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

February is Fabulous

February is absolutely fabulous...

Okay hands up? Are you sick of winter yet? I am...and I think a lot of us are too. So we're going to do our best to heat things up a bit...and it all starts with our good friend Garth Riley filling in as host on Sunday February 1st... Here are the details on the line-up this month...enjoy the show and happy listening too! Best Regards/David Cohen





February 1st...Garth Riley fills in as host...


Garth Riley of www.innerspective.com and host of First Take Live on Monday and Tuesday nights on CHEX TV 12 in Durham...has a pot pourri of guests and stories about who's making it work in business and how they got there. Join Garth for a fun, fast paced show on Sunday February 1st. Delivered in only the style that Garth does it.













February 8th:

Cindy Ashton is our guest...Cindy is a wonderful woman, singer, speaker and coach. She will help us conquer and kiss the "Monsters" good bye as we talk about living an optimum life, plus we will talk about her music, her life story about overcoming horrific heart surgery as young woman and how that influenced her life. Be prepared to be inspired as we have a warm, wonderful chat with Cindy Ashton...log onto www.cindyashton.com to learn more...and be sure to check out her beautiful music video below...(Below is her video called "Butterfly"...be sure to watch her beautiful life story song...





Then we will talk Yoga Retreats with Sheree Nicholson...of Live with spirit Yoga Centre in Brooklin...I say there is nothing better than re-charging the batteries after the winter we've had so far...and Sheree will let us know how, where and why it's so vital to take a weekend out for you. Log onto www.livewithspirit.com to learn more...



February 15th:


It's our money show...Investors Group and investment expert Kevin Murdock will be by to let us know how to maximize tax savings in the Tax Free Savings Account and discuss why this year is more important than ever to save for your retirement. Kevin will also talk about the effects of the budget on our incomes and let us know what some success strategies are for saving and investing. Log onto http://www.investorsgroup.com/consult/kevin.murdock/english/default.htm to learn more about working with Kevin.



Then our resident Mortgage specialist David Grossman let's us in on what financing options are available, what the mood of the bank is since the budget came out and what mortgage strategies exist. David knows his stuff and can tap you into a mortgage that works. Log onto www.mortgagemensch.ca to learn more.


Then CFIB president Catherine Swift checks in to give us a read on what the mood of small business is since the budget came down in January. The CFIB is Canada's largest organization of Independent Business Owners and Catherine will share what the lay of the land is. Coach


February 22nd:




Coach Hunter Phoenix...talks image, success, goals, managing stress and living life powerfully. Vancouver's own success coach Hunter Phoenix has some great ideas, insights to share and the bottom line is success is an inside job. Log onto to www.oncallcoaching.com learn more about Hunter...






Then it's about making them laugh! With Pepper the Clown...we look at the importance of laughter in beating stress, living optimum lives and even improving our health. Pepper is a wonderful woman, teacher, broadcaster and she is a local and dynamic woman too! If you need a staff pick me up or a laugh log onto www.peppertheclown.ca to learn more...







Here is Cindy Ashton's beautiful video called...Butterlfy...enjoy...

David

January is about honouring the spirit of success

Happy new year...here is wishing you and yours a year of abundance, success, health, joy and peace.

On behalf of all of us involved with the Small Business Big Ideas Show...Jennifer Hough, Garth Riley, Daryl Maclean and myself we wish you nothing but the best.

Below is the line-up for January and also a video link our updated clock set to EST. and also a gift from Michel Neray from the Essential Message.


Our commitment:

We are really kick starting 2009 in fine style. Our commitment to you the listener is to give you radio that inspires, that gets you geared up into taking action. You can almost sense that this is the year to get into action, to make the planet a better place to be. I know I am motivated by that notion...in my religious background we call it "Tikkun Olam" which means it's up to us to mend the world...to leave it a better place from the time we're born to the time we take our last breath.

Breath...means to "Inspire" to breathe life into something...and that's what we are all here to do. We are the ones we've been waiting for. It's time to make this planet a place to be proud of...to make it the best place it can be. No more greed, but equality, prosperity, health and joy and peace!

