Getting Down To Business®

Most small business owners do not have the resources to manage their social media outreach.  Michael Perry, Founder & CEO of KIT CRM, Incorporated tells Dave and his listeners about how technology can leverage resources to wring profits out of social media.    EMPIRE OF WEALTH   Our economic system predates the formation of the U.S.  The Revolutionary War was a financial event separating the colonies from their colonial master without changing the economic system.  Listen as Dave talks about how the war was financed. 

Greg Wolf, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Anchorage, visits with Dave.  World trade make up 10% of Alaska’s gross domestic product.  Greg provides an update on 2014 while looking forward to 2015.  Does world trade affect your local economy?   IN THE NEWS: SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM PERKS UP IN DECEMBER BEST READING SINCE OCTOBER 2006   The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey rose 2.3 points to 100.4 in December, its highest level since October of 2006, with positive gains in eight of 10 indices.

The detail to the “Art & Start “of business planning is what Dave talks about in this podcast.  He gives the listener a clear method for estimating sales and starts estimating expenses.   EMPIRE OF WEALTHThe steam engine like the internet was improved with additions of others.  Savery, Newcomen and Watt improved the physical machine. Listen as Dave talks about the invaluable contributions of Matthew Boulton.

Author James Glenn Reynolds talks about why he wrote his book presenting his theory based on history repeating itself.  We are at time similar to the 1850’s.  Find out why.   IN THE NEWS:A Radical, New Way to Interview Job Candidates   What happens before an interview can be far more important than what happens during one.  Here is a radical, new way to interview candidates. 

Do you what to start a business and want to test that idea before investing time and money?  Yes what you are considering it is “Art” and Dave talks about a low cost way to “Start” the process. EMPIRE OF WEALTH   James Watt created SteamPower 3.1 adding to Thomas Savery patented steam engine (SteamPower 1.1) and Thomas Newconen’s SteamPower 2.1.  James was the first contributor to steam power not name “Thomas”. 

Nolan Klouda & Samuel Callen with the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development join Dave to discuss manufacturing in Alaska.  Nolan & Samuel discuss their recent study and its results.   IN THE NEWS: Sellers Need Amazon, but at What Cost? Aware That E-Commerce Platform Is Also a Rival, Firms Aim to Lessen Dependence;   In a Way, It’s a Deal with the Devil’.  Some small-business owners are coming to grips with the reality that Amazon.com Inc. is not just a partner—it is a rival, too.

Chris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert lays out potential risks with you company’s pension plan. EMPIRE OF WEALTH   Thomas Savery constructed and patented the first steam engine in 1698.  Dave talks about his contribution to the “industrial revolution”.

Jon Snare, Senior VP & Regional Investment Manager with Wells Fargo joins Dave to discuss the investment outlook for this New Year. IN THE NEWS: Plane-Sharing Startup Sues FAA Over Ban on Service A startup that connects private pilots with passengers is challenging the Federal Aviation Administration in federal court over the agency’s effective ban on the flight-sharing service, FINAL THOUGHTS 6 Ways to Develop a More Positive Work Culture in 2015   Here are six ways to develop and maintain a more positive corporate culture in 2015.

Who can drink only one beer?  It’s the same with the “Alaskan Amber Story”.  Andy Kline visited Dave earlier in the year sharing the amazing story of making lots of beer on “The Last Frontier”. IN THE NEWS: SoundCloud May Soon Join the Billion-Dollar Startup Club The German startup may be good at raising money, but it still has many pieces to put into place to be a viable competitor in the music-streaming industry. FINAL THOUGHTS 8 Surprising Ways to Make Your First Million Dollars   Easy? No. Quick? No. Counterintuitive? Yes. And effective. 

You may hate the budgeting process but David will convince you of its value and some easy tips on how to prepare. EMPIRE OF WEALTH   First there was man then beast and water powered the world.  Steam power change the whole world.  Listen as Dave introduces the development of the steam engine. The New England colonies did not have big agriculture as an economic option listen to their economic story.

