Kelsey Ruger

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School of Business 2/4/2012

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 3:30 am
Russ and John present the show about the entrepreneur class, the working stiffs who create products and services that we need. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Anybody got any awards out there?! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—clever observation from British politician Margaret That...
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Gary Murphy & Crystal Lee - Little Products Co.

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 3:30 am
Importer and serial entrepreneur Gary Murphy launched his first food product in Las Vegas three years ago—says he never saw it coming! Caesar’s Palace wanted Murphy to locate really good soy sauce in a fish container. He did—and Caesar’s placed their first order for 50,000 units!! Little Soy...
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Women Mean Business - Jane Cummins

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 3:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Jane Cummins, founder and executive director of H.E.A.R.T.
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - Brian Gaubert

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 3:30 am
Greg Price visits with Brian Gaubert to discuss tips for S.E.O.
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Passion, People, Process: What drives your business?

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 10:06 am
Growing your business is challenging. What used to work yesterday to solve what seems to be the same problem all of a sudden doesn’t work today. Understanding what drives your productivity is the most challenging and rewarding part of being a business owner. At the start, you’re powered b...
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - International Taxes 2

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 3:30 am
Tax treaties can affect your activities overseas. Greg Price visits with Rafael Carsalade to discuss international tax.
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Women Mean Business - Candace Beeke

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 3:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Candace Beeke, editor of the Houston Business Journal. Candance discusses how she came to be a journalist.
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Eric Elfman - onit

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 3:30 am
Since his last visit with The BusinessMakers Show in November 2005, serial entrepreneur Eric Elfman has built up and sold DataCert and now has launched software start-up Onit—and he has VC funding. This new venture, two years in development, sells apps to professionals for business process managem...
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School of Business 01/28/2012

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 3:30 am
Russ and John present the show about the people who make our economy happen. Our “in the trenches” curriculum keeps us grounded. Nothing lofty here! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—clever words from English novelist Sir Terry Pratchett; This Week in Business History includes suc...
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - International Taxes

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 3:30 am
Are you expanding overseas? Greg Price visits with Rafael Carsalade to discuss international tax.
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Henry Richardson - Define Body

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 3:30 am
With so many exercise options available, how does a fitness enthusiast differentiate his company to result in THIS level of success? It might be an issue of passion, but he’s also very focused on his vision. And he’s talking to US! Esther Steinfeld Freedman visits with the founder of DEFINE Body...
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Mark Floreani - Flocasts

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 3:30 am
Russ visits with repeat guest Mark Floreani, founder of online sports media company Flocasts. This is a follow-up to our interview with Mark in August 2011 during which he introduced the concept for his company. (As a former track star and absolute sports freak, Mark is the perfect person to establi...
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School of Business 01/21/2012

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 3:30 am
Russ and John present the show that champions our meritocracy system (we use the big words in this show). Capitalism encourages entrepreneurism. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—folksy wisdom from American humorist Mark Twain; This Week in Business History includes the launch of the ...
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Women Mean Business - Gina Luna

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 3:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Gina Luna, CEO of commercial banking for JP Morgan Chase.
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Don Minnick - Author & Consultant

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 4:30 am
Can real cross-company collaboration happen in a corporate setting? Dr Minnick focuses his team building, interpersonal skills and leadership development expertise on helping individuals and organizations operate more effectively. In this return visit to the BusinessMakers, he provides a mini-traini...
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - Maximize Value Upon Exit 2

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 4:30 am
Greg Price offers Phases II and III of his tips for management infrastructure, cleaning up your balance sheet and otherwise protecting your brand as you work toward maximizing your company’s value for sale.
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Women Mean Business - Karen Love

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Karen Love, director of practice growth for accounting firm PKF Texas.
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Brandy Obvintsev - Energy People Connect

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ interviews Brandy Obvintsev, founder and president of Energy People Connect, a global energy networking organization. She also has launched an ad network for the global energy industry as well. Three thousand members from 60 countries worldwide can connect with each other to get information whe...
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School of Business 10/29/2011

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ and John present the show about those that make businesses and make business happen. It’s the entrepreneurs in our society who keep our economy dynamic. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—another pithy quip from the late Ronald Reagan; This Week in Business History includes earl...
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School of Business 10/22/2011

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ and John present the show that features innovators and entrepreneurs. Never have we needed them more! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—a pithy quip from the late Ronald Reagan; This Week in Business History includes amazing innovations like Macy’s Department Store, the New Yor...
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Allison Le Compte - ProSourceSolutionsInc.

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ interviews Allison Le Compte, founder and president of ProSource, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides administrative and HR services to companies in a variety of industries. How do you grow a company that focuses on everyone else’s employees? The company boasts transparen...
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Women Mean Business - Janine Iannarelli

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Janine Iannarelli, founder and president of Par Avion Ltd.
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - Maximize Value Upon Exit

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 4:30 am
Has the global financial crisis delayed the timeline of your planned exit strategy? Greg Price can help with that.
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - To Invest or Not

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 4:30 am
Did you know that today’s unusual economy has many companies investing more? Is yours holding back? Greg Price has surprising comments.
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Women Mean Business - Sue Burnett

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Sue Burnett, founder and president of Burnett Staffing Specialists.
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PKF Texas Video Vignette - Byron M Hebert

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 4:30 am
Byron Hebert, director of the Entrepreneurial Advisory Service (EAS) Group, introduces PKF’s small business support group.
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Gaurav Khandelwal - ChaiONE

