This week, “Getting Down to Business” invites the Rage City Rollergirls on the show to give listeners a lesson roller derby. They are hosting their 2010-11 season at the Dena’ina Center.
Learn all about the sport of roller derby from Sarah Impalem and Hurtz Jenerator (aka Angela Ramirez and Jennifer Schober). You might be surprised to learn that even roller derby requires business acumen!
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David Weatherholt brings Larry Flowers, Principal Project Manager of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP), on the show to discuss the renewable energy business in Alaska. Alaska is rich in sources of renewable energy, from large tides in the world to some of the strongest winds. Listen to the show to learn how REAP’s efforts are helping Alaskans.
Amanda Cullen, president of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing for small business, joins the show with her segment “Marketing Matters.” She finishes up her five small business marketing rules with tips on how to implement your marketing strategies. She advises, “Keep at it!”
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David interviews John A. Letorneau, CPA for his expertise in business sales and succession planning. John is a stockholder of and director for Thomas, Head and Greisen, a leading CPA firm in Anchorage. David and John tell anectodes of successful and failed business sales – and advice for any business considering putting up a For Sale sign.
In the news, David informs of a business that started with the intent to sell and how planning succession early on can make the transition smooth and pain-free.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker joins David Weatherholt in his ongoing “Getting Down to Business” series on candidates for Alaska’s governorship. The governor’s office is especially important for small businesses, so David asks how Bill Walker about the relationship between business and government. Bill has a history in small business – and his family’s small business was wiped out by the 1964 earthquake. He also worked with a ministry serving inmates on Death Row and has worked on the Alaska Pipeline.
Listen to the show to learn why Bill is applying for this state job.
David also gives us a news update about angel investors – and the possibility of finding them for free. Open Angels and Angel List are examples of these free services. Angel investors are investors who are looking for start-ups in which to invest.
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Regular guest and Member of the Board Geoff Burch joined Dave for this “Getting Down to Business.” We were lucky enough to have Geoff for the whole show, and he didn’t disappoint. He talked a bit about the process of writing his new book and expounded on some tips from his well-known sales book, The Way of the Dog.
David also provides a small business news update, first looking at the small business optimism index. Good news – it’s going up and is higher than it’s been since September 2008! David cheers us that the economy is moving in the right direction, however slowly. And with it, should return Alaska’s tourism business.
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Gubernatorial candidate Ethan Berkowitz joins David Weatherholt to explain why he’s running for Alaska’s governorship. Ethan has an interesting business background in alternative energy and brings intellectual answers to David’s questions.
Small business marketing expert Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing joins the show later with her segment “Marketing Matters.” She strays a bit from the topic of marketing this week to ask businesses the question, “Where do you want to go?” Before implementing any marketing initiatives, businesses need to secure a solid business strategy. This strategy will make day-to-day decision making more simple and help your business reach success on time.
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Have you ever considered how important Malcolm McClain is to Alaska? He invented the idea of using containers for shipping, saving companies untold expenses. David’s guest “the Pallet Guy” has taken container to the next level of innovation – climate control. “The Pallet Guy’s” name is Don Harmond and his product is TEDS Box (tracking environmental deviation).
Don started our repairing pallets for airlines, but the TEDS Box has taken his business to the next level. This product actually actively heats or cools the container, depending on the contents. David asks Don to explain the research and development of this new product, and Don elaborates on the regulations, engineering and building of the TEDS Box. This podcast will be useful for any entrepreneur with an idea for an invention and wants to take it to the next step.
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David Weatherholt continues his ongoing series of interviewing candidates for Alaska’s governor primary election with Bob Poe. David has been asking each candidate their views on the relationship between government and small business. Bob emphasizes that he wants to focus on the future of Alaska’s economy. He says, “Jobs equal opportunity, and opportunity equals hope.”
Geoff Burch joins the show with some great sales tips. Dave introduces Geoff with a riddle, “Well, of course we were skint when we first started.” Listen to show to learn what that mysterious phrase is all about. If you’re in a visual mood, you can watch some of Geoff Burch’s sales videos here.
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David starts off this “Getting Down to Business” by celebrating his first year on the radio and providing listeners with some great borrowing advice – how to start and maintain a close relationship with a bank.
