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In this episode, we discuss the power of entrepreneurship as the answer to our economic and political woes.  It is the answer to keeping the American Dream alive, creating jobs, bringing financial stability, and bringing America back to its roots!

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Show Outline:

• Its all about the “pivot point” in entrepreneurship. That is the point when the model is revealed, the niche is understood, and the organization shifts to match, followed by powerful growth.
• Most first time entrepreneurs experience this and many “serial” ones as well.  All organizations experience small pivot points, often regularly.
• Discussed Groupon.com and their pivot point to the “coupon” business that is creating overwhelming results.

Keep it up and check out other posts and articles regarding this concept!! Let me know what you think, share examples, and give feedback!

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Today’s show topics:

• exploring personal and business productivity
• How can you look for purpose-driven accomplishment and not simply get more stuff done
• Is there an ideal system of productivity for you out there?
• The starting point is to understand yourself, your talents, and your mode of operation
• Tools and tests to identify your mode of operation and strengths (www.kolbe.com & www.strengthsfinder.com)
• See a current blog post on this topic here.

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Show outline:

• Partnerships and business teams
• When is one required and when is it simply preference
• The “nays” on partnerships
• My preference and why
• Process to develop successful partnerships
  • Finding partners that balance the team
  • Win-win mindset
  • The art of gauging dedication
  • Have the arrangement in writing

Articles: Partnership tips here. Partnership don’ts here.

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Show Outline:

- a discussion on starting a business. Its probably time to just do it already!!

- Develop your business as you go, don’t wait for perfection to start since the moment you start will reveal how far off the mark you were through your whole planning process

- The value of bootstrapping, its better than you think and even recommended for those seeking venture money!

- Analysis Paralysis is a danger… start with something half-done and closely nurture any customer relationship to ensure a good experience regardless of your products beta-like shortcomings.

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Special 30-min episode on the iPad and tablet PCs!!

The Show Outline:

- discuss the iPad and what I view as pros and cons.

- 2010 will shape up to be a year of tablets as 2008-2009 showed us many netbooks…

- Competing devices can be seen here. My favorite may be the Notion Ink Adam.  Its sweet… check out an iPad v Adam comparison here.

What is your take!?!