The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

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January 11th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Shannon Dies

Shannon Dies the owner of Tax Pro Services joins us to talk about his unique approach to assisting his clients with their accounting needs. Shannon has also developed a system to help clients manage and […]

January 18th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Harold Williams

Harold Williams, President/CEO of Linscomb & Williams joins us today to talk about building a long-term business and expanding that business into new markets. Linscomb & Williams was selected as one of the 2015 Forbes […]

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December 28th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Trey Halberdier of Halberdier Real Estate

“Listen to get an update on the economic forecast for Montgomery County as Trey Halberdier, Managing Principal, of Halberdier Real Estate joins us to share his view on the economy of Montgomery County. Trey also […]

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January 4th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Dr. John Demartini

Dr. John Demartini joins the show today to talk about the impact of human behavior on our lives. He offers suggestions of how to maximize your potential your innate. He has written a number of […]

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December 21st, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Paul Marcus

Click and hear Rick’s interview Paul Marcus, owner of Affordable Searches. Paul shares the key on how to avoid making a ‘bad’ hire by using personal background checks. As a Texas licenses private investigator Paul […]

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December 7th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Dr. Carlos Sanchez

Listen to hear Dr. Carlos Sanchez, the head of “Leaders Without Borders” talk about bridging the culture divide in doing business in foreign countries. Dr. Carlos also addresses the opportunities in doing business with the Hispanic […]

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November 30th, 2015, The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Matt Umholtz of PaySphere

Is your business ready for the holidays? Tune in hear 3 quick tips to prepare your business so you don’t disappoint your customers. Also Matt Umholtz, the founder of PaySphere, a provider of payroll and […]

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November 23rd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Bobbie Cobb of Massage Heights

“Why is it so difficult to execute your ideas in your business? Listen and hear Rick give you the Silver Fox Advisors Tip of the Week on ‘The 4 Disciplines of Business Execution’ that can […]

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November 2nd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – “Skip” Straus

“Skip” Straus, MA, BCC, CCC, EMT-P, and founder/CEO/Senior Chaplain of Emergency Ministries joined us as our special Studio Guest. Emergency Ministries provides Chaplaincy service to EMS, Fire, Paramedic and Police agencies on-scene and “behind scene” […]

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Ocotber 22nd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Elizabeth Hosea, CPA

Elizabeth Hosea joins us today as our Studio Guest. Elizabeth is a certified public accountant with 15 years of experience. She is currently the senior tax manager with Carr, Riggs & Ingram in their Woodlands […]

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October 16th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Kimberly Nicole

Kimberly Nicole, who works with Berkshire Hathway Realtors, Brookfield Global Relocation Services and Cartus Relocation Services, joins us to offer a perspective of the Exxon Effect and why it created a buyers market. The condition […]

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October 5th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Mark Seavers

Mark Seavers owner of Seavers Landscape and an “escapee from corporate America” joins us to talk about how he has used his corporate skill set to build and compete in the very competitive landscaping industry. […]

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September 28th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Denise French

Denise French of The Woodlands, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, joins us to talk about the particular challenges in developing a financial plan during divorce. Michell Bradie of Bradie, Bradie & Bradie, a member […]

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September 21st, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Jeremy De Lost Santos

Jeremy de los Santos, the owner of Simple Life Chiropractic, joined us in the studio. Jeremy has utilized several unique business practices to start and grow his business. He shares some of his business processes […]

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September 14th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Bob Milner of Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands

Bob Milner, GM & co-owner of Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands, joins us to share how he and his partner are building customer loyalty into their business. Company culture starts with the hiring process and Bob […]

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August 31st, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Angela Glezman

Angela Glezman, publisher of the Dock Line magazine covering the Tomball, Magnolia and Huntsville areas joins us to talk about the challenges in the publishing business. She offers her perspective on how to successfully compete […]

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August 24th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Richard Martin

On today’s show we address the challenge facing our business due to plunging oil prices, the Chinese economy and the US stock market. What will this mean to business in Montgomery County? Rick provides insight […]

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August 17th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – The Buckalew family

The Buckalew family, Don and his sons Donny and Denny, joined us to share the history of Buckalew Chevrolet as they celebrate their 50 year anniversary. Rick offered his commentary on the importance of ‘Investing […]

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August 10th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Dr. Jamie Marshall

Dr. Jamie Marshall is our Montgomery Business Owner guest today. She walks us through how she and her partner (husband Aaron) have built a successful chiropractic business in 3 short years. Their business Quality of […]

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August 3rd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Sherry Pond

Sherry Pond with the Woodlands Boys Choir joins us to tells us how is building a budding organization from scratch. She has leveraged her formal training in music in following her passion to lead a […]

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July 27th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schisser – Cindy Cline

Cindy Cline, co-owner of Media Southwest and a noted motivational speaker, joined us to discuss the importance of having a passion and a positive attitude when building a business. Darwin Pressley,a financial planner with EdwardJones […]

