2008

Show Date Guest Company Topic(s) of Discussion
TAE-417 01/05/08 Peter Francese Demographic Trends Analsyt - Ogilvy and Mather Noted demographer Peter Francese (The founder of "American Demographics" Magazine) talks to Ron about some of the unique business opportunities that can arise as a result of the demographic trends that Peter has researched.
TAE-417 01/05/08 "Catjammies" 123ebay.net Ron revivifies TAE's "Where You Headed/ What You Sellin'" feature by talking with frequent TAE and TalkShoe contributor "Catjammies" (a.k.a. Alexandra Sabina) about her company, which teaches new Ebay users the in's and out's of the premier online auction site online.
TAE-418 01/12/08 Ron Cygnarowicz and Dan Morton The Lexon Group Representatives from The Lexon Group join Ron to discuss the benefits of integrated marketing solutions to a company's marketing endeavors. They will be discussing the concept of integrated marketing as part of an upcoming seminar
TAE-418 01/12/08 Ed Dumlap The LeMont With the Allegheny County "drink tax" in full effect, and the restaurant community up in arms over what it all means, Ed Dunlap discusses the LeMont's unique approach to combatting the tax.
TAE-418 01/12/08 Dave Nelsen TalkShoe Dave Nelsen joins Ron to discuss the brand new web-based application by which users can use TalkShoe, without downloading anything to their computers.
TAE-418 01/19/08 Mike Fox and Dave Wilke Gefsky and Lehman and Wilke and Associates (respectively) With a local real estate controversy serving as a backdrop, Ron talks with TAE sponsors Mike Fox and Dave Wilke about the legal and accounting implications that one must consder before entering into a lease/rent/purchase agreement for a piece of property.
TAE-419 01/26/08 Jake Haulk The Allegheny Institute Jake talks to Ron about whether or not the idea of public funding for Dick's Sporting Goods is a good idea.
TAE-419 01/26/08 John "J.Q." Quain freelance tech writer Ron and John Quain discuss a variety of tech trends and developments, specifically ones that affect the worlds of transportation, telecommunications, and computing.
TAE-420 02/02/08 Dan Houston Civic Economics Why is there an anti-"Big Box" sentiment in the public marketplace, and why does that consumer base flock towards the "Mom and Pop" establishments? Dan Houston of Chicago-based economic analysis firm Civic Economics talks to Ron about those very ideas, and studies that he has done in Chicago and other major markets to back his ideas up.
TAE-420 02/02/08 Brad Ryan local comedian and host of "The Danny O Drink Tax Show" local comic Brad Ryan previews his "Danny O Drink Tax Show" event, scheduled for Thursday, February 7, at Cefalo's Restaurant and Lounge in Carnegie.
TAE-421 02/09/08 Lucas Piatt Piatt Place The driving force behind the Piatt Place retail/office/residential complex in Downtown Pittsburgh talks to Ron about the current state of real estate in Western Pennsylvania
TAE-421 02/09/08 Joe DeCarlo Wright's Seafood Inn Joe DeCarlo talks about his decision to purchase and reopoen this regional landmark, thought by many to be damaged beyond repair after the 2004 flooding that affected the region.
TAE-422 02/16/08 Peter Fleming Wilke and Associates CPA Peter Fleming looks at the small business implications of the new Federal tax/economic stimulus package in this week's "Ask the Accountant" segment.
TAE-422 02/16/08 Robert Adam BrandTelligence Robert Adam looks at the impact that an effective branding campaign has on a company's overall marketing platform.
TAE-423 02/23/08 Audrey Russo The Pittsburgh Technology Council The new Pittsburgh Technology Council CEO joins Ron to discuss her vision for the region's business tech sector, and the steps that Pittsburgh needs to take to achieve that vision.
TAE-423 02/23/08 Frank Demmler Innovation Works Frank Demmler joins Ron to discuss the life of Jack Thorne, a Western Pennsylvania entrepreneurial icon who passed away in February of 2008.
TAE-424 03/01/08 Eric Close RedZone Robotics RedZone Robotics CEO Eric Close talks to Ron about the idea of "trenchless technology," the specialty of RedZone, as well as how local tech companies like RedZone are finding innovative and unique ways to take advantage of the region's abundant water supply.
TAE-424 03/01/08 Paul Mawhinney Record-Rama Sound Archives Paul Mawhinney joins Ron to discuss the saga behind the on-again/off-again sale of his extensive record collection.
TAE-425 03/08/08 Aldo Zini Aethon Aethon CEO Aldo Zini talks to Ron about the latest developments with his company, one of the region's leading firms in the area of medical technology.
