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Have you ever seen a paint manufacturer that was a small busienss? Well, that's what Chip's family business does, and they're one of about 400 small paint manufacturers left in the U.S. Chip shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a little fish in a big sea of sharks, and how to find success there. Hint: It's not about price. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.

Scott is now Jim's best friend in Tulsa. He joins Jim to talk about finding your niche in the marketplace, and how to be successful there, once you've found it. Scott is one of Tulsa Metro Chamber's most active volunteers and he shares his thoughts on what it means to be a chamber member, and what is has meant to him. This interview is part of Jim's participation in the Tulsa Chamber's Business and Technology Showcase.

Steve joins Jim to talk about the U.N.s intentions to take over the Internet from the U.S. based ICANN. This is a scary prospect, don't miss this interview.

Joan and Jim talk about some of the troubles the GOP are having these days and how they may play out. They also talk about the replacement for Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, and what his leadership could mean for the economy. They move on to talk about the increasing costs of business travel, the global economic growth trend, and the impact of China on raw materials.

Bev and Frank join Jim to talk about how their local economic organizations are working to keep the economic energy flowing in their area.

Bev and Frank join Jim to talk about how their local economic organizations are working to keep the economic energy flowing in their area.

Richard and Jim discuss President Bush's nomination of Ben Bernanke as the replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan. Richard explains what kind of a Fed Chairman Mr. Bernanke will be for small businesses.

Gary joins Jim for the first time to talk about some of the mistakes small businesses make that get them into big trouble, and how to avoid them.

Wayne joins Jim to discuss some of the new issues regarding technology regulations, telecommunications and nano-technology. These issues are evolving rapidly and Wayne and his organization is working hard to make sure this evolution is more market-based and less government-based.

Jeff and Jim talk about the things to consider when you want to protect an invention or an idea. A patent may be your best course of action, or maybe not.