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 4:30 am
Even well-established companies must continue to innovate; ChaiONE is no exception. Gaurav Khandelwal returns to The BusinessMakers Show to discuss ChaiONE’s newest product, an iPad application it considers its legacy.
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Kirk Coburn - Surge Accelerator

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 4:30 am
Wanna hit “the big time”? Serial entrepreneur Kirk Coburn is someone YOU should know. His latest venture, Surge Accelerator, is a mentor-driven seed accelerator investing in energy and IT start-ups with a goal toward next round funding. It’s a “hit it big” or “fail fast” scenario. Kir...
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School of Business 10/15/2011

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ and John present the show about the go-getters who support our capitalistic system, who are the engines of our economic recovery, the entrepreneurs. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—a comment for the politicians from American satirist P.J. O’Rourke; This Week in Business Histo...
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - Individual Tax Provisions

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 4:30 am
Are you current on the individual tax breaks and reductions for 2010? Greg Price is.
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Women Mean Business - Jane Cummins

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Jane Cummins, founder and executive director of H.E.A.R.T.
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The Up Experience 2011 Preview

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 4:30 am
Sheryl Rapp introduces the 2011 UP Experience: Unique Perspectives from Unique People. Sixteen thought leaders and innovators will take the stage at the Stafford Performing Arts Theatre on October 27, 2011.
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BrightBox - Jason Arcemont and Patrick McDonough

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 4:30 am
It’s all about the Brand and everything that goes with it. Russ interviews BrightBox founders Patrick McDonough and Jason Arcemont, two very different branding professionals who, together, founded this multi-discipline marketing firm. BrightBox’s staff of 35 includes creative talent in web devel...
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School of Business 10/08/2011

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ and John present the show about those who keep our economy growing and going. When the government takes over, it’s the innovators who are stymied. We cater to them. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—a sad truth from comedian George Carlin; This Week in Business History includes...
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I still love my business! Don't I?

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 1:16 am
Hey, that's why they call it work right?  Not every day is fun.  That's why I'm successful! I do the hard stuff that no one wants to do.   Sound familiar?  Not buying it anymore?  Me either. When I started my business almost a decade ago the world was simple.  Sell my products a...
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Women Mean Business - Laura Gibson

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 1, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Laura Gibson, founding partner of law firm Ogden, Gibson, Broocks, Longoria & Hall.
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - Scope, Cost, and Timing

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 1, 2011, 4:30 am
Client expectations are important when writing proposals. Greg Price offers critical comments when considering how to approach prospects.
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David Crane - NRG Energy Inc.

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 1, 2011, 4:30 am
Paul Dickerson interviews David Crane, president and CEO of NRG Energy Inc. Crane discusses the many interests and innovations of NRG—besides being an independent power company, NRG has a major sustainable energy operation with several game-changers in the works. Different forms of wind power, sol...
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School of Business 10/01/2011

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 1, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ and John present the show about those who most positively affect our lives. It’s the business class—the private sector—that we cater to. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—an odd truism from gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson; This Week in Business History includes the birt...
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The Up Experience 2011 Preview

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Oct 1, 2011, 4:30 am
Sheryl Rapp introduces the 2011 UP Experience: Unique Perspectives from Unique People. Sixteen thought leaders and innovators will take the stage at the Stafford Performing Arts Theatre on October 27, 2011.
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PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur's Playbook® - Payroll Reporting 2

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 4:30 am
It’s a good time to prepare for upcoming changes in the tax law. Greg Price has reminders and clarification.
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Women Mean Business - Marcia Faschingbauer

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Marcia Faschingbauer, founder, president and CEO of niche transportation company Excargo Services Inc.
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Brand New Money - Metrics

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 4:30 am
Are your marketing analytics telling you what you need to know? Jonathan Fisher, chairman and COO of BrandExtract, discusses variables you may not have considered.
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Rassul Zarinfar - Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 4:30 am
He’s no newcomer to the industry. Rassul Zarinfar founded a microbrewery that makes a beer that is “unapologetically Texan.” Sounds like a party, doesn’t it? Is it fun to start your very own business to make beer? “’Fun’ is an interesting word,” he says. “It is absolutely terrifyin...
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Culture Pilot

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 4:30 am
Culture Pilot founder/insomniac Tim DeSilva and idea generator/cultivator Grace Rodriguez think some people are too stiff with their businesses. (“It’s not work if it’s fun.”) That’s a good thing if you’re running a creative design and marketing culture. The company has experienced subst...
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School of Business 09/24/2011

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 24, 2011, 4:30 am
Russ and John present the show about those who most positively affect our lives, the entrepreneurs. Our curriculum is in the trenches! Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—clever commentary from American author James Branch Cabell; This Week in Business History includes Levi Strauss, Com...
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Women Mean Business - Suzan Deison

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 4:30 am
WMB host Leisa Holland-Nelson, president of ContentActive, interviews Suzan Deison, president and founder of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
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Brand New Money - Social Media

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 4:30 am
Is your use of social media providing benefit to your brand? Jonathan Fisher, chairman and COO of BrandExtract, offers ways to leverage your social media strategy.
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Good Governance Matters - Private Equity

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 4:30 am
Are you involved in a private equity-owned business? Tammy Ross explains why Good Governance Matters.
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The Up Experience 2011 Preview

Kelsey Ruger posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 4:30 am
Sheryl Rapp introduces the 2011 UP Experience: Unique Perspectives from Unique People. Sixteen thought leaders and innovators will take the stage at the Stafford Performing Arts Theatre on October 27, 2011.
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