Talking Business Now

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July 17, 2015 Mega-Brand Entrepreneur Forbes Riley Shares Her Business Success Secrets
"A successful life is a balance of health, wealth and happiness." This is one of Forbes Riley's personal mottos.
Riley, the CEO and creator of the SpinGym fitness system visits Kansas City to teach what she calls the invaluable power of mastering the perfect pitch for your product, service, and business as well as for yourself.
The 2010 National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee is an award-winning TV host, author, spokesperson and motivational speaker. She sits down to talk with host Mary McKenna about her challenges and the important lessons she learned by overcoming them. And she offers three pieces of advice to women starting a business today.
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25 min
July 17, 2015 From Type A to Type T: Transforming Your Life with Author Marty Stanley
Many people secretly yearn to be part of a movement that transforms families, communities and workplaces that are healthy, collaborative and empowering - but are afraid – or don't know how – to take the first step. National speaker, sought-after-management consultant and author Marty Stanley talks about taking that step in her new book, "From Type A to Type T: How to Be a Transformational Leader in a Bottom-Line World” which offers practical guidance to achieve personal and professional transformation.
Marty Stanley's expertise has helped a variety of diverse people and organizations discover and implement changes that lead to success. Her first book, “Get Out of B.E.D. (Blame, Excuses and Denial): Change Your Outlook - Alter Your Outcomes,” was published in 2006 and helped launch her national speaking career. Readers can learn more about Marty and her speaking and consulting services at http://www.alteringoutcomes.com
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27 min
July 16, 2015 The Ups & Downs of a TV Makeover: Behind the Scenes on CNBC's "The Profit"
Big changes and new opportunities are underway for The Lano Company, a Raymore, Missouri business that makes lanolin-based cosmetics. Miranda Coggins President of The Lano Company was featured on a recent episode of the CNBC reality show The Profit. The show’s star, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, invested $500,000 in the company for a 20 percent stake. In return, he’s pushing owners Miranda and Layne Coggins to make a series of changes in how Lano operates.
That includes revamping Lano’s lineup of products, packaging and branding, a third-party manufacturer and contacts at the QVC shopping network and Birchbox, a national subscription-box business. He also has signed a five-year contract for new space for the company. Miranda shares her stories from behind the scenes with Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon and she tells listeners the lessons she learned about growing her already successful business.
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29 min
July 10, 2015 Changing the Way You Vote in Just 60 Seconds with Matthew Marcus
Find out all about 1 Minute Candidate…What is it? And how can it help you the next time you’re in the voting booth. The man behind the 1 Minute Candidate explains how political candidates will be able to hammer their message home in 60 seconds minutes before you cast your vote.
And you’ll hear more The Kansas City Startup Village (KCSV), an entrepreneur-led community helping to grow and support Kansas City entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem since 2012.

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30 min
July 10, 2015 CNBC's The Profit Gives Cosmetics Company a Makeover
Big changes and new opportunities are underway for The Lano Company, a Raymore, Missouri business that makes lanolin-based cosmetics. Miranda Coggins President of The Lano Company was featured on a recent episode of the CNBC reality show The Profit. The show’s star, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, invested $500,000 in the company for a 20 percent stake. In return, he’s pushing owners Miranda and Layne Coggins to make a series of changes in how Lano operates.
That includes revamping Lano’s lineup of products, packaging and branding, a third-party manufacturer and contacts at the QVC shopping network and Birchbox, a national subscription-box business. He also has signed a five-year contract for new space for the company. Miranda shares her stories from behind the scenes with Smart Companies host Kelly Scanlon and she tells listeners the lessons she learned about growing her already successful business.
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30 min
July 03, 2015 Spotlight: Helping High Tech Shine in Kansas City with Andrew Hsu
Spotlight Analyst Relations matches up-and-coming tech firms with the right industry analysts ensuring the relevant stories are being told and helps distinguish them from their competition. On this episode of Smart Companies KC, Mary McKenna talks with Spotlight's co-founder and managing partner Andrew Hsu. Discover how the right branding creates value for startup tech firms with the right analysts who play a vital role in market opinion and buying decisions. Hsu who co founded Spotlight with partner Rick Nash also talks about the entrepreneurial spirit in Kansas City and the bright future that lies ahead.
Spotlight was one of the 25 Under 25® winners for 2015 with Thinking Bigger Business Media
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25 min
July 03, 2015 From Basement to Brewmeister: New Belgium Brewing CEO Kim Jordan
On this episode of Smart Companies Radio with host Kelly Scanlon you’ll meet the CEO and Co Founder of New Belgium Brewing. A dream of her husband, the original brewing company started in the basement of their home. Their goal was to be a $100 million company by 2010. New Belgium hit that a year and a half early and in 2013 the annual revenue was $190 million, making New Belgium the country's third-largest craft brewer. And discover how New Belgium has embraced the CEO's passion for the environment and what innovations have been made to diminish the brewing company's carbon footprint. Find out more about today's guest at http://www.newbelgium.com
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30 min
June 26, 2015 Getting the Job Done with the Right Tools With James Davis, CEO DSS Distributors
On this episode of Smart Companies KC you'll meet James C. Davis, president and CEO of DSS, a veteran-owned small business founded in 1993. The company is a distributor of safety, janitorial and food service supplies and is a leading service provider in janitorial cleaning and are third-party green seal certified housekeepers. DSS is located at 7800 East 24 Highway in Kansas City, Missouri. Customer care and satisfaction are the factors that help make DSS leaders in the industry. Kelly and James will also discuss the importance of mentoring in the small business and entrepreneurial community.
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28 min
June 26, 2015 Spicing Things Up With The Spice & Tea Exchange Founder, Clay Freeman
Host Kelly Scanlon visits with Clay Freeman, Founder of The Spice & Tea Exchange. Freeman opened The Spice & Tea Exchange in 2005 with the hopes of bringing the 18th century spice markets to life and features a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that offers more than 140 spices and over 30 exotic teas. He opened his first location in 2005 in St. Augustine, Florida (Formerly called Old Florida Spice Traders). Since then, The Spice & Tea Exchange has celebrated 40+ store openings in 24 states and D.C. Freeman shares his insights, tips, and advice for others who might be interested in starting their own business but do not know where or how to get started.
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25 min
June 24, 2015 Full Moon Productions, More Than Just a Scary Good Time in Kansas City
Amber Arnett-Bequeaith brings 20 plus years of leadership and marketing expertise to Full Moon Productions, serving as Vice-President since 2000. Full Moon Productions is a family entertainment venue that originated the haunt industry in 1975, becoming a national model for celebrating Halloween. Besides Full Moon Productions, Amber also helps oversee operations with Rumely Event Space, Group Real Estate Development, Inc., Authentic Boxing Club, West Bottoms Business District Association and West Bottoms Security, LLC. and she presently serves as a board member of the Central Industrial District Association. She also serves as an Advisor to "Don't be a Monster, Anti-Bullying Campaign. This charity is partnered with the two newest haunted venues from Full Moon, which include “The Chamber’s of Edgar of Allen Poe” and “Macabre Cinema.” with money staying in Kansas City. On this episode of Smart Companies Radio find out whyThe Edge of Hell is truly an Angel to Kansas City.

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28 min

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