Show Archive
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June 17, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Today I had the opportunity to talk about adoption with two fantastic women who are leading the charge. Steffany Aye, of Adoption & Beyond, spoke about domestic adoptions, and Merrily Ripley, of Adoption Advocates International, discussed international adoptions.
Steffany Aye, Adoption & Beyond
Merrily Ripley, Adoption Advocates International (AAI)
May 27, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Joe Warner, of Apex Business Advisors, and I had an awesome hour of talking about the business of mergers and acquisitions. Joe discussed this really important issue in any business' life cycle from both the viewpoint of the buyer and the seller. This was a really informative hour, so check it out.
Joe Warner, Apex Business Advisors
May 20, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Matt McClorey of LRTC joined me to talk about the new Bioscience and Business Technology Center that LRTC has headed on the University of Kansas campus. Then I was joined by Donna Maria Coles Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network. We talked about the value of businesses utilizing web based radio and TV stations to broadcast their message.
Matt McClorey, LRTC
Donna Maria Coles Johnson, Indie Business Network
May 6, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Keith Washburn had an idea to turn the tables on me for this show. So my first guest was...me! He took control of the show, introduced me, and asked me about my business and what makes me crazy. Then we switched and I interviewed him for the last half hour. It ended up being a great show, and a lot of fun. This show will also re-air on May 13.
Kyle Holt, U, Incorporated
Keith Washburn, Washburn & Associates
April 29, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: It was movie day on Business Is Crazy! Brad Burrow talked about the movie, "Crossing Rivers," that he is in the process of developing. I was then joined by Kent Bernhard, the producer of independent mockumentary, "Cornhole: The Movie" which premiered May 7th! Not only was it an interesting topic that everyone wants to know more about, I know I've never laughed that much during an interview before!
Brad Burrow, RealMedia
Kent Bernhard, Cornhole: The Movie
April 22, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: I was joined by Jon Davis, an attorney with Wallace Saunders, as we discussed the legal issues that businesses face and how to avoid problems by simply planning ahead and being prepared for what could happen. Then Steve Waddell, the founder of ISupportLearning, joined me to talk about the things that they are accomplishing related to enhancing math, science and technology training to high schoolers through interactive programs.
Jon Davis, Wallace Saunders
Steve Waddell, ISupportLearning
April 15, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Frank LaPlaca, Executive Director of BNI of Greater Kansas City, joined me to talk about their event Project 500. And Grady Hawley and Greg Truit of eSalesTrack talked with me about the power of CRMs in the sales process, and especially about the importance of simplicity when making a CRM work for your company.
Grady Hawley and Greg Truit, eSalesTrack
Frank LaPlaca, BNI of Greater Kansas City
April 8, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: We interrupted coverage of The Masters PGA tournament to bring you a special edition of Business Is Crazy that was all about golf. I don't know if I did it justice, but my guest Mike Dickerson of Golf MD sure did a great job.
Mike Dickerson, Golf MD
April 1, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: No April Fool's joke today. Just some good old fashioned crazy business with Sandy Johnson, CEO of MAMTC, talking about the future of manufacturing in the state of Kansas. Then I was joined by Kirk Arends, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Softworks Systems, as we discussed the piece of software (ROES) that they have used to revolutionize the photographic industry, as well as their amazing and unique business model.
Sandy Johnson, CEO of MAMTC
Kirk Arends, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Softworks Systems
March 25, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: I was joined by Brad Burrow, Owner of Real Media, and author and business strategist, Joe Calhoon, to talk about the power of planning. Only 1 in 10 companies plan on a regular basis, and only 1 in 10 companies are growing. Coincidence? I think not. Check it out.
Brad Burrow, Owner of Real Media
Joe Calhoon, author, speaker, and business strategist: JoeCalhoon.com and owner of 1Hour2Plan.com
March 11, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Brian Corn, CEO of Lakeside Technologies, and Julia Lynn, Kansas State Senator and President of SITAKS joined me. We talked about how government and business are playing a role in shaping the future of IT in the Midwest.
Brian Corn, CEO of Lakeside Technologies
Julia Lynn Kansas State Senator and President of SITAKS
March 4, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Bryce Holt, author of The Red School series of novels (Red School, Little Island, and Children of Moloch), joined me to talk about the business of books. We talked about what it take to write, publish, and market your work. Then I was joined by Peter Farago, the VP of Marketing for Flurry, a mobile analytics firm. We discussed how Flurry's software is changing the way developers look at their consumers - whether they develop for iPhone, Android, or iPad. Two great guests in different industries who both have a highly analytical approach to success. Great interviews!
Bryce Holt, author of The Red School series - Red School, Little Island, and Children of Moloch (coming soon)
Peter Farago, VP of Marketing of Flurry mobile analytics
February 25, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Dan Entwistle, Managing Executive Director for Programs and Ministries at Church of the Resurrection, and John Barry, Editor in Chief of Bible Study Magazine joined me to discuss faith based business. It was great to get an understanding of how similar Resurrection's growth mirrors that of any company or organization. And John talked about the ways in which his organization has leveraged new and old media alike to make Bible study more accessible to the masses. A lot of great information for all types of businesses in this show.
Dan Entwistle, Managing Executive Director for Programs and Ministries for Church of the Resurrection
John Barry, Editor in Chief of Bible Study Magazine
February 18, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Elton Mayfield, Founding Partner and COO of er|marketing joined me and we had a chance to discuss how technology is changing the ways businesses are marketing and reaching their target markets. Then I was joined by one of my own business partners, Sean Ochester, the Vice President of U, Inc. He talked about how companies are using mobile development primarily iPhone and Android development to move their businesses forward.
Elton Mayfield, Founding Partner and COO of er|marketing
Sean Ochester, Vice President of U, Inc.
February 11, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Chris Geisert, Managing Director of Tradebot Ventures, spoke about their focus on funding early-stage technology firms in Kansas City, and helping KC become the Silicon Valley of the Midwest. This show triggered a lot of interest, and if you're thinking about funding a tech start-up in KC, this is a must hear!
Chris Geisert, Managing Director of Tradebot Ventures
February 4, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Building a business through franchising. We explored the background of CARSTAR's CEO and how the franchising of collision repair shops is taking their industry in a new direction.
Dick Cross, CEO of CARSTAR
January 28, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: I talked with two of Kansas City's champions for entrepreneurship about how start-up entrepreneurs are changing the way they start and fund companies in today's marketplace. A great insight into early stage companies, and the things they should and shouldn't do.
Joe Mullins
Seth Meinzen, StartKC
January 21, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: A fascinating show with people from two different worlds: a programmer who is the 2009 American Royal BBQ Grand champion, and a leader in the personality indexing industry. When I started, I didn't know how they fit together, but it was a full hour of study in the science of process, and how it relates to all businesses, regardless of industry.
Todd Johns, PlowBoys BBQ
Chris Lundine, Culture Index
January 14, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: Advertising and marketing, and how technology is changing the game for both. Insight from the owner of an advertising agency in Kansas City as well as an author who believes in bucking the old ways of marketing and PR. This show had two very knowledgeable people with interesting takes on the future of marketing.
John Nohe, CEO of JNA Advertising
David Meerman Scott, Author of World Wide Rave and The New Rules of Marketing and PR
January 7, 2010 (Right click to download the mp3)
Topic: I explored the non-profit sector with the leaders of two Kansas-based non-profits. We discussed the how for-profits can and should work with the non-profit sector, and what their organizations are doing to help the people and industries they serve.
Daren Fristoe, President of CCAR and The Fristoe Group
Kylie Stupka, Executive Director of Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas
