January 2005 Show Schedule

01/09/2005

Show #475

WIRED FOR BUSINESS

Brian Lee and Brian Liu met in law school and ultimately started a business together out of one of their apartments.  LEGALZOOM.COM is the nation's first online provider of comprehensive legal documentation services.  From virtually nothing, their business grew to employ 80 people in a 30,000 square foot office.

Classmates in college, Shinny Anderson, Jasisri Hibler, Claudio Ramirez, David Merideth, and Rab Butler banded together to create ANDIRI INC.  Specializing in web and graphic design, the group designs brochures, CD jackets and other materials for clients like the Grammys, NAACP Image Awards, and Magic Johnson Enterprise.

Secrets of Success: Author of "Five Steps to Career Success" and motivational speaker, Leon Shepard, reveals how you can achieve your goal to become the owner of a healthy business.

Studio Guest: Chris Pirillo, creator of the award-winning Lockergnome series of online publications talks about trends in online business and offers some tips for entrepreneurs.

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01/16/2005

Show #476

GOOD LOOKS, GOOD BUSINESS!

After working in finance in the corporate world, Elgin Charles felt like he hit the ceiling.  Thus he followed his dream and became a hairstylist.  After years of work and some good furtune, ELGIN CHARLES SALON opened in Beverly Hills.  Since, he has ventured out into selling his own line of haircare products.

THE ALMA GROUP INC began as a packaging and graphic arts firm for businesses big and small.  Taking an interest in cosmetics, Gabriella Hernandez and her husband Fergus rapidly worked to create BESAME COSMETICS.  This retro-style line of cosmetics has grown in popularity and the business continues to grow.

Secrets of Success:  Motivational speaker, Jodi Walker, says it's important for employees of all businesses to feel a certain way.

Studio Guest:  Unitra Sobers, coordinator of models and owner of "Art In U.".

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01/23/2005

Show #467RR
BOUNCING BACK

Lily Coe opened EXQUISITE TRAVEL, a full service travel agency with a focus on the Asian market.

Lula Washington started her dance studio/company LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE, which was inspired by Alvin Ailey's dance company.

Secrets of Success - Anthony Mora, President of Anthony Mora Communications tells us how to use the media to market and promote your business.

Studio Guest: Rieva Lesonsky, Vice President & Editorial Director of Entrepreneur Magazine.

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01/30/2005

Show #477
HOME-BASED BUSINESS

Cynthia Tucker of LADYBUG PRODUCTIONS specializes in planning and coordination of social events. 

OSHUNE BODY CARE, created by Shani Chen, offers unique all-natural body products for men and women. 

Secrets of Success - Shepard Groups own, Leon Shepard, talks about how to be a sales superstar.

Studio Guests: Self-employment and home business authors and coaches Paul and Sarah Edwards (www.workingfromhome.com).
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