Our shows reflect this kind of message. Are you on board? Are you ready to be a part of what we're doing on the show? Are you ready to spread the word about it and let others know to listen?

We need your help to get the message out that we have a very positive show, that makes a difference. Don't keep the show a secret, let it out. We offer you 3 ways to tune in...online ...live at www.ckdo.ca or on air at 1580 AM and 107.7 FM and via our pod casts on our website at www.smallbusinessbigideas.com.

Spread the word...and enjoy the line-up we have in store for you.

Best wishes...

David Cohen
Host and Big Ideas Guy
Small Business Big Ideas Show



January 4th: We kick the month off with a look at getting organized. Lurlene Anderson from Organize your world gives us some tips to get organized in our lives and businesses...She's going to work some magic in terms of getting on track for 2009...log onto http://www.organizeyourworld.ca to learn more about Lurlene and her work...

Then we've got a brilliant round table with two phenomenal women. Justine Willis Toms is an author, speaker and broadcaster and heads up an organization called www.newdimensions.org
and Reverand Mary Manin Morrisey https://www.lifesoulutions.com/ Mary is a leader in new thought and will team up in this thought provoking round table with Justine. We will talk about life, work, business, spirit, and where we need to be from a psychological and spiritual perspective. This will be a beautiful way to kick-off the new year.





Mary Manin Justine Willis-Toms Morrissey



January 11th:

How can you get a $200,000 investment on Dragons Den? Darryl Koster did it and he'll share his story with you. Did he accept the financing? What did he do to get buy in from the Dragons? Darryl will go one-on-one with Jennifer Hough as Jennifer fills in on this show... log onto www.busterrhinos.com to learn more about how to grab some sauce and learn about Darryl ...and after she speaks to Darryl, Jennifer has a treat in store for you as she interviews author James Redfield of the Celestine Vision. www.celestinevision.com


Jennifer and James will talk about the power of prayer and the new consciousness that is emerging and affecting us all. James is known for the best selling book series called the Celestine Prophecy. A book that was self-publised about 15 years ago that really had a profound affect on so many people. It was an awakening, a nudge on the shoulder that suggested there is another way...Jennifer and James will talk about that other way on this show.








James Redfield, author of the best selling book The Celestine Prophecy


January 18th:

We welcome local entrepreneur Lesley Roper about a local business initiative that is all about building community, building business...Log onto Lesley's new site to learn how you can grow your business, locally and with heart. http://www.smallbizhomebizunited.com/smallbizservices...

After we connect with Lesley, we connect with a very remarkable man...Raymon Grace...Raymon Grace, a native of the mountains of Virginia, has spent the past 35 years empowering folks to gain more control of their lives. His work reaches people on wide social and economic levels. With a unique and down-to-earth manner, he teaches in a style that characterizes his life. He is known as a dowser, consultant, author and Mountain Man.

Lecture tours have led him across North America, speaking to a wide variety of audiences.

His work and teaching have been used to reduce violence in schools, eliminate abuse of women and children as well as physical and mental benefits for indivduals.

He has been a guest on numerous radio talk shows including the well know "Coast to Coast AM Radio."

His work with energizing water is being used in several countries.

He has worked with law enforcement officers in both U.S. and Canada to successfully reduce violent crime. Log onto www.raymongrace.us to learn more about this very incredible thinker and teacher.

Raymon Grace



January 25th:

Your business depends on structures and process. Management consulting expert Eric Squires joins us to talk about how your processes make dollars and sense.

Then...we will tap into a movement that's starting to grow...and that is doing business consciously. We will talk to Brandon Klayman about building a business that is harmony with your soul, the planet and with our fellow man and womankind. Brandon is an expert in designing a "Conscious business" a nd will share how you can build a sustainable business well into the future. Log onto Brandon's site and tap into where the "New Economy" is headed. You're going to be enrolled, in action and inspired http://www.consciouscommerce.cc/




















Click on our clock to access the exact time, weather, sun and moon risings in the area and around the world!


