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MyVenturePad mark lazen mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) business,growth,financing,marketing http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MyventurepadPodcast no no © Social Media Today LLC 2008 business,growth,financing Business/Business News Business/Management & Marketing http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/MVP_logo_100x100.jpg http://myventurepad.com 100 100 As a tax and business attorney since 1977, Barbara Weltman is a logical person to ask about the state of small business. While the neglect of small business by the current administration has drawn criticism, Barbara believes most government proposals never really help anyway. http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/86040 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/86040#0 http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/86040 Tue, 8 May 2009 19:03:00 -0500 Interview: Barbara Weltman on small business As a tax and business attorney since 1977, Barbara Weltman is a logical person to ask about the state of small business. While the neglect of small business by the current administration has drawn criticism, Barbara believes most government proposals never really help anyway. 00:14:15 Brian Roger Barbara Weltman, Brian Roger, small business, health care no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/86040 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Barbara_Weltman_12_8_09.mp3 A well-known coach and writer, Pam is a former corporate manager who also spent years consulting with such corporate leviathans as Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard. So she's witnessed first-hand the angst many corporate employees have experienced as they’ve sought to take the entrepreneurial plunge. http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/61787 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/61787#0 http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/61787 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:38:00 -0700 Pamela Slim on "Escape from Cubicle Nation" A well-known coach and writer, Pam is a former corporate manager who also spent years consulting with such corporate leviathans as Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard. So she's witnessed first-hand the angst many corporate employees have experienced as they’ve sought to take the entrepreneurial plunge. 00:32:36 Brian Roger Pam Slim, Brian Roger, Escape From Cubicle Nation, freelancing, entrepreneur no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/61787 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Pam_Slim_5_15_09.mp3 "We’re optimistic the economy is at or near a bottom and the general signs are things are starting to turn around," says Steve. The Council of Economic Advisors projects the stimulus package will create 3.65 million jobs, and Steve’s own firm Emerging Research estimates that 1.6 of those will be in small to mid-sized business. "You just can’t spend this much money and provide this much tax incentives without it having an impact on the economy," he says. "So we’re pretty confident about our jobs numbers." http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/60611 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/60611#0 http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/60611 Mon, 11 May 2009 11:25:22 -0700 Steve King on the stimulus package The Council of Economic Advisors projects the stimulus package will create 3.65 million jobs, and Steve’s own firm Emerging Research estimates that 1.6 of those will be in small to mid-sized business. "You just can’t spend this much money and provide this much tax incentives without it having an impact on the economy," he says. "So we’re pretty confident about our jobs numbers." 00:15:19 Brian Roger Steve King, Brian Roger, stimulus package, economy, Emerging Research no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/60611 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Steve_King_4_23_09.mp3 One of Ralf’s many findings is the danger of pursuing tactical initiatives prematurely. "Before you have any discussion of any tactical activity (like sending out an email), first of all be crystal-clear - and have this aligned across the company - what content you’re trying to communicate to which target group," he cautions. http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/56907 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/56907#0 http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/56907 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:14:49 -0700 Ralf Strauss on marketing planning One of Ralf’s many findings is the danger of pursuing tactical initiatives prematurely. "Before you have any discussion of any tactical activity (like sending out an email), first of all be crystal-clear - and have this aligned across the company - what content you’re trying to communicate to which target group," he cautions. 00:13:32 Brian Roger Ralf Strauss, Brian Roger, marketing planning, tactical initiatives, SAP, CRM no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/56907 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Ralf_Strauss_4_14_09.mp3 In this interview, Tim admits, "in truth, a great product, great marketing and a genius entrepreneur can achieve success without planning." But for the mere mortals among us, he advises, "If you don’t enjoy planning - and I mean the real planning, not the fake planning - then maybe you should keep your day job." http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/52431 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/52431#0 http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/52431 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:06:33 -0700 Tim Berry on business planning In this interview, Tim admits, "in truth, a great product, great marketing and a genius entrepreneur can achieve success without