Business Insanity Talk Radio

Segment 1: Dan Prossur is an entrepreneur who has dedicated over 40 years to building his own service and technology business. He is also the author of the new book THIRTEENERS: Why Only 13% of Companies Successfully Execute Their Strategy and How Yours Can Be One of Them.14:30 – Segment 2: Rob-Jan de Jong is an international speaker, writer, and consultant on strategy and leadership themes.  He is the author of ANTICIPATE:  The Art of Leading by Looking Ahead.30:30 – Segment 3: Matt Faustman is the CEO and Co-Founder of UpCounsel, Inc., which introduces businesses to top-rated and highly experienced attorneys.40:00 – Segment 4: How to Get Unstuck49:01 – Segment 5: Zachary Lezberg is the founder of The Small Business Expo – the nation’s largest business trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to business owners and business professionals.Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva and CorpNet.

1:22 – Segment 1: Steve Lohr is a reporter for The New York Times on technology, business and economics. In 2013, he was a member of the team that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting. He is the author of the new book DATA-ISM: The Revolution Transforming Decision Making, Consumer Behavior, and Almost Everything Else.14:32 – Segment 2: Zane Smithis a Chicago attorney whose firm’s practice focuses on complex litigation plus a broad range of commercial and real estate transaction services.30:30 – Segment 3: Brian Shapland is the General Manager of Turnstone, a Steelcase office furniture brand. 40:10 – Segment 4: How to Get Unstuck49:01 – Segment 5:Jamie Notteris an accomplished speaker, author, and consultant with deep expertise in leadership, generations, organizational culture, and conflict. He is the author of the 2015 Amazon bestseller When Millennials Take Over: Preparing for the Ridiculously Optimistic Future of Business.Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva, The UPS Store and CorpNet.

1:43 – Segment 1: Dr. Nicole Lipkin is a business psychologist specializing in leadership and organizational development. She is the author of the popular leadership book What Keeps Leaders Up At Night.14:30 – Segment 2: Kim Janson is the author of Demystifying Talent Management: Unleash People’s Potential to Deliver Superior Results. She has 20+ years of experience working in over 40 countries in senior roles.30:30 – Segment 3: Judy Carter is an international keynote speaker on the power of personal stories and humor to inspire others and decrease workplace stress. Judy’s latest book is an interactive workbook entitled: Finding Extraordinary Stories in an Ordinary Day.39:57 – Segment 4: How to Get Unstuck49:00 – Segment 5: Ciara Pressler is a marketing strategist working with new and growing businesses in the U.S. and globally. She is the author of a book called Game Plan: Achieve Your Goals in Life, Career, and Business.Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva, The UPS Store and Corpnet.

Segment 1: Susan Packard is the cofounder of Scripps Networks Interactive and former chief operating officer of HGTV. She is the author of New Rules of the Game: 10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace.Segment 2: Nicole Lapin is the author of the New York Times bestseller Rich Bitch: A Simple 12 Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together…Finally. She was the youngest anchor ever at CNN and then went on to claim the same title at CNBCSegment 3: Marianne Markowitz is the Regional Administrator for the Small Business Association’s Midwest Region. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed Markowitz to serve on the City of Chicago’s Small Business Advisory Council.Segment 4: How to Get UnstuckSegment 5: Barbara Weltman is attorney and best-selling author of numerous business, tax, and finance books, including the perennial J.K. Lasser’s  Small Business Taxes and J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks.Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva and The UPS Store.

1:24 – Segment 1: Robin Fisher Roffer is a brand strategist and storyteller for major media companies as well as a keynote conference speaker and corporate trainer for powerhouse companies. Her new book is called THE NO FEAR CAREER- 12 Steps to Becoming a Courageous Leader in the Face of Uncertainty.14:42 – Segment 2: Michelle Van Slyke is the President of Marketing & Sales at The UPS Store where she leads companywide marketing for a network of over 4,400 retail locations.30:37 – Segment 3: Douglas Dubitsky is Vice President of Product Management & Development for Retirement Solutions at The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.40:05 – Segment 4 and 5: Dafna Michaelson is the co-founder, president and The Journey institute for the 50 in 52 Journey, a project for which she traveled across America to all 50 states and Washington DC to find America's problem solvers and idea generators. Her new book is called It Takes A Little Crazy To Make A Difference.Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva and The UPS Store.