Here is Michel Neray's 3 gifts you can give yourself and the powerful questions you must ask...enjoy the tips!

The greatest gift.

Dear David,

After coaching and consulting to thousands of businesses and independent professionals, one thing I have learned is that the greatest gift you can give is the gift you give to yourself.

And the greatest gift you can give to yourself is to put yourself on the path to discover the greatest gift you have to give to others.

The greatest gift you can give to yourself is to discover the greatest gift you have to give to others.

So what does this have to do with increasing sales and building your business?

Think about it -- your greatest value as a business, CEO, employee or solution provider is inexorably linked to your greatest strength as a human being. No matter what you do, whether you are in business for yourself or you are an employee in a larger company, you are your own most valuable asset.

And so as you look forward to the coming year, consider these three life-changing thoughts:

1. The thing you do better than anyone else in the world is invisible to yourself. What do you do so brilliantly, so expertly and so naturally that you don't even realize you're doing it?

2. If you can't see it, you can't possibly place any value on it. What are you currently giving away that's more valuable than anything you are being paid for?

3. Just knowing what it is does more than build your brand and bottom line... much more. If you knew what it is, what difference would it make to your business -- and your life?

The gift of discovering your greatest gift... this is the gift I wish for you in 2009.

Essentially yours,

P.S. Membership rates for the Essential Message Bull Pen Coaching program are going up on January 1, 2009. So here's a gift... if you join any time before the end of the month, the rate increase won't affect you. Membership also gives you the monthly teleclass and all the eWorkbooks at no extra charge! Click here for more details.

The year end in review and making room for new directions this December

Happy Holidays...to one and all.

We wrap up the year in fine style...as we talk about money, technology, spirit, success, managing, trends, the local economy (Durham Region), year end holiday gift ideas and much, much more...

Have a very Happy Holidays and a peaceful, abundant, easy, joyous and healthy New Year.

David Cohen




December 7th:



We begin our year end in review as we talk web, legal and information technology. Sue Sutcliffe of a Web that works www.awebthatworks.com talks about making your site make money and getting them to keep coming back.

Then legal expert Pei-Shing Wang of www.pswlaw.ca talks about some legal issues you've got to get a handle on before 2009...


Then our technology whiz Chris Wiltshire of Currie and Wiltshire joins us in studio to talk technology, what you're business needs, how to make it work for you and what some of the critical mistakes business owners make with respect to managing their Information Technology...



The Tech Wizards at Currie and Wiltshire
www.technologymigraine.com


December 14th:

Ella from Ella's Botanicals gives us some Christmas gift ideas for our staff at work...she's a small business who's adding a little beauty to the holidays...



Kevin Murdock of Investors Group

Then we speak with investment guy Kevin Murdock of Investors Group to talk about where smart money is going...http://www.investorsgroup.com/consult/kevin.murdock/english/default.htm.

If you're a small business owner you've got to turn into this interview as Kevin has definite investment strategies you've got to be doing. You'll love Kevin's passionate, honest approach...



Then the team from the Region of Durham's Economic Development Office come by to give us an overview of what's in store for 2009...there are some surprising developments that will keep Durham Region competitive in the new year! Log onto www.durhambusiness.ca to learn more about how to tap into the riches of the Region...


December 21st:


It's the 6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza Show...and I am off...Yup...Santa needs my help...so I am off helping the elves pack the sleigh and Jennifer Hough from A Vital You drops in to host...Jennifer has a spirited show planned not sure who yet...but there's going to be music, celebration and good times ahead. Log onto www.thevitalyou.com to learn more about Jennifer and her work...





December 28th:


It's our year end wrap up show. We connect to three very interesting people...First of all my good friend and football buddy...Master Motivator Shawn Shepheard, Shawn will share some recipes for success...and how attitude determines your altitude... www.shawnshepheard.com

Shawn has some amazing stories about life, dealing with Diabetes, overcoming obstacles and how to really win.




