On the Show
25 July 2008 Tyronda Weinert, Owner of the Potato Valley Café
Join us as we discuss Tyronda Weinert’s successful business, the Potato Valley Cafe’, one of only three franchises in the nation. Tyronda was named a National Finalist in the American Dream Award. The National Restaurant Association and PepsiCo Foodservice created the annual Faces of Diversity awards program to recognize the restaurant industry’s commitment to diversity and to celebrate individuals in the restaurant industry who are living the American dream. The Award honors individuals from a diverse background who, through hard work and determination, have realized the American dream.
We are thrilled to have Tyronda Weinert on the program, as she is truly living the American dream. Her drive and never say quit mentality come shining through. We all must have the confidence and dedication that Tyronda displays, in order to overcome our challenges and achieve our dreams. Please read about her challenges and accomplishments by visiting the following linkshttp://www.myspace.com/potatolasvegas
http://www.restaurant.org/community/diversity/finalists_2008_ada.cfm#weinert
http://www.usmenuguide.com/potatovalleycafe.html (See their menu and address)
18 July 2008, Jason Seiden, author of How to Self-Destruct…
Jason Seiden, author of How to Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What’s Left of Your Career, speaks to us about Leadership. Seiden is an Executive Business Coach, specializing in Gen X & Y’ers; and teaches Leadership, Negotiations and Professional Development.
The tongue-in-cheek approach allows readers to become comfortable with the steps necessary and pitfalls to avoid to become successful in business. It is an easy read and you will find yourself actually laughing out loud. I won’t tell you that you’ll find yourself among the pages within the book; yet you will no doubt find references with which you will identify.
Jason’s energy shows throughout the interview, I only wish I had more time. Visit his website for more information on his book, www.jasonseiden.com or buy it directly at http://www.howtoselfdestruct.com/JasonSeiden.html.
11 July 2008 Patrick Wisman, CEO of SouthwestUSA Bank
This week we’ll discuss vision with the CEO and Vice Chair of SouthwestUSA Bank. As Nevada’s only private bank, they’ve taken the concept of personal service to a loftier level! Wisman is a turnaround management expert, with over 30 years in banking.
Whether you’re a successful executive, a hard-working business owner or an active retiree, you’ll appreciate the SouthwestUSA difference. Your unique in-bank experience begins the moment you walk into our comfortable reception area.
Instead of teller lines, you’ll have your own personal Managing Director to review your personal and business objectives to help you define, plan and achieve your financial goals. Whatever your needs, our Managing Directors deliver the “high touch experience” with distinctive personal attention and expertise.
They offer the type of relationship banking you just won’t find anywhere else! To learn more, visit them at http://www.swusabank.com or call 702-853-4700.
4 July 2008, rebroadcast Markku Kauppinen of ExtendedDisc
This week’s guest, Markuu Kauppinen, founded Extended DISC North America, Inc., in 1998. They introduced a revolutionary type of information to help executives better lead their organizations. Since then, the company has expanded to 40 countries and offers its solutions in over 50 languages.
The company’s customers range from small companies and non-profit groups to Fortune 10 organizations. Its focus is always the same: To help individuals, teams and organizations to become more successful by providing information they need to make better decisions with confidence.
Visit their website, www.extendeddisc.com/north_america or call them at 800-257-7481.
27 June 2008, Jade Anderson of Capstone Brokerage, Nevada’s 2008 Small Business Person of the Year
Congratulations Mr. Jade Anderson on being awarded the Small Business Administration’s Nevada 2008 Small Business Person of the Year. Jade Anderson is the founder and CEO of Capstone Brokerage, Inc., a risk management, insurance and employee benefits brokerage speacializing in workers’ compensation, workplace safety programs, commercial property and casualty insurance, surety bonding, employee benefits, as well as all other forms of personal insurance.
Per Melissa Rothermel of Imagin Marketing, for Jade Anderson, operating one of Nevada’s fastest-growing, most successful risk management and insurance companies is exciting. Anderson, truly explemfies Nevada’s Best in Business under the age of 40.