Segment 1: Tom Hopkins is world-renowned as The Builder of Sales Champions. He is the author of “How to Master the Art of Selling™".Segment 2: Daymond John is the creator of FUBU and star of Shark Tank. He partners with Miller Lite Tap the Future contest to help passionate entrepreneurs make their business dreams a reality. He is joined by last year’s winners Bellhops. Segment 3: Peter Bregman is the author of Four Seconds: All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want. Segment 4: Denise Bosler is the principal of the design firm Bosler and the author of the book Creative Anarchy.Segment 5: Jason Sanchez is the founder and owner of Pet Stuff with 7 neighborhood pet stores and an area-wide pet supply delivery service. Sponsored by Sage, Nextiva, and The UPS Store. 

1:20 – Segment 1: John Warrillow4:20 – Any business can create subscription-based revenue.9:19 – The biggest mistakes small business owners make when moving to a subscription-based model.14:30 – Segment 2: Kory Kogon15:45 – Why are small business owners so busy, but not necessarily productive?18:07 – This choice will make the biggest impact on your small business: Act on the important, don’t react to the urgent.30:30 – Segment 3: Louis Balbirer31:12 – What small business owners need to know about Obamacare and how it will affect their business.34:50 – Three people small businesses need to talk to regarding the Affordable Care Act.39:55 – Segment 4: How to get Unstuck41:00 – Do any of these things sound familiar? If so, you may be stuck.45:59 – Special offer code.49:00 Segment 5: Michelle Pippin49:55 The lie that is holding so many business owners back.50:23 Why business owners are so frustrated with advertising results and what they can do about it.Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

1:10 - Segment 1: Martin Limbeck is an international sales authority and sought-after keynote speaker. He is the author of “NO Is Short for Next Opportunity: How Top Sales Professionals Think.”2:04 – You don’t need to be born a salesperson in order to be good at sales.9:05 – Cold calling isn’t dead.14:30 – Segment 2: Brian Burch is the Vice President of Product Marketing for Norton Business Unit, Symantec.15:22 – Why small businesses need to do a better job in cybersecurity in 2015.19:15 – The number one password, yet again, is 123456. Number two is…30:30 – Segment 3: Hap Klopp, among his many exploits, is best known as the founder of The North Face, where he served as President and CEO for 20 years.31:49 – Failure is the secret sauce of Silicon Valley.35:45 – Happ Klopp reflects on his time as CEO of The North Face.39:55 – Segment 4: How to get Unstuck49:00 - Segment 5: Kita Szpak is an author, happiness expert, speaker and publicist who positions people for personal and professional excellence.50:16 – When

On episode 314 of Business Insanity Talk Radio, my first guest, Susan Solovic, is going to look into her crystal ball and tell us the worries and opportunities for small business in 2015. Next, most small biz owners do not spend the time and money to put together a systematic marketing plan. Well, that stops today. Did you know that only 24% of Americans volunteer every year? My next guest has the solution to increasing that number. Dating is difficult for busy professionals, but learn how my final guest makes it a whole lot easier.Susan Solovic is an award-winning entrepreneur and Internet pioneer. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, New York Times bestseller, media personality and popular blogger. www.smallbizexpertacademy.comLindsay Bayuk, Director of development at Infusionsoft, a company that helps small biz thrive with sales and marketing solutions.Beth Bond is the founder of For Goods, a program that makes volunteering fun, easy and rewarding.April Davis is the founder of Cupid's Cronies, a dating s

On episode 313, we first talk to Adam Cheyer, the creator of Siri. He shares the story of Siri's success with Apple and what he's working on now. Next, the former CEO of Charles Schwab shows us how to lead breakthrough change against any odds. The following guest describes small business owners as scared, selfish & stupid and he doesn't mean it as an insult. Finally, learn how you can save money by preventing the spread of germs in your office.Adam Cheyer is the former co-founder and VP Engineering of Siri Inc., and, after Apple acquired the company, he was Director of Engineering in Apple’s iOS group.  Adam is now co-founder and VP Engineering at Viv Labs.David S. Pottruck is the former president and CEO of Charles Schwab. He is now the chairman of HighTower Advisors and CorpU and is the author of the NYTimes bestseller  “Stacking the Deck: How to Lead Breakthrough Change Against Any Odds”.Dan Gregory is a researcher and strategist, that specializes in behaviors and belief systems. He is the co-author of

