What do small businesses think about the economy? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report that this month’s Tatum Survey of Business Conditions indicates the small businesses are optimistic that the economy will improve.

Reporting on the entrepreneurs of the compounding pharmacy industry? Jim Blasingame reports on a recent visit with compounding pharmacists, including how they have found success against the Big Box pharmacies by getting back to the basics of serving customers one at a time.

Are there business opportunities in Mexico for U.S. small businesses? Steven Little joins Jim Blasingame to continue their discussion on Mexico, including how to find business opportunity for small businesses.

Are there myths about Mexico that need to be dispelled? Steven Little joins Jim Blasingame to talk about living in Mexico and the vital economic link between the US and Mexico, plus dispelling the myth that all of Mexico is dangerous.

How do you marketing your book when you self-publish? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to talk about marketing your self-published book, including new channels, like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and even car signs if you're old school and if your kids will let you.

Why is the journey of writing and publishing a book like starting a small business? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the journey he took with his novel, Warrior Monk, including writing, looking for book agents, a publisher and finally, choosing to self publish.

What is the seed that grows into a novel? Ray Keating joins small business expert Jim Blasingame to discuss his new novel and book series, Warrior Monk, including his inspiration for the story involving a former CIA assassin who becomes a pastor.

Can a franchise start-up get financing today? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss financing franchise start-ups, including why an independent community bank is more likely to make a start-up loan than a large bank.

What is the impact of a franchise start-up on the local economy? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why a franchise start-up is more likely to have an accelerated impact on the local economy than a non-franchise start-up, including hiring, cash flow and banking.

A witness to a century, Austin Kiplinger, journalist, publisher, entrepreneur, farmer, and who Jim Blasingame says is a national treasure, talks about his 2010 crops, plus differences in the Great Depression and the Great Recession and the role of government in the economy.