Robin is a real Small Business Development counselor and she talks with Jim about a typical week in the life of an SBDC counselor, including the range of small businesses she counsels and coaches.

As vice chairman of the Association of Small Business Development Centers at the national level and her role in the state of Virginia, Jody talks with Jim about the current state of SBDCs, their future and what that means for small business owners across the U.S.

When is being a small business owner like being a parent? Julie says it's all the time, and she talks with Jim about a number of similarities and why it's helpful to think about business ownership this way.

On this sixth anniversary of the attacks of 9-11, Jim reflects on what happened on that day, what has transpired since, and what he believes about the global war on terror.

Jim talks about how Labor Day got started, how it became a Federal holiday, and laments that there is no single day set aside to honor those who pay others to take a day off -- small business owners. He also talks about how what he calls "the century of the entrepreneur" and how it's different from the 20th century.

Do you have the intangibles required to be a small business owner? Jim talks about these intangibles and why they're so important to your success as an entrepreneur.

If you're over 50, your "retirement" will look different than your parents' version, and Don talks with Jim about some of the options you might consider.

What do you do when a "big box" moves in next door to your small business? Norm joins Jim to talk about a real life David vs Goliath story and how you can not only survive, but thrive in such a competitive environment.

What is the best way to find success as a small business? Phil says it's finding the right niche and sticking to it, and he and Jim talk about what you need to know to find your niche.

Jim talks about some of the key elements required to truly be able to look at the plans you're making for your business objectively.