Episode 312 of Business Insanity Talk Radio tackles money management, practicing mindfulness, incorporating your business, and following up with sales leads. First, learn how to wisely manage your wealth and money in your business. Next, learn more about the word that is really making its way into the small business owners lexicon this year: mindfulness. We then discuss what type of business entrepreneurs should incorporate as and where to go for help. Finally, learn how to maximize your sales efforts by utilizing a tool to prioritize your sales leads.About the guests:Dr. John DeMartini is a leading authority in human behavior and leadership development. He is the author of 10 self-development books, translated into 29 languages. www.drdemartini.comMolly Rudberg works with individuals and organizations to get gutsy, craft change and overthrow the belief systems that limit their possibility and potential. She is the author of the new book From the Yoga Mat to the Corner Office. www.mollyrudberg.comNellie Akalp

Episode #311 of Business Insanity shows you the science behind having the right stuff - the grit, the etiquette, the balance, and the belief system to be successful. First, we talk about how small business owners can balance their work & personal lives. Next, we discuss the science behind having GRIT in business. We'll also tell you what to do if an employee asks for a raise and how to ask for one yourself. Finally, we discuss the importance of having a strong belief system for your business.Ally Loprete is known as the work/life balance expert. She founded the widely popular OurMilkMoney.com, the largest online search directory for parents in the world.Paul G. Stoltz, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of PEAK Learning, Inc. His newest book is GRIT:  The New Science of What it Takes to Persevere • Flourish • Succeed. Jacqueline Whitmore is an international etiquette expert, the founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach and the author of POISED FOR SUCCESS: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish  Outs

Mr. John Sculley, former CEO of Apple and Pepsi, is on the show to share advice for small business owners, including his lessons learned from a very successful career. Next, the small biz lady shares how to transition from a job to becoming your own boss. With Charles Archer we talk about how to get a team working together. Finally, we tell you about the solution to buying something & then seeing it for less somewhere else.John Sculley is the former CEO of Apple Computer and Pepsi-Cola. He is one of America's best-known business leaders and is the author of the newly released book MOONSHOT! Game Changing Strategies on How to Build a Billion Dollar Business. Melinda F. Emerson, the SmallBizLady, is one of the leading small business experts in America. A new edition of her bestselling book Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works is now available.Charles Archer has inspired people, teams, and companies to build better consensus through empowerment & effective co

Episode 309 of Business Insanity Talk Radio covers a wide variety of topics affecting small businesses. First, what are you doing to update your marketing plans for the new year? We talk about the key marketing activities you need to do this year. Next, we share how you can get cash for your business without asking the bank. Finally, we discuss non-compete agreements and answer the question: are they really enforceable? About the Guests:Jeff Federman is Senior Vice President/General Manager in YP’s digital region, responsible for online and mobile advertising solutions for small businesses. www.myfreeyp.comJon Parise is the Director of Customer Marketing at Kabbage, Inc. which is the leading online provider of small business loans having pioneered the first financial services data and technology platform to provide funding to small businesses in less than 7 minutes. www.kabbage.com Yasir Billoo is a member of the bar in both the Florida Bar and the California Bar. He is serving his third 2-year term as an Adm

On episode #308 of Business Insanity Talk Radio, we have advice for small business owners who not only focus their life on building their company, but also desire to contribute to the world. JJ Ramberg has first-hand advice for handling a double bottom line of making money and making a difference. Tom Walker discusses business planning, how communities can help entrepreneurs prosper, and what makes some innovations amazing businesses while others just flop.About the guests:JJ Ramberg is the co-founder of Goodshop.com, the company that makes you feel good about your online shopping. She is also the host of msnbc’s Your Business which focuses on providing tips and inspiration to small business owners. JJ is also the author of the bestselling book “It’s Your Business". http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspxTom Walker is the CEO of TechColumbus, who has been engaged in building the innovation economy for 25 years. Tom launched a series of new investment funds totaling $22 million, providing central Ohio entrepre