Later in the show, David brings in two special guests. Russell Ball, founder of ACB Solutions, talks about transitioning his business from Alaska Computer Brokers, a computer retail store, to ACB Solutions, a technology services provider. He and David talk about the evolving marketplace that necessitated this change and share valuable stories and advice for small business owners facing similar situations.
Amanda Cullen, president of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing for small business, elaborates on the importance of keeping your business strategy current with what your customers want. She advocates conducting qualitative research with your customers and gives helpful tips on how to do that.
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David Weatherholt is joined by two guests, gubernatorial candidate Ralph Samuels and Todd Clark, president of DenaliTEK. Ralph Samuels addresses the roles of government and business and why he wants to be governor.
This “Getting Down to Business” podcast inaugurates a new monthly segment headed by Todd Clark called The IT ProAdvisor. Todd delves into the importance of backing up your data – and the resources required to address this important issue.
David also brings some worrying news about the economy – that the current recession is well-above the average length for post-WWII recessions. Listen to learn what this might mean for your business.
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Congressional candidate Sheldon Fisher joined David Weatherholt to discuss how Congress can work with business, including issues concerning energy, balance of trade and the size of government. Things get lively when callers ask some probing questions.
David also talks about the profitability of social media using facts and figures provided by real companies, along with his personal experience with the media.
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In this “Getting Down to Business” show, David Weatherholt is joined by a very special guest – Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. They talk about the relationship between business and government. Giving a short history lesson, David emphasizes the importance of government’s limited role in influencing business and its responsibility to ensure business’s freedom to grow and innovate.
Governor Parnell weighs in with the similarities between running a business and running a state. In fact, he owned his own small business for ten years after learning entrepreneurship from his father and understands small business owners’ challenges. Listen to the podcast below for more stories and observations from the governor.
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What does that mean- Dancing with Goats? You’ll have to listen to find out! David Weatherholt brings Brad Bigelow, a founder of Kaladi Brother Coffee, to the show to discuss the history of coffee in Anchorage. Brad started his coffee business in the early 1980’s, and he provides interesting insights into the world of an emerging market.
After Dave’s news update about the optimism index, Geoff Burch joins the show with his “Go It Alone” segment. Geoff talks about some of the crazy things entrepreneurs think they need before they can launch their business- and what they should be focusing on instead.
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David Weatherholt tells of his audit woes and talks marketing in this episode of “Getting Down to Business.” Even an accounting expert may be on the receiving end of an audit- Dave gives advice to small businesses on how to survive audits in this surprisingly entertaining segment.
Later in the show Dave is joined by Amanda Cullen founder of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, who specializes in small business marketing. Amanda gives her 5 rules for small business marketing and delivers a pop quiz to listeners, challenging them to put their business to the test. Here are the rules:
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Dave Weatherholt brings photographer and owner of Alaska Stock Images, Jeff Schultz, onto the show today. Jeff talks about the exciting life of being a photographer with his own business.
Dave starts the show with the questions, “What makes a good employee?” and reports on an innovative article to help small businesses know their hiring practices will ensure they recruit great employees.
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Dave Weatherholt introduces the topic of “business risk.” He explains there are many aspects to risk, and not all of it is bad (he gives the example of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop not having enough bread to sell to its many customers). Dave gives small businesses tools and concepts to help them deal with and minimize business risk. Todd Clark, founder and president of DenaliTEK, started his new IT update segment in this “Getting Down to Business” podcast.
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Ron Peck, president and COO of Alaska Travel Industry Association, joins Dave on “Getting Down to Business” to talk about marketing Alaska. Dave starts out the show with a small business and tourism update. Ron has worked in the travel industry for 32 years and brings much experience to the conversation. He reveals a surprising fact- that travel and tourism companies in Alaska are largely small businesses. 92% of ATIA’s membership are businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
Later in the show, Geoff Burch, international consultant, calls in. He is the author of Go It Alone, a great book for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Geoff talks about the classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and how it applies to those who have recently been laid off or are looking for a way to be self-employed.
