http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstituteJoin us every Tuesday evening at 5:00pm CT for a 60 minute program of practical topics relating to business owners and managers. Each week, we have a special guest who will discuss a topic relevant to us all. Tune in by going to www.blogtalkradio/bdsinstitute and listen live or download archived programs. We encourage you to participate by contributing your expertise to our listening audience. Be sure to contact us at www.bdsinstitute.com if you have something to say and would like to be a guest host. enCopyright Rob Burnham (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:45:00 GMTTue, 29 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/384275ae-33d9-4b6c-b375-2775133b4293_bdsnew300px.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstituteJoin us every Tuesday evening at 5:00pm CT for a 60 minute program of practical topics relating to business owners and managers. Each week, we have a special guest who will discuss a topic relevant to us all. Tune in by going to www.blogtalkradio/bdsinstitute and listen live or download archived programs. We encourage you to participate by contributing your expertise to our listening audience. Be sure to contact us at www.bdsinstitute.com if you have something to say and would like to be a guest host. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,business coaching,personal development,sales and referral training,presentations,business development,training,consulting,sales networking,individual developmentBDS institutenoJoin us every Tuesday evening at 5:00pm CT for a 60 minute program of practical topics relating to business owners and managers. Each week, we have a special gepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/06/29/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/06/29/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/06/29/business-development-solutionsTue, 29 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTHow to Be a Good Health ConsumerDr. Carl Pearson, advocate for healthy lifestyles instructs people in knowing and understanding their health and flex plans. Carl received his undergratuate degree from The University of Tennessee in Wildlife and Fisheries. After receiving chiropractic care during recovery from a mountain bike accident, he decided to pursue chiropractic and received his degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic. His background includes experience as a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach. From 2003-2008, Carl owned a clinic in St. Paul, MN. His passion is Health Consumerism. During this program we will discuss the top ten list of knowing and understanding their health and flex plans. How to use chiropractic benefits with these plans using the deductible, co-pay, and cafe plan back to employees. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of Business Development Solutions. At BDS, our goal is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, Wes will introduce a guest expert in an area of business or life skills who can help you do just that. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you.01:01:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsDr. Carl Pearson, advocate for healthy lifestyles instructs people in knowing and understanding their health and flex plans. Carl received his undergratuate deghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/06/22/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/06/22/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/06/22/business-development-solutionsTue, 22 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTEmployer Health Cost Moderating StrategiesWhat really drives health costs? What are some of key barriers to the health of a workforce? What are the opportunities in the health reform bill? Our guest for this timely program will address these and other questions about employer health care costs. Murray Harber is the president of The Health Crew, a provider of innovative health and performance solutions for individuals, families, employers and clinics. He is an accomplished speaker, thought leader, and columnist in the areas of employer health & wellness and human performance. Murray serves on many conference committees as well as on the CDC's Expert Panel on Obesity Prevention in the Workplace. His clients and employers have included Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, University of Minnesota, Ford Motor Company, along with many more small to large companies. Murray has served as a professional coach to many Olympians, collegiate and high schools athletes helping them achieve athletic success. During this program, Murray will discusss issues facing employers including rising health and productivity costs, health reform, and perceived entitlements. The host for this week's program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS. Our goal at BDS is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday, Wes Holsapple will introduce a guest expert in an area of business or life skills who can help you do just that. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you.00:59:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,Health Care CostsWhat really drives health costs? What are some of key barriers to the health of a workforce? What are the opportunities in the health reform bill? Our guest fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/25/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/25/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/25/business-development-solutionsTue, 25 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTThe Web as a Business PlatformFor virtually all companies, developing an effective web strategy is imperative. Not addressing this single issue devalues your business and will at some point seriously limit your success. Listen in as John Welch, principal with Connect Technologies, explores the development of the internet as a business platform from the first web server (http://info.cern.ch/) to search engines, Google ad words and now over 1 billion internet users worldwide. Host, Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS will explore with Mr. Welch the Impact of the internet on business and the radical changes that are taking place. During this timely program, you will learn how your site, tagging, word density, quality back links, content constantly changing, etc. has on your abillity to capture attention on the web. Finding a trusted, secure technology/web partner has become one of the most critical & far reaching decisions a company can make at this point in time. Every business leader needs to hear this crucial message. At BDS, our goal is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, Wes Holsapple will introduce a guest expert in an area of business or life skills who can help you do just that. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsFor virtually all companies, developing an effective web strategy is imperative. Not addressing this single issue devalues your business and will at some pointhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/18/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/18/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/18/business-development-solutionsTue, 18 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTAll You Need Is Seed - Making the Most of the Resources at HandDuring this program, Beverly Lewis, nationally known author and speaker, will present tips on how to adapt unproductive assets into productive assets by renewing, renaming and redeploying them. In today's tight economy, we can learn lessons from Moses. God asked him, "What is in your hand?" then turned the rod was carrying into freedom for the Hebrews. In Chapter 4 of 2 Kings, a widow was on the brink of disaster. Creditors were coming the next day to take her 2 sons as slaves to pay her debts. The prophet, Elisha, asked her "What do you have?" and proceeded to take a small jar of oil and turn it into resources enough to pay her debts and provide a living for her and her sons. Don't miss this program. The teachings Beverly will share with us could be the spark that turns your situation around. Beverly has an extensive background in sales, business management and training. She has traveled for the past twenty years speaking and consulting with a multitude of organizations and enterprises. In addition, she has personally owned businesses including a counseling center, a software development firm and a nutrition company, giving her an up-close and personal insight into the issues facing business owners. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS. At BDS, our goal is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you. 01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsDuring this program, Beverly Lewis, nationally known author and speaker, will present tips on how to adapt unproductive assets into productive assets by renewinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/11/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/11/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/11/business-development-solutionsTue, 11 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTVolunteering Enhances ProductivityKami Levern, volunteer coordinator and life coach, explains how individuals and organizations benefit from volunteering. If you want more productivity, less conflict, fewer sick days, more loyalty from your employees, encourage them to invest their time in a local charity. Helping others is a great way to help yourself. When you give someone a reason to care, you have encouraged them. When you encourage someone else, your own productivity increases. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS. Our goal at BDS is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsKami Levern, volunteer coordinator and life coach, explains how individuals and organizations benefit from volunteering. If you want more productivity, less cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/04/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/04/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/05/04/business-development-solutionsTue, 04 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTSpecial Presentation - Business Development Skills, Techniques & Strategies Since early 2009, business people have been searching for effective ways to build their businesses in this new economy. Strategies that worked in a boom economy don't work in a struggling marketplace. Customers want assurance that you are the one to award their business. This level of assurance comes from T.R.U.S.T (To Rest Upon a Sure Thing). So how do you build trust and your business in your market, even before you meet your prospect face to face? During this special presentation, Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS, will share what his 25+ years of business development in an up and down economy has taught him about how to adapt in order to thrive in business. Key Benefits: •Get the big picture solution for continuous business growth in this economy. •Learn how to become the expert in your industry, in your market, now. •Understand the significance of the Master Mind and its impact on business performance.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsSince early 2009, business people have been searching for effective ways to build their businesses in this new economy. Strategies that worked in a boom economyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/27/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/27/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/27/business-development-solutionsTue, 27 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMTNick Walters - Funding Your IdeasKnowing where to find the funding and how to secure it requires knowledge and experience since much of available funding comes from private capital and government-backed capital. Utilizing the talents of experienced deal brokers to help engineer and implement financial packages that make projects truly prosperous, can be a wise investment. Nick Walters was appointed by President George W. Bush in March of 2001 to be the third State Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's office of Rural Development in Mississippi. He served until August of 2006. As director, Nick quickly mobilized his people in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to bring help, support and relief to those affected by the country’s worst natural disaster. Nick now serves as the principal of Stone - Adams Financial Partners and the president of Conduit Consulting which are networking-based consulting firms focused on creating profitable collaborations among businesses, marketing groups and organizations Nick is a native of Wiggins, Mississippi, and is a seventh generation Mississippian. He holds both a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree in History from Mississippi College. He has been recognized for his leadership in Mississippi's economic and community development. He was named one of the Mississippi Business Journal's "Top 40 Under 40" for 2001. He was a member of the Mississippi Blues Commission, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Blue Mountain College. The host for this program is Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS where our goal is to prepare individuals and institutios for greater success.