“The Uncertainties We Face as Entrepreneurs Today!”

Gary Swanson has been the CEO of Thermotion for 22 years. In a recent TECA interview he talked about some of the business hurdles he faces today versus 20 years ago. Food for thought for all entrepreneurs.

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“Today’s Business Complexities”

In a recent in-depth TECA interview with Gary Swanson, CEO of Thermotion, we talked about the complexities of operating a business today versus 20 years ago, when he first became CEO.  Surprise, Surprise!  It’s a whole new ball game.

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“Small Business: THE Critical Number”

Most small business owners are excellent at marketing and sales, but can be lax at watching the company’s numbers. Rick Sippola, Chautauqua Consulting, was a recent guest on Entrepreneurs Insight Radio and talked about what THE critical number needs to be watched every single day.

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You’ll Pay Now, or You’ll Pay Later

Frank Manning, a small business attorney, was a guest on the “Business Basics” segment of a recent Entrepreneurs Insight Radio program. As an entrepreneur myself, I know the value of good legal counsel. In fact, if I followed Mr. Manning’s ideas in an earlier business, I probably would have been a lot wealthier today.

The phrase “pay now or pay later” is very true when protecting yourself and your business.

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“Seven Questions for an Entrepreneur”

Mario Jurcic, founder of Secure IT Asset Disposition Services, was a recent guest on Entrepreneurs Insight Radio, where he was asked seven pertinent questions about his entrepreneurial mindset.

His answers show why he is successful!

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“It takes 20 Years to be an Overnight Success”

In a recent interview on Entrepreneurs Insight Radio, Mario Jurcic, founder of SECURE IT Asset Disposition Services, talked about how his mindset has changed as his business has grown.

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“For Entrepreneurs: College or No College”

There is a raging controversy about whether a small business owner and entrepreneur needs a college education.  We know many very successful entrepreneurs with no college experience.  We also know successful entrepreneurs with advanced degrees.  Some of the wisest people I know didn’t graduate from premier schools.

So, what’s the answer?  Get that degree or not? 

A very timely article by Tyler Mahoney answers the question well!

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“Is Entrepreneurship Education an Oxymoron?”

Gary Schoeniger, Co-Host of Entrepreneurs Insight Radio, recently posted a blog on the state of entrepreneurship education in America.

 It wasn’t until recently that entrepreneurs became respected and relatively understood.   Only a few years ago the term wasn’t fashionable.  However, now we are the future of the American economy.

 Mr. Schoeniger’s post is insightful and shows that we have a long way to go to fully understand the term and how to teach it.

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Who Owns the Icehouse?

Gary Schoeniger, Co-Host of Entrepreneurs Insight Radio and Clifton Taulbert, Pulitzer nominee have been commissioned to write a book on entrepreneurship based on Mr. Taulbert’s experience growing up on the Mississippi Delta.  “Who Owns the Icehouse” will truly be a best seller.

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“Starting with $400 and Being Very Agile”

In a recent interview with Andy Halko, founder of Insivia, it was revealed that he started his company with only $400, and had to be real agile to survive those early days. He was constantly tweaking his goals and plans or his company wouldn’t survive.

He talked about Cathy Horton of Nutek, Diana Richards of Vacuum Systems, Inc., and Blake Squires of Findaway. All of them had to learn to change course in the early going, or risk suffering some negative consequences. Blake Squires at Findaway started selling his product in retail outlets, but quickly ended up selling to the Defense department and libraries.

The lesson learned here is that most companies start with one plan and quickly have to go to another.

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