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Dave interviews the owners of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop, Jerry Lewanski and Janis Fleischman. The couple opened their bakeshop less than a year ago and share their interesting startup story. They started by completing thorough research, traveling around the United States and visiting successful bakeries. The only thing they didn’t plan for was their immediate success!
Amanda Cullen, small business marketing consultant, joins the group to give startup businesses advice on marketing their fledgling businesses. Marketing for small businesses doesn’t have to involve a large budget, and most of the time, the most effective marketing is quite economical.
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Julie Saupe, CEO of the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins the show to give a tourism update for Anchorage. They talk about the 30-year history of the ACVB. While last year was the first year tourism declined in Anchorage, Julie is hopeful for the future. She shares her community report with listeners, and what that will mean for Anchorage tourism.
Dave’s second guest is Sam Dickey, Deputy District Director of the Small Business Administration. SBA programs are changing, and Sam has the details. He is hopeful that Congress will keep funding some programs, but deadlines for stimulus money have passed. They discuss trends and facts related to small business lending and what this could mean for your small business.
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Lori Davey, owner of Motznik Information Services, joins Dave Weatherholt to talk about buying a used (or existing) business. Lori purchased Motznik and tells listeners the story of the purchase process. She starts out by letting us know, “I sold my airplane to buy my business.”
Dave also talks about how your vendors can help with your financing. For many small businesses, borrowing has become increasingly difficult. Some have developed creative means of raising capital, and Dave has the details.
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Non-profit organizations perform many necessary functions in our communities, but they face many unique business challenges, as well. Dave’s first guest is Candace Winkler, CEO of Thread, an Anchorage-based non-profit. They discuss some of the business aspects non-profits focus on more than other organizations, such as having a transparent accounting system, keeping administrative costs reasonable and keeping a strict budget. Candace also talks about her experience in rebranding Thread (formerly Child Care Connection), and the wide variety of non-profits that are in Alaska.
In the next segment, Dave brings in Jason Stralka to discuss taxes for non-profits and answer listener questions. Jason is a tax expert for Carter Tax, Inc. Dave discovers that he has a passion for taxes. Jason knows that taxes are more than just filling out the forms– he loves finding loopholes and saving his clients money. However, he realizes the importance of being accurate and paying all the taxes that are due to the IRS.
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Joining the show this week is Todd Clark, founder and president of DenaliTEK, one of the leading IT services firms in Anchorage. He and Dave delve into the concept of cloud computing and how it can help your small business. Revolutions in the the IT industry come and go, but cloud computing is an innovative way to increase efficiency and manage budgets in your organization.
Todd also discusses some of the business issues he faces: why he develops client relationships, what DenaliTEK does to keep clients and how they handle losing a client. All small business owners can learn from his candid assessment.
Dave and Geoff Burch, author and international guru, launched a new segment of “Getting Down to Business” called Going it Alone. In his trademark cheeky manner, Geoff encourages entrepreneurs to go out and make it alone. He says of employment, “Who was the first caveman who got another caveman to go out and kill a buffalo for him, then just give him a tiny piece of the buffalo as a wage? When did that start?”
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Dave interviews Andy Riddell, VP and Business Banking Manager at Wells Fargo Bank. The discuss how important it is for a small business to develop a relationship with a bank. Andy provides advice for how to reach the business expert at your bank and how to start the relationship.
In Dave’s news update, he talks about Congress’s recent changes to the SBA loan program and other stimulus package details affecting small businesses. There might be good news for small businesses struggling to obtain loans.
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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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Kathy Day of KD/PR | A Virtual Agency joins Dave Weatherholt to talk about public relations, and how good PR can benefit your business. Kathy explains how we can go beyond thinking of PR as “free advertising,” and truly maximize its potential. Dave tells us of his own success with PR– and just how much exposure it can generate.
Dave gives us an economic update, talking about interest rates, historical data and what this information means for us today. He addresses a question important to all of us, “Are consumers ready to buy?”
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In this first “Getting Down to Business” of 2010, Dave interviews Todd Clark, founder of DenakiTEK, an Anchorage-based IT-maintenance, consulting and technology firm. Todd started the company nine years ago and discusses the road he’s taken to success.
Todd credits a great mission and vision statement with the successful growth of his company. Amanda Cullen, of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing for Small Business, joins the show and discusses how to create mission and visions statements that are effective for the organization along with how to use them as marketing tools.
