July is smokin' hot

July is smokin' hot, we've got some great shows planned all month long...to keep your business moving nicely and your spirits up!

You can count on the Small Business Big Ideas Show to deliver the kind of radio that "ignites" something inside. Be it your passion, your gifts, new ways of managing and new ways to think. We deliver the guests, the conversations and topics that are totally geared to helping you be all you can be!

That's what the show is about...enjoy it, interact with it, let us know what you think and what you need and we will do it.

Enjoy the months guests and line-up...and on behalf of Daryl (our trusted producer) Jennifer Hough and Garth Riley, have an amazing month.

July 5th:

We start the month with a little success. Louis Barajas writes for "Success Magazine"
Barajas is the author of Small Business, Big Life: Five Steps to Creating a Great Life with Your Own Business, and The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness: The 10 Steps to Creating Wealth, Security, and a Prosperous Future for You and Your Family, and his most recent: Overworked Overwhelmed and Underpaid, all aimed at helping consumers with the challenges that life brings with money decisions and providing insights to creating a fulfilled balanced life.

Plus we speak with Rob Winslow from the 4th Line Theatre Company about what's in store for the summer at this magnificent theatre set on the "Winslow Farm" in the rolling hills of Cavan Township in Millbrook.


July 12th:

You know the Dove Soap campaign...the one that broke the barriers as to what was sexy and was status quo? Well the huy who broke the status quo by using everyday women as the Dove Girls...will be sharing his story and journey on the show. Ben Barry of the Ben Barry modeling agency will talk about how he did what he did.





Plus we will talk about the power of networking and how that can build your business...as Marshall Spencer from RMA Spencer Group Mortgages...got his business from being out and active in the local business market...Marshall is an award winning mortgage broker and does amazing things for his clients.




July 19th:

Jennifer Hough fills in and has a great show with guest and author Helene Lerner.
For more than two decades, Helene has been addressing the concerns of contemporary women. As a prolific author, independent public television host, Emmy Award-winning executive producer and Fortune 500 workplace consultant, she covers a wide array of women's issues-from breaking barriers to work-life balance, from health and wellness to relationships and building self-esteem. Plus Jennifer has business coach Peter Forint and curator of the Oshawa Jazz and Blues Festival Becky Choquette...








July 26th: Garth Riley fills in with his "Start me up" show this last Sunday in July. Garth hosts a show in the only way he knows how. It's a high energy show for sure...and lot's fun!

Garth Riley...host

The Joint Jumps in June

It's June...
The month when days start at 5 am...and end after 9 pm. The month when marriage is in the air, the flowers are in full bloom and yes...the month that marks the end of school and the start of summer vacation. It's a beautiful time of year...and to honour this month we've got another great line-up of shows planned to help you run and succeed in your business venture.

We've got topics on money, success, motivation, and management.

We've got authors, local business owners, experts, leaders and more on as guests.

On behalf of my team at the Small Business Big Ideas Show, Jennifer Hough, Garth Riley and Daryl Maclean...enjoy the month and the shows!


Cheers/David Cohen


June 7th:

Trey Anthony is the creative mind behind the TV Show (Global TV) of Da Kink in my hair. What started as a play and an idea that catered to a segment of the market place where there was no redeeming quality forms of entertainment to take part in...Trey Anthony developed a play and musical for black women in their mid-twenties to late forties...no one ever dared to develop creative entertainment that was thought provoking and "real" for this market...but Trey did...she saw opportunity and went for it...you'll get to hear Trey's journey from how a concept is now a National TV show.



Then author and America's Family Financial Expert Ellie Kay joins us to talk about budgeting for the summer...and how to live like you're rich. Ellie has been on Oprah, Good morning America and is author of several books on budgeting and being smart with your money. One of our favourite guests over the past 7 years...Ellie is a woman in the know when it comes to helping you keep more of what you earn.






June 14th:

Jennifer Hough from the Vital You... fills in this week and has a full show planned for you...first up is Carol Ann Walker the Executive Director from the Business advisory centre Durham. Carol Ann talks trends in small business and how small business is doing in Durham region. What businesses are being started? What are some success secrets? How is small business managing in this marketplace? Carol Ann will tap us into the real low down on main street. Log onto www.bacd.ca to learn more about the great work the Business Advisory Centre does in Durham.


