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What does it take to build a golf course in Scotland? Jerry Sarvadi has been reporting on his golf course project in Scotland and he's back to talk about the grand opening coming up, including some of the challenges he's faced doing business in another country. For the golfers, Jerry also talks about the course .

How do you lead change? Timothy Clark talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the best practices he's uncovered to help small businesses not only manage change, but to lead change.

How is the Federal Reserve doing since Bob McTeer retired? Bob talks with Jim Blasingame about how the Fed is dealing with current economic challenges, including some of their new tools, whether we're in a recession, the difference between a run on an investment bank and a commercial bank, economy vs inflation, and of course, Jim always makes sure that Bob treats us to his latest haiku.

How are things going in Iraq these days? June Reed talks with Jim Blasingame about why you don't see much about Iraq in the mainstream media: It's because the news is mostly good, not bad, and June talks about some of the exciting economic and marketplace developments that she's working on.

Are you managing your sales people or coaching them? Keith Rosen tells Jim Blasingame that we should quit managing and start coaching, and he explains the difference and where to start.

What are you doing to make sure your employees are engaged? Michael Stallard joins Jim to talk about how to make our team members feel that they actually have an important stake in the direction of the business.

What do you need to know for your small business to withstand the current economic challenges? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about several best practices that will help you survive and thrive, including something Stephen calls "extro-spection."

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day and the life of a good friend. Trace Murphy joins Jim on a bitter-sweet occasion as Jim announces the passing of one of his favorite Irishman and Brain Trust Members, John O'Donohue, and they reflect on the Gaelic words and wisdom of this great man.

Is technology creating a collision between the generations? Rob Salkowitz says there is and he talks with Jim Blasingame about the issues surrounding this collision and how to minimize it for your small business.

How's the economy doing these days? Bill Dunkleberg talks with Jim Blasingame about the current conditions of the economy, including how the Federal Reserve is offering a number of creative tools to help the financial markets dig out of their problems. He also explains what small business owners think about the economy and how long he thinks it will be before it returns to a growth trend.