Getting Down to Business®

Dr Mike Fensteris a board certified Cardiologist and a Chef. Learn surprising medical facts about 'healthy' eating on-the-go.

IN THE NEWS – Smile! Marketing Firms Are Mining Your SelfiesPhoto-Sharing Sites Are Being Scanned to Find Brands, Target AdsMost users of popular photo-sharing sites like Instagram, Flickr and Pinterest know that anyone can view their vacation pictures if shared publicly. But they may be surprised to learn that a new crop of digital marketing companies are searching, scanning, storing and repurposing these images to draw insights for big-brand advertisers.

Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert, has some great easy steps to make your office greener.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH The Joint-Stock Company is a business entity where different stakes can be bought and owned by shareholders. This business entity put England into the exploration game.

HOUR 2 business in maine – Belle Hilmer, Founder of Maine Leather Company turned a hobby into a business. Listen and find out how she did it.

IN THE NEWS – Robots Work Their Way Into Small Factories

For as Little $20,000, Machines Handle the Tedious—With No Lunch Breaks; 'Fred, Hand Me That Wrench'. Robots aren't just for the big guys anymore.

FINAL THOUGHTS - five Things Small Businesses Need to Know This Fall

Health care, technology, and an evolving Internet: What you and your business need to pay attention to this fall.

HOUR 1FOCUS ON CANCER –Angel Gustafson, Co-Founder of this nonprofit organization reveals the story behind start-up. They started based on good intentions and are developing business infrastructure.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – Early exploration of America was by the French and Spanish Monarchies. Find out how the English entered the race late but some denominated the exploration of the New World.

business is about people – Dave takes the program in a slightly different direction. Kori Novak, PhD with a specialty in Eldercare and Hospice Services. This story takes a compelling turn.

IN THE NEWSLoosened Rules for Startups Also Benefit Older Companies

Publicly Traded Firms Take Advantage of the JOBS Act to Raise MoneyFederal lawmakers eased decades-old U.S. securities regulations in 2012 in the name of eliminating red tape for young startups.

FINAL THOUGHTS3 Business Lessons From the Richest Guy in ChinaAlibaba's Jack Ma says to value and support those who want to be successful, because one day they will be.

MEET THE HOST –As the Getting Down to Business® broadcast expands to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, host David Weatherholt reviews his experience. You will be surprised to find out Dave’s favorite movie.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The United States economy did not happen simply by accident but result’s from linkage to London merchants. The concept of a joint-stock company played a pivotal part.

NUTURING LEADS – Aaron Bolshaw, Database Marketer with Act-On provides great tips on how to turn leads in to revenue.

IN THE NEWS – NFIB: Small Business Optimism Ticked Higher in August The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said that small business sentiment ticked higher in August, rising to its second-highest level in seven years.

FINAL THOUGHTS - Top Ten Best American Cities to Work in Tech

Silicon Valley in California or Route 128 in Massachusetts come to mind when you think of “tech workers”. You would be surprised to hear what community is number one.

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT –Chris Pobieglo, President of Business Insurance Associates, Inc., and Business Risk Management Expert works through his “101 Risk Management Rules”. Risk controls do work Chris explains how.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The United States economy is greatest generator of wealth in the history due to innovative developments. Listen and find out what they are.

IN THE NEWS – Franchise Brands With Higher-Than-Average Default Rates

Quiznos, Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Beach Franchising and Huntington Learning Centers Inc., ranked among the 10 worst franchise brands.

public relations alternative – Joel Andren, CEO/Co-Founder of PressFriendly, Inc. tells his business startup story. Learn how his company wants to change the public relations services.

FINAL THOUGHTS - 3 Crucial Lessons from Google's IPO Filing (10 Years Later)

When Google went public, its S-1 filing served as its company culture manifesto in a big way. Here's what you can learn from it.

CONNECT KEY & SECURITY –Michael Ferris, President of Alaska Enterprise Solutions & Document Management Expert talks about security threats in its various forms and sources.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – Listen and find out about John D Rockefeller’s many philanthropic endeavors.