Dave also gives a news update for small businesses, including tips for how to make your website great.
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Dave Weatherholt interviews Kim and Blain Roberts, owners of Westport Winery in Aberdeen, WA. They are passionate about what they do and have built a successful small business. Listen for their advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs.
Accountant Paul Foutz joins the conversation and makes projections for the Alaskan economy. He predicts what businesses can expect in the coming year. This episode of “Getting Down to Business” will be valuable to any small business owner.
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Dave talks project management principles with Dan Maxwell, Technical Project Manager for Structured Communication Systems, Inc. They give listeners advice for “doing it right” – by defining “project”, analyzing risk analysis and discussing technology solutions. Dan sets forth an alarming statistic that 80% of projects fail– don’t let yours be one of them!
Dave also gives a business and economic news update by analyzing the Optimism Index over the course of the year.
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In this week’s “Getting Down to Business,” Dave talks with IT expert Mark Mathis of Arctic Information Technology about Cloud Computing. Mark helps us understand what Cloud Computing is, how long it has been around and how small businesses can use it to reduce their IT costs. This useful technology is familiar to many businesses through companies such as Carbonite and Go To Meeting.
Dave also talks with Amanda Cullen about 2009’s Black Friday. They talk about the history of Black Friday, how performance was this year and the changing attitudes of consumers. Amanda, of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, explains how these factors affect small business retailers.
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If you missed Dave’s interview with Geoff Burch earlier in the year, here’s your chance to catch up!
International consultant Geoff Burch talks about his sales management book, The Way of the Dog: The Art of Making Success Inevitable. Dave finds this book very motivating, compelling and full of useful information. Geoff proves to be a lively guest who tells great stories.
In other news: We also learn that Dave is broadcasting during International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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Entrepreneurs Sydney Mitchell Dawn Walsh talk with David Weatherholt about their venture: a shoe store for women who love shoes beyond reason. Their store, Shoefly + Hudsons, is in Juneau, AK and appeals to shoe lovers in many creative ways– including hosting private parties.
David also talks economic news, using his experience dealing with recessions to encourage businesses. Paul Foutz joins David later in the show to discuss the Alaskan economy and what’s ahead in the coming year.
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David Weatherholt brings on the top franchisors in the state of Alaska: Jerry Kinn, owner of the Carl’s Jr. franchise and Michael Davidson, owner of 18 McDonald’s franchises to talk about the business of franchise.
These friendly competitors discuss the top ten franchise businesses, the benefits of franchising and the changing face of the franchisor.
Is franchising a good fit for your entrepreneurial spirit? How do you get started in franchising? Listen to find out!
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David Weatherholt talks with Dan Sullivan, Mayor of Anchorage, about the relationship between government and small business. Throughout the decades, government regulation has been pilloried, but without some key legislation, our business environment would be unstable, recessions would be less predictable and small businesses would find it difficult to thrive.
Dan Sullivan shares his business background and the similarities between running a business and a municipal government.
Later in the show, Amanda Cullen, of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, explains relationship marketing and how small businesses can develop strategies to build relationships with their customers. Strong customer relationships lead to stronger loyalty, more numerous customer referrals and higher profits.
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Alaska Municipal Government, Small Business and Customer Relationships
On his radio show “Getting Down to Business,” David Weatherholt talks with Bob Poe, gubernatorial candidate for Alaska. Poe discusses his views on the relationship between government and small business– what it looks like currently and what he thinks it should be. This is a great opportunity for small businesses in Alaska to hear the candidate talk about issues affecting their livelihoods.
Also, David speaks with the deputy director of the SBA about the changes enacted last week by the SBA program. Finally, David introduces the show with a history of recessions, how government intervention has helped or hurt the economy and why we no longer call them “economic panics.”
All considered, this episode of “Getting Down to Business” is full of essential knowledge for small businesses.
David provides an economic update, relaying to listeners some good news for the economy.
Guest Robert McDowell, Vice President of Information Worker Business Value for Microsoft, provides valuable advice for businesses looking to generate a better return on their technology investments. These IT investments include hardware, software and personnel. He discusses how Microsoft works with other vendors to create efficient business solutions.
