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Do we make too many assumptions about people? Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what he learned about how perception about gender, race, etc., often paints the wrong picture about the majority of individuals in that group.

Small business success depends on having a successful banking relationship. Jim Blasingame talks about the importance of creating a close relationship with a bank, for small businesses preferably with an independent community bank or credit union.

Whether today or tomorrow, business owners have to make decisions. Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how taking time to make a decision is a good practice, but at some point the decision has to be made.

Do you make good decisions? Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the benefits of being a "slow thinker" and taking a little more time to make a decision, even if it's just to "sleep on it."

Political candidates and small businesses rely on surrogates to deliver their message. Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to compare the Iowa caucus political process to creating customer evangelists for your business.

Can the communication styles of presidential candidates be effective in business? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to compare the communication styles of presidential candidates with effective business communication.

Will President Obama be reelected in 2012? Jim Blasingame delivers his political predictions for 2012, including who will win the presidency, Congress, and who won't be the Democrat's VP nominee. Plus one football prediction.

How much will the U.S. economy grow in 2012? Jim Blasingame delivers his 12th annual list of predictions. In this segment, it's all about small business, the economy, jobs, Wall Street and Obamacare.

How much will Iran impact the news in 2012? Jim Blasingame delivers his 12th annual list of predictions. In this segment, it's all about global, including the EU, Iran and Iraq.

Make sure some of your business resolutions include strategic goals. Marsha Egan joins Jim Blasingame to encourage us to set goals in the new year that are not just about executing, but include strategic planning.