Then author Ross Reck talks making your business a place that people want to work at. How do you ignite passion in your company? Get people that want to contribute? That bring their "Total" selves to the table each day at work. Dr. Ross Reck has discovered the way to do that in his new book called "The Instant Turnaround" ...a must read if you're wanting to get the most from your people.







Then Shawne Duperon, Emmy award winning producer and now a proclaimed media and PR expert talks media and pr and how to make the most of the TV exposure you want to be getting for your business. How do you get on TV? How do you make the most of radio? What is the audience wanting? How can you pitch the media? Jennifer Hough and Shawne Duperon team up and get you the goods you need to get your media coverage. Log onto www.shawnetv.com





June 21st:

It's our annual fathers day show...and we're helping dads get smart around money, taxes, insurance and their health.

We kick off the morning with health expert Nicky Billou...as he gives us the straight goods on getting healthy and staying that way. Nicky has coached many business owners and guys on getting healthy...he's going to show us what we have to do to be and stay healthy.


Then...financial planning expert Kevin Murdock from the Investors Group...checks into talk insurance and what kind of coverage smart dads should have. Plus we'll talk investment strategies and look to see how the market is coming along...Kevin gives you the straight goods on your money...he calls it as he sees it each time out.



Kevin Murdock of Investors Group




Then George Vandenberg and Iain Buchanan from Mosaic Tax and business services talk about keeping track of everything to do with money in and money out...it could mean life and death if you don't have a good handle on where your business going from a dollars and sense point of view.
Mosaic offers a one two punch to business owners...you get the tax work and consulting done and then have access to the extra consulting you need to keep your business on track with George Vandenberg and Iain Buchanan.




Iain Buchanan of Mosaic Tax and Business Services




June 28th:

Garth Riley fills in with his "Start me-up" show. Nobody does it quite like Garth Riley...Garth focuses on the new start-ups and features a number of guests as they talk about what it took to get it all going. Craig MacPherson from Durham Lawn Jockey re-counts his first year in business and will be joined by a few others as they go head to head with Garth Riley to talk success, overcoming challenges and lessons learned from a new "Start-up" perspective.

May is absolutely magnificent

May is magnificent

May is a big month...first of all spring is really here and the days are getting longer...with spring brings growth, re-birth, colour...a sense of "aliveness" and that's where I hope you're putting the emphasis on in your life or business.

It's time to plant new seeds, to grow new ideas, to give birth to new ventures...passions and possibilities. If we do it with colour and flair...the colour of the trees, the colour of the flowers and the richness of natures hues...then that's a great way to live life or do your business...do it with colour...with flair...with joy and passion.

We have put together a very exciting month of shows this month...and we are kicking it off Success Expert Jack Canfield...and you have a chance to win tickets to see Jack Canfield...all you have to do is email me at thecoach@smallbusinessbigideas.com to register for the draw...and log onto to get your tickets and learn more about a day with Jack Canfield on May 23rd...at the Metro Convention Centre...to register for this event log onto http://www.seminarinsiders.com/jack_canfield_success_principles.html


Now here is who and what's on and in store on the Small Business Big Ideas Show.

Enjoy!

David, Daryl, Garth and Jennifer


May 3rd:



We kick the month off in fine style. As we welcome Jack Canfield back...Jack is well known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books and also author of the Success Principles and co-author of the Power of Focus...He is also one of the teachers from the Secret and is a master coach and facilitator/teacher...helping hundreds of thousands live their best lives...successful, balanced, whole, healthy and wealthy. For more about Jack Canfield...log onto www.jackcanfield.com

We also connect with Kate Davis from the Pickering Library to talk about using the library as a resource for your business development. Log onto www.picnet.org



May 10th: It's mothers day and what better way to spend mothers day than talk about Moms in business with the expert...Debbie Lachusa, Debbie quit the mainstream working world and struck out on her own. Tired of being super mom...she strove for balance, we will her her story and recipe for success.