TAE-425 03/08/08 Dan Morton The Lexon Group Dan Morton discusses the importance of targeted integrated marketing to a company's overall marketing platform.
TAE-426 03/15/08 Sean McDonald Precision Therapeutics Sean McDonald of Precision Therapeutics talks to Ron about what happened with the propsed acquisition of the local medical tech giant by an outside party, and why it fell through.
TAE-426 03/15/08 Uzi Nissan Nissan Computer Corporation Uzi Nissan talks to Ron about the battle to protect his name, and the rights to "nissan.com" from the automotive manufacturer of the same name.
TAE-427 03/22/08 Chuck Leyh Enterprise Bank The recent struggles of local bank giant National City have affected the entire banking industry. Chuck Leyh, Enterprise Bank President, talks to guest hosts Mark DeSantis (MobileFusion) and Mike Kauffelt (Bill Few Associates) about the message that the National City situation sends to the entire industry.
TAE-427 03/22/08 Louis Piconi Apangea With the traditionally subpar showing of Pennsylvania schools in a variety of educational metrics, Apangea founder Louis Piconi talks to Mark DeSantis and Mike Kauffelt about the fusion of technology and education, and how that will serve to better the statewide education results.
TAE-428 03/29/08 Brian Kennedy Pittsburgh Technology Council Brian Kennedy, the VP of Government Relations at the Pittsburgh Technology Council, talks to Ron about the Council's fight to imporve the tax situation for member companies that rely on venture capital to survive.
TAE-428 03/29/08 Ken and Steve Shriber Ditto Document Solutions The brother-owners of Ditto Document Solutions discuss the in's and out's of the commercial document business.
TAE-428 03/29/08 Betsy Lawrence TAE'S "Sound of Opportunity" contest winner Betsy Lawrence discusses her musical story (and plays a couple songs as well.)
TAE-429 04/05/08 Entrepreneur's Day Duquesne Unviersity Entrepreneurial Studies Program networking event Ron broadcasts live from the Rivers Club, as he talks with a number of business leaders, including Mark Laskow (Greycourt), Mark DeSantis (MobileFusion), and Lucas Piatt (Piatt Place), as well as the Duquesne University Entrepreneurial Studies Program students.
TAE-430 04/12/08 Bob Fragasso Fragasso Financial Advisors Bob talks to Ron about the steps an entrepreneur can take to ensure that his or her personal estate is covered, as well as how a wise investor can stay afloat in the unsettled waters of today's economy.
TAE-430 04/12/08 Dr. Robert Rosen Author - Just Enough Anxiety Bob Rosen talks to Ron about why an entrepreneur who has too much anxiety is in a troublesome spot with his or her company, why an entpreneneur who has too little anxiety is just fooling him- or herself, and why "Just Enough Anxiety" is the right way to go when running a business.
TAE-431 04/19/08 Ken Matejka and Diane Ramos Duquesne University Ken Matejka and Diane Ramos talk to Ron about Duquesne Unversity's involvement in a recent international graduate-level collegiate business case study competition.
TAE-431 04/19/08 Jerry Bowyer Chief Economist - Benchmark Financial Network Frequent TAE talk buddy Jerry Bowyer talks to Ron about the economy, the election, and a variety of business issues in between.
TAE-432 04/26/08 Ram Charan world-renowned business/leadership consultant Ram Charan talks to Ron about a variety of business ideas, including the sales ideas and theories inside his new book, "What Your Customer Wants You to Know".
TAE-432 04/26/08 Jake Haulk Allgheny Institute for Public Policy What effect does the high-profile controversy involving Majestic Star Casino magnate Don Barden have on the region's busines climate? Jake Haulk from the region's premier "think tank", The Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, talks to Ron about that very subject.
TAE-433 05/03/08 Dr. Mary McKinney Duquesne University Small Business Development Center/Entrepreneurs Growth Conference Dr. Mary McKinney joins Ron to discuss the SBDC's annual Entrepreneurs Growth Conference networking event, scheduled for Thursday, June 5, on the campus of Duquesne University.
TAE-433 05/03/08 Sunil Wadhwani IGate Capital Sunil Wadhwani joins Ron to discuss his tenure as CEO of the local tech giant, as well as his personal background.
TAE-433 05/03/08 Chris Allison and Doug Heuck former CEO - Tollgrade and Pittsburgh Quarterly Magazine Chris Allison guest hosts the last hour of the May 3 show along with his guest, Doug Heuck, who talks about what it takes to produce a high-quality publication.
