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Jim Blasingame reveals the reasons why the current crisis of worker shortage will manifest over the next year as an economic headwind.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how new digital tools provided their businesses with leverage that would not have been possible in the Analog Age.

Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to share stories about how their business has grown with the help of new digital tools, and even allows you to take off two weeks and stay in touch with customers.

John Tamny joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current empowerment that the Woke employee movement is feeling, and why business leaders should push back in advocating for the company’s true purpose: to serve customers.

John Tamny joins Jim Blasingame to report on his book about how politicians at all levels overreacted and overreached in their panic and presumption to shut down the economy and impinge on our Constitutional rights.

John Tamny joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the policies of the Fed and whether their short term monetary actions create long term problems.

Ed Marsh joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the likelihood of increased inflation in the coming months and years as a result of fiscal/monetary involvement by the government, and how to prepare your business for that.

Ed Marsh joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why every member of your team should be trained to keep tactics and strategies in proper perspective, and how the former exists only to serve the latter.

David Stebenne joins Jim Blasingame to report on the upcoming Infrastructure legislation proposed by the Biden administration, and whether it will resemble similar investment legislation of the past.

David Stebenne joins Jim Blasingame to report on the SBA’s program to provide grants for operators of in-person venues which were hit hard as a result of the pandemic shutdown.

According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, “Small business owners are losing confidence in the strength of the economy and expect a slowdown in job creation. As owners look for qualified wo... » More

The bad news for small business is the Price War is over and we lost. But the good news is the Trust War is on, and establishing trust as a best practice with all the stakeholders in your small bus... » More

Like Olympic athletes, small business owners dedicate countless hours over many years in search of excellence, taking great risks at all odds, usually at their own expense, and the world is a bette... » More

As you know, human brains have two sides, each controlling different thought processes. And although one side or the other is dominant in most people, a small business CEO has to perform like a who... » More

Every business sale is a unique transaction, and likely the most complicated transaction you’ll ever undertake. To help you begin this long process, consider a few early questions to ask a prospect... » More

Small businesses optimism is rising as the economy opens up, yet a record number of employers continue to report that there are few or no qualified applicants for open positions as well as supply c... » More

As the shift from the Age of the Seller to the Age of the Customer plays out, two types of sellers — Hidebound and Visionary — currently exist in parallel universes, but not for long. Which one are... » More

We began with freedom and liberty was made manifest. We began with freedom and entrepreneurship was born. This week, we celebrate and honor the American spirit. » More

Recently, Jim was interviewed by podcaster Alan Belniak with Alignable.com on the challenges of operating a small business in the 21st century. Here's what they discussed. » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, "Small business owners are struggling at record levels trying to get workers back in open positions, and are offering higher wages to try to reme... » More