Getting Down to Business® 2 with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com. Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com. Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. Have question call the program at 907-522-1020.
IN THE NEWS
First Hour
SMALL-BUSINESS OWNER CONFIDENCE IMPROVES A BIT
But is no Sign of a Surge in confidence
Dave has been reporting the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) "Optimism Index" since 2009. While small business optimism increased it still remains low. Listen as Dave’s summarizes the last survey. Let us know what you think, email us @ David@GDTB.Biz
Second Hour
a startup for when the startup money runs out
Some startups are in it for the chance to become the next Apple or Google, while others wouldn’t mind getting acquired by either of those companies. Dave reports on a new startup that specializes in helping startups get bought up by the big names in Silicon Valley and beyond. Exitround is Jacob Mullins new company. Let us know what you think, email us @ David@GDTB.Biz
DAVE’S THOUGHTS
Dave has experience putting on sporting events. While serving as a volunteer with the Alaska State Handball Associations Board of Directors Dave helped bring World Professional Handball Tournaments to Alaska. As the founder of the Alaska Wild Indoor Football team Dave lived the sports entertainment business for two seasons. Listen as Dave talks about just some of the many moving parts involved in event promotion. Have questions or comments let Dave know what you think, email him @ David@GDTB.Biz.
PROGRAM TOPIC
Garry Lodoen has a sports event management company. Listen as Garry tells his business story to Dave. AlaskaFit Productions is the driving force behind the annual fall Alaska fitness Expo. His story covers more than just body building an interesting business story. Find out more by visiting AlaskaFitProductions.com.
Business Risk Management
Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management expert visits with Dave in this program. Listen as Chris talks about the nuts & bolts of a comprehensive small business risk management program. Visit their website for more information BusinessInsuranceAssociates.com.