Tough Things First

Is it possible to build a successful business that uses American manufacturing? In this Tough Things Fist Podcast, Ray Zinn considers what it takes to be Made in America in 2017.

Politics and religion, often taboo at the social dinner table, but has it gotten so far that it has stifled free speech? In this Tough Things First Podcast, Ray Zinn talks about the importance of religious tolerance.

Donald Trump’s first months in office are proving to be unpredictable, but not in all cases. Tough Things First guest host Rob Artigo, talks with Ray Zinn and Paul Moore, to get discuss the changing business climate and where it might be headed.

Are there different levels of tolerance? In an increasingly diverse world is it even possible to be completely tolerant? In this Tough Tings First podcast, Ray Zinn explores important questions about what tolerance really means.

Life in startups can be crazy, but working 80 hours weeks is crazy too. Learn how not being an office slave actually makes you successful.

Product start-ups inevitably face questions about costs, and wonder if it could be cheaper to move manufacturing offshore. There are upsides and downsides. Do you know the risks? Ray Zinn has experience and answers no entrepreneurs should go without. Guest host Rob Artigo returns for another addition of Tough Things First.

As an entrepreneur you want to get going … but sometimes it is hard to get started. You may not start like you think you would have started. Make up your mind about your starting path.

The battle of the generations, is it necessary? Rob Artigo seeks Ray’s advice and thoughts about what makes Gen-Xers and Millennials different and asks, does it matter?

You want to get things done, you have no time for sweet talk, you are a go-getter. Are you leaving splinters in your path? You may want to reconsider a different approach.

The truth can be so blunt it hurts, or is it your delivery? Consider the delivery and the amount kindness in your message.