Thursday, December 31, 2020
Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the best leaders spend as much time as possible out of their offices and “on the decks” of their operations asking questions, or what is called, management by walking around.
Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his mentors taught him how to be a great listener and learn how to ask questions, before they do too much talking, plus, the power of taking responsibility.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to compare the NFIB Index responses for Q4 2020, to that of the 2016 election quarter, as a connection to the one common denominator – Joe Biden. Small businesses have seen this movie.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index, that indicates that with all the challenges, small businesses still can’t find enough qualified workers.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the recent NFIB Index that shows most small businesses are still not borrowing money, which has to be considered when plans are being made for new PPP funds.
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his dad’s interest in cosmetics put him on a path toward a career in that field, but not before he was a make-up artist for Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jayne Mansfield, and the Rolling Stones.
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to tell the story about how his father’s interest in cosmetics led him to franchising, which then became a family direction when his son followed him.
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the steps to take before referring someone, so you don’t become the victim of “no good deed going unpunished.”
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to recommend some year-end tax steps to take to adjust your tax bill between this year and next year – and of course, all legal.
Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why entering into a 50/50 partnership is almost always a bad idea, and how to start a partnership – if you must – with a higher degree of success.