January 21 Roundtable Recording

If you missed this morning’s roundtable, here is the recording:

And here is the 1M / 1M strategy slide deck.

Podcast On Positioning

I spoke with Bob Walsh and Pat Foley about Positioning this week. We sliced through the what do I build – how do I find my market conundrum. You can listen here.

Addressing America’s Healthcare Human Resource Shortage: DeVry Inc. CEO Daniel Hamburger (Part 1)

Daniel Hamburger is president and chief executive officer of DeVry, Inc. He joined DeVry in 2002 as executive vice president responsible for DeVry’s online operations and Becker Professional Review. Prior to DeVry, he served as CEO of Indeliq. In addition, he has served as division president of WW Grainger’s Internet commerce group, started the Internet services group for RR Donnelley’s Metromail division, and served as a consultant with Bain & Company in London, Warsaw, and Boston.

SM: To get started, please provide an overview of your background. What was the genesis of your interest in online education?

DH: I grew up in Detroit. The common thread running through my background is that I am an industrial engineer. It is an affliction, in a way. I am always tinkering with things and trying to make them work better. I love making processes run more smoothly and efficiently. >>>

1M/1M: An Interview With Wayne Hurlbert

I just did an interview discussing 1M/1M with Wayne Hurlburt. Check it out here. Remember, I will be discussing the 1M/1M strategy at tomorrow’s roundtable, 8 a.m. Pacific time. You can register here. See you tomorrow.

Deal Radar 2010: I Love Rewards

I Love Rewards provides results-driven rewards and recognition solutions that clients can use to motivate employees and increase sales. The company focuses on recruiting, retaining, and inspiring employees so that they are in tune with their employers’ goals. Through the company’s points-based system, which includes packages targeted at younger workers and at keeping people motivated during a recession, employees can chose their own rewards. >>>

Power Of The Urban Wind: Mariah Power CEO Mike Hess (Part 7)

SM: Where are you doing your manufacturing?

MH: We are doing it in Michigan. We took over an old automobile parts plant. That helps drive market interest to us. >>>

Need Volunteers To Help With 1M/1M

Readers, I shared with you my New Year’s resolution of helping a million entrepreneurs get to a million dollars in revenue. I need some volunteers to help me with this effort. We’re going to use social media to reach out to entrepreneurship development communities all over the world and establish partnerships with them, and work with entrepreneurs in those communities using the free roundtables. If you wish to give me a hand, I would very much appreciate it. If you are interested, please email me using the contact form and I will share details of the strategy with you.

ps: I will discuss the 1M/1M strategy at the Jan 21 roundtable. If you are interested in volunteering, it would be great if you can attend that session so we can dialog. You can sign up here.

Power Of The Urban Wind: Mariah Power CEO Mike Hess (Part 6)

SM: What impact do you expect the stimulus bill to have on your business?

MH: We have a couple of things. The stimulus package which gave rebates such as the 30% federal tax rebate has been extremely helpful in terms of what it is doing. The economy is still hurt because people are still holding onto their cash. >>>