Keep Cool. Interviews on Entrepreneur People. Real Stories August 2008
August 5, Scott Davis – Journeyman, composer, and teacher. Scott Davis has been all about the music for over 30 years while building an eager base of fans. In his interview he graciously shares the story of his business and what it is like to be a full-time teacher while also working full force as an artist. We especially enjoyed talking with Scott as we’re fans too. We open and close with the cover from his album Almost Time on our program. Thanks so much Scott!
August 12, Brent McClure of Tailgate Gamers - Tis the season to be tailgating. In this interview we talk with Brent about his business that has ramped up considerably in less than a year. Tailgate Gamers is a story about someone who didn't reinvent the wheel but actually made it better. Brent constructs personalized versions of the very popular corn hole game so that customers can celebrate their favorite teams with a durable game that will last for many tailgate parties into the future. We also get a few tips on how to toss and win. Woohoo!
August 19, Patricia Peterson – Tea Consultant – Patricia has been teaching others about the nuances of the ancient drink of tea, its history, and the important methods of preparation of tea for many years. As a Tea Consultant she has offered courses as well as a retail venue here in the Midwest for patrons and students. In this interview Patricia talks about the tea consulting business, her recent trip to China to gather more information about tea cultivation, and her newest venture called Consign & Design based here in Des Moines, Iowa.
August 26, Toyota of Des Moines – Interview with Steve Luebke – Steve talks about some of the strategies that he has utilized in helping the sales force and service department take more ownership of the success that this auto dealership has enjoyed in the past several years. Toyota of Des Moines is an independently owned dealership in Iowa and one of the region’s most award winning locals.
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