E3c: The Passionate Entrepreneur

So what are the healthcare challenges that business owners face? Are you for the federal government take over or would you want you, your family and doctor to stay in control? Is it a good idea to own your health insurance policy or depend on your employer? Do we need to change the whole healthcare system or just correct certain parts of the system? What is the real issue here: health insurance or our total health? Should the focus should be on prevention? Why is health insurance so expensive? How can we reduce our cost? And, what is this about the federal government empowering the IRS to determine who has has an "acceptable" health insurance plan and finding and punishing those who don't have such a plan? (Health Care Reform Means More Power for the IRS by Byron York, Washington Examiner http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Health-care-reform-means-more-power-for-the-IRS-56781377.html) We will talk with Mike Davis of My Georgia Doctor (www.mygadoctor.com) and Kelly McCutchen (www.gppf.org)

Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist will interview two leading experts in the field of helping successful people make career transitions that move them into fields and roles they can love. Whether you or someone you know has had to make a career change out of desire for something different or were forced to make a change as a result of a right-sizing or closing of a company, you will benefit from listening to the insights offered from these two expert guests. A core topic we will cover is when does it make sense to stop being an employee and to start being a boss. First up will be Thomas Ellsworth, author of The Rat, The Race, and The Cage http://www.ratracecage.com. Tom will share his insights into how high achievers can make career transitions to get to a place that they LOVE what they do, whether that is to a new job or to become an entrepreneur. Also, joining us will be Jim Duepree of DBM (Drake, Beam & Morin www.dbm.com). Jim will share the insights gained from working directly with executives i

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Dr

Compassionate Capitalist, Karen Rands, interviews the CEO & Founder, Faisal Hoque, of BTM Corporation. BTM will be presenting at the upcoming NBAI Investor event, so this is a sneak peek of this exciting company. BTM is forging an entirely new space in the technology sector: Business Technology Convergence & Management. With strong sales, a growing pipeline, and extensive products & IP, this company is one to watch and learn from. Faisal Hogue was recently named one of the top 100 (#55) most influential People in Technology (along with Oracles Larry Ellison, Apple's Steve Jobs, and Microsoft's Steve Balmer. BTM has twice been named one of the latest growing technology companies in North America in the annual Deloitte Technology Fast 500. (www.btmcorporation.com www.faisalhoque.com) Tune In to hear their exciting story and future direction. If you want the full investor story, plan to attend the NBAI meeting on Aug 12 of their follow up briefing the week of Aug 17. Fill out the contact us form on our website

Michael Brouthers, CEO of Embark Healthcare: Empowering Healthcare Choices With Technology! Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, interviews CEO Michael Brouthers. His company Embark Healthcare provides a technology-based repository for the collection, distribution, and servicing of its member’s healthcare information and documents. Embark’s mission is to improve the end-of-life process for patients, families, loved ones, and caregivers. Embark’s Advance Directives Clearinghouse (ADC) empowers patients and their loved ones to document their own healthcare choices and to make these decisions available and enforceable wherever and whenever they are needed. We'll explore the value proposition and the business opportunity this company offers. www.embarkhealth.com Check out these investment websites: Karen's twitter page: @Karen_Rands, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org Listen, Learn

Dr Greg Henley says that knowing the basics is not enough. Successful entrepreneurs recognize that creating a long-term sustainable business requires more than just a good idea. The entrepreneur must make sure that her idea is a good business opportunity, which means that it must create value for the customer and for the entrepreneur. That is, the business must provide benefits for customers so that enough of them will purchase the product/service at a price high enough for the entrepreneur to make a profit. Yet, there are many pitfalls entrepreneurs face even when they know the basics. Greg Henley is the Director of the Herman J. Russell, Sr. Center for Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University. His background includes entrepreneurial experience both as a practitioner and as an academic. Kenneth Brown (Sales & Profit Evangelist) E3C, Twitter: @KenE3C, www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com www.twitter.com/KenE3C www.my-business-community.com www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com www.E3C.typepad.com Listen, Learn,

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Te

Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will interview Jim DeBetta, a leading consumer products business advisor to inventors and entrepreneurs alike. As a highly sought-after coach and mentor for aspiring inventors worldwide, his unique methods and experienced insight is transforming the way people "go to market" with their unique products and services. For nearly twenty years, Jim has successfully launched companies and demystified the process of proven sales and marketing methods to world-renowned retailers while selling millions of dollars of products. www.jimdebetta.com Check out these investment websites: Karen's Twitter Page @Karen_Rands, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate! Bumper Music by Bryan Hunley of New Whyne Music

Karen Rands, the Compassionate Capitalist, will talk with Paul Anthony Thomas, author of "Winning with Private Equity", as they discuss the "9 Pitfalls of Private Equity". Paul Thomas, a 30 year veteran of private equity and value investing, recounts several of his hard learned lessons in this easy read. Having been mentored by a 50 year veteran of the venture capital and private investing world, Mr. Thomas’ experiences cover a wide variety of topics including: Motivation, Proper Capitalization, The Right Attitude, Hedging and a Workable Exit. Paul Anthony Thomas: www.winningwithprivateequity.us, www.farpointadvisors.com (websites), www.winningwithprivateequity.wordpress.com (blog) and @pathomas2009 (twitter) Check out these investment websites: Karen's twitter page @Karen_Rands, www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate! Bumper Music