TAE-434 05/10/08 David Radin Host - "Megabyte Minute" Dave Radin discusses the importance of social marketing to the 21st century marketplace, the subject of his upcoming workshop at the Duquesne University Entrepreneurs Growth Conference on June 5.
TAE-434 05/10/08 Sam Lucci Partners Through People Sam Lucci discusses the new programs that Partners Through People has in place to make good entrepreneurs better.
TAE-433 05/10/08 David Auckland One Central Park David Auckland talks to Ron about his vision to recreate his successful Manchester, England business mega-center, One Central Park, in the City of Pittsburgh.
TAE-434 05/17/08 Nancy Stampahar Silver Lining Solutions Nancy discusses her workshop topic at the upcoming Entrepreneurs Growth Conference, "How to Reenergize, Reinvent, and Re-Ignite Your Business."
TAE-434 05/17/08 Tom Grealish and Aaron Gander Henderson Brothers Insurance Tom and Aaron talk to Ron about the latest goings-on in the ever-changing world of healthcare and health insurance.
TAE-434 05/17/08 Wil Schroter Go Big Network Columbus-based entrepreneur extraordinaire Wil Schroter discusses his latest entrepreneurial endeavors.
TAE-435 05/24/08 Lisa Spahr Author: "World War II Radio Heroes" As part of TAE's Memorial Day Special, Western Pennsylvania author Lisa Spahr talks to Ron about how the story of her grandfather's experience in World War II proved to be the inspiration for her book.
TAE-435 05/24/08 James Bradley Author: "Flags of Our Fathers" and "Flyboys" As part of TAE's Memorial Day Special, James Bradley discusses his two modern military classics, and the third book he has in the works along that same theme.
TAE-435
 05/24/08
 Michael Fumento
 freelance writer and Iraqi War embed
 Just what compels the elite Navy SEAL unit to do what they do for our country? To help answer that question, Ron talks with Michael Fumento, a freelance journalist and three-time embed with the U.S. SEAL unit in the Iraq War, as well as Currie Crookston and Glenn Matamoros, two local entrepreneurs (Pets DX) who are also Navy SEALs themselves.


Currie Crookston and Glenn Matamoros
 Navy SEALs-turned-Western Pennsylvania entrepreneurs.
TAE-436 05/31/08 Tony Moses Shouf's Coffee and Cafe (Bridgeville) Ron looks at the restaurant business with the help of Tony Moses of Shouf's Coffee and Cafe.
TAE-436 05/31/08 Arnie Gefsky partner - Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick and Gefsky With the Tenth Annual Entrepreneur's Growth Conference just days away, Ron and Arnie discuss the topic of their workship at the EGC: the entrepreneurial experience.
TAE-437 06/07/08 Peter Mullen Wilke and Associates Peter Mullen discusses some of the key farming and military tax initiatives in place for 2008 during the "Ask the Accountant" segment.
TAE-437 06/07/08 Jamie Campolongo Pittsburgh Transportation Group Jamie Campolongo discusses his personal entrepreneurial history, as well as the issues that are currently facing the private transportation industry, including rising gas prices and government legislation.
TAE-437 06/07/08 John Lusk "The MouseDriver Chronicles" John Lusk joins Ron to discuss the story of how he and a fellow Wharton MBA graduate developed and launched their product, the MouseDriver, a computer mouse in the shape of a golf club. It's a story they documented in their landmark book, "The MouseDriver Chronicles".
TAE-438 06/14/08 Peter Fleming Wilke and Associates With white collar crime being the featured topic of this edition of TAE, Peter Fleming looks at some things that can be done from a forensic accounting standpoint that can reduce the likelihood of criminal activity "from within" on a small business level.
TAE-438 06/14/08 Walt Pavlo "Author: "Stolen Without a Gun" Walt Pavlo talks to Ron about his amazing story, as a former high-level employee of MCI/Worldcom whose criminal activity led, in part, to the demise of the telecommunications giant.
TAE-438 06/14/08 Mike Kauffelt Bill Few Associates Mike Kauffelt talks to Ron about the current state of the economy as part of his "MoneyTalk" segment, as TAE broadcasts live from INPEX, the Invention and New Product Exposition Fair, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
TAE-439 06/21/08 Jerry Bowyer Chief Economist - Benchmark Financial Network One of TAE's favorite "talk buddies", Jerry Bowyer, checks in to wish Ron and TAE a happy 9th anniversary, and to discuss a variety of business and political issues.