Having a great strategy is only the first step of a successful business. Dave’s show this week is about putting legs on your strategy and giving you tips for effective implementation.
Dave’s guest is Dwain DeVille, author of The Biker’s Guide to Business. Dwain is an entrepreneur coach and asks, “What do entrepreneurs and business leaders have in common with bikers?” The answer? More thank you think!
In the news, Dave alerts small businesses to the opportunity of applying for grants and stimulus money. Someone has to get it. Why not you?
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What is social networking? Does your small business need it?
Dave finds out what his Facebook page and Twitter account really mean. His guest, Mindy O’Neill, is the Director of Integrated Marketing for news magazine Alaska Dispatch. She imparts her social media expertise to Dave’s listeners (and Dave himself!).
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Tourism is 11% of Alaska’s economy, so a small change in growth can affect the state dramatically. What will tourism look like in 2010?
Dave welcomes Julie Saupe to the show. She’s the President and CEO of the Anchorage Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and provides a forecast on the upcoming 2010 tourist season.
How can small businesses that depend on tourism weather the economic storm? Dave’s next guest, Amanda Cullen, gives small businesses advice for reaching their customers– and it might surprise you just who she thinks is your customer. Her company, Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, specializes in small business marketing.
In the news, Dave talks about the credit crisis still plaguing small businesses, even while larger businesses see credit loosening. Dave’s moved “Getting Down to Business” over to station 1080 KUDO, and he’s excited for the new opportunities this station provides.
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Dave reminisces about the business world of the 1980s, where the most technology a business encountered was a fax machine. As we all know, things have changed, and now information technology is required for every business venture.
In this week’s “Getting Down to Business,” Dave talks with IT expert Mark Mathis of Arctic Information Technology who will help you determine if your business needs a server. And what is a server, anyway?
In the news, Dave highlights the optimism index and forecasts some sign of recovery on the horizon.
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In this entertaining “Getting Down to Business,” Dave talks with international consultant Geoff Burch about his sales management book, The Way of the Dog: The Art of Making Success Inevitable. Dave finds this book very motivating, compelling and full of useful information. Geoff proves to be a lively guest who tells great stories.
In other news: We also learn that Dave is broadcasting during International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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The recession is finally heading towards Alaska, but Dave doesn’t want you to be pessimistic. He wants you to be prepared. To help you with that, he provides advice on cutting expenses and unnecessary costs in your business.
In the news, Dave talks about the recession’s effects on Alaska’s tourism industry and some competition for the Alaska Pipeline. And Dave’s guest is Ralph Swan, sales manager for Swan Employer Services.
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Small business and labor have both been instrumental in building America’s success, and Dave takes the Labor Day Weekend episode of “Getting Down to Business” to explore the partnership between the them.
Dave’s guest, Paul Foutz, a walking encyclopedia of business information, shared important labor statistics with Dave and his listeners (appropriate for Labor Day Weekend, don’t you think?)
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Dave calls on all “Getting Down to Business” listeners to devote some time to long-term business planning. And, of course, he gives them advice and tools to plan effectively. Gerhard Vierthaler with Value Strategy Group explains the SWOT analysis to Dave’s listeners. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is a long-term planning analysis tool.
Long term planning becomes especially important during a recession. So, pull up a chair and let Dave give you Advice You Can Use.
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In this week’s “Getting Down to Business,” Dave continues discussing marketing by focusing on sales strategy for small business. His guest, Gerhard Vierthaler with Value Strategy Group, provides valuable cold-calling advice and encouragement in developing a small business sales strategy.
Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing gave small businesses advice on how to tie marketing in with your sales strategy to reinforce your brand and customers’ impressions of your business.
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In this week’s “Getting Down to Business,” Dave asked Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing to give his listeners some creative marketing ideas for small business. Zoo in a Jungle Marketing specializes in small business marketing.
Dave also tells us the story of the founder of the Geek Squad, an entrepreneur who started the company with $600. As we all know, now Best Buy owns the Geek Squad.
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In this “Getting Down to Business” show, Dave further explores small business marketing with David Taylor of SugarSled Creative in Alaska and Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, specializing in small business marketing.
