In this segment I spoke with Charles A. Buck, co-author of the book, Escape the Mid-Career Doldrums (Wiley,2007)

Did you know that every 60 seconds, 5 women launch new business ventures across the US? That’s 7000 per day!

If you’re thinking of starting up your own small business, our guest on this segment of the Smallbiz Brain has a lot to share. Karin Abarbanel is the co-author of the new book entited, Bithing The Elephant—The woman’s “go-for-it guide to overcoming the big challenges of launching a business.

I interview Shannon Wilburn and Daven Tackett on their development of a successful consignment shopping system which is now a franchise system that can be started by any community-minded individual. Shannon and Devon have put together a system for the non-business savvy individual to make money and serve local families.

Amazing how often we don’t plan to go into the business we go into. But how often? Did this happen to you? We want to know!!

Interview with Rick Weaver, President of MBC Global, who talks about bridging cultures through networking

Marguaux is the Founder of Footprints International a home party shoe business. She and I discussed shoes and the opportunity for women to start a home-based businesses having shoe parties.

I interviewed Jan Van Blarcum, founder and owner of Creative Tutors in Plano, Texas. Jan started her business in her home tutoring other people’s children to earn some extra money. This has grown to become a full-fledged franchise business with 10 franchises in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with plans to go nationwide. Come hear about Jan’s move from part time home based business to a full-fledged franchise opportunity.

Vanessa Vassar was born in Fort Worth, TX. She grew up in California where she studied music and dance, and went on to receive university degrees in Media Studies and English. She then moved to New York and worked for MTV as a Creative Writer and Editorial Coordinator and eventually directed the image campaign REALITY RUINS EVERYTHING before moving to Berlin, Germany where she directed and produced more than 30 music videos primarily for Polygram and Warner Records.

The inspiring story of rising from college dropout to a multi-million dollar business owner at the young age of 22, walking away, starting over duplicating success has inspired thousands.

Karen Owens started BTS Cruise and Tour simply because she loves cruising. Learn about her challenges and successes in shaping her business over the years.