Listen today and hear Anderson’s committment to core values, strong corporate culture and dedication to his employees, strong work ethic and desire to give back to the community.
To learn more about Capstone Brokerage, visit http://www.capstonebrokerage.com or via telephone at 702-227-5727.
For more information on Jade Anderson visit the following links:
http://www.inbusinesslasvegas.com/2006/05/12/smbiz.html
http://www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com/awards/jade_anderson/
20 June ‘08 Restaurant Entrepreneur, Adam Carmer
Adam Carmer, UNLV professor and owner/operator of Adam’s Ribs, Freakin’ Frog and the Whiskey Attic is today’s guest. Adam is the CEO & Proprietor of Bone Apart Restaurant Group (owner of the above mentioned establishments), a Las Vegas, Nevada based company.
Join us as we discover the passion that drives him, the challenges he has faced and the strategies he employed to overcome them. Listen in as Adam reveals what keeps him positive and grounded. Carmer also states his opinion on mentors and or coaches, don’t miss this exciting discussion.
Please visit one of Carmer’s establishments, with locations on Maryland Parkway, facing UNLV and a second Adam’s Rib is located in the Grand Canyon Center, just off Flamingo, near the 215. Another Adam’s Rib is coming soon for those in the southwest part of our valley.
Remember to tell them you heard about them on the Sparks to Flame show.
13 June ‘08 Re-broadcast: Webvisible
Listen to the re-broadcast of Webvisible’s, Casey Ransom’s enlightening interview focused on internet marketing.
6 June 08 Jeff Paro of Sticky Marketing Systems
Join us this week to learn successful marketing tips from serial entrepreneur, Jeff Paro.
During his career, he has worked in every aspect of a company: Business Development and Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Finance, Accounting, Sales and Marketing, both domestic and internationally. I have also successfully run and sold two businesses.
Like many business owners he came to a point in life where he asked, “is this all there is? Why am doing all this work? What do I really want out of life? What is really important to me?” and my focus shifting from just making money to making money in a purposeful way and creating magic moments along the way.
With a desire to impart what he had learned both in the University setting and the “real world”, he went on to become a speaker, trainer, and Peak Performance Strategist for the world renowned success coach Anthony Robbins. He currently uses many of the techniques Tony taught with his own clients to strengthen their mindset and to leverage business strategies.
His experience with the Anthony Robbins companies has afforded him the opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best in the world - people like Chet Holmes, Niurka, Dan Lier, Dan Kennedy, Jay Abraham, Roberto Monaco, John Sigman and many more.
Today he leads personalized and group marketing and sales coaching for small business owners who want to grow revenue to the next level and live a more meaningful personal life. Contact Jeff at http://stickymarketingsystems.com.
30 May 2008 ExtendedDisc
This week’s guest, Markuu Kauppinen, founded Extended DISC North America, Inc., in 1998. They introduced a revolutionary type of information to help executives better lead their organizations. Since then, the company has expanded to 40 countries and offers its solutions in over 50 languages.
The company’s customers range from small companies and non-profit groups to Fortune 10 organizations. Its focus is always the same: To help individuals, teams and organizations to become more successful by providing information they need to make better decisions with confidence.
Visit their website, www.extendeddisc.com/north_america or call them at 800-257-7481.
23 May 2008 - NV Small Business Development Center
The Nevada Small Business Development Center provides free, confidential consulting, free workshops, and low cost training to smart entrepreneurs who understand the importance of a good plan and sage advice.
The Center also provides custom market analyses through our Geographic Information Services (GIS) department designed to help a business select a location for operations, understand current market trends, and predict where the local economy is headed.
We provide primary and secondary research information through our Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) program needed to make important business decisions.
Our State Demographer provides annual population estimates and projections to assist businesses and governmental agencies in effective planning.
Free and confidential environmental and energy efficiency assistance can also be accessed through our Business Environmental Program (BEP) to assist with compliance and waste reduction issues.
For additional information contact them at 702-895-4270 and schedule an appointment, or visit their website, http://www.nsbdc.org.