TAE-439
 06/21/08
 Vince Lara
 Online Editor - Pittsburgh Business Times
 Vince Lara and John Poister discuss the changing face of business media in Western Pennsylvania, as well as the effectiveness of local news gathering organizations, be they print, broadcast, or online, in gaining the true scoop.


John Poister
 longtime Pittsburgh broadcast news veteran
TAE-439 06/21/08 Lani Lazzari President - Simple Sugars Scrub Lani Lazzari talks to Ron about her business, Simple Sugars Scrub, and how she has already achieved a great degree of success with the busines at just 14 years of age.
TAE-440 06/28/08 Raul Valdes-Perez Vivisimo Raul Valdes-Perez talks to Ron about the changing face of online search, and how Vivisimo was successfully able to enter that niche, and remain firmly entrenched to this day.
TAE-440 06/28/08 Letitia Green angel investor - VAAN Letitia Green discusses the world of angel investing, as well as her unique philosophies and ideas when it comes to startup investment.
TAE-441 07/05/08 Greg Puschnigg Powercast TAE guest host Mark Laskow, the CEO of Greycourt, talks with Greg Puschnigg, one of the leaders behind Ligonier-based Powercast's rise to prominence in the wireless energy industry, marking yet another success story from the region's tech sector.
TAE-441 07/05/08 Robert O. Lampl prominent Pittsburgh attorney Mark Laskow discusses the business of law with Pittsburgh attorney Robert O Lampl, who also discusses his advice to companies who wish to stay out of bankruptcy.
TAE-441 07/05/08 Jack Knight Lynx Energy With the rising price at the pump continuing to make headlines, Mark Laskow and Jack Knight, CEO of Lynx Energy, discuss the opportunities that the oil "crisis" provides for entrepreneurs and land owners in Western Pennsylvania, including the Marcellus Shale.
TAE-442 07/12/08 Tony Torres NOVA Chemical Tony Torres, the VP of Product Development at NOVA Chemical, talks to Ron about how NOVA rose to prominence in the global plastics industry, as well as how NOVA relies on "intrapreneurship" (the practice of entrepreneurial activity within a larger corporate framework) in its product development strategy.
TAE-442 07/12/08 Bob Fragasso Fragasso Financial Advisors Bob Fragasso joins Ron Morris and Tony Torres to discuss how people SHOULD be viewing the current situation with the stock market.
TAE-443 07/19/08 Dr. Kevin Elko world-renowned sports psychologist Dr. Kevin Elko talks to Ron about how the same mental and psychological traits that lead to on-field success for championship athletes can lead to off-field success for prospective entrepreneurs and business leaders.
TAE-443 07/19/08 Tom Pirko BevMark Consulting Tom Pirko looks at the impact that InBev's recent acquisition of Anheiser-Busch will have on the landscape of sports advertising going forward.
TAE-444 07/26/08 Tracy Certo Pop City Tracy Certo, the editor and publisher of Pop City, talks to Ron about how her e-magazine dedicated to all things positive in Pittsburgh is changing the face of media in the region.
TAE-444 07/26/08 Chuck Leyh Enterprise Bank With the banking industry in a state of major disarray, Chuck Leyh discusses Enterprise Bank's strategy to maintain its stability within the industry.
TAE-444 07/26/08 Dr. Harry Clark Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Peforming Arts (CAPA) Dr. Harry Clark talks to Ron about CAPA's beginnings in 1979, its evolution since that point, and its legacy going forward.
TAE-445 08/02/08 Peter Stephans Trigon Peter Stephans, CEO of Canonsburg-based Trigon, talks to Ron about the rise to prominence of the local tech star.
TAE-445 08/02/08 John Lusk co-author - "The MouseDriver Chronicles" John Lusk, a TAE guest back in May, returns to talk to Ron about his adventures in starting up the MouseDriver, and the "tell-all" entrepreneurial journal he kept along the way.
TAE-446 08/09/08 Jules Kroll Kroll Incorporated Ron talks with corporate security pioneer Jules Kroll, the founding CEO of Kroll Incorporated in New York who stepped down from his post in July, 2008, about his extraordinary career in corporate forensics, including the work he did for the Kuwaiti government to track Saddam Hussein's assets after the first Gulf War.
TAE-446 08/09/08 Mike McKeever Sacramento Area Council of Governments Mike McKeever talks to Ron about the civic lifestyle he has begun to implement in the Sacramento region, a model which stresses a "forced density" concept that is perfect for the changing economy.
TAE-447 08/16/08 Chuck Bogosta UPMC TAE guest host Mark Laskow of Greycourt talks with Chuck Bogosta, UPMC's Executive Vice-President, about some of the latest goings-on with one of the region's largest companies.
