Why Jim Blasingame is a Royal Subject

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Jim Blasingame is the Small Business Advocate. Oh … you didn’t know that?

Jim Blasingame and Joel Libava

5 years ago, I was working with a boutique PR firm, and I told Rhonda that I wanted to start getting on the radio again. (I was an on-air announcer and DJ many years ago.) But, I wanted to be on the radio as a guest. She had her team, (Courtney and the gals) work on some ideas, and thought that I would be a good fit for what Jim Blasingame was doing. (Jim had a really popular Small Business Radio Show.)

 

Jim and I bonded really, really well–our first time on the air together, and I’m now a regular guest on his show Listen to our recent discussion on how to do franchise research.

 

One reason that I like Jim so much is his music. I’m not sure if he does this on purpose, (because I live in The Rock n Roll Capital of the World) but he’s always playing some great jams in the background as he introduces me.

 

Jim, write this on a rock; I’m requesting something from these guys for the December 5th interview;

 


You choose the tune, Jim.

 

Another thing I like about Jim is his never-ending focus on small business. Jim Blasingame is one of the world’s foremost experts on small business and entrepreneurship, and is the creator and award-winning host of The Small Business Advocate® Show, the world’s only weekday radio talk show dedicated to small business, nationally syndicated since 1997.

 

In 2008, Jim won the ASBDC’s “Champion of Small Business Development Award.” He’s won many others, and is very influential in the small business community. If you’re involved in the small business space, Jim’s a guy that you should get to know. (If he’s ever in your area, find a way to meet him.) And…listen to his radio show.

 

Jim and I will be announcing something pretty cool in the next couple of weeks. Not today, though. I want the focus to be on Jim, and all he’s done-and continues to do for small business in the US.

 

Thanks, Jim.

 

If you’d like to thank Jim, too, use the comment area below. I’m sure that he’d love to hear from you!

Filed Under: Franchise Podcasts, My Royal Subjects, Small Business

An Idiot-Proof Way to Find Out if You Should Become a Franchise Owner

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This is so simple, even I could do it. Actually, I did do it.

About 3 years ago, I came up with a way to help prospective franchise owners figure out a few things about themselves, before they even started looking around for a franchise or two to learn about.

A few people have ridiculed it. I’ll be the first one to admit that it’s not scientific. That has to do with the fact that I’m not a scientist. I’m a King, and that’s good enough.

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My limited-edition Crown

I was just interviewed on the longest-running small business radio show in the world, Jim Blasingame’s Small Business Advocate Show. Jim knew about this, and wanted me to start sharing some helpful tips from it, for his loyal listeners.

I did, and the interview includes a discussion of the Idiot-Proof tool I created to help would-be franchise owners.

Go here to listen to Jim and I discuss what folks that are thinking about becoming franchise owners need to do first. It’s Idiot-Proof.

At the end of the interview, Jim made me an offer I can’t refuse. (Except it was off-mike.) More at a later date.)

CorpNet is the fastest way to incorporate your business

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Using Crayons And Coloring Books To Determine If Owning A Franchise Is For You

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Do you remember how excited you were when you got your first 64-Pack of Crayola™ Crayons? (With a built-in sharpener!)

Most likely, you also received a coloring book or two-kind of a “boxed set” for kids. Good stuff.

You set up shop. You started coloring. But..how did you color????

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The Small Business Advocate Radio Program; Great Guests Being Interviewed This Week

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(Jim Blasingame, speaking at a business conference.)


The Week of September 28th

Some really smart small business experts are on tap to be interviewed by Jim Blasingame, on his daily small business radio program this week. It's syndicated in numerous cities all across the country, and is also available on the internet, live or archived.

Some of this week's guests include;

Barbara Weltman- Serious Tax and Small Business Advice

Tim Berry- Founder Of Palo Alto Software (Business Planning)

Gary Harpst- Author Of "Six Disciplines For Excellence"

Jeff Zbar- Home Office Expert

Go here to check out days, times, and the entire line-up for Jim's show this week.

Now, check out the largest community of small business experts in the world.

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Your Franchise Options; Upcoming Discussion On The Small Business Advocate Radio Program This Wednesday

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Business ownership options in the world of franchising will be the topic of discussion as I join Jim Blasingame's Small Business Advocate Radio Program this Wednesday. This should prove to be interesting,as our nation's tough economy is affecting the franchise industry as a whole. Here is the line-up:

Wednesday, November 12
Joel Libava
President-Life Changer of Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.
Topic of discussion: Franchise options.

Cliff Ennico
Author of The ebay Seller's Tax and Legal Answer Book
Topic of discussion: Your business' online presence.

Michael Anderson

Interprise Software Solutions

Topic of discussion: Building a technology infrastructure

You can listen right here at 7:00AM, Live, or in the show's archives later in the day.

Learn How To Research A Franchise. Here.

Filed Under: Franchise Business Plans, Franchise Podcasts, Franchise Terms, Franchisee Interviews, Joel's Radio Interviews, Small Business

Attention Franchisors: Could There Be A Way To Lower Your Operating Costs?