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsKnowing where to find the funding and how to secure it requires knowledge and experience since much of available funding comes from private capital and governmehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/20/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/20/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/20/business-development-solutionsTue, 20 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMTPhil Hardwick - Stennis Institute of Government at MS State UniversityOur goal at BDS is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, Wes Holsapple will introduce a guest expert in an area of business or life skills who can help you do just that. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsOur goal at BDS is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, Wes Holsapple will introduce a guest expert in an arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/13/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/13/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/13/business-development-solutionsTue, 13 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMTRandy Tinney - Creative MediaRandy Tinney, owner of Creative Media will discuss the role of media in the communication of your message. Topics will include:-Determining what form of communication is right for your message. -Applications of video. -Selecting a video company. -The Production process -Marketing and Distribution. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS. Wes is a recognized expert in sales and marketing with a focus on building your business through referrals. Our goal at BDS is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, Wes will introduce a guest expert in an area of business or life skills who can help you do just that. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsRandy Tinney, owner of Creative Media will discuss the role of media in the communication of your message. Topics will include:-Determining what form of communihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/06/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/06/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/04/06/business-development-solutionsTue, 06 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMTLinda Mann - Talking TourismHow important is tourism to your community? This program will cover a variety of topics related to the impact that tourism has on a local economy and how businesses can benefit from this important industry. Our guest for this program is Linda Mann,vice president of marketing for the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau. She brings over twenty years of Tourism experience, having worked in the hotel, attractions, events, travel agency, and travel publication sectors. She has served at both the state and local levels in destination marketing. With a background in the performing and visual arts, Linda has developed a special interest and expertise in promoting cultural tourism in Jackson and has been a contributing feature writer for local, regional, and national publications. Linda is a member of numerous Tourism, Public Relations and Cultural organizations and has won many awards for her work. Most recently, she was recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top Ten Businesswomen of 2009 by the Mississippi Business Journal and as Advanced Practitioner of 2009 by the Public Relations Association of Mississippi, Central Chapter. Our host for this week's program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS institute. Wes is a recognized expert in building successful businesses through referrals. At BDS, our goal is to prepare individuals and businesses for greater success. This BlogTalkRadio program is designed to provide useful information to business owners, managers and sales professionals. If you have something important to say, contact us through our web site at www.bdsinstitute.com. We'd love to hear from you!01:00:00BDS institutenoTourism Business Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsHow important is tourism to your community? This program will cover a variety of topics related to the impact that tourism has on a local economy and how businhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/30/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/30/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/30/business-development-solutionsTue, 30 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTWeb vs. Print Publishing - Survial in Today's Print MarketGuest, Jack Criss, Publisher of "Greater Jackson Business" will discuss challenges in publishing, web vs. print, memorable interviews, favorite stories and columns, etc. This hour should be entertaining as well as informative. Mr. Criss has spent 23 years of his life in media with the last 18 in the field of business newspaper publishing as an editorial and advertising executive. During that time, he has founded and published several magazines and journals and written books including "Ready, Aim, Right", a collection of political and philosophical essays and editorials, published in 2004. Mr. Criss is currently working on an biography authorized by the late Governor Kirk Fordice before his death. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS. Our goal at BDS is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers and sales professionals, contact us at www.bdsinstitute.com. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsGuest, Jack Criss, Publisher of "Greater Jackson Business" will discuss challenges in publishing, web vs. print, memorable interviews, favorite stories and coluhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/23/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/23/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/23/business-development-solutionsTue, 23 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTMississippi Technology Alliance - Keys to Economic GrowthGuests for this program include, Tony Jeff, President of Mississippi Technology Alliance, and two of his colleagues, Sumesh Arora and Jay Tice. Sumesh was appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to represent Mississippi on the Governor’s Ethanol Coalition and presently serves as the director of the Mississippi Technology Alliance Strategic Biomass Initiative. Dr John J. “Jay” Tice IV is the new Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi (MEP.ms), a newly created organization that works to assist Mississippi’s Manufacturers. The mission of the Mississippi Technology Alliance is to drive innovation and technology-based economic development for the State of Mississippi. During this program, our discussion we will concentrate on 3 Focus Areas of the Mississippi Technology Alliance: * Start-ups * Energy * Existing Manufacturers Our host for this informative program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of Business Development Solutions. At BDS, out goal is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, we introduce guest experts in an area of business or life skills who can help you grow your business. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those who aspire to one of those positions, contact us at www.bdsinstitute.com. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsGuests for this program include, Tony Jeff, President of Mississippi Technology Alliance, and two of his colleagues, Sumesh Arora and Jay Tice. Sumesh was appohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/16/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/16/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/16/business-development-solutionsTue, 16 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMTResults RevolutionAndy and Marianna Chapman lead a take action community of business owners working hard to grow their small locally-owned businesses through marketing education, a business directory and lots of great networking events! Their company, HALO Business Advisors, founded the Results Revolution, a place where you can connect with and learn marketing lessons from fellow small business owners across America. Marianna has spoken to conferences, taught seminars and successfully coached hundreds of small business owners across the United States. She is a recovering plan-a-holic that likes to cut through the clutter and waste in business and marketing to help businesses find success. Marianna frequently posts her advice and practical resources on the blog associated with the Results Revolution project at www.resultsrevolution.com. She is a frequent speaker at the National Main Street Conference and America’s Mart University as well as many other small business groups across America. Her advice has been featured in numerous local and national print and web publications including the Wall Street Journal and TheStreet.com. Andy has coached hundreds of small businesses and organizations across the country. He specializes in explaining and implementing leading marketing technologies such as web-based marketing, email marketing, blogging and social networking in practical, understandable and profitable ways. Andy is a frequent contributor at downtown conferences and retail marketing events around the country, including America’s Mart University. He is a serial entrepreneur who, in addition to Fox Web co., has founded four other successful business ventures. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of Business Development Solutions. The BDS goal is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. If you have something to say to our community of business leaders, contact us www.bdsinstitute.com. We'd love to hear from you.01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsAndy and Marianna Chapman lead a take action community of business owners working hard to grow their small locally-owned businesses through marketing education,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/09/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/09/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/09/business-development-solutionsTue, 09 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMTHow the Chamber of Commerce Can Help Grow Your BusinessDebi Green, Executive Director for Membership Sales of the Greater Jackson Partnership, will be our guest host for this important program. Debi has been employed by the chamber for over 25 years. She currently oversees all sales for the Greater Jackson Chamber and heads up the retention program there as well. Debi facilitates a successful leads group at the chamber with over 30 members; she coordinates monthly Professional Development Workshops and researches programs and events throughout the year that benefits members of the Greater Jackson Chamber. Our host for this program will be Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of Business Development Solutions. At BDS, our goal is to prepare individuals and organizations for greater success. Each Tuesday at 5:00pm CT, Wes and his co-host, Rob Burnham, introduce a guest expert in an area of business or life skills who can help you build your personal and organizational skills. If you have something important to share with other business owners, managers, sales personnel or those to aspire to one of those positions, contact us. We'd love to hear from you. 01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsDebi Green, Executive Director for Membership Sales of the Greater Jackson Partnership, will be our guest host for this important program. Debi has been employehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/02/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/02/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/03/02/business-development-solutionsTue, 02 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT"Strategically Sourcing Small and Medium Size Businesses for Rapid Growth and ProsperityRichard L. Speights, President/CEO of WaterStone Business Strategies & Development will discuss his advocacy for small businesses over the past 20 years, assisting them with receiving over $2 billion in government contracts. Rich has served the state of Mississippi by promoting legislation, policies and procedures that stimulated economic growth and prosperity and has developed small, minority and women-owned businesses. He will also discuss his present focus on strategic sourcing of suppliers for major corporations, assisting emerging and rapid growth potential businesses with access to new market opportunities (federal, state, local government, commercial and private) and developing a corps of capable small and medium size businesses through training and development. His expertise includes: (1) Government Contracting (2) Principles of Estimating (3) Project Management (4) Bonding and Insurance (5) QuickBooks Accounting. His company also offers Reverse Auctions, Facilities rentals of meeting/training rooms and teleconferencing facilities. Rich can be contacted at rspeights@waterstonebsd.com. His website is www.waterstonebsd.com. Wes Holsapple will be our host for this powerpacked interview. 01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsRichard L. Speights, President/CEO of WaterStone Business Strategies & Development will discuss his advocacy for small businesses over the past 20 years, assisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/23/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/23/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/23/business-development-solutionsTue, 23 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTSocial Media Success for Your BusinessDo I really need Twitter, Facebook and a blog? Janet Fouts,a 15 year veteran of social media and online marketing will answer that important question. Janet co-founded one of the first on-line communities for the restaurant industry in 1996 and since then has pursued her passion for social media with zeal. With Janet at the helm as senior partner, Tatu Digital Media has evolved into a successful and award winning web design and strategy firm. Janet shares her expertise in social media in a number of venues ranging from her personal blog (janetfouts.com) to a number of industry specific blogs and as lead coach of “The Social Media Coaching Center”, providing step by step tutorials and social media training on a group or one-on-one basis. Janet’s book “Social Media Success!” was published in November 2009. In this book she share real world examples and practical techniques that are applicable to all types of businesses from entrepreneurs and start-ups to small businesses and corporations. This program will be hosted by Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of Business Developtment Solutions. BDS prepares individuals and organizations for greater success. If you have something to say to our audience of business owners, managers and sales professional, contact us at www.bdsinstitute.com. We'd love to hear from you! 01:00:00BDS institutenoSocial Media,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsDo I really need Twitter, Facebook and a blog? Janet Fouts,a 15 year veteran of social media and online marketing will ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/16/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/16/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/16/business-development-solutionsTue, 16 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTRainey Scott - Compass MagazineRainey Scott, owner of Compass Magazine with publications in the Jackson, MS area, will be our guest. rainey@compasstudio.com. During this session, Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS, will discuss practical marketing tips with Rainey. 01:00:00BDS institutenoMarketing,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsRainey Scott, owner of Compass Magazine with publications in the Jackson, MS area, will be our guest. rainey@compasstudio.com. During this session, Wes Holsapplhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/09/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/09/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/09/business-development-solutionsTue, 09 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTHigh Blood Pressure Management in the WorkplaceDuring this session, Chad A. Rhoden, M.D., Phd, recognized expert consultant and speaker on health management issues will discuss prevention and management of cardiometabolic and infectious disease occurring in the occupational setting. Dr. Rhoden currently treats hypertension in addition to other chronic diseases as a medical director with Rush Medical Systems. In addition, he is an affiliate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical School and serves as the chronic disease physician consultant for the Mississippi State Department of Health. The program will be hosted by Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS-Business Development Solutions.01:00:00BDS institutenoHealth High Blood Pressure,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsDuring this session, Chad A. Rhoden, M.D., Phd, recognized expert consultant and speaker on health management issues will discuss prevention and management of chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/02/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/02/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/02/02/business-development-solutionsTue, 02 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMTPut Your Best Feather Forward In Your Job HuntJob hunting isn't just for recent grads anymore. Whether it's by choice or by chance, the average American will have 10 jobs between the ages of 18 and 38. Julie Laperouse, owner of The Screaming Peacock will share secrets of creating a memorable resume and embarking on a job hunt that is sure to land