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What do the young small business owners of the 21st century look like? Ryan McCarthy talks with Jim Blasingame about the new crop of entrepreneurs, how they work and collaborate, and what they expect out of the marketplace.

How can you make your presentations more interactive? Kristin Arnold talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the steps you should take to engage your audience more in your presentation, whether you're giving a speech or delivering a proposal.

What's the missing element in our economic recovery process? Arky Ciancutti talks with Jim Blasingame about trust being the critical missing element in our economic problems and why any recovery must include a new commitment to transparency and trust.

How can changing your thinking help you survive during challenging times? Charlie Fewell talks with Jim Blasingame about several steps that will help your small business focus on the future as you make plans to survive the current challenging economic times.

What can we learn from someone who makes brownies for a living? Eileen Spitalny talks with Jim Blasingame about what she has learned about starting, running and growing her small business of baking and selling brownies into a multi-million dollar operation, including capitalization and branding.

What are the differences between the McCain and the Obama health care policy proposals? Grace-Marie Turner and Jim Blasingame talk about the two proposals and offers their opinions as they relate to small businesses.

Are you including your humans in your small business brand strategy? Jeff Zbar talks with Jim Blasingame about the importance of developing yourself and employees to be the best you can be when making contact with customers, in person, in writing and online.

Are sales and marketing automated in your small business? Clate Mask talks with Jim Blasingame about the advantages of an automated approach to prospecting, selling and customer care.

What do small businesses have in front of them in the months ahead? John Dini talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the issues facing small businesses, including some of the ugly reality, but also a reminder of some of the positive elements that we can use to build a recovery.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a number of current events, including the recent presidential debate, the negative elements of the marketplace that are hurting the global economy, alternative financing options, healthcare policies of the campaigns, and finally, the impact of lower oil prices on the economy.