This blog is to support the Small Business Big Ideas Show on each Sunday morning at 9 am on CKDO. Tune into Oshawa's Oldies 107.7 FM and 1580 CKDO or online at www.ckdo.ca to get the information and the inspiration you need to help you run your small business. We have the experts, features and info you need to succeed. So post a question, comment or ask about this weeks show and guests...we will get back to you...Call us too to speak or coach you at 416-630-3527. Enjoy!

Friday, May 30, 2008







We are Pod-casting...you can tune into a bunch of shows online...and listen into the Small Business Big Ideas show...now anytime!

It's so exciting and it's taken 7 months to have happen and it's here...many thanks to Sue Sutcliffe, Gemma and Katy at
http://www.awebthatworks.com/

Click on the link to our podcast page...and enjoy the shows!

Here is the link to our podcast page...(it's not totally complete...but we're getting there)


http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/podcast/


David and Garth!



The Joint is Jumping in June!



Don't look now...but summer is here this month...and we kinda heat things up on the Small Business Big Ideas Show.

Garth and I have put together some pretty terrific shows...once again covering topics that matter to you in your business and that can help to propel you forward, give you the ideas and information you need for that added edge.

Have a terrific month and tune in...Sunday mornings at 9 am on Oshawa's Oldies 107.7 FM and 1580 CKDO or online at http://www.ckdo.ca/

June 1st:

We kick off June and celebrate not only the new month but The Business Advisory Centre's 10th anniversary in Durham. Guiding business owners that are thinking, starting and helping them stay successful the BACD's Managing Director Carol Ann Walker will be by to share what it took to reach 10 years old. Log onto http://www.bacd.ca/ for more info.

Plus Gail James from the Phenomenal View drops by to preview the the wonderful speaker series she has planned at the Phenomenal View log onto http://www.phenomenalview.com/ for more information.












Also...Lisaa Bergin-Boles from http://www.truecallings.net/ is in to interview William Ury, author of the Power of a positive No! Save the deal, save the business relationship and still say no! Lissa goes one-on-one with William Ury. Plus as you can see by the 24% off...the book is on sale at Chapters...

June 8th: If the universe is aligned...we're going to talk about how your beliefs operate in the real world. If you're thinking it you probably have it. Kim Ades from Opening Doors Coaching and Training is by to share her wisdom. Log onto http://www.openingdoors.tv/ for more info...


Plus Tsufit...not two feet...but Tsufit...is back to talk about Stepping into the spotlight...her new book on how to get P.R. and make a little noise out there in the marketplace...log onto http://www.tsufit.com/ or buy the book at Chapters it's on sale even...what are you waiting for?












June 15th:









It's our fathers day show...and like every fathers day we look at your insurance portfolio and what smart dads have to have in terms of coverage, protection and asset building. Joel Cadesky of Dot Integrated Financial joins us on this day to talk about dad's protecting their families. Log onto http://www.dot-if.com/ for more info...Joel is now a 10 time guest and one of the more passionate people you'll ever meet.











Plus we talk to Master Coach Jim Fannin. Jim Fannin is an educator, author, consultant, speaker, life strategist and mental coach. He teaches techniques and methods that enable you to change your life for the better. In 1974 Jim created the S.C.O.R.E.® Performance System. It is a collection of thought management tools that will empower you to reach high daily standards and ultimately tap into your greatness. With uncanny intuition, experience and the S.C.O.R.E. System Jim Fannin changes lives. Jim is about amazing results. Results that make positive change in people's lives. In fact, Jim Fannin has advised his clients on the biggest decisions of their lives. His regimen is legendary. Personal clients have had 24/7 access for three decades.
And Jim's results speak for themselves. He has conducted research on maximizing learning in children, given hundreds of parenting seminars, trained hundreds of thousands of children, consulted with Fortune 500 companies, and coached a 'who's who" of today's famous athletes, refining his process along the way. Log onto http://www.jimfannin.com/ for more information...




June 22nd:



We connect to an incredible man who turned his nightmare...battling being Bi-polar right around into a successful speaking, broadcasting and photography business. Barry Shainbaum has quite the story to share about turning it around when things look bleak. Log onto http://www.barryshainbaum.com/




Then Ross Andaloro will talk about overcoming your shadow side and living powerful amidst the sea of uncertainty these days. Ross is a transformational healer, shaman, therapist, speaker and entrepreneur. Log onto http://www.sourcequest.ca/ for more information.




Plus the economic development office from the "Town of Ajax" will join us to preview the direction the town is taking in terms of business growth and development. Log onto http://www.townofajax.com/Page119.aspx for more information too...




