Business Insanity Talk Radio

Episode #302 of Business Insanity Talk Radio reveals the secrets to success in life, in a family business, and in public speaking. First, we discuss the solution to making life more fulfilling, and surprisingly, the solution is not money. Next, we talk about the secret to having a healthy and growing family business. Finally, we reveal how to overcome the fear of talking in front of people once and for all. About the guests:Tim McCarthy is the co-founder of Raising Cane's of Ohio, a chicken restaurant which had 13 stores with over $30 million in revenue in 2013, and the author of the book "Empty Abundance".Henry Hutcheson is president of Family Business USA and is the author of the book “Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business: How to Successfully Navigate Family Business Conflict and Transition".Gary Genard, PhD, is an actor, communications professor, speech coach, and author of the book "Fearless Speaking: Beat Your Anxiety • Build Your Confidence • Change Your Life".Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

John Hope Bryant is founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, a nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy for youth and financial capability for communities. He is the author of the bestselling book, How the Poor Can Save Capitalism. John discusses how to elevate the lower class and how business leaders can help in their community.Tom Caporaso is the CEO of Clarus Marketing Group, which primarily builds custom programs for businesses to enhance customer experience and create brand loyalty. He talks about how small businesses can compete with the big boys who are spending millions of dollars to get customers through their doors during the holidays.Joe Pergola is the VP of Sales and Marketing at AccuPOS Point of Sale, a provider of complete POS solutions for business that merges all POS transactions with accounting software. Joe discusses the best mobile point of sale devices for small businesses.Taffy Williams has been a successful entrepreneur and advisor to entrepreneurs for over 30 years.

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He is the author of the bestselling book Hooked: How to Build Habit Forming Products. Nir shares practical steps for how businesses can master the psychology of habit to create a successful product.Scott Jordan is the CEO of Travelwear company SCOTTeVEST. He appeared on Season 3 of Shark Tank and has since gone on to buidling his company into a tech apparel powerhouse. He is also the author of the new book Pocket Man. Scott discusses how he has been able to build a business with sustainable growth.Jennefer Witter is a 30+ year PR veteran. She is the the CEO and founder of The Boreland Group Inc, a boutique public relations agency headquartered in NYC. Jennefer discusses how small businesses should approach the Public Relations process. Glen Stansberry is the co-founder of a manly website called Gentlemint, a social network centered around things men are interested in – bacon, libations, facial hair, cars and

Michael Jenet has spent his life studying the human condition, and has worked as a coach, a mentor, a guest lecturer to entrepreneurs, TEDx presenter, and CEO. He is the author of the book ASK: The Questions to Empower Your Life. Michael shares which questions we need to be asking in order to find joy in all the work that we do.Dave Kurrasch is a nationally known expert in cash management. As vice president and general manager of the Small Business Payments Company, he leads strategic and business growth initiatives for its signature product, Small Business Workbench. Dave discusses critical practices for managing the cash flow of your business.Chelsea Berler is the author of The Curious One: From Food Stamps to CEO - One Woman's Journey through Struggle, Tragedy, Success and Love. She is the CEO of a boutique marketing agency that supports businesses around the world. She shares how she overcame adversity and gives words of advice to others struggling to find their purpose.Rieva Lesonsky is widely recognized

Amit Kumar is the head of Yahoo Small Business. He has deep expertise in ecommerce and is here to help small businesses sell products online. He gives advice for what to consider when starting an online store and what tools are available to help.Larry Dorie, co-founder of RHUB Communications, is a senior executive with 30 years experience in starting/growing high tech companies. He discusses how to make meetings (both face-to-face and virtual) more productive, more secure, and less costly.Karl Ronn is Managing Director of Innovation Portfolio Partners, a Silicon Valley firm that helps CEOs and the top management of Fortune 500 companies find and develop new to the world products and services. Karl helps small businesses focus on the future and create their reciprocity advantage.Chris Conner has spent the last decade in the franchise industry working with several hundred different franchise systems in management, franchise sales and franchise development work. He discusses how to know if a business is ready fo

Rosalinda Randall has been successfully improving workplace environments and relationships by spreading civility and sharing enthusiastic and insightful advice for more than 14 years. She is also the author of a new book called Don't Burp in the Boardroom. Rosalinda talks about the dangers of a casual workplace and gives recommendations for appropriate workplace manners and attire.Lindsey Pollak is a keynote speaker, corporate consultant and one of the country's leading experts on the Millennial Generation. She currently serves as an official Ambassador for LinkedIn and her new book is called BECOMING THE BOSS: News Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders. Lindsey sheds light on understanding the millennial mindset and how companies can better harness the power of millennials as employees.Tracy Carlson is a seasoned marketing strategist, speaker and advisor who helps companies develop brands that people care about and that inspire loyalty. She is the author of the book What Great Brands Know: Unleash Your Ri

