The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is involved in several areas that support community growth and development. Chamber President David Brown joins me to discuss the impact the Chamber brings for small business and the surrounding areas. Listen to how the Chamber plays a huge role in the economic development and future of our area.

Distractions are everywhere for small business owners. Checking email, putting out fires, and more can easily overwhelm and take over our days. Mark Struczewski joins us today to discuss how we can regain our time and be more productive in our small businesses.

Compound interest has been described as the most powerful force in the universe. But this amazing concept applies to more than just money. The compound effect of positive daily habits can bring our small businesses to new heights. Today we discuss the importance of this concept for long term small business success!

Small business isn't always serious 100% of the time so every Friday we'll have a little fun and relate a movie, song, or whatever else is on my mind back to the world of small business. I call these "FreeFlowFriday" episodes and we'll have some fun heading into the weekend! This week the topic is the 80's movie The Three Amigos! Learn what small business lessons we can take from this comedy classic on episode 73 of Local Business Talk!

Small business is all about creating opportunity and seeking new ways to solve problems. Today we discuss an organization with a mission to provide professional opportunities for the visually impaired. Natalie Hadley of Outlook Business Solutions joins us to chat about the quality work Outlook employees produce, the challenges they face being visually impaired, and what the future holds for their small business.

Making new sales is the driver of any small business, however managing a sales rep or sales team is a much different animal. Today we speak with Alisa Murray about what great sales management can do for our small business. Whether you are 2 employees or 200 employees, having a sales manager approach can be a huge benefit to your small business!

Is it risky to own and operate a small business? The answer is YES - however there are other factors to consider. Anything we do professionally is a risk whether that is in a small business or large corporate professional career. We explore the ideas to consider and discuss the concept of risk vs. regret on the latest edition of Local Business Talk!

Running a small business can't be serious 100% of the time so every Friday we'll have a little fun! I'll choose topics from movies, music, sports, or anything else that's on my mind and relate it back to the world of small business. This week the topic is the classic 80's movie Top Gun! What small business lessons can we learn from Maverick and Goose? Would Iceman make a good entrepreneur? We answer these "pressing" questions and more so take a listen and find out!

Small business and sports cross over in numerous ways especially when it comes to leadership, vision, and culture. The guiding principles are the same whether you lead a small business, a sports team, or any other organization. Today we speak with Coach T.O. of the Omaha Bryan Bears about how he created a vision, built a strong culture, and continues to lead the lives of young men daily.

Planning the future of your small business takes work. Unfortunately, most small business owners do not put in the work or the time to create a plan. Action Coach Jim Barger speaks to us today about how to look past our current horizon and how to get to the next level.