June 29th:



It's the long holiday weekend with Lissa Bergin-Boles as she covers for Garth and I...Lissa's got a great show too!



Joining Lissa are two incredible authors, Mitchell Lewis Ditkoff and Daniel Pink...this is a great way to get juiced up for the long weekend...





Lissa is a terrific conversationalist and has two outstanding guests ...First up is...Mitchell Lewis Ditkoff, author of Awake At The Wheel http://www.awakeatthewheel.info/ and founder of Idea Champions http://www.ideachampions.com/ an internationally acclaimed consulting and training company that specializes in creativity, innovation, team building, leadership and out of the box products (like Free the Genie Cards for coaches).




Daniel Pink's new book Johnny Bunko



Daniel Pink is true gem, an out of the box thinker and a real kick, bottom line is Daniel is a great conversationalist and a great interview. Plus Daniel ...(author of Free Agent Nation, and a Whole New Mind) is also a two time guest on the Small Business Big Ideas Show. Lissa will discuss Daniel's latest book "Johnny Bunko" the last career guide you'll ever need...Chapters has these books on sale too...

To order all the books you need log onto http://www.smallbusinessbigideas.com/business-development.htm and scroll down to the books...click on a book and it will take you into the Chapters site where you can order then and there!

Also log onto http://www.truecallings.net/ for more information on Lissa and her work.

Have a great month!

David, Garth, Lissa and Jennifer!

Thursday, May 01, 2008

May is Magnificent on the Small Business Big Ideas Show










May is magnificent on the Small Business Big Ideas Show...and we've got some good shows in store for you this month.



Garth, Lissa, Jennifer and I have been cooking up some hot topics for you to sink your teeth into. Be it sales, management, web development, health, mom's issues, motivation, and celebration...you will find it all by just simply tuning into the show this month.

So here you go...here is the monthly line-up on Durham's number one rated Small Business show...the Small Business Big Ideas Show:





All the best...David and Garth, Jennifer and Lissa












May 4th: We kick the month of May off with two topics that every small business can't get enough of. We will look at Selling more effectively with Cliff Sutton...from developing better relationships to developing a success strategy for sales success...Cliff will have a lot to teach this Sunday! Log onto http://www.getsalesconnected.com/








Then our good friend Sue Sutcliffe will let you know why with all the competition from Facebook, MySpace and YouTube...that your website is far from a done deal! Log onto http://www.awebthatworks.com/



May 11th: It's mothers day and we honour a few working moms this day. How do you balance being a mom and running a business? Zsuzanna Porter and Lianne Racippio will let us know how. Zsuzanna is a local real estate professional with Royal Lepage and Lianne Racippio runs the magnificent Ceragem location in Ajax.






Also we connect with Peter Miller of Essential Communications as he previews the upcoming Destination Success Small Business trade show on May 14th...want success? Then log onto http://destinationsuccess.whitby.ca/ and plan to attend the premiere small business trade show...where business connects.




May 18th: One of the best summer experiences you can have is watching "Outdoor" summer theatre. The 4th Line Theatre Company in Millbrook, Ontario are gearing up for their Summer Series. We'll connect with Robert Winslow director of the 4th Line Theatre Company and find out what you can see in the courtyard of the Winslow farm. Log onto www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca













Then...the Gallup Press Company has done it again...the company that brought you How Full is your Bucket, Strengths Quest, Living Your Strengths and Who Speaks for Islam-what Muslims really think have published Human Sigma...a book about managing employees and the relationships they foster with your customers. We go one-on-one with Dr. John Fleming author of Human Sigma. Log onto http://www.gallup.com/consulting/17575/humansigma.aspx to learn more...






We close out May with the very dynamic Mike Lipkin...Mike will be speaking at the Phenomenal View Speakers Series...in June on the 18th...our good friend Gail James is helping to connect you with a Master Motivator Mike Lipkin... log onto the Phenomenal View's website to see how they're bringing you some of the best speakers in the business. http://www.phenomenalview.com/



May 25th:














Mike Lipkin-Master Motivator




Mike Lipkin will inspire and empower you to pursue preeminence in every aspect of your professional and personal lives and will help you pinpoint what you feel about the key challenges facing you so that you can take effective action. Log onto http://www.mikelipkin.com/ to learn more!








Then we connect with Carol Ann Walker of the Business Advisory Centre Durham as they celebrate 10 amazing years helping entrepreneurs succeed! http://www.bacd.ca/






Lastly Michelle Konashewich from the UPS Store returns to talk about the UPS Store strategy to help be the "Go to" place for Small Business in Durham. They print ship and more...find out about the "More" http://www.theupsstore.ca/



Have a great month!

David, Garth, Jennifer and Lissa!