Erin Meyer is an affiliate professor of organizational behavior specializing in cross-cultural management at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. She is also the author of The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business. Erin draws from her global business experiences to give advice for doing business correctly with other cultures.Jonathan Barsade is the CEO and Founder of Exactor, leading developer of end-to-end solutions of secure sales tax record keeping and compliance. He discusses the Marketplace Fairness Act, a bill that may allow Sales Tax to be collected on every transaction over the internet, and what it means for small businesses.Elizabeth Ghaffari is the CEO of Technology Place, a company that develops online business strategies for large and small businesses. She is also the author of a new book called Tapping the Wisdom. Elizabeth explains how to find a mentor -- the singlemost important factor in the success of one's small business.Matias Dalsgaard is the founder and CE

Susan Ershler is an international speaker, business executive, and along with her husband, became the first couple to climb the Seven Summits. She is the author of the new book Conquering the Seven Summits of Sales - From Everest to Every Business. Susan shares the lessons she learned from mountain climbing that can translate into success at the workplace.David Meerman Scott is an internationally acclaimed sales and marketing strategist whose books and blog are must-reads for professionals seeking to generate attention in ways that grow their business. He is the author of the books New Rules of Marketing and PR, and most recently, The New Rules of Sales & Service. David discusses how the buying process has changed and what small businesses can do to sell effectively.Dawn Fotopulos is an experienced entrepreneur and smallbusiness turnaround expert that has rescued hundreds of small business from financial disaster. She is the author of Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Ow

Genevieve Thiers is the founder of Sittercity.com and a co-founder of Contactkarma.com and OperaModa.com. Genevieve and her companies have won over 15 awards. She talks about why women businesses are growing rapidly and what small businesses can do to take advantage of the trend.Jody Thompson, along with her partner Cali Ressler, is the Founder of CultureRx and co-creator of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE). She is the author of two books on managing work and work-life balance. Jody explains why most people don't enjoy work and what can be done to fix it.Gary Shinner and Jill Portman are the founders of Mighty Leaf Tea. Gary and Jill discuss how they started and grew their tea business, which is now partnering with Peet's Coffee. They give advice for choosing the right partner and getting your first big break.Matt Wilson is co-founder of Under30CEO and Adventurer in Residence at Under30Experiences. Matt provides insight into how to gain entrepreneurial experiences before leaving college, and how he ha

Judd Hollas shows small business owners how to protect their patents. Brian Shapland reveals new research on how office environment effects your team (and what changes to make). Mat Ingleby shows how to build a fan base on a budget. Jordan Edelson takes us through how to build an mobile app. Sponsored by Sage One and Nextiva. 

Bess Yount leads Facebook's Small and Medium Business Community Engagement team at its HQ in Menlo Park, CA. She focuses on helping small businesses better understand how to use Facebook to connect and grow.Gabie Boko is the EVP of Marketing for Sage North America and has built her career in marketing, sales, and channel development with leading technology innovators. Gabie discusses the best way for small businesses to market to women, who as a demographic contribute $7 trillion a year to the U.S. economy in consumer and business spending.Peter Coleman is a professor as well as a consultant and NY State certified mediator whose clients include IBM, Citibank, and the UN. His new book is entitled Making Conflict Work. Peter teaches small businesses how to harness the power of conflict to drive success.Nathan Jamail works with organizations to create a coaching culture. His fourth and just realeased book is entitled "The Leadership Playbook". Nathan explains how small businesses can benefit from knowing the dif

Peter Shankman is an entrepreneur, speaker, and worldwide connector, globally recognized for radically new ways of thinking about marketing, customer service, advertising, PR, and social media. He is the author of the new book Zombie Loyalists: Using Great Service to Create Rabid Fans. Peter discusses what is holding small businesses back from providing strong customer service. He provides actions companies can take to improve their customer service and create rabid fans.David Pride is the Owner and Chief Relationships Officer of Social Impressions - a social media marketing agency that crafts strategic content for companies. David gives small business owners ideas for content to post on social media and provides insight into advertising on Facebook and gaining an Instagram & Twitter following.Matt Sapaula is America's money smart guy; he has been the co-host and feature finance-expert on MSN Money's reality television series The Invested Life for two consecutive seasons. Matt discusses how to successfull