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Tech

Karen answers the question: What is a compassionate capitalist? Karen Rands will interviews the companies and investors that participated in the NBAI angel investor network member meeting June 10th 2009. Hear from the innovative companies that participated speakers, investors and other attendees. Guests include: Roger Kolasinski www.nuvuetherapeutics.com, Dr Charles Hofer, NuVision Pharmaceuticals, George Love www.ScreenAirLLC.com, Dr Glenna Tyler Educational Enterprises Listen now! Compassionate Capitalist: Investor Event Recap June 10th 2009 Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, www.entrepreneurblogspace.com and www.dothedeal.org Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate! Bumper Music by Bryan Hunley of New Whyne Music

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Dr R

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Sp

PROCTER & GAMBLE SELLS JOHNSON PRODUCTS COMPANY, LEADER IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS, TO NEWLY FORMED INDEPENDENT ENTITY Revered Company with 50+ Year Legacy Returns to Roots in African-American Community; Enterprise to be Led by Veteran New Management Team – Los Angeles, CA – March 31, 2009 Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) has sold its Johnson Products Company unit, one of the world’s most recognized market leaders in African-American hair care products, to RCJP Acquisition, Inc., a newly formed independent entity comprised of Los Angeles-based private equity firms Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners, LP and St. Cloud Capital LLC, along with an African-American management team of industry veterans. The company will operate as Johnson Products Company. The new management team will be led by two industry veterans with strong ties to the business, husband and wife team, Eric Brown and Renee Cottrell-Brown. They have extensive experience in the ethnic hair care arena, having both held senior executi

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Dr

Are you successful entrepreneur searching for more? Do you desire to learn more ideas and strategies to achieve greater profitability? Do you want to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs from other diverse growth-oriented industries? Do you need more referrals? Is it too difficult to attend networking or educational meetings due to your busy schedule? This program is for entrepreneurs who want to create more referral opportunities for their business and learn more about other business owners in various industries. This forum creates an atmosphere that encourages participants to support each other in their business. It is efficient, productive, cost effective and ONLINE!! Participants are able to introduce themselves, share their passion, describe their business and educate others about what makes them special! It is divided into five sessions that includes: establishing a personal connection, sharing client experiences, finding client opportunities, great gate openers and defining your uniqueness. Dr

The Passionate Entrepreneur ask the question: Is your business a hobby, job or profitable enterprise? Ken reviews the critical areas of a business as it relates to PROFITABILITY! Are you profitable? What is average sale? What is your profit margin? What makes you unique? What is the path to success? What comprehensive systems do you have in place to guarantee your success? Listen, Learn and Enjoy on how you can improve your profits! Bumper music provided by Bryan Hunley of New Whyne Music E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (company website) www.twitter.com/KenE3C (Twitter) www.my-business-community.com (community website) www.E3C.typepad.com (Blog) and www.E3C.podOmatic.com (podcast) www.E3CPassionateEntrepreneur.pbwiki.com (wiki) www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com (business social network)

This episode will highlight entrepreneurs that will change how business gets done in this new economy as they participate in the SE Private Equity Conference on April 14 & 15 Roger Kolasinski, NuVue Therapeutics, Inc. (NVT) is a privately held, biotechnology-driven, medical device company that has developed, and brings to market, a totally new and innovative image-guided, site-specific, drug and cryothermally mediated, regimen of cancer therapy for soft tissue tumors. www.nuvuetherapeutics.com Brian Horton, Share Comm A full suite of communication products for less than the cost of one. LocFax paperless fax, ReadyCall conference calling, MeetingNow web conferencing and more for only $15.95 per month. www.sharecomm.org Attend the Southeast Private Equity Conference SPEC http://sePrivateEquity.org Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com, and www.dothedeal.org Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business A

Paul Lawrence Vann Host of The Wealthy Speaker Show (www.paullawrencevann.com & www.blogtalkradio.com/paullawrencevann) interviews Ken on his talk show. Who Is Kenneth Darryl Brown, Sales and Profit Evangelist? Ken shares why he is committed to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs. Are you ready to learn how to increase your sales and profitability? Kenneth Brown shares a behind the scenes look at what it takes to incorporate technology to increase your sales and generate more revenue. As CEO of E3C, Kenneth decided a long time ago that combining networking and business results in a winning formula for business success. Kenneth Brown (Sales & Profit-Expert and Chief Profitability Officer) E3C www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com www.twitter.com/KenE3C www.my-business-community.com www.mybusinesscommunity.ning.com www.E3C.typepad.com Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share with a Business Associate!

The Passionate Entrepreneur speaks with Karen Rands of Kugarand Holdings LLC. and she shares her insights about Angel Investing. She addresses some common misconceptions that entrepreneurs have about raising money. Karen answers some tough questions about the process of raising capital. She offers advice that is informative, thoughtful and practical. Karen has raised millions of dollars for entrepreneurs! When Karen speaks, people listen to what she has to say about raising money! Launch Funding Network and The Network for Business Angels and Investors are successfully bringing entrepreneurs and investors together! Listen and find out what it takes to raise the money that your company needs. Do you have what it takes to close the deal? Check out these investment websites: www.kugarandholdings.com, www.launchfn.com, www.nbai.net, www.kyrmedia.com, www.myvirtualangelworld.com and www.entrepreneurblogspace.com Listen, Learn, Enjoy and Share! E3C Links: www.BetterSalesandProfitsNow.com (