss this start up wisdom from a courageous entrepreneur with a bittersweet story. Ron Koss joins Jim Blasingame with his and his brother's start up story that changed the marketplace but cost them their company.","date":"6/3/2010","filename":"20100603-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100603-D.mp3"},{"id":16007,"title":"Funding realities for small businesses","description":"What does the capital market look like for small business? 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Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the idea of getting educated in the discipline of entrepreneurship, including the technical lessons as well as finding out if you have the \"guts\" to be an entrepreneur.","date":"6/15/2010","filename":"20100615-E","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100615-E.mp3"},{"id":48040,"title":"Why is hustle a powerful entrepreneurial element?","description":"Ramon Ray joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the power of hustling by telling the stories of highly successful entrepreneurs who made their fortunes because they out hustled the competition.","date":"6/11/2018","filename":"20180611-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180611-C.mp3"},{"id":11251,"title":"Want more business? Become a chameleon!","description":"Want more business? Become a chameleon! 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Jorian Clarke joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a website that makes your creative idea available to the public who vote their acceptance by donating money to your plan.","date":"6/1/2011","filename":"20110601-H","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110601-H.mp3"},{"id":47648,"title":"When should a startup incorporate?","description":"Jim Blasingame reveals some things for a startup entrepreneur to consider before investing in the legal process of making the business a corporation or LLC.","date":"5/9/2018","filename":"20180509-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180509-G.mp3"},{"id":4373,"title":"Being a sole proprietor","description":"Do you know what it takes to be a sole proprietor?  A business of one?  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Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss financial decision-making, including some important advice for start-ups.","date":"5/31/2012","filename":"20120531-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120531-F.mp3"},{"id":15657,"title":"Is a franchise the best entrepreneurial path for you?","description":"Jim says franchising is entrepreneurial coloring inside the lines. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why franchising is a great compromise for those who want to be entrepreneurs without the risk of a start up - but can you follow instructions?","date":"5/31/2011","filename":"20110531-H","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110531-H.mp3"},{"id":15660,"title":"The challenges of financing a franchise acquisition","description":"What are some creative ways to finance a franchise acquisition? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to talk about financing a franchise through a rollover 401(k), plus the risks variables and creativity requirements of owning a franchise.","date":"5/31/2011","filename":"20110531-I","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110531-I.mp3"},{"id":7997,"title":"Reflections of a start-up, 20 years later: Growing the business","description":"Celebrating his 20th anniversary as a small business owner, Jim Blasingame reflects on what it takes to grow your business, including how to acquire and keep customers. 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Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the decline in growth trends of small businesses, especially startups.","date":"5/22/2012","filename":"20120522-H","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120522-H.mp3"},{"id":34208,"title":"Take an entrepreneurial personality test","description":"Paul Casey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why a personality test could reveal to you whether you’re a good candidate to become a successful entrepreneur.","date":"5/21/2015","filename":"20150521-J","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20150521-J.mp3"},{"id":29554,"title":"Blasingame celebrates a quarter-century business milestone","description":"Jim Blasingame shares his story about starting his small business 25 years ago this week, including why it was the hardest thing he ever did and the best thing he ever did.","date":"5/20/2014","filename":"20140520-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140520-F.mp3"},{"id":20272,"title":"Who are veterans?","description":"Miliary reserves and national guard make a commitment to the U.S., too. Jim Mingey joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the definition of a veteran and why reserves and national guard should be included as veterans.","date":"5/2/2012","filename":"20120502-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120502-B.mp3"},{"id":15257,"title":"What is bootstrapping and why is it a best practice?","description":"Bootstrapping is a good boot camp for how to be judicious with your capital. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the advantages of funding your small business on early revenues, plus tips on how to manage with a bootstrapper’s mentality.","date":"5/2/2011","filename":"20110502-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110502-B.mp3"},{"id":29524,"title":"When having passion for what you do isn't enough","description":"Tom Asacker joins Jim Blasingame to say that loving what you do isn't enough to sustain a business model unless your customers also love the same thing.","date":"5/19/2014","filename":"20140519-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140519-A.mp3"},{"id":20504,"title":"Why is unemployment so high among Generation Y?","description":"Unemployment among Generation Y is the highest. Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the education system and culture of Y has contributed to high employment in that demographic.","date":"5/18/2012","filename":"20120518-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20120518-A.mp3"},{"id":34086,"title":"What one leader is doing to recover the American Dream","description":"Michael Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to reveal his idea for the Dreaming Room, and how it is helping American entrepreneurs claim their part of the American Dream.","date":"5/13/2015","filename":"20150513-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20150513-G.mp3"},{"id":15415,"title":"Marketing tips for small business start ups","description":"Do you know who your profile customer is? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss her new DIY workshop program and reveal why every small business start-up must identify who its specific prospective customer is.","date":"5/12/2011","filename":"20110512-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110512-F.mp3"},{"id":11008,"title":"Finding professional fulfillment in mid-life and beyond","description":"How can you finding professional fulfillment in mid-life and beyond? Nancy Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to think about your life and work in such a way that is honest and objective so you can maximize your chances of being productive and happy.","date":"5/11/2010","filename":"20100511-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100511-C.mp3"},{"id":38976,"title":"Why did you become a small business owner?","description":"Jim Blasingame shares his thoughts on why people become business owners, including some myths and misconceptions.","date":"5/10/2016","filename":"20160510-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20160510-F.mp3"},{"id":38979,"title":"What are you called to do in life?","description":"Jeff Goins joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to think about and recognize your calling in life, including whether you should