Charles Houghton is founder and owner of Charles T. Houghton, P.C., a law firm dedicated to providing business, compliance, licensing and regulatory advice to the recreational and medical marijuana industry. Charles discusses “cannabusiness” - a new and emerging industry of innovative businesses and business opportunities evolving around both the medical and recreational marijuana use - and opportunities for entrepreneurs.Scott Brandt is the vice president of marketing at SurePayroll, where he oversees many levels of technology, including the company website, email marketing, social media, Salesforce.com, and SEO. Scott talks about how small businesses can benefit by outsourcing payroll and which technology is most useful for small business owners.Jill Salzman is currently growing her third entrepreneurial venture, The Founding Moms, the world’s first and only kid-friendly collective of offline meetups and online resources for mom entrepreneurs. She is also the author of Found It: A Field Guide for Mom Entrep

Ryan Blair is a former gang member turned serial entrepreneur, self made millionaire, and CEO & Co-Founder of ViSalus. In March 2013 he became the #1 New York Times Best Selling Author of Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain, which is now also a documentary. Ryan talks about his Nothing To Lose Mindset as well as the importance of finding a mentor.Jeffrey Krames has spent more than three decades in the world of publishing as editor, publisher, literary agent, and author. During this time, Krames has personally authored---or edited---more than 400 books, including his most recent book Leading with Humility about Pope Francis. Jeffrey explains what others can learn from the leadership style of this prominent religious figure.Steven Bowman is an internationally recognized strategy, risk, and leadership advisor to CEOs and boards worldwide. His is the author of a book called No More Business as Usual and is on the show to discuss where to start when you want to make a change in the way you do things every day.

Bernd Schoner received his PhD from MIT and upon graduating, he co-founded a high-tech startup, which he sold nearly ten years later. His is the author of the new book The Tech Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide: How to Bootstrap Your Startup, Lead Through Tough Times, and Cash In for Success (McGraw-Hill, May 2014). Bernd discusses the harsh realities of a tech startup and how to emerge successful.Simon Lyons, founder of the product design company Version 22, developed Geco Hub - a colorful organizer that hangs on the wall and serves to make sure you always find what you want when you need it. Simon talks about his journey through designing, manufacturing, and distributing a new product and gives recommendations to fellow entrepreneurs. David Sternlight is CEO of Cabeau, Inc., a travel goods company that sells innovative travel pillows, comfort products, accessories, and on-the-go gear. David's company has surpassed the 10 million dollar mark in just 4 years. He discusses his success and the keys to distributing

Jared Hecht, co-founder of GroupMe, is now the co-founder and chief executive officer at Fundera, an online marketplace that matches small business owners to the best possible lender. Jared explains the problem small businesses are facing with access to capital and provides a solution for both borrowers and lenders. Lloyd Shefsky, in addition to serving as a Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellog School of Management, is cofounder of several businesses and nonprofits and author of the new book INVENT REINVENT THRIVE: THe Keys to Success for Any Start-Up, Entrepreneur, or Family Business. Lloyd discusses the importance of reinventing yourself and how to do so effectively.Jeff Hoffman, a founding team member and former CEO in the Priceline.com family of companies, is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully scaled and sold multiple companies. Jeff provides insight into how to scale your company to build a real sustainable business. Alex Feldman is CEO of CrowdsUnite, a reso

Scheduled Guests: Deborrah Himsel is the author of "Beauty Queen: Inside the Reign of Avon's Andrea Jung". She discusses what is needed for women to able to break through the glass ceiling and land in the executive suites of major corporations. Michael Mazzeo is an associate professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University's Kellog School of Management and co-author of the new book Roadside MBA: Back Road Lessons for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Small Business Owners. Michael shares his thoughts on whether or not someone can learn to be an entrepreneur in business school as well as his thoughts on what it takes to be successful in small business. Alice Breden, open researcher and advisor for American Express, is one of America's foremost trusted small business experts. She reveals the findings of the American Express 2014 Small Business Monitor, which tracks how small business owners are feeling and reveals that women business owners, in particular, are feeling optimistic for the future of the

Scheduled Guests: Evan Singer shows how to speed up that SBA loan and get it done in 5 days. Sara Robinson demonstrates how to build a loyal customer base. Joe Caprio shows how to shorten the B2B sales lifecycle. Tom Caporaso talks about how to implement a loyalty rewards systems at your small business. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

Scheduled guests : Topher Morrison talks about the death of the information age and the birth of the collaboration age. Tim Hurson discusses why the sales axiom 'always be closing' can actually hurt your business. Dave Hawley shows us how to sell to Millenials. Freda Thomas reviews the do's and don'ts of starting a company. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.

Scheduled Guests: Frank Gruber talks about his new start up book, Startup Mixology from his Tech Cocktail experience. Jay DesMarteau reveals TD Bank's survey of small business owners likes and dislikes. Andy Feit shows how to protect your email from getting hacked. John Oecshle demonstrates the key way to retain customers. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.