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Is selling different in the 21st century? Rob Jolles talks with Jim Blasingame about what has changed and what has not changed in selling since the last century, including how to use the vast resources of information that are available today.

Has your technology crossed the line from helpful to addictive? Do you have a Blackberry or a "crackberry?" Scott Eblin talks with Jim Blasingame about how to deal with technology, and other potential distracting elements, so that they help you get to the next level instead of holding you back.

Does fear motivate or immobilize you as you run your small business? Jim Blasingame talks about how fear can take on many forms, and how to prepare yourself to manage the fear forms effectively.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the general condition of banks in the U.S., both large and small, plus they also talk about the economy, how employees are assuming more and more of the cost of health care insurance, what some states are doing to help small businesses afford to offer health care insurance, the estate tax debate, and the future spending on infrastructure, including by private ventures.

What is at stake for the U.S. economy in the next 18 months? Doug Tatum has just returned from China and he talks with Jim Blasingame about what he saw and heard, plus they discuss the decisions -- in the marketplace and by the government -- that will have to be made to keep the U.S. economy competitive in the global marketplace.

Are you ready for the eventuality of being out of your business for some period of time? Pat Weber talks with Jim Blasingame about the need for small business owners to think about how things would work if they had to handle an emergency or a longer-term situation, such as a personal or family illness.

In his life, Sir John Templeton made a difference to many. Gary Moore, a friend and disciple of Sir John, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the life and legacy of a great American.

What are the colors of honesty? Steven Gaffney talks with Jim Blasingame about the shades of honesty, including when is withholding information appropriate and when is it not.

How much does the world have something to fear from China ripping off our intellectual property with counterfeit products? Kenneth Krosin talks with Jim Blasingame about this as he reports on his recent trip to China with a delegation to discuss international intellectual property standards and behavior.

How are business managers seeing the current economic conditions? Sam Norwood talks with Jim Blasingame about the current survey he has conducted with hundreds of his partners and the news is not great. Tune in as they talk about sales, credit, hiring and other issues.