be a business owner.","date":"5/10/2016","filename":"20160510-G","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20160510-G.mp3"},{"id":47310,"title":"What is a “bedrock” entrepreneur?","description":"Derek Lidow joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that there are different kinds of entrepreneurs, and that the greatest number of them are bedrock entrepreneurs, also, one of four kinds of entrepreneurial stages.","date":"4/9/2018","filename":"20180409-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180409-A.mp3"},{"id":47312,"title":"Three of the four kinds of entrepreneurial stages of a business","description":"Derek Lidow joins Jim Blasingame to reveal three of the four entrepreneurial stages that a business goes through, including customer expectations and processes.","date":"4/9/2018","filename":"20180409-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20180409-B.mp3"},{"id":10764,"title":"Essential elements in your small business plan","description":"What are the essential elements in a 21st century small business plan? Martin Zwilling joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the key components that your business plan should include, regardless of how you use it, for investors, bankers or just to manage your business.","date":"4/9/2010","filename":"20100409-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100409-D.mp3"},{"id":24474,"title":"Grow your business outside your four walls","description":"Do you have stay-home-itis? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to warn home-based business owners about the natural tendency to spend too much time inside your four walls and not get out into the marketplace regularly.","date":"4/4/2013","filename":"20130404-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130404-A.mp3"},{"id":43033,"title":"Where should you begin when starting a small business?","description":"David Roberts joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the key first steps to take to give your new business startup the best chance of success.\r\n","date":"4/3/2017","filename":"20170403-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20170403-B.mp3"},{"id":7677,"title":"Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day","description":"It's administrative professionals' day, those very important members of so many organizations.  This day is also for the new kids on the block, virtual assistants. 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Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with questions you should ask yourself if you’re considering becoming a franchisee, plus a link to a free online quiz to determine if you’re franchisee material.","date":"4/19/2011","filename":"20110419-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20110419-C.mp3"},{"id":7608,"title":"Taking advantage of all of the free stuff","description":"How can a small business grow while still maximizing a tight budget? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about all of the powerful tools that are designed to help small businesses that are absolutely free. Don't miss this one.","date":"4/16/2009","filename":"20090416-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090416-A.mp3"},{"id":7599,"title":"Does networking work for introverts?","description":"Does networking work for introverts? Ivan Misner explains to Jim Blasingame that not only does it work, but introverts actually stand the most to gain from networking because they're better at building valuable relationships after contact is made.","date":"4/15/2009","filename":"20090415-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090415-D.mp3"},{"id":7571,"title":"Does Twitter qualify as a real marketing strategy?","description":"Does participating on Twitter qualify as marketing activity? How can a business tell when social media is helping or just stealing your time? Ilise Benun talks with Jim Blasingame about the good, the bad and the ugly of social media for small business.","date":"4/14/2009","filename":"20090414-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090414-C.mp3"},{"id":29100,"title":"A great American entrepreneurial success story","description":"Suzy Batiz, the founder of Poo-Pouri, joins Jim Blasingame to explain how her entrepreneurial success story is classic, but why her product is not.","date":"4/11/2014","filename":"20140411-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20140411-F.mp3"},{"id":10483,"title":"A new franchise acquisition learning center","description":"There is a new franchise acquisition learning center. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the educational resources he has developed for his new Franchise Online University.","date":"3/9/2010","filename":"20100309-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100309-B.mp3"},{"id":24143,"title":"An entrepreneur tells her pastry business story","description":"Here's a story about how to grow a small pastry business. Bridget Labus joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how she and a partner started and are growing their pastry business after years of being a good employee.","date":"3/8/2013","filename":"20130308-F","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130308-F.mp3"},{"id":14486,"title":"Entrepreneurial advice for women start-ups","description":"What do women need to know as they start a small business? 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Jim Manton joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to make a transition successfully in a way that is good for you and society.","date":"3/23/2009","filename":"20090323-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090323-C.mp3"},{"id":24287,"title":"How Bill McDermott went from deli owner to a global CEO","description":"Here's a great entrepreneurial story that will make you smile. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to relate the story of how SAP CEO Bill McDermott got his start as a teenage entrepreneur by doing some innovative customer service practices.","date":"3/20/2013","filename":"20130320-D","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20130320-D.mp3"},{"id":7341,"title":"Transitioning from professional to personal","description":"Are you having difficulty transitioning from employment to ownership? 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Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to be competitive and actually grow sales in the middle of a recession.","date":"2/5/2009","filename":"20090205-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090205-A.mp3"},{"id":6764,"title":"Small business and the February 5 <i>Kiplinger Letter</i>","description":"Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame talk about small business issues covered in the <i>Kiplinger Letter</i>, including saving the banking industry, economic stimulus, a \"buy American' movement and why small businesses must be more adaptable in 2009.","date":"2/5/2009","filename":"20090205-C","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090205-C.mp3"},{"id":6721,"title":"Becoming a freelancer and independent contractor","description":"How do you survive and thrive as a freelance professional? 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He also talks about when to incorporate and when to use a limited liability company (LLC).","date":"2/15/2010","filename":"20100215-B","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20100215-B.mp3"},{"id":6965,"title":"Understanding our small business paradoxes","description":"How do paradoxes impact the performance of our small businesses, especially in a recession? Kelle Olwyler talks with Jim Blasingame about how to identify paradoxes and actually take advantage of them.","date":"2/13/2009","filename":"20090213-A","S3":"https://d2siwbmjjo8mva.cloudfront.net/20090213-A.mp3"},{"id":6975,"title":"Recession-proof networking strategies","description":"Relationships are even more critical to business success in a recession. 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