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Every small business is being impacted by our economic "downturn." It may not get dramatically better for a while. Why not take some time out of your day to participate in a forum being put on by SAP? Today at 1:00PM EST, join a group of financial experts on the 1st of 3 forums. This one titled:

Beyond the
Basics: How to Stay Lean and Leverage More


Barbara Weltman informed me of this today in the daily newsletter I receive from her. She is a fellow member of Jim Blasingame’s "Brain Trust," and a well known financial expert and author.

Go here to learn more and to register. It is worth checking out!

Franchisors; Should you partner with this network?

Filed Under: Economy, Franchise Business Plans, Franchise Seminars, Web/Tech Franchises

Please Read This Wisdom

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I subscribe to Jim Blasingame’s Small Business Advocate newsletter, which is delivered in a nice, Green way…right to my inbox, every Sunday. No stamp, no paper, just a little wattage used.

Jim always puts some words of wisdom into his newsletter, and today, Jim included a paragraph from Mother Teresa. Good stuff. Thanx, Jim!

ANYWAY

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish,
ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends
and some true enemies.

Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat
you. Be honest anyway.

What you spend years building, someone may try to destroy overnight. Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be
jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,people will often forget tomorrow. Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough. Do it anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and
G-d.

It was never between you and them, anyway.

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Top Cleveland Economist On Jim Blasingame's Radio Program This Week

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NCB‘s Richard Dekaser, an award winning economist, will be interviewed by small business expert, and radio program host, Jim Blasingame, this Wednesday morning. Dekaser, who some consider one of our country’s top economic forecasters, will discuss the economy, and how it relates to the current small business climate.

Go Here Wednesday Morning
{Sometime between 6-9am. Interviews are archived, though…}

About DeKaser
About Jim Blasingame
He Interviewed This Blogger

Filed Under: Cleveland Franchise Stuff, Economy, Franchise Financing, Franchisee Interviews, Joel's Radio Interviews, Small Business

This Blogger Being Interviewed @ 7:25AM. Today. SmallBusinessAdvocate.com

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Jim Blasingame in Cleveland-last year. ACCE Event

Franchising will be the topic over at Jim Blasingame’s nationally syndicated radio program, this morning at 7:25AM. Just go to www.SmallBusinessAdvocate.com. Click the "Listen Now" button.

Here is this weeks line-up:

Monday, June 23
Conrad Winkler
Co-author of Make or Break
Topic of discussion: Leaping from decline to revitalization.

Joel Libava
President-Life Changer of Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.
Topic of discussion: Franchising.

Alison Diboll
Founder, Diboll & Associates
Topic of discussion: How to avoid making mistakes in business.

Braden Cox
Policy Counsel at the Association for Competitive Technology and at NetChoice
Topic of discussion: Net neutrality.

Tuesday, June 24
Clinton Korver
Founder and CEO of DecisionStreet and co-author, Ethics For The Real World
Topic of discussion: Creating a personal code.

Karen Kerrigan
President and CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
Topic of discussion: What the SBEC is doing for small business.

David Gass
CEO and Founder of BCS Business Credit Services, Inc.
Topic of discussion: Money sources for new companies.

Bob McTeer
Distinguished Fellow, National Center for Policy Analysis
Topic of discussion: The Fed watch show.

Wednesday, June 25
Taylor Sparks
Founder, Skin Care For Athletes
Topic of discussion: Building a business in a niche market.

Ken Gronbach
President of KGC Direct and author of Common Census
Topic of discussion: Direct marketing.

Beverly Inman-Ebel
Author of Talk Is Not Cheap and Success Is a Decision of the Mind
Topic of discussion: Communication.

Arky Ciancutti
Author of Built on Trust
Topic of discussion: The role of trust in your organization.

Thursday, June 26
Beverley Williams
Co-author of The 30 Second Commute
Topic of discussion: Home office success tips.

Mike Menzies
President and CEO of Easton Bank and Trust
Topic of discussion: Small business banking.

Joan Pryde
Senior Editor, Kiplinger Washington Editors

Filed Under: Franchise Terms, Franchisee Interviews, Joel's Radio Interviews, Small Business, Web/Tech Franchises

Jim Blasingame On MSNBC This Sunday

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Jim Blasingame, considered one of the top 25 small business experts in the world, will be on MSNBC this Sunday morning. Your Business, shown at 7:30 AM EST time, features JJ Ramberg discussing important topics in the world of small business. In addition, there is a segment in which entrepreneurs are allowed to pitch their ideas to small business experts, and get immediate feedback.

"We’re excited to have someone of Jim Blasingame’s stature in the small
business sector to join us on our show," said JJ Ramberg. "Jim brings an incomparable depth of experience and
knowledge of small business and it will be fun to work with him."

As the creator and award-winning
host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Small Business
Advocate® Show, Blasingame is the only person speaking to America’s
entrepreneurs on the radio every weekday, plus he has a world-wide
audience for his Internet simulcast and on-demand archives.

Filed Under: Franchisee Interviews, Joel's Radio Interviews, Small Business
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