you an "I love my job" job. Julie has been competitively and professionally speaking since she was 12 years old. Julie graduated from Louisiana State University with a BA in Mass Communication and a minor in Theater. While at LSU, Julie was named one of the top 25 student leaders on campus. Julie and her husband Paul currently live in Jackson, Mississippi and own Bancroft Paper Company, a janitorial supply distributorship. This program will be hosted by Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS-Business Development Solutions.01:00:00BDS institutenoJob Hunting Resume,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsJob hunting isn't just for recent grads anymore. Whether it's by choice or by chance, the average American will have 10 jobs between the ages of 18 and 38. Juhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/19/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/19/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/19/business-development-solutionsTue, 19 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTMastermind Coaching for Greater Success and ProfitabilityWeekly or bi-monthly coaching groups develop and strengthen fundamental skills and attitudes resulting in improved performance at the best value available. Wes Holsapple, Founder and President of BDS will discuss the benefits of joining together with like-minded business professionals on a journey toward success in life and in business. Topics include: 1.Achieving Your Personal Best; Mission Statement, Vision Casting and Goal Setting 2.Achieving Your Business Best; Goal Setting, Achievement and Measurement 3.Fundamentals of Public Speaking 4.Selling Your Products, Services and Ideas 5.Continuous Revenues from Referrals 6.Successful Selling Strategies 7.Leadership Principles and Application 8.Disciplines of Self-Management 9.Presentations with Pizzazz 10.Building the Team 11.Successful Support Systems 12.Processes Improve Consistent Performance 01:00:00BDS institutenoMastermind Coaching,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsWeekly or bi-monthly coaching groups develop and strengthen fundamental skills and attitudes resulting in improved performance at the best value available. Weshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/12/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/12/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/12/business-development-solutionsTue, 12 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTThe Career Search has EvolvedKnow someone who is searching for a new or better job? Listen as Ron Ainsworth, Director of Career Services at Antonelli College in Jackson, Mississippi, shares his expertise on the dramatic changes taking place in the way the job search happens today. Our hosts for this program will be Wes Holsapple, President and Founder of BDS and Rob Burnham, entrepreneur and business coach. 01:00:00BDS institutenoCareer Search,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsKnow someone who is searching for a new or better job? Listen as Ron Ainsworth, Director of Career Services at Antonelli College in Jackson, Mississippi, sharehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/05/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/05/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2010/01/05/business-development-solutionsTue, 05 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMTOrganized Your Way Organized Your Way : Organizational Techniques for Home and Work--During this session, Susan McDaniel, business owner, professional organizer, trainer, speaker and Certified Family Manager™ Coach will share practical tips and techniques to help you organize your life. Susan owns a company in the Jackson, Mississippi area dedicated to helping you find the joy of order. Wes Holsapple, founder and President of Business Development Solutions, will be our host for this hour of valuable insight into the possibilities of living an organized life.01:00:00BDS institutenoOrganization,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsOrganized Your Way : Organizational Techniques for Home and Work--During this session, Susan McDaniel, business owner, professional organizer, trainer, speakerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/15/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/15/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/15/business-development-solutionsTue, 15 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMTDo You Have a Plan for 2010?Join us as Wes and Rob discuss some of the benefits of strategic planning. The "New Normal" requires that you know where you are headed. It also demands to know how you plan to get there. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com. 01:00:00BDS institutenoStrategic Planning,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Sales and Referral Training,PresentationsJoin us as Wes and Rob discuss some of the benefits of strategic planning. The "New Normal" requires that you know where you are headed. It also demands to knohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/08/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-ShowBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/08/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-Show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/08/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-ShowTue, 08 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMTBusiness or Job? Systems Make the DifferenceWho's The Boss Here Anyway? Are you running your business? Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com. 01:00:00BDS institutenoSystems,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Training,ConsultingWho's The Boss Here Anyway? Are you running your business? Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/01/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-ShowBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/01/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-Show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/12/01/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-ShowTue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMTManaging Independent ContractorsLynn Fillingham, real estate broker, will discuss Managing and Motivating Independent Contractors. