The House is expected to vote on legislation that would allow privately held businesses to raise money from nonaccredited investors in exchange for equity stakes. Listen as Dave discusses the pros & cons of using Crowd Funding sites to sell common stock in small businesses. Read complete article on the Wall Street Journal.
How Has Technology Changed Real Estate?
Ken Jelinek, Associate Broker with Remax Properties, Inc. joins Dave today. Listen as Ken discusses the impact that social medial and technology have on the business of buying and sell real estate. Back in the 1980s, new listings were actually printed in books, and it took weeks to get a property listed.
Marketing Matters
This month, we’re talking marketing copy. Listen as Amanda Cullen, President of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing give us 5 easy tips for writing great marketing copy.
3 Ways to Maintain Positive Cash Flow in a Down Economy
David Weatherholt gives a summary of an article on cash flow– the life blood of a business. Focus on creating annuity revenue is one of the helpful tips. Listen to learn more.
Real Estate Opportunity
It’s no surprise to anyone that the domestic real estate market is in difficulty. Winston Churchill said that an optimist “sees opportunity in every difficulty.” Find out how Dee Thomas and Jeff Greenberg, managing partners in a company called Synergetic Investment Group, LLC, look for opportunity in the real estate market.
Alaska Economics
Dan Robinson, Senior Economist with the McDowell Group, discusses the commercial real estate markets in Alaska.
Shaun Debenham, Manager of Acquisitions and Development for Debenham Properties, joins David Weatherholt to inform listeners about the business impact of the Title 21 Rewrite. Don’t know how Title 21 could be affecting your Alaska business? Listen to find out! (Hint: think community aesthetics)
In the news, David has some small business stats from around the world and why entrepreneurialism is growing globally.
Pamela Marsch joins Dave Weatherholt in this “Getting Down to Business” to discuss tips for buying and leasing commercial real estate. She is a commercial real estate broker with vast experience in Alaska’s real estate market.
Dave shares his personal experience with commercial real estate and hopes his listeners can learn from his less-than-ideal experience.
Dave also weighs in with his news update, bringing to light some useful business stories.
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