Should you be excited about the possibility of crowdfunding? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the reality of what happens when a small business acquires many shareholders through crowdfunding.

What impact will crowdfunding have on angel investing? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the future of crowdfunding, including whether it will be a disruption for angel investing.

How is angel investing working today? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the concept and execution of angel investing for small businesses.

Small businesses are reporting increased optimism about the future. Bank of America's Robb Hilson joins Jim Blasingame to report small business demand for credit is rising, how a banking relationship is created today.

Running a small business is three times more stressful than raising children. Robb Hilson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss results of the new Bank of America Small Business Owner Report, plus what a small business banker does.

Why does America have an independent bank sector and China does not? One word: liberty. Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss that the concept of liberty in America is what creates the environment where community banks flourish to serve local markets.

How could a bank owned by the Chinese government be allowed to buy a U.S. bank? Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to reveal China's desire to own American banks and their recent success in doing so, plus China's desire to create community banks there.

Why independent community banks are critical to small business success. Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Buy Local program that is being promoted by independent community banks.

Why should small business owners get to know an investment banker? Gene Siciliano joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how an investment banking firm could be the answer to helping small business owners sell their business.

Market forces should be more influential to reform the U.S. financial system. Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how markets should have more influence in reforming and regulating U.S. financial system.