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com. 01:00:00BDS institutenomanagement,Personal Development,Business Coaching,Training,ConsultingLynn Fillingham, real estate broker, will discuss Managing and Motivating Independent Contractors. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of pehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/24/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-ShowBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/24/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-Show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/24/Managing-a-Dynamite-Trade-ShowTue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTRomancing the LoanGuest Larry Tyler, business coach, retired from asset based lending after over 30 years, shares a unique perspective on how to get a loan and how to keep your banker on your team. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, President of BDS, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com. 01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Loan,What bankers want,Business Coaching,asset based lending,ConsultingGuest Larry Tyler, business coach, retired from asset based lending after over 30 years, shares a unique perspective on how to get a loan and how to keep your bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/17/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/17/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/17/business-development-solutionsTue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTPresentation Skills - Tips for Public SpeakingGuests Derrel Palmer and Janet Parker share practical tips on how to speak to any group from your Sunday School Class to your Civic Organization to an audience of 1,000 or more. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com. 01:00:00BDS institutenoBusiness Development,Personal Development,Training,Business Coaching,Presentation SkillsGuests Derrel Palmer and Janet Parker share practical tips on how to speak to any group from your Sunday School Class to your Civic Organization to an audiencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/10/Business-Development-SolutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/10/Business-Development-Solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/10/Business-Development-SolutionsTue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTPlanning and Running a Successful Trade ShowTRADE SHOW PLANNING- Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com.01:00:00BDS institutenobusiness development,individual development,training,sales networking,business coachingTRADE SHOW PLANNING- Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/03/Business-Development-SolutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/03/Business-Development-Solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/11/03/Business-Development-SolutionsTue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMTGoal SettingWes Holsapple, Sr., father of BDS President, shares insight gained over a lifetime of leading and training people. Join us for this father/son interview into the important topic of setting and achieving life goals. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com.01:00:00BDS institutenogoals,goal setting,setting goals,sales networking,business coachingWes Holsapple, Sr., father of BDS President, shares insight gained over a lifetime of leading and training people. Join us for this father/son interview into thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/20/business-development-solutionsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/20/business-development-solutions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/20/business-development-solutionsTue, 20 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMTBusiness Development SolutionsJoin us for practical conversation on how to do business in today's environment. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com.01:00:00BDS institutenobusiness development,sales networking,training,individual development,business coachingJoin us for practical conversation on how to do business in today's environment. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal developmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/15/business-development-solutions--its-who-you-knowBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/15/business-development-solutions--its-who-you-know/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/15/business-development-solutions--its-who-you-knowThu, 15 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT"It's Who You Know..." Business NetworkingJoin us as we introduce the topic "It's Who You Know - Tips on Business Networking". Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com.01:00:00BDS institutenoProfessional Development,Personal Development,Business Networking,Business Solutions,Rainforest StrategiesJoin us as we introduce the topic "It's Who You Know - Tips on Business Networking". Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal develophttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/13/Business-Development-InstituteBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/13/Business-Development-Institute/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/bdsinstitute/2009/10/13/Business-Development-InstituteTue, 13 Oct 2009 22:30:00 GMTBusiness Development SolutionsJoin us as we kick off our show with this first episode. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and sales networking, and Rob Burnham, business owner and certified business coach. There is a world of business experience out there. Our goal is to bring that experience together in a format that gives those who have something to say an outlet to share that knowledge as we hone our skills together. If you have something to say and would like to be a guest host, contact us through our web site www.bdsinstitute.com. 00:30:00BDS institutenobusiness development,personal development,mastery coaching,thriving in difficult times,rainforest strategiesJoin us as we kick off our show with this first episode. Our hosts will be Wes Holsapple, an expert in the areas of personal development training, coaching and