How are leading small business CEOs preparing for the recovery? Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to identify some of the ways CEOs are simultaneously staying operationally vigilant while keeping an eye out for new opportunities, such as acquiring distresses competitors.

March - How leading small business CEOs prepare for the recovery

What is the most exciting new retirement financial product? Penelope Tzourgros joins Jim Blasingame to report on a new type of variable annuity that is designed to serve 21st century retirement planning.

May - The exciting new variable annuities for your retirement planning

What are the current challenges facing America's small businesses? From the U.S. Chamber's 2010 Small Business Summit, award-winning small business owner, Darlene Miller, talks with Jim Blasingame about how current government policies are negatively affecting her small business' ability to plan and grow.

May - Current challenges facing America's small businesses

Is your business plan strategy in alignment and focused? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to continue their discussion on refreshing your business plan strategy, including the two questions you should ask:  Are you leading with the strongest element of your plan, and are you focused on your targeted market?

October - Is your business plan strategy in alignment and focused?

We're entering a new age in the marketplace, which includes more control by customers.  Rich Horwath and Jim Blasingame talk about looking at the reality in front of you, rather than what you wish were still true, and developing a strategic plan for how your business will function in this new era.

January - Creating your strategic plan for the new age in the marketplace

Is it a myth to think that you could be your own boss as a business owner? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to propose that when you own your own business that you actually have many bosses, sometimes, including your employees.

November - Myth 1: You can be your own boss

How can you make your business more frugal AND competitive at the same time? Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the art of competitive frugality, which helps you grow your business more profitably and efficiently and still establish a competitive advantage.

May - Making your business more frugal AND competitive

What are the parallel universes your operating your small business in? Jim Blasingame reveals the two universes - the Age of the Seller and The Age of the Customerâ„¢ - that you're in, and why you need to know which one is coming and which one is going.

August - The Age of the CustomerÂ®, Part 24:  Operating your small business in parallel universes

What are the three truths about marketing Tim Berry wishes he knew sooner? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal three fundamentals - marketing, people, consistency - that he wishes he had learned sooner.

July - Three truths about marketing Tim Berry wishes he knew sooner

What are trends in investment opportunities in the future? Gerald Celente joins Jim Blasingame to talk about where he thinks the smart money will go in the next decade, including gold, natural foods, security and holistic health products.

November - Investing trends for the next decade

What will your role be as the leader of your business in the new year? John Dini joins Jim Blasingame with questions to ask yourself about what role you will play in your business in the new year and what new things will you delegate.

December - Evaluating your role as the leader of your business

Are you claiming the competitive intelligence advantage? Seena Sharp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what competitive intelligence is and how to use it to make sure you're making the best decisions possible.

February - Claiming the competitive intelligence advantage

Is it a myth that passion and persistence is enough for entrepreneurial success? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to say that entrepreneurial success requires attention to management, marketing and operating fundamentals, plus passion and persistence.

November - Myth 2: Passion and persistence are enough

Are you maximizing the "special sauce" of your small business? Sarah Petty joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to maintain a boutique business mindset regardless of how big your business is.

April - Maximizing the "special sauce" of your small business

How do you price your products for sales growth and profitability?  Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss several ways to think about pricing structure, for both business to business as well as business to consumer models.

October - Pricing your product for sales and profitability

How long before real economic recovery? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame with his ideas on the long-term trend for economic recovery, including his prediction that we are not going to have a double-dip recession.

September - How long before real economic recovery?

Welcome to the two-hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the Heart + Hustle Podcast!

In this episode, we dive into our favorite movies, books, and the healthy habits we've adopted in 2024. From inspiring films and must-read books to the practices that keep us grounded and energized, we share what’s been making a positive impact in our lives this year. Tune in for some fun recommendations and practical tips to elevate your own 2024!

For show notes and a list of everything we talked about, visit www.heartandhustlepodcast.com.

Meet the hosts: Angelica Yarde (instagram.com/studio404design) and Charisma O'Keefe (instagram.com/charismaokeefe)

#228 - Our Favorite Things 2024

Welcome to the Heart and Hustle Podcast, the ultimate destination for entrepreneurs to empower their businesses and life! Every Thursday, tune in to our weekly podcast where we dive deep into a plethora of topics ranging from branding strategies to managing stress as an entrepreneur.

Join your hosts Angelica Yarde, a seasoned designer, developer, and public speaker, and Charisma O'Keefe, an accomplished social media and branding consultant, and award-winning photographer, as they share their over 30 years of combined experience in business and entrepreneurship. Get insider tips, insights, and inspiration to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level.

Discover the secrets to balancing work and wellness, and learn how to overcome challenges that hold you back from achieving your dreams. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, the Heart and Hustle Podcast has something for everyone.

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