The three talk about simple and innovative steps small businesses can take to advertise and promote their businesses. They also debate the benefits and drawbacks of low-cost positioning and why it’s not always a good idea to discount your products in a down economy.
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Small businesses need good marketing, which is why Dave dedicated this “Getting Down to Business” to marketing fundamentals. In a lively discussion, he talks with David Taylor of SugarSled Creative in Alaska and Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, specializing in small business marketing.
They explain the 4-P’s of marketing (Product, Price, Place and Promotion) and how to integrate new marketing strategies into this classic categorization.
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When you borrow money, there is a risk involved. Dave evaluates the risk to you and to the bank– and how these risks will affect your business. Everyone knows the cost of interest involved, but there are other costs and risks associated with borrowing that all businesses need to be aware of. He reminds businesses they need to, “Buy low. Sell high, and Keep the difference.”
Dave’s guest on “Getting Down to Business” is Mitch Jacobs, founder and CEO of On Deck Capital.
And in the news, Dave talks about the issues around mandating small businesses to provide health insurance for their employees.
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Financial ratios sound intimidating, but Dave reassures listeners that it’s just, “Looking at the story behind the numbers.” After his regular news update, Dave helps Sunburst Coffee learn the importance of industry standards, ratios and other financial concepts. Dave makes these tools easy to understand and apply to your business.
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Dave believes the market analysis is the most important part of the business plan. He tells listeners what they need to include, what banks are looking for and what they need to know to ensure success.
Dave’s guest is Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing. This marketing firm specializes in small business marketing, and Amanda has a unique marketing philosophy for small business.
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Banks aren’t the enemy of small business, as Dave proves in this “Getting Down to Business” podcast. Dave takes listeners through the history of banking and how you can negotiate with them successfully for your business.
Relevant to today’s topic, Dave interviews Andrew Riddell, Vice President Business Banking Manager at Wells Fargo.
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In this wrap-up of the “Getting Down to Business” series on crafting a business plan, Dave Weatherholt gives listeners his final advice and tips for an effective business plan.
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Dave’s guest on “Getting Down to Business” is Sam Dickey, Deputy District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) who informs Dave’s listeners of the changes (some of them extensive) to the SBA. Some changes make it easier for small businesses to refinance loans.
And to help small businesses get their loans, Dave delves even deeper into the business plan for Sunburst Coffee. This podcast, he details the needs for the management team section and why it matters.
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For Independence Day, Dave spoke about some of his favorite American entrepreneurs and small business people. Then, some breaking news surprised everyone that the state’s governor, Sarah Palin, would be resigning from office in two weeks. Dave and his producer Kathy react to the news with analysis of what this means for Alaska.
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Dave’s guest on today’s “Getting Down to Business” is Elizabeth Happel, Vice President of the First National Bank of Alaska.
Preparing financial projections is often a difficult of scary process for new businesses. However, if you’re serious about your business venture, it is time well spent. While 95% of startup businesses fail in the first 5 years, Dave will walk you through the steps needed to plan ahead and be successful.
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During his KABA radio show, “Getting Down to Business,” David Weatherholt interviews Lynn Klassert, Senior Relationship Manager for Key Bank.
The bulk of the show is devoted to the financial projections of fictional Sunburst Coffee, Limited. The scenario: Dave is Anchorage’s best barista and wants to bring his blends to the city. But there are so many questions. How many customers do we need? When will we break even? Where will the money come from? Where should we locate the business?
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In this very first episode of “Getting Down to Business,” David Weatherholt interviews Russell Ball, owner of Alaska Computer Brokers.
Dave also talks about the entrepreneurial spirit, the need for a business plan and the importance of balancing the free spirit of the former with the orderliness and planning of the latter.
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Nuts and Bolts of Business Planning
Dave also tells us about the seven critical areas a business plan needs to address:
After the regular news update, Dave dives right in to the breakeven analysis portion of the business plan in this “Getting Down to Business” show.
Dave’s guest, Paul Foutz, is the CMA of the Institute of Management Accountants.
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Business Plan: Breakeven Analysis
As a bonus, in this podcast you’ll learn what motivates Dave to keep doing this show, week after week. (Hint: it’s all about you, the listener.)
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