Hector Barreto joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the relationship between labor and management has evolved, requiring a different kind of approach by the government.

Hector Barreto joins Jim Blasingame to report that the hysteria about Trump’s immigration plans are overblown, but that his language has slowed the flow of illegals crossing the boarder.

Leo Haviland joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the U.S. is doing as an energy independent nation, how that’s impacted global suppliers, and what that means for Main Street businesses.

Leo Haviland joins Jim Blasingame to report on Saudi Arabia’s plan to take it’s oil business public, whether it looks like the European Union will stay together at least for now, and what that means for Main Street businesses.

Leo Haviland joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the economic indicators that are holding the economy back, even though the stock markets are achieving records.

Suzanne Paling joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that having a well-run and planned weekly sales meeting can do a lot for overall motivation and performance.

Suzanne Paling joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that asking non-competitive sales managers to share ideas with your teams, and reciprocating, plus doing more role plays are great sales meeting elements.

Bill Conerly joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the difference between hard economic data and the soft kind, and when to listen to both regarding taking action and making investments.

Bill Conerly joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the shaky nature of economic influences this year should cause business leaders to stay flexible in their planning, including what Washington and Wall Street do.

Bill Conerly joins Jim Blasingame to forecast that the economy will likely go sideways for the rest of the year, unless the GOP and Trump are able to get healthcare and tax reform accomplished.