How does a home-based business owner stay motivated during a challenging economy? Jeff Zbar talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the things to do, physically and mentally, to make sure you don't turn into a caveman (or cave woman).

What are the challenges and opportunities in the near future for small businesses? Chad Moutray talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the obstacles in front of us in the near term, but also some of the reasons to be optimistic about the future of our small businesses.

What will the next 12 months look like for our economy? Richard DeKaser talks with Jim Blasingame about how we got ourselves into this financial mess and how we'll get ourselves out of it. They also talk about the role and dangers of of governments involvement in the resolution of our economic challenges.

What are small business owners saying about the holiday season prospects? Gail Goodman talks with Jim Blasingame about the results of a recent survey of small businesses about the holiday season. They also talk about what to do to maximize your sales opportunity.

Is the government helping or hurting the economic recovery process? Bill Brandt talks with Jim Blasingame about the steps the government is taking and the mistakes that have been made. They also talk about what an Obama administration will do in the first four years -- will it look more like Clinton or Carter.

Where will the leadership come from to lead our economy in the future? Andrew Sherman talks with Jim Blasingame about the principles in his new book which point to the players on Main Street -- small business owners -- as the people who will lead us out of the economic challenges with values and trust as the fundamental building blocks.

How has the credit crisis impacted start-ups? Beverley Williams and Jim Blasingame talk about how the credit crisis has had a negative impact on the ability of start-ups to get access to capital and what to do about that.

What is the future of journalism? Don Lambro talks with Blasingame about how journalism has changed and not necessarily for the good. They also talk about the presidential campaigns and how the media has been reporting on them.

Joan Pryde joins Blasingame to talk about the 2008 election campaigning, how the government influences have been slow to be realized, the challenges for consumers to help the economy, the rise of the U.S. dollar and other current event issues.

How do you plan for an uncertain economy? Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about several things to track as you plan your business operation and even growth during uncertain economic times.