planning." But for the mere mortals among us, he advises, "If you don’t enjoy planning - and I mean the real planning, not the fake planning - then maybe you should keep your day job." 00:19:02 Brian Roger business planning, Tim Berry, Brian Roger, entrepreneur, stratups no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/52431 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/pc/mvp/Tim_Berry.mp3 Ken Yancey's position at SCORE keeps him in close touch with the cash flow and other problems thousands of small businesses are experiencing in our tough economic climate. In this interview, he talks about the activities and goals of SCORE -- and expresses disappointment that the recovery package won't do more for small business. http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/50788 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/50788 http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/50788 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:47:03 +0000 Ken Yancey talks about SCORE and small business Ken Yancey's position at SCORE keeps him in close touch with the cash flow and other problems thousands of small businesses are experiencing in our tough economic climate. In this interview, he talks about the activities and goals of SCORE -- and expresses disappointment that the recovery package won't do more for small business. 15:54 Interview by Brian Roger business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,social media, business, banking no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/50788 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Ken_Yancey2.mp3 Nina Simosko recently found time in her busy schedule at SAP to talk to us about a topic dear to her heart: leadership. http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/49787 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/49787 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:47:03 +0000 Nina Simosko on leadership, mentoring, and women in business Nina Simosko recently found time in her busy schedule at SAP to talk to us about a topic dear to her heart: leadership. 13:31 Interview by Brian Roger business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,social media, business, theglasshammer, women, evolved people media no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/49787 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Nina_Simosko.mp3 Keenly aware of the unique frustrations confronted by women in business, Nicki Gilmour formed Evolved People Media and launched theglasshammer.com 18 months ago. The web site is an online community of professional women, primarily in finance, law and big business, that offers news, advice, jobs and networking opportunities. http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/49460 brian@socialmediatoday.com (Brian Roger) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/49460 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:47:03 +0000 Nicki Gilmour talks about theglasshammer.com Keenly aware of the unique frustrations confronted by women in business, Nicki Gilmour formed Evolved People Media and launched theglasshammer.com 18 months ago. The web site is an online community of professional women, primarily in finance, law and big business, that offers news, advice, jobs and networking opportunities. 13:16 Interview by Brian Roger business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,social media, business, theglasshammer, women, evolved people media no no http://myventurepad.com/podcasts/49460 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Nicki_Gilmour.mp3 Dr. Jana Matthews, founder of the Jana Matthews Group, has a broad and global experience of entrepreneurship and business, and helps us put the current economic climate into a much-needed context. http://myventurepad.com/MVP/42090 robin@socialmediatoday.com (Robin Carey) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/MVP/42090 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:47:03 +0000 An Interview with Jana Matthews Dr. Jana Matthews, founder of the Jana Matthews Group, has a broad and global experience of entrepreneurship and business, and helps us put the current economic climate into a much-needed context. 8:15 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Jana Matthews,social CRM,SAP,Robin Carey,financial crisis,Jana Matthews Group no no http://myventurepad.com/MVP/42090 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/JanaMatthews_Nov26_08.mp3 Tim Crane, CEO of The Fruit Company, and I talk about his business, which counts many large companies among its customers, and how it is weathering the economic storm. http://myventurepad.com/MVP/39745 robin@socialmediatoday.com (Robin Carey) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/MVP/39745 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Weathering the Storm: An Interview with Tim Crane Tim Crane, CEO of The Fruit Company, and I talk about his business, which counts many large companies among its customers, and how it is weathering the economic storm. 5:53 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Tim Crane,social CRM,SAP,Robin Carey,financial crisis,The Fruit Company no no http://myventurepad.com/MVP/39745 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Tim_Crane_Oct21.mp3 Not surprisingly, NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg says that the primary concern of small businesses is now a decrease in sales. But in our interview, he also explains how an increase in the savings rate can be good for American small business. http://myventurepad.com/MVP/38478 robin@socialmediatoday.com (Robin Carey) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/MVP/38478 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Small Business Confidence: An Interview with Bill Dunkelberg Not surprisingly, NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg says that the primary concern of small businesses is now a decrease in sales. But in our interview, he also explains how an increase in the savings rate can be good for American small business. 