This Week's Show Schedule

How are you connecting with customers? How do you deliver proposals? How much in-person contact do you make? Diane DiResta and Jim Blasingame discuss knowing what connecting tool or practice to use with customers so you don't spend too much time in the virtual world.

Is the thing that makes the Internet free in danger? Steve DelBianco reports with Jim Blasingame that the default opt-in relationship between visitors and websites allows advertising to pay for your free access. Will the intentions of some in government to change this relationship hurt the success of the Internet?

What does a small business that does both importing and exporting look like? Kesha Alexander talks to Jim Blasingame about the business of introducing the world to the wonders of the cocoa bean as a business plan. They also talk about the one-sidedness of Valentines Day. Okay, Jim talks about that.

What do managers need to know about how humans are motivated? Dan Pink is back to talk with Jim Blasingame about why the old "carrot and stick" approach is not as effective in the 21st century and what managers should know about Motivation 3.0. His new book is called "Drive."

Is America falling behind in the innovation marketplace? That's the question Kenneth Krosin poses as he joins Jim Blasingame to reveal startling statistics on the difference between China's innovation record and that of the U.S.

What does America have to do to regain our global leadership in the marketplace of things and the marketplace of ideas? Jim Blasingame says America can't keep living off of what we accomplished in the 20th century. The 21st century is a brand new place and we have to demand more of ourselves and those we allow to represent us.

Why this recovery is a marathon, not a sprint

What this jobless recovery will look like

Are you doing the work that you are wired for? That's the question Kathy Kolbe asks as she talks with Jim Blasingame about whether the human instincts that are who you are matches with the job you're doing. If not, especially if you're a business owner, you're level of success and happiness will be limited.

Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott joins Jim Blasingame the week before Valentine's Day to discuss the rules of love.

Jim Blasingame shares some insight on entrepreneurialism.

Dr. David Gage and Jim Blasingame talk about how to set up successful partnerships in your small business.

Barbara Burke and Jim Blasingame offer tips to transform your chaos and be successful in your business - as owner or employee.

Stephen Covey joins Jim Blasingame to tell how to create your ultimate job and make an extraordinary contribution.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to offer success tips for micropreneurs.

Barbara Weltman returns to talk with Jim Blasingame about small business tax issues.

Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame review this week's Kiplinger Letter.

Martin Lindstrom talks to Jim Blasingame about the secrets behind why consumers buy what they buy.

Gene Griessman and Jim Blasingame reflect on Abe Lincoln's words to leaders on Lincoln's birthday.

Kelle Olwyler and Jim Blasingame give some planning tips as you start up your small business.

John O'Hara joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the counterrevolution against bailouts, handouts, more taxes, etc.