Trade shows are often a huge part of many business’ budgets. The trick is to figure out which trade shows to attend. Inpex is the largest inventor’s trade show in the United States. Jim and Ron talk about what an inventor needs to have in order to effectively leverage the power of a show. Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge to the table that you shouldn’t miss.
On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Suzanne Andrews star of Public Broadcasting’s Functional Fitness show. Suzanne 
explained how she went from being on death’s door to transforming her body into a size 4. Her use of therapeutic exercises help her clients regain movement, balance and strength that they might have lost over the years. Suzanne has an occupational therapy background and has used that to created a fitness show that helps people do all the stuff they need to do every day. Activities, like taking out the trash, walking up stairs, carrying groceries, etc. To learn more about her dvds and her show please go www.healthwiseexercise.com
For more Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy check out our Wellness Minutes blog where we give you in depth information on health, fitness and weight loss topics in 3 minutes or less every single day. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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Today on the Chic Perspectives Show my guest Rich Horwath talked about business strategy and his new book, Deep Dive: The Proven Method for Building Strategy, Focusing Your Resources, and Taking Smart Action.
I love strategy – and you certainly can’t build a flourishing business without a good one – yet so many companies fall down in this area – and it ultimately leads to mediocrity at best and failure at worse. Â Want to avoid these unpleasant fates? Â Then take your strategy advice from Rich, he’s an expert. Â I like simple clean models that help companies make smart and fast decisions and take action – and that’s what I like about Rich’s ideas and advice.
Rich talked about the mistakes big companies often make in the strategic planning process, and his model for defining competitive advantage.
Rich talked about the automakers, and other big business bailouts and whether or not that was really the best thing for our economy, as well as the macro economic implications of such federal stimulus measures such as the cash for clunkers program.
While many CEOs have cited the weak economy as a cause for poor performance in 2009, Rich shares why a business’s performance has little to do with the economy as a whole and much more to do with smart strategy and effective execution.
Bulletproof your business plan, avoid the million dollar mistake, learn the secret to finding a job or getting that next promotion in today’s economy and avoid letting your experience hold your business back – this interview is packed with practical nuggets of wisdom to help you take strategic advantage of the current economy and avoid the certain doom facing many who do not heed Rich’s advice.
Rich and I also got into how to maintain mental agility in the marketplace and the boardroom, innovation and resource allocation, and developing strategic discipline.
Packed with great case studies and insightful ideas to get you laser focused on what you are best at and maximizing the value of that in the marketplace through a killer strategy , definitely check out Rich’s latest book, Deep Dive: The Proven Method for Building Strategy, Focusing Your Resources, and Taking Smart Action.
Check out more strategic tips from Rich and his monthly Strategic Thinker publication at www.strategyskills.com. Rich, thanks for taking the time to share your Chic Perspective with us today!
In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the effect artificial sweeteners have on the brain. While we are not getting into the dangers of aspartame stuff here, we would like to address the studies that talk about how your brain gets confused when it tastes something sweet but does not get the calories it is anticipating from that sweet taste. Real and artificial sweeteners effect the pleasure centers in your brain – don’t think their is much debate about that. When you consume real sugar your brain says in a Homer Simpson like way “mmmm sweets” and starts to feel full because of all the calories that are coming along with that deliciously sweet taste. But when you consume artificial sweeteners your brain starts thinking “mmmmm sweets” but then it doesn’t feel full because their are no calories consumed with that taste of sweetness. This confuses your brain. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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We haven’t updated our SobeFit magazine Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Weight Loss Challenge in awhile because I think it’s over – we did not lose 50 pounds combined – we lost over 30 pounds combined which isn’t too shabby. Marta Montenegro, the founder of SobeFit, is our coach and she comes on periodically to help us get back on track. We are still trying to lose more weight but the Fat Guy is gaining back his weight at a rapid pace, so please send your tips and words of encouragement or sabotage to adam @ drfitnessandthefatguy.com or to @FatGuy on Twitter. And remember to check out SobeFit magazine at www.sobefitmagazine.com
Before we started the show we talked about our new Facebook Fan Page that blogger, web genius and Fitness Journalist Karla Walsh is helping us with. She is running contests and all kinds of fun stuff for us. We really appreciate all that she is doing and want to make sure she gets the recognition she deserves. Also, on that page you can meet one of our listeners, Hollie who had lost about 15 pounds. Hollie is going through a bit of a rough time now and she is gaining back some of the weight she lost – so please Friend her from our page and give her the support she needs to get back on track. Thanks! Hollie we know that you can do it – and we will help you any way we can.
On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy opened with Heather Harvey creator of the Measure Up Bowl. The Measure Up bowl is one of those product that once you see it you think, why didn’t I think of that it is so obvious. The Measure up Bowl has subtle lines telling you how much you are putting into each bowl in quarter and half cup increments. You will not find a better product to control your portion sizes. Especially with cereal. Heather did a great job with the design and quality. These bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe. Check them out at www.measureupbowl.com
Next up Violet Zaki, veteran exercise dvd star came on to tell us about her new Weight Loss Cardio Sculpt and Weight Loss Cardio Kick dvds she has out through Acacia. She also talked about her work with Body by Jake’s Exercise TV. To learn more about her fitness training business and her dvds please go to www.zakifitness.com and www.acacialifestyle.com
We closed the show with Suzanne Andrews star of PBS’ Functional Fitness show. Suzanne has an occupational therapy background and has used that to created a fitness show that helps people do all the stuff they need to do every day. Activities, like taking out the trash, walking up stairs, carrying groceries, etc. To learn more about her dvds and her show please go www.healthwiseexercise.com
Remember, you can find a tip a day at our new website www.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here.
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Today’s show focused on why wellness should be an important part of any company’s business strategy. The hosts identified their five key reasons on why companies should implement a wellness program. Hear all of their insights by clicking on this link: Good Health 11102009 Feature.MP3.
On the show’s health tip segment, Steve provided an outline of how worksites can incorporate a “Maintain Don’t Gain” – weight maintenance program through the upcoming holiday season. Hear Steve’s simple, fun, and effective recommendations on this link: Good Health 11102009 Tip.MP3.
In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain that you can’t really catch up on your sleep. Sadly their is no real way to make up for lost sleep by sleeping later on the weekends. A couple of days of sleeping late doesn’t even you out for the week of living on just a few hours of sleep. A better sleep strategy is if you know you are going to sleep less on Friday then try and sleep late on Thursday and Saturday to even it out that way. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the truth about eggs. Eggs have gotten a bad rap in some diet plans because of the cholesterol. But their is no denying that eggs are an excellent source of protein. Our good friend Jonny Bowden goes as far as calling them a superfood. An egg only has about 80 calories and is loaded with vitamins, protein and anti-oxidant. So feel free to add them to your breakfast. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy
Tags: breakfast, cholesterol, egg, Jonny Bowden, protein, Tips, vitamins, Wellness Minute
Brian Gates of Design My Idea joins Ron to talk about developing ideas from nothing at all in to fully launch-able products on the market. Brian and Ron go step by step through the process starting with patenting and getting the product itself developed. A great, thorough interview and well worth a listen!