On episode 307 of Business Insanity Talk Radio, we talk about how a small business owner can establish and maintain a strong brand. Next, we discuss why there aren't more women as CEOs of large companies. Have you ever thought about writing a book? We'll tell you how you can get it done while still running your business. Finally, we answer the question: can you really talk trash about your competition? Find out what is covered by the freedom of speech and what can get you into a whole lot of trouble. About the guests:Denise Lee Yohn is a leading authority on building and positioning exceptional brands. She is a speaker and author of the book What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles That Separate the Best from the Rest. http://deniseleeyohn.com/Lisa Falzone is the CEO of Revel, an IPAD POS system. She is a member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List. She analyzes women’s under-representation (only 5% of Fortune’s 500s CEOs are female) in leadership positions. http://revelup.com/Rich Mintzer is the auth

In episode 306 of Business Insanity Talk Radio, we discuss the importance of lean business plans and how to use them correctly. With 2015 right around the corner, we talk about the hottest trends coming up that small businesses can take advantage of. Next, you'll find out alternative ways to get more capital for your business. Finally, we tell you how to reduce your credit card fees by showing you a better way to handle payments.Tim Berry is the founder and chairman of Palo Alto Software, and co-founder of Borland International. He is the author of 6 published books and is the best-known business plan expert in the world. www.timberry.comSteve Strauss is The senior USATODAY small business columnist, author of the best-selling author of 16 books. His latest venture is the tech startup, TheSelfEmployed.com.Brock Blake is the CEO and Founder of Lendio, which has helped over 500,000 small business owners save time and money in search of the right small business loan. www.lendio.comKaz Nejatian is the founder of K

On episode #305, Brian Smith, founder of the iconic UGG boots, shares lessons learned in creating a strong brand. Also, learn how to have a big exit from your company by selling it for the maximum amount that it is worth. Are you stressed in your company? Learn how to relieve your stress in just 60 seconds. Finally, keep up with the big changes that are coming down the line for domain names and find out what your business needs to do to take advantage of it all. Brian Smith was born in Australia, studied at the UCLA Graduate School of Management, and with $500 of start-up money, he founded UGG Imports to bring sheepskin footwear to America. www.briansmithspeaker.com Bo Burlingham is an editor at Inc Magazine and the author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big and his new book Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. www.boburlingham.com Jenny C. Evans is the founder and CEO of PowerHouse Performance, the author of The Resilency Revolution, a speaker, and on

To get ready for the holiday and the new year, this week's episode discusses hot technology for small businesses and how to figure out which of this technology you want versus need. This is also a time of making new years resolutions, but why are so many companies failing to make actual changes? We discuss how you can move your business forward. Also, we look toward the role that mobile is going to play in your business in 2015. Finally, learn how to make the busiest time of the year the most profitable time of the year.About the Guests:Chris Pirillo is a YouTube partner, magazine columnist, tech expert for CNN, book author, public speaker, owner of the blogging network and social community Locker Gnome. http://www.lockergnome.com/ Barbara A. Trautlein, PhD is author of the best-selling book Change Intelligence:  Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change that Sticks, principal and founder of Change Catalysts, and originator of the CQ System for Developing Change Intelligent Leaders and Organizations. www.changecatal

Episode 303 discusses how to decrease stress, increase confidence, improve your business etiquette, and juggle work & family. First, hear what it takes to be a mom and successful entrepreneur. Next, learn whether or not business etiquette really matters in business anymore. Can you really fake it until you make it? Find out how you can get over your own imposter syndrome and increase your confidence in your business. Finally, hear tips for how you can be less stressed out at your company this new year.Lara Galloway is the co-author of Moms Mean Business: A Guide to Creating A Successful Company and Happy Life. http://momsmeanbusinessbook.com/Margaret Page is the founder and director of Etiquette Page Enterprises, a firm providing business etiquette and soft skills training. http://www.margaretpage.comDanielle Tate is the founder and CEO of MissNowMrs.com, MarriedNameGame and MarriageLicenseNow. As a successful entrepreneur, she is a name change expert, writer, author of a top rated newlywed blog and a bri