Plus with success comes stress and we will talk about stress management with Dr. Jillka Kapadia of Unique Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Jillka will describe how getting adjustment improves your health, energy and vitality so you can guard against all the stressors that come at you each day. Log onto http://www.uniquechiropractic.com/ to learn more...

Lastly, we will see how senior executives are giving back with the very spirited Shishir Lakhani...if you own a business you can get to meet with a panel of 3 expert senior business people for ideas, coaching and advice. This organization is a must know about if you want to take your business to the next level.


May 17th: It's our monthly focus on a market segment and this month it's newcomers to Canada. Each month we're focusing on introducing you to a new targeted segment and this month we focus on the new normal...that Canada is made up of over 57% of people that are new to the country. What drives them? What motivates them to buy and what are the trends as we look at this very vibrant market. Join Karen Sinotte and Joe March are going to talk about Ethnic marketing...and what you need to know to tap into this particular segment. Plus we welcome a great lady who is putting it on the line and bringing Jack Canfield to Toronto...if you think it's organized by a major company...think again...Ginny Kontosic is a wonderful woman who is hosting Jack Canfield in the hopes of igniting peoples purpose, passion and minds. To learn more about Ginny and the Jack Canfield event on May the 23rd log onto

http://www.universalenergieseventplanning.com/





May 24th: It's our look at "Green Energy" with the Region of Durham's Doug Lindeblom and a panel of guest. Green is the thing and we'll look at opportunities and where the dollars are going in this sector on May the 24th. Log onto www.durhambusiness.ca for more information about how Durham is going green energy...



May 31st: We're talking 3 downs, hard hits and tackles with Toronto Argonaut All Star Linebacker Willie Pile. Willie is also a motivational speaker and we will talk to Willie about what it takes to win on and off the field as the new CFL season starts in June...Willie Pile owns the Pile Group a group that guides, leads and motivates youth and adults. Log onto www.pilegroup.com for more information

Plus from the gridiron to your front door...we'll talk to David Grossman ...the Mortgage Mensch about the status of getting a mortgage for your home...and what some financial options are for you in this marketplace.







The Video Corner


Here is Jack Canfield with Larry King and an old commercial that pays tribute to moms that run a business and work hard...but manage to keep it all in perspective...enjoy the view and the month!

Cheers/David

April is awesome

April Line-up

Welcome to a new month...we've got a full month of the kinds of business topics that you want to get the goods on. From new opportunities, to marketing, to niche markets, to taxes...yes I said taxes...it's tax time after all...the Small Business Big Ideas Show has it all in store and on air for you in April.

Plus we'll have some cool contests you can call in for and much more.

Here is the line-up of guests and shows for April.

Happy listening...

David, Garth and Jennifer


April 5th:



Doug Kirk the President and CEO of Durham Radio joins us to talk about why he's hopeful in about business and what it's like to be an independent broadcaster in the day and age of big business broadcasting companies.


"Company Presidents please note - your current marketers are about to make the same mistake as their predecessors, ignoring the 50+ consumer until they're one themselves and retired."


We will also talk to Deborah Filler www.creativeawarenesscenter.org and Jack Brice 50 plus expert...join in on the discussion as we have a round table on the 50 something market place. As of this year the first baby boomers are hitting retirement age and we're going to check the pulse of those 50+. We will look at issues and opportunities that this market provides.






50 somethings are cooler than you think...







April 12th:


We launch the holiday weekend show with a good news story...as Nicky Lehwald from BNC Designs talks about how a group of women in trades is making a difference building a home for Habitat for Humanity.


Then our regular marketing contributor, Tom St. Louis Canada's marketing wizard talks vibrational marketing and how to attract business your way...we'll also talk tactics and strategy as well...









Then author, speaker and consultant, Yvonne Oswald reminds us to watch what we say to ourselves, our clients, friends and family because every word has power. We discuss her book..."Every Word has Power" on this holiday weekend.











April 19th:

Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents?


We're going to connect with Iain Buchanan and George Vandenberg the tax guys...from Mosaic Tax and business services and talk tax savings opportunities and make sure you keep more of your hard earned money ...plus Rosemarie Sood will talk to us about taking good business photographs and Heather Kane talks about a trade fair promoting alternative health.


