What are some of the factors that are impeding economic growth? Doug Tatum joins Jim Blasingame to identify key factors that are physically or emotionally preventing the economy from recovering and how to handle them.

What are the key traits of successful small business owners? Patricia Green joins Jim Blasingame to identify the six key characteristics that success-oriented small business owners consistently demonstrate.

How can we promote trust and engagement between the generations? Michael Muetzel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the realities of getting the generations - Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y - to work together more effectively.

What does it take to run this marathon recovery race?Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about several specific things your small business can successfully survive this longer-than-normal recovery cycle.

When innovation through imitation gives birth to niches. Oded Shenkar joins Jim Blasingame talk about how smart companies use imitation to innovate and gain a strategic edge within their own niche.

A small business success story that began with failure. Marty Metro joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how he had to fail first in order to ultimately be successful with his green business.

Wally Bock and Jim Blasingame continue their conversation on why some companies succeed while others fail.

What are the key elements of being relevant with customers? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to identify several key marketing and operating elements that are required for success in the second decade of the 21st century.

How can you lead change successfully in your small business? Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to continue their discussion on ways to lead change - not just deal with or manage it - in the second decade of the 21st century.

Is this a good time to grow your business by acquisition? Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame with some success stories about how to grow your business by making a competitive acquisition instead of growing organically.