Tom Hopkins | What to do when “no” really means “no sale”

Stephen Raub, CCIM President of Investment Realty Company, LC of San Antonio, Texas. Steve is a 27 year veteran of commercial real estate. He specializes in commercial investment properties in San Antonio Texas.His company, IRC, has been brokering commercial investment properties since 1975.They help local investors create income streams and build wealth through investments in commercial property.  Frank Natoli  is a business and intellectual  property attorney and founder and CEO of LanternLegal.com a virtual and flat rate legal service provider serving entrepreneurs, artists and independent inventors.  Christian Murphy ,UpSource Mobile Vice President of Business Development.   Bruce Langford is a teacher, presenter, musician and writer who specializes in the topic of bullying prevention. Since 2003, he has created and presented school programs to teach kids how to deal with bullying, respect and cyberbullying. As part of his presentations he works directly with children, making use of drama and music to help teach strategies that can help protect them.   Gelasia Steed  opened her own registered investment advisory firm, and is thrilled with the direction it has allowed her business to grow. Gelasia has passed the series 7 and 66, has a life & health insurance license as well as a CFP® certification.

4 Joulu 20121h 1min

Tim Hald is a Certified Public Accountant from Austin Texas.He has 37 years of comprehensive tax, accounting and audit experience Including 27 years as a general practitioner specializing in: IRS Tax Problem Resolution •Individual and Business tax preparation and planning •Audit of small businesses •Advisory services to businesses He was named in Texas Monthly September 2011 issue as one of Central Texas’ Top Wealth Manager. He writes numerous articles covering varies tax related issues in Austin. His company motto is: MAXIMIZE PROFIT, minimize taxes.  Nancy Medica Marketing and Communications Manager at Making Sense

3 Joulu 201255min

Steve Hand is one of the best-selling authors of the book Building the Ultimate Network which provides cutting edge ideas from experts around the world about how to develop productive relationships for business success.Steve has been an entrepreneur all of his life and is the Executive Director of Business Network International. BNI is the world’s largest and most successful networking organizations and he is responsible for central North Carolina. His members enjoy more than $15 million in profits each year from the efforts and Steve is focused on doubling that in the next few years  Ellen Rohr  is Bare Bones Biz, Inc. President .She is a   Business Make-over Expert.  She is a serial business builder.  As president of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, a home service franchise company, the company grew from zero to $40 million in sales and 47 locations in less than 2 years.  Now, she helps entrepreneurs start, fix and grow their own profitable businesses.   Her basic business strategies work…from Main Street to Wall Street!    Dr. Jennifer Seger  is a certified bariatrician, board-certified in family medicine. She heads up the medical weight loss program for BMI of Texas, a San Antonio-based medical practice focused on helping patients who want to lose weight and improve their overall health. Information about the practice and Dr.Seger is available at www.bmioftexas.com

30 Marras 201254min

Rick Erling is a Revenue and Profit Performance Improvement Specialist at Business Growth U.S. The firm is certified by the Value Forward Network and focused on helping small and mid-tier businesses develop and execute business strategies that increase business growth, corporate revenue and profits.Using a four stage framework for success he works with senior executives helping them build a revenue capture strategy that focuses on how to deliver business value to their clients and build competitive advantage.    Edgardo Baez is the  Lead Attorney and CEO of The Baez Law Firm Pamela Davis King   is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate.     Ken Adamo is a partner in the Intellectual Property group in Kirkland's Chicago and New York offices. His practice focuses on all areas of intellectual property law, particularly including patent, trade secret, and related antitrust matters.  Ken has extensive trial experience as lead counsel in jury and nonjury cases before state and federal courts, and before the United States International Trade Commission.   Leo Salinas  is a chemical engineer (Texas A&M), 31 year career in R&D and biz development for the Dow Chemical company.Leo “failed at retirement” ? and became a small business owner with wife Elsa, of Gracie’s Gold, a precious metal and coin buyer based in Seguin, TX.Leo also has a consulting engineering business, specializing in alternative waste to energy processes.