Iain Buchanan of Mosaic Tax and Business Services





April 26th:


Kate Davis from the Pickering Library tells us how the library is an ideal place to get some solid business work done. Plus the effervescent and dynamic, Jennifer Hough leads the way and has a hot and engaging show planned for you to end the month! Log onto www.thevitalyou.com




Jennifer Hough...guest hosts

March is magnificent

March is a funny month, it gives us glimpses of spring, yet it can be cold and harsh, reminding us that the grip of winter still has it's hold on us. But I am forever hopeful, the days get lighter and longer, spring training begins and we begin to emerge from winters cold cocoon.

We have some terrific shows planned once again this month. Here now is the line-up of guests. Remember too...that you have 3 ways to listen in...live on air at 1580 and 107.7 FM CKDO, or online at www.ckdo.ca

Or via our pod casts...and to access our pod casts all you have to do is log onto...
http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/podcast/


Here now is our March line-up...enjoy the shows.

David Cohen


March 1st.


Managing through the recession. We welcome Mike Ansari author and consultant to share secrets of success during this economic marketplace. Mike has studied the habits of the most successful people in the world and will share his wisdom and insights with us on Sunday. Log onto www.newlifetimes.com to learn more







Gina Mollicone-Long and Ian Kennedy
Then we go into a round table discussion with Gina Mollicone-Long author of the book The Secret of Successful Failing and speaker will talk about being fearless in stressful times and small business start up expert Ian Kennedy will have a spirited discussion on managing for success in these challenging times. Log onto www.essentialcommunications.ca to learn more about Ian and log onto ... http://www.ginamolliconelong.com/
to learn about Gina.





March 8th:

We look at the importance of having a business plan with business plan expert Mike Medina...

Then we talk about the Shift! With leadership expert Sonia Ricotti...a brand new personal development program that's going to create leaders, create alignment in your life and in your business and design your own success. Log onto www.leadoutloud.ca...








Once we've got you focused...we're going to talk to the master in Persuasion...Canada's top notch copywriter and commercial production house Pirate Toronto www.piratetoronto.ca and host of CBC Radio's The Age of Persuasion Terry O'Reilly joins us to talk about the power of persuasion in this economy...where do you invest and what methods work best. To hear Terry's show...log onto
http://www.cbc.ca/ageofpersuasion/



March 15th



The focus is on youth...Wenda Abel from the Business Advisory Centre Durham's Summer Company Program joins us to preview the Summer Company Program...Wenda knows her stuff when it comes to helping youth be all they can...and the Summer Company is a very dynamic, successful training program that helps young people learn and become tomorrow's business leaders. Log onto www.bacd.ca to learn more.



Then we talk about marketing trends and the nuances that make Generation "Y" a force to be reckoned with...as Mike D'Abramo of Youthography shares insights into why you want to be talking to today's youth...Youthography is North America's only full service research and marketing communications agency dedicated exclusively to youth. We eat, sleep and breathe young and youthful culture like no other shop on the continent. At the heart of our success is a core team with diverse strengths and individual interests that power our work and make Youthography the best place to go for research, marketing and communication focused on tweens, teens and/or young adults. Log onto www.youthography.com to learn more about this dynamic organization



What's Fraud got to do with it? Welll we close the show with a look at some banking issues that might surprise you, like fraud and security issues you need to know about. Lori Gaudette the CEO of the Oshawa Community Credit Union will tap us into how we can protect our financial assets...log onto www.oshawacu.com




March 22nd: It's our focus on technology with Chris Wiltshire from Currie and Wiltshire, Mark De Leon from Avanzar office supplies and Sue Sutcliffe from A Web that works. 3 different interviews, 3 different guests...one very informative show. Mark will talk about gadgets, Sue will talk about online social marketing and Chris will talk about best practices as far as making technology all work together in your business. Log onto www.curriewiltshire.com
online and www.avanzar.ca or to a www.awebthatworks.com to learn about all three guests...








March 29th: It's the Start me up show with Garth Riley...Garth will have another edition of the Start me up show...it's action packed and fast paced delivered in a style only Garth Riley can deliver... To learn more about Garth or to book him to speak log onto...www.innerspective.com