TAE-447 08/16/08 George Michalopolous UPMC TAE Guest Host Mark Laskow of Greycourt talks with George Michalopolous, UPMC Department of Pathology Chair, about some of the breakthroughs in research that the department has encountered, advancements that have raised the bar for this region's medical community.
TAE-447 08/16/08 Mike Kauffelt Bill Few Associates Mike Kauffelt joins TAE guest host Mark Laskow of Greycourt to discuss the current state of the economy.
TAE-448 08/23/08 Patrick Colletti and Christopher Hayes Net Health Systems As part of TAE's remote broadcast from the Healthy 4 Life Expo at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Ron talks with Patrick Colletti and Christopher Hayes about Net Health Systems' rise to prominence thanks in part to their signature product, Wound Expert.
TAE-448 08/23/08 Chuck Chrissis The Growth Coach As part of TAE's live broadcast from the Healthy 4 Life Expo at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Ron talks with Chuck Chrissis, a longtime sales executive who recently struck out on his own as "The Growth Coach".
TAE-449 08/30/08 Jerry Bowyer The Benchmark Financial Network Ron and frequent TAE "Talk Buddy" Jerry Bowyer discuss the implications of the running mate choices for both Barack Obama and John McCain.
TAE-449 08/30/08 Frank Demmler Innovation Works Ron talks with Frank Demmler, one of the region's leading entrepreneurial advocates, about what makes a business plan successful, especially when it comes to attracting investor dollars.
TAE-450 09/06/08 Barbara Bernstein Personal Headlines Ron talks with Barbara Bernstein, one half of the husband and wife partnership behind Personal Headlines, a Dallas-based company that specializes in customized replica headlines and book covers that make great gifts.
TAE-450 09/06/08 Nathan Brookwood Insight 64 Nathan Brookwood, TAE's resident Silicon Valley-based computer expert, talks to Ron about Google's new "Chrome" web browser, what makes it different from Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and all the rest, and what Microsoft and Apple will do next to counter this massive "strike" in the computer software wars.
TAE-451 09/13/08 Ron Dick and Steve Greenberg Duquesne University's Sports Marketing Program As a preview of the "Business of Sports" show on Pittsburgh Renaissance Radio, Ron Dick and Steve Greenberg from Duqesne University's Sports Marketing Program talk to Ron about some of the behind the scenes happenings with the local pro sports teams.
TAE-452 09/20/08 Chuck Leyh Enterprise Bank It's TAE's annual broadcast from our favorite bank, as we talk with Chuck Leyh about all of the latest happenings in the banking industry, as well as how Enterprise Bank is reacting to the changing times.
TAE-452 09/20/08 Jason Altmire Pennsylvania Congressman As part of TAE's live remote broadcast from Enterprise Bank in Allison Park, Ron talks with Pennsylvania Representative Jason Altmire about what steps are being taken in Washington to correct the situation involving the economy and small business.
TAE-452 09/20/08 Randy Vulakovich Pennsylvania State Representative Ron talks with Randy Vulakovich about the experience of being a first-term State Senator in the oft-criticized Pennsylvania legislature, and what Randy is doing to help small businesses in the region.
TAE-453 09/27/08 Jerry Bowyer Chief Economist - Benchmark Financial Network Ron Morris kicks off the September 27, 2008 edition of TAE with a discussion with Jerry Bowyer, Chief Economist of the Benchmark Financial Network, about the previous night's Presidential Debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.
TAE-453 09/27/08 Nick Richetti proprietor - N.J. Richetti Ron talks with Nick Richetti, proprietor of NJ Richetti Fine Men's Clothier in Downtown Pittsburgh, about the latest trends in the custom Men's clothing industry for the fall.
TAE-453 09/27/08 David Kludjian Rolling Razor Ron talks with David Kludjian, founder of Rolling Razor, a novel attempt to compete with "big boys" Gillette and Schick in the razor market.
TAE-454 10/04/08 Andre Young For All Seasons Cafe Ron talks with Andre Young, the proprietor of For All Seasons Cafe in Carnegie, about the entrepreneurial experience.
TAE-455 10/11/08 Joe DeCarlo Wright's Seafood Inn As part of TAE's remote broadcast from Wright's Seafood Inn in Heidelberg, Ron Morris talks with Joe DeCarlo, the owner of Wright's, who reopened the restaurant in December of 2007, after many had written it off for dead after damage from the effects of Hurricane Ivan just three years prior.
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