Talking Business Now

By Kelly Scanlon & C-Suite RadioBusiness Entrepreneurship

Talking Business Now episodes

July 27, 2012 Starting a Business with an Eight Year Old
Jennifer Wallis and her 8-year-old daughter, Breanna, aren't just family -- they're also business partners! And they've written a book about their experiences, Grand Wisdoms from a Girl Who Grew up Running a Company. Join Kelly as she talks to Jennifer and Breanna about teaching entrepreneurism to young people.

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15 min
July 20, 2012 Government Contracting

Opportunities in Government Contracting
Winning a government contract can be an important shot in the arm for small businesses.
On Aug. 7, Kansas City will host its annual Government Contracting and Procurement Forum at Bartle Hall -- a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn about contracting opportunities from the city level all the way up to the federal government.
Join Kelly as she talks with Phillip Yelder, the head of the city's Human Relations Department, and Ashlea Blue, an MWDBE compliance officer with the city, about the forum and how contracting can help your business.
Dial in at (646) 564-9765 or Listen Online

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17 min
July 06, 2012 Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul - Dr. Tom Hill
After 26 years in public education and at 50 years of age, Tom left the University of Missouri, where he was a professor and administrator, to pursue an entrepreneurial career in real estate franchise sales. In less than 10 years he built a company that did more than $3 billion in sales. He sold his company and now spends his time and energy giving back by sharing his knowledge and experience, and coaching entrepreneurs and others to help them achieve success. Tom also is the author of Living at the Summit, co-author of the companion workbook Life Plan, and is co-author of Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul

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27 min
June 29, 2012 Richard Bendis - Innovation America
Richard Bendis, founder, president and CEO of Innovation America. Rich is a former president and CEO of Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation, and a succesful entrepreneur who took his technology company public and eventually sold it to an international conglomerate. He is also an angel investor, venture capitalist, internationally recognized innovation and technology expert and a small business advocate. Rich will share his insights on innovation in the 21st century and how entrepreneurs can maximize innovation and find funding for their business ventures.

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37 min
June 22, 2012 The Most Connected Man in America - Peter Strople
Peter Strople has been called “One of the World’s Great Rainmakers,” “The Most Connected Man in America,” and “One of the Most Connected People in the World.”
He is considered to be one the top business strategists in the world focused on being the best at "Now". He has developed unique strategies and methodologies that can be used to insure correct direction changes that immediately place a company on the right path to success.
In 2008, he created "Friends of Peter" which is used to bring business and community leaders together to effect "Instant Change" as it relates to the critical business and social needs of a community or country.

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34 min
June 15, 2012 Do NOT Invent Buggy Whips - Ken Thurber
If your business isn't constantly evolving, you run the risk of becoming as outdated as buggy whips or Kodak film. This week's guest, Ken Thurber, is the author of the hot new business book Do NOT Invent Buggy Whips, which imparts practical advice for reinventing yourself and your business. Join Kelly and Ken as they talk about how you can disrupt the status quo.

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29 min
June 08, 2012 Ken Segall - Insanely Simple
Ken Segall, the marketing genius who put the "i" in iMac, iTunes and other Apple products, has worked with some of the world's largest corporations, including BMW, IBM and Intel. Join Ken and Kelly as they talk about how focus and simplicity can bring new power to your brand. And get a preview of Ken's June 7 talk at the Mid-America Corporate Growth Conference in Kansas City.

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30 min
June 01, 2012 Dan Stalp - Living a Life of Significance
Join Kelly and her guest Dan Stalp as they discuss living a life of significance and Dan's book The Reunion. After co-founding the award-winning employee benefits firm, Dessonville Boler Wood & Stalp in 1993 Dan went on to join Sandler Training in 2005. As a past 25 Under 25® Award Dan is active in the Kansas City business community and has become an accomplished author and sought after speaker. In his book The Reunion, Dan, along with co-author Jim Mathis, dives deeply into life's tough questions as the characters begin to appreciate who they are, where they came from, and where they are going.

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25 min
May 25, 2012 Jack Uldrich - Global Futurist - May 25, 2012
Listen in as Kelly interviews Jack Uldrich, global futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. Jack's written works have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week The Futurist and hundreds of other newspapers and publications around the country.
In addition to speaking on future trends and leadership Uldrich is a leading expert on assisting businesses adapt. Jack participates in a number of speaking engagements nationwide and has spoken to hundreds of businesses including IBM, Cisco, General Mills and Pfizer.
Join us as Jack Uldrich explains why the pace of technological change is fueling the fires that threaten to consume much of today’s existing business landscape.

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43 min
May 24, 2012 Jeff Chambers & Chris Wood - Banking - May 18, 2012
Choosing a banker is one of the most important "hiring decisions" that a small business can make. Even if your company isn't looking for financing, a good banker can offer important advice to entrepreneurs. Join Kelly as she talks to Jeff Chambers, chief strategy officer at Alterra Bank, and Chris Wood, managing partner at Paige Technologies, as they talk about finding the right banker for your business and getting the most from that relationship.

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28 min

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