If you remember the “motivational power” of Zig Ziglar than Jack Zufelt, will be a breath of fresh air.  If you don’t remember Zig, remember that Jack delivers a powerful motivational message.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH                 

Mule, man and water powered the industrial world.  New England embraced water building a waterwheel and industry on almost every river.  Listen as Dave describes the beginning of the industrial revolution in America. 

Jonathan Gillion visits with Dave talking about his new business start-up.  New business model in our sharing economy.   

IN THE NEWS:SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC TRENDS: MODERATE IMPROVEMENT BUT NO CLEAR DIRECTION

More owners plan to make capital expenditures, expect sales to increase

FINAL THOUGHTS4 Tasks Small Business Owners Must Complete Before January 1st

Small business owners are often spread thin over the holidays, balancing the competing demands of the busy shopping season and responsibilities to family and friends.  And while entrepreneurs may be tempted to let some tasks slide into the New Year. 

Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management Expert talks about the risk management side of your employee benefits program. .

EMPIRE OF WEALTH

The Colony of Maryland started not as a business venture listen and Dave explains.

VALUE OF A CUSTOMER

What is the value, in Dollars, of a new customer?  Dave walks you through the process and also offers a simple worksheet available at GDTB.Biz/Archive.  

IN THE NEWS:

Why Mark Cuban Walked Away From the Biggest Deal in 'Shark Tank' History

The serial entrepreneur balked at a $25 million valuation for wine-by-the-glass company Zipz.  Shark Tank made history on Friday by closing the largest deal in the show's six seasons.

FINAL THOUGHTS

10 Books That Will Make You Smarter in 2015

Take time over break to read something that changes how you see the world.  Some will make you think. Some will make you feel.  All will hold your attention, even after a few mugs of eggnog.

Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert sites a number of statistics about mobile print yet usage remains low.  Listen and find out why.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH

The Atlantic trading network was key to expanding the industrial revolution in New England.  Find out how water power meet this need.   

SAVILE ROW SOCIETY LAUNCH

Lisa Dolan, Founder, used her background in finance to start this personal shopping clothing website.  Listeners qualify for 30% off initial purchase use code “SRS30”.

IN THE NEWS:

How to Pay Employees for Great Ideas

Most companies say they want employees to be more innovative, to the point that it’s become a nearly meaningless buzzword.  But can you actually pay people to innovate?

FINAL THOUGHTS

Timberlake's New Company Is Bringing Sexy Back to Your Music

The pop star will become co-owner of AfterMaster, a tech company that improves the quality of audio files.

Justin Timberlake wants to make sure you have a 20/20 sound experience when you listen to music. 

holiday sales outlook – 2014

Senior Economist from Wells Fargo & Company Eugenio Aleman, PH.D talks about expected Holiday Sales this year. 

EMPIRE OF WEALTH

The New England colonies did not have big agriculture as an economic option listen to their economic story.

HOUR 2 follow the money - mining

Rada Khadjinova, Segment Host interviews mining expert Steven Borell on the state of mining.

IN THE NEWS:

5 Important Things to Know About Net Neutrality

With the FCC still debating net neutrality, here's what you need to know.  The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether Internet providers should be allowed to cut deals with online services like Netflix, Amazon or YouTube to move their content faster.

HOUR 1

world trade update – 2014

Greg Wolf, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Anchorage updates listeners on the status of $5 billion annual economic driver. Your business should look into World Trade.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH

Learn how Dutch West India Company and Tulip Mania changed New Your City.   

RDS VS. TRIMBLE NAVAGATION Ii

This story is so compelling we devoted both broadcast hours to it.

IN THE NEWS: Amid Crackdown, Some Firms Rethink ESOP Sale Practices

Labor Department Scrutiny Leads Business Owners to Reconsider Approach

Some business owners are rethinking how—and on what terms—they will sell their firms to employee-stock-ownership plans.