In my interview with Lanny Goodman, he describes his unique and groundbreaking system for completely changing the relationship of business owners to the operation of their business.

Camille F. Bishop, PHD—-asks: “why can’t we all just get along?” In her new book, “We’re In This Boat Together”, she stages a dramatic white water rafting journey with 4 principle characters to illustrate and examine the profound differences between generations—-in terms of how they work, think and lead.

Our guest on this segment of the Smallbiz Brain is an expert in helping people who are over fifty start their own businesses.

Jeff Williams is the CEO and Chief Coach for Bizstarters.com, this resource was selected by the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine as “The Best Entrepreneurial Web Guide For People Over 50”.
In 2007 he launched the Virtual Incubator Coaches Network to connect experienced 50+ business start-up coaches with 50+ entrepreneurs to help them plan, launch and grow their businesses.
He’s the author of eleven workbooks, guides and DVDs on business start-up, including his newest workbook:“The Ultimate Boomer Business Start-Up Guide”.
Jeff’s a frequently contributor to Kiplinger’s, BusinessWeek.com, Fortune.com and MSNBC.

Our guest on this segment of the Smallbiz Brain has a diverse background with more than two decades of experience in marketing, management, and sales. Besides spending many years working in the corporate world, he has started and run more than five small businesses.

Our guest on this segment is a business leader with a fascinating family business story. Mike Eaton is the CEO of Eaton Springs—since 1937 the company has manufactured leaf and coil springs—these are the springs that give your car that “ride” that you feel as your drive. Today, Eaton Springs is the only spring manufacturer to have been licensed by both Ford Motor Company and General Motors to produce Authentic Factory Replacement Springs and Parts.

Our guest on this segment of the Smallbiz Brain has more than 25 years of experience in buying and selling businesses. Tom Marx is the President and founder of Marx Group Advisors—- the company specializes in mergers and acquisitions with a focus on providing those services to the Automotive and Heavy Duty aftermarkets. The Marx Group is headquartered in San Rafael, CA with offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles

Way back in 1949, Scott Stolberg’s father and uncle started AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers—the company provides leadership in the automotive manufacturing, remanufacturing and recycling industries. Today AAEQ is one of the leading suppliers of automotive engine, transmission and internal parts cores, manufacturers of new, remanufactured and reclaimed engine parts, and recyclers of scrap metal.

Born and raised in the Philippines, Margarita McClure spent a good part of her life thinking she would end up with a career or a business in the food service industry. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Administration, then received an Associate Degree from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco where she graduated at the top of her class.

Chris Talis is my guest in this episide of The Smallbiz Brain. We discussed some of the legal and financial considerations particularly for start up projects.

In my interview with Dr. Ritch Sorenson says that family businesses make the some of the most most important contributions to the American economy. He also is a true believer in the success of family businesses.Dr. Sorenson holds the Opus Chair in Family Enterprise at the University of St. Thomas- Opus College of Business’ /Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. In that role, he integrates family business concepts into the broader business school vision, serves as a family enterprise ambassador to the larger business community and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses.
Sorenson’s work has been published in many journals including Family Business Review, Journal of Business Venturing Group and Organizational Studies, The Leadership Quarterly and Academy of Management Executive.