If you remember the “motivational power” of Zig Ziglar than Jack Zufelt, will be a breath of fresh air.  If you don’t remember Zig, remember that Jack delivers a powerful motivational message. EMPIRE OF WEALTH                    Mule, man and water powered the industrial world.  New England embraced water building a waterwheel and industry on almost every river.  Listen as Dave describes the beginning of the industrial revolution in America. 

Jonathan Gillion visits with Dave talking about his new business start-up.  New business model in our sharing economy.    IN THE NEWS:SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC TRENDS: MODERATE IMPROVEMENT BUT NO CLEAR DIRECTION More owners plan to make capital expenditures, expect sales to increase FINAL THOUGHTS4 Tasks Small Business Owners Must Complete Before January 1st   Small business owners are often spread thin over the holidays, balancing the competing demands of the busy shopping season and responsibilities to family and friends.  And while entrepreneurs may be tempted to let some tasks slide into the New Year. 

Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management Expert talks about the risk management side of your employee benefits program. . EMPIRE OF WEALTH The Colony of Maryland started not as a business venture listen and Dave explains.

VALUE OF A CUSTOMER What is the value, in Dollars, of a new customer?  Dave walks you through the process and also offers a simple worksheet available at GDTB.Biz/Archive.   IN THE NEWS: Why Mark Cuban Walked Away From the Biggest Deal in 'Shark Tank' History The serial entrepreneur balked at a $25 million valuation for wine-by-the-glass company Zipz.  Shark Tank made history on Friday by closing the largest deal in the show's six seasons. FINAL THOUGHTS 10 Books That Will Make You Smarter in 2015   Take time over break to read something that changes how you see the world.  Some will make you think. Some will make you feel.  All will hold your attention, even after a few mugs of eggnog.

Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert sites a number of statistics about mobile print yet usage remains low.  Listen and find out why. EMPIRE OF WEALTH   The Atlantic trading network was key to expanding the industrial revolution in New England.  Find out how water power meet this need.   

SAVILE ROW SOCIETY LAUNCH Lisa Dolan, Founder, used her background in finance to start this personal shopping clothing website.  Listeners qualify for 30% off initial purchase use code “SRS30”. IN THE NEWS: How to Pay Employees for Great Ideas Most companies say they want employees to be more innovative, to the point that it’s become a nearly meaningless buzzword.  But can you actually pay people to innovate? FINAL THOUGHTS Timberlake's New Company Is Bringing Sexy Back to Your Music The pop star will become co-owner of AfterMaster, a tech company that improves the quality of audio files.   Justin Timberlake wants to make sure you have a 20/20 sound experience when you listen to music. 

holiday sales outlook – 2014 Senior Economist from Wells Fargo & Company Eugenio Aleman, PH.D talks about expected Holiday Sales this year.  EMPIRE OF WEALTH   The New England colonies did not have big agriculture as an economic option listen to their economic story.

HOUR 2 follow the money - mining Rada Khadjinova, Segment Host interviews mining expert Steven Borell on the state of mining. IN THE NEWS: 5 Important Things to Know About Net Neutrality   With the FCC still debating net neutrality, here's what you need to know.  The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether Internet providers should be allowed to cut deals with online services like Netflix, Amazon or YouTube to move their content faster.

HOUR 1 world trade update – 2014 Greg Wolf, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Anchorage updates listeners on the status of $5 billion annual economic driver. Your business should look into World Trade. EMPIRE OF WEALTH Learn how Dutch West India Company and Tulip Mania changed New Your City.   

RDS VS. TRIMBLE NAVAGATION Ii This story is so compelling we devoted both broadcast hours to it. IN THE NEWS: Amid Crackdown, Some Firms Rethink ESOP Sale Practices Labor Department Scrutiny Leads Business Owners to Reconsider Approach Some business owners are rethinking how—and on what terms—they will sell their firms to employee-stock-ownership plans.