5:27 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Bill Dunkelberg,social CRM,SAP,Robin Carey,financial crisis,small business confidence no no http://myventurepad.com/MVP/38478 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Bill_Dunkelberg_Oct15.mp3 Paul Greenberg and I have a few things in common: we both like sushi, we like how SAP is transforming itself by its embrace of social media and bloggers, and Jack Kemp remains our favorite Republican. Paul also has given up the barricade-storming of his youth (we probably were at many of the same marches) to throw slings and arrows at dumb technology and bad customer service. As one of the leading bloggers about CRM (at pgreenblog.com) and author of CRM at the Speed of Light, coming soon in its fourth edition, Paul is one of the most forth-right yet persuasive proponents of "social CRM"--or a new paradigm of customer service where the customer is in control. Paul took a few minutes to talk with us last week about exactly what is going as online communities and web 2.0 tools are transforming the way that a company does business. http://myventurepad.com/MVP/32163 robin@socialmediatoday.com (Robin Carey) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/MVP/32163 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:47:03 +0000 A Subversive Meets CRM: An Interview with Paul Greenberg Paul Greenberg and I have a few things in common: we both like sushi, we like how SAP is transforming itself by its embrace of social media and bloggers, and Jack Kemp remains our favorite Republican. Paul also has given up the barricade-storming of his youth (we probably were at many of the same marches) to throw slings and arrows at dumb technology and bad customer service. As one of the leading bloggers about CRM (at pgreenblog.com) and author of CRM at the Speed of Light, coming soon in its fourth edition, Paul is one of the most forth-right yet persuasive proponents of "social CRM"--or a new paradigm of customer service where the customer is in control. Paul took a few minutes to talk with us last week about exactly what is going as online communities and web 2.0 tools are transforming the way that a company does business. 9:59 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Paul Greenberg,social CRM,SAP,Robin Carey no no http://myventurepad.com/MVP/32163 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/MVP_Paul_Greenberg_7_29_08.mp3 Kay Bell discusses her blog, Don't Mess with Taxes. http://myventurepad.com/?key=1 mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/?key=1 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Kay Bell discusses her blog, Don't Mess with Taxes. Kay Bell discusses her blog, Don't Mess with Taxes. 13:00 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Kay Bell,taxes,Robin Carey no no http://myventurepad.com/?key=1 http://lazen.net/podcasts/Kay_Bell.mp3 Steve King, Founder of Emergent Research, discusses the issues facing small businesses. http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Steve_King.mp3 mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/?key=2 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Steve King, Founder of Emergent Research Steve King, Founder of Emergent Research, discusses the issues facing small businesses 10:42 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Steve King,Emergent Research,Robin Carey no no http://myventurepad.com/?key=2 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/Steve_King.mp3 Dr. Sinan Aral discusses his findings on whether investments in enterprise software improve business efficiency. http://myventurepad.com mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com Mon, 12 May 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Dr. Sinan Aral discusses his findings on whether investments in enterprise software improve business efficiency. Dr. Sinan Aral discusses his findings on whether investments in enterprise software improve business efficiency. 11:29 SAP business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Sinan Aral no no http://myventurepad.com http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/SAPThoughtLeadership.mp3 Bud Bilanich talks about leadership and performance. http://myventurepad.com/?key=5 mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/?key=5 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Bud Bilanich talks about leadership and performance. Bud Bilanich talks about leadership and performance. 24:52 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Bud Bilanich,Robin Carey no no http://myventurepad.com/?key=5 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/BudBilanichMarch5.mp3 Barry Moltz describes what it means to "bounce" http://myventurepad.com/?key=4 mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/?key=4 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Barry Moltz describes what it means to "bounce" Barry Moltz describes what it means to "bounce" 8:50 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Robin Carey,Barry Moltz no no http://myventurepad.com/?key=4 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/BarryMoltzFeb29.mp3 Business writer and consultant Barbara Weltman talks about what the 2008 economic stimulus package means for small businesses. http://myventurepad.com/?key=3 mark@socialmediatoday.com (Mark Lazen) http://myventurepad.com http://myventurepad.com/?key=3 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:47:03 +0000 Barbara Weltman on the 2008 economic stimulus package Business writer and consultant Barbara Weltman talks about what the 2008 economic stimulus package means for small businesses. 8:39 Interview by Robin Carey business,growth,web 2.0,entrepreneurship,Barbara Weltman,Robin Carey no no http://myventurepad.com/?key=3 http://podcasts.socialmediatoday.com/~socialme/pc/mvp/BarbaraWeltmanFeb8.mp3