29 Marras 201257min

Vicki White  a top producing agent in the Dallas area.  She has a boutique agency called Vicki White Homes that is a part of Dallas City Center Realtors.  She was named BEST REALTOR 2012 by D magazine and has also been chosen by Dallas Morning News in the past as Best Realtor.Vick is a consistent multi-million dollar producer.  Learn more about Vicki and her team at Vickiwhitehomes.com Norm Blumenthal an attorney for workers and consumers . Greg Thompson is a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. Greg has passed the Level I CFA exam and currently a CFA Level II Candidate and hold the Series 7& 66 registrations and Group 1 Insurance License.  Rocketa Naron licensed marriage and family therapist associate.    Cline White  is a partner at the law firm of Rosenthal Pauerstein Sandoloski Agather LLP in San Antonio, Tx. He is a certified patent attorney who sees his success as tied to his clients’ successes, and believes that each client deserves individual attention. He seeks to customize IP strategies for each client’s unique needs. He has been recognized multiple times as one of San Antonio’s best intellectual property lawyers compiled in Scene in SA magazine. He is experienced in the drafting and prosecution of patents, drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, trademark procurement and enforcement, copyright registration procurement and enforcement, entertainment issues, and Internet/e-commerce.

28 Marras 20121h

Elaine Kovner is a CPA in San Antonio, Texas working with small businesses and individuals, providing tax planning, tax preparation, and bookkeeping services.  They help to make taxes less taxing. David Bluestein from the Jewelry Exchange and Auction in San Antonio, Texas.  David is a professional bullion trader and State-certified precious metals buyer with over 30 years of experience. Mike Bowman is a real estate expert .He has been actively involved in the community including serving as president of the Northeast Tarrant County Board of Realtors, member of the board of directors for several banks, and the first chairperson of the Adopt-A-School program for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) Independent School District. He was invited and served on President Bush’s first presidential business advisory board. Carol Thompson   Founder of The Thompson Group, Sales Coach ,Economic Development Specialist, National Speaker and Connector.  Dema Stout holds the Professional Certified Coach deisgnation awarded by the International Coach Federation, as well as Board Certification. Additionally, she has a Masters degree in Education, and is licensed to teach Special Education in the state of Texas. She utilizes the principles of Relationship Development Intervention (better known as RDI) and The Nurtured Heart Approach in coaching adolescents and adults with ADHD and/or Asperger Syndrome. She is a Coach with the Edge Foundation, a non profit coach matching agency. She has been a featured national speaker on developmental disabilities and positive behavior support for over 20 years

27 Marras 201259min

Jon Morse is the  Recruiting Coordinator representing www.LucePerformanceGroup.com. He has 35 years focused on getting the right people in the right job.  Last 11 years using science to be successful at hiring.   Bobby Casey , personally walk the walk on a daily basis as an expat who has lived in a few countries and travels to dozens of countries every year.  His business is completely virtual with partners all over the world and our service providers come from all corners of the globe.His company works with clients interested in minimizing their litigation and geo-political risk through asset protection and offshore planning.  His website is www.GlobalWealthProtection.com.  Rod Tanner is the founding shareholder of Tanner and Associates, P.C. in Fort Worth, Texas.He has a national practice that focuses on labor and employment law, civil trials and appeals,administrative proceedings and arbitration. He has extensive experience in complex litigation including employment discrimination class actions and RICO cases. His clients include numerous international, national and local labor organizations, union officials, professionals, employees and public figures  He has been Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.   Corinne Briers a former professional soccer player - entrepreneur & business owner - best-selling author - sought-after keynote speaker - regular contributors to the show.

26 Marras 201250min

Rina Shah is a political strategist based in Washington, DC. She's a first-generation young Indian-American woman who was born & raised in West Virginia. Her background includes work in TV news and as freelance writer. After spending the past few years on Capitol Hill as a senior aide to two Members of Congress, she successfully launched a boutique consulting practice through which she advises on Republican congressional races across the United States. Rina delivers bi-weekly political commentary on various media outlets.  Dr. Liesa Harte offers the latest in anti-aging, weight loss, hormone balancing and optimal health medical care.  She has developed a passion for helping people prevent disease and live vibrant, healthy lives at every age.  Dr. Liesa’s private Austin practice is the fulfillment of a dream… to provide a unique healthcare experience and a deeper level of personalized care that makes a powerful, lasting difference in the lives of her patients.  Alan and Bonnie Cashman are some of our regular Contributors on our show. The Cashman's enjoy a healthy and wealthy lifestyle and have opened two new businesses the past year LAB5 Fitness and Cashman Lifestyle out of Seattle, WA.

23 Marras 20121h 1min