Then...Angela Horne, Uxbridge's "Angel" drops by to share some year end predictions and discuss where we need to be in terms of matters of the heart and soul...Angela is an intuitive, photographer, artist, speaker, and life coach. Log onto www.angelahornestudio.com to learn more about this "Spirited" woman...



Angela Horne

Navigating challenging times together in November

This month in November we have some really Power packed radio shows in store...our mission is to be a positive force for our listeners, inspiring and life changing...The Small Business Big Ideas Show is on the air, Sunday mornings at 9 am on Oshawa's Oldies 107.7 FM and 1580 CKDO...or online at www.ckdo.ca or via our podcast page at www.smallbusinessbigideas.com and look up "Free Resources" and then click on "Pod Casts".





November 2nd:

Garth Riley fills in on the show this Sunday and he's got a good one. Garth is going to go one-on-one with parenting expert Barbara Coloroso to talk about raising resilient kids in challenging times...check out Barbara's site at www.kidsareworthit.com to learn more about her work and her numerous books. Plus Sandra Cousins from the Durham Home and Small Business Association is on to preview an upcoming small business event on November 5th and Judy Periera from www.consignorita.com Is by to talk about her new cool woman's consignment clothing store. Then...you're in for an awakening...as Garth interviews futurists and documentary producers Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadow of the Venus Project. Garth will talk about the timely nature of their ideas as discussed in the award winning Zeitgeist Addendum. Log onto www.zeitgeistmovie.com to learn more about this very fascinating couple and why their ideas and ideology is having a compelling impact on the world.





November 9th:

Our good friend and sales expert Kelly McCormick of Out Sell Yourself www.outsellyourself.com drops by to give us some very profound lessons on selling in a more competitive and challenging business environment. Kelly knows her stuff and this is a must show to help you keep the sales groove going with your client base. Plus top notch lawyer and author Tom O'Malley drops by to talk about your divorce being made easy. Also Lou Di Bianco of Isagenix talks about a network marketing business that is changing lives.





Kelly McCormick


November 16th:


We are thrilled to have author Mark Matousek on to discuss how North America is at a cross roads and his new book...about life, overcoming, living, surviving and graciously moving through some of the lifes most horrific circumstances...

Do survivors of life’s greatest trials possess a secret knowledge? Why do some people blossom through adversity while others fall apart? What mysterious power gets us back on our feet after we’ve been knocked down. The answer: viriditas, the power of drawing passion, beauty, and wisdom from the unlikeliest places. In When You’re Falling, Dive, the author examines this remarkable phenomenon. Seeking advice from well known survivors such as Joan Didion, Elie Wiesel and Isabel Allende, as well as philosophical experts like Eckhart Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Sogyal Rinpoche, he brings twenty-five years of personal experience to the paradoxical question of how disaster can be used to awaken and transform us.

Plus Vince Pileggi drops by to talk about what it takes to open a restaurant...and Marlene Werry from the Region of Durham talks agriculture from this years Royal Winter Fair.

November 23rd:


Mark DeLeon drops by to preview what's new and hot in office gear. If you're like me and you love office gear then Mark from Avanzar is the guy for you. Log onto www.avanzar.ca to learn more. Mark has the goods you need for your office...

Plus Kiernan Antares is a gifted healer, author and a wonderful woman...www.kiernanantares.com She's helping to shift energy in individuals and helping to heal the planet...she's a true gem...and will let us know what is going on on the planet from a spiritual perspective...and if you're like a lot of us and you need to clean up your money matters then Colin Boulton from Mandlebaum-Spergel will give you some money management tips you can use to guard against bankruptcy and to help you recover faster.


November 30th:


About 15 years ago a little book made a huge impact on the worlds non-fiction scene. It was the Celestine Prophecy. We are thrilled to have author James Redfield join us to talk about life, the power of prayer on todays common stresses and concerns and what kind of world is really emerging. It will a fascinating chat with a heart felt man and author. Log onto www.celestinevision.com and join the bi-weekly prayer project ...this is life changing stuff.

Plus Madeleine Marentette from the Grail Springs Spa will talk about managing your health during the holidays and into 2009.