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July 20th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Dianne Ketchum

Dianne Ketchum, owner of the Liberty Tax Service on Rayford Rd. in The Woodlands, joined us to discuss how to leverage a corporate career into a successful franchise. She also offered guidance on common issues […]

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July 6th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Michell Bradie

Michell Bradie an attorney with Bradie, Bradie & Bradie, a Montgomery County law firm joined us to offer her perspective of what is takes to build a successful professional practice. Michell was selected the Business […]

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July 13th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Rusty Fincher

Today we had Rusty Fincher, Captain with Pct 1. Constable’s office share with us the business side of law enforcement. He offered a lot of interesting parallels to for-profit businesses and some obvious differences. Trish […]

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June 29th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Michael Berry

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June 25th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Judge Laird

Judge Laird of County Court at Law joined us to talk about the business of running a court and the importance of the court being part of the community. She is hosting a Guardian Angel […]

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June 15th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – HCC Business Plan Competition

Houston Community College NW and NewSpring seek to train new and existing business owners to be successful in running their businesses. Each year they sponsor a business plan competition which combines business education with a […]

June 8th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Kym Jackson with Unique Urban Rocks

Listen and rock with Kym Jackson and her business “Unique Urban Rocks.” Kym has used her degrees in fashion merchandising and fine arts along with her Gemological Institute of America Certification (GIA) to create a […]

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June 1st, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Lou Garino

For as long as he can remember, Lou has been fascinated with all things business. Lou is truly a serial entrepreneur with 3 decades of real, hardcore, business experience. His thirst for new horizons includes […]

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May 11th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Rita Wiltz with Children’s Books on Wheel

“Given a deep family history in volunteerism, led Rita Wiltz to be Executive Director of Children’s Books on Wheels (“and More!”) Listen to learn howshe has grown her organization over ten years to provide outreach […]

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May 4th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Pete Koch of The American Legion

Pete Koch runs the “business” of The Woodlands American Legion as Post Commander of Post 305. Listen to Pete talk about who the American Legion is and its mission in our community. Silver Fox Tip […]

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April 27th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Panther Creek Inspirational Ranch

This week we talk to MG Tindall, President and Sondra Himmer, VP. of Development from Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch to learn about how they and their volunteers have developed a wonderful placed for special need […]

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April 27th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Panther Creek Inspirational Ranch

Panther Creek Inspirational Ranch provides a place of recreation and healing for those with special needs. Here the story of how a dedicated staff and volunteers have built a great “business” of hope in our […]

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April 20th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Priyanka Johri of Woodlands Eco Reality

Priyanka Johri is a trained geologist and ecological consultant who is a licensed broker/realtor and pilot and owner of The Woodlands Eco Realty. She was once accused of not thinking outside the box, but thinking […]

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April 13th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Joe Michels

All businesses have a responsibility to give their time, talent and treasure to help make their community a better place to live and work. It is smart business to do so! Hear Joe Michels, of […]

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April 6th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Stacy Upchurch of Avante Laser and Medi Spa

Stacy Upchurch, co-owner of Avante Laser and Medi Spa stopped in to tell her about her business. Who would have guessed that there would be so much opportunity in the personal appearance industry? Listen to […]

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March 30th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Nelda Luce Blair

Community leader Nelda Luce Blair provides the latest information on the upcoming Montgomery County Road Bond election. Listen and learn about its impact on the future growth of business in our County. Learn more about […]

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March 23rd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Courtney Coats

“Darwin Pressley, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, Inc., stopped by to extend invitation to everyone to attend a business forum scheduled for this Thursday March 26th. Listen to get the complete details” “How to turn […]

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March 16th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Hank Moore #2

“Houston Legends, a new book by Hank Moore, Corporate Strategist and Silver Fox Advisor, was our main topic of conversation today. Hank has done a wonderful job in capturing the why and the who which […]

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March 9th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Gregg Slape

They say, “Experience is the best teacher.” Listen to Gregg Slape, owner of Employee Benefit Specialist, Inc. offer his advice on what is on the horizon for employee health insurance plans and how he […]

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March 2nd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Randy Wells

Randy Wells, a certified CHL, has made ‘personal safety’ his business. Listen to Randy tell us how ‘Be Safe’ is more than a saying and how it made it into a successful business. Randy […]

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February 23rd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Melanie Bush

Melanie Bush, president of Better Bookkeepers, Inc., has used her faith, hard work and experience to build one of the largest bookkeeping services in the Greater Houston area. Listen and learn how she saw an […]

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February 9th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Aurelia Weems

Aurelia Weems owner of the Aurelia E. Weems, CPA firm was our guest today. Learn from Aurelia how a professional can make your business more profitable and keep your growth plan on the straight and […]

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February 2nd, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Zipporah Singleton

Not once but twice Zipporah Singleton started her business. A move to The Woodlands caused her to leave a client based built up over 15 years behind and start again. Listen and hear how you […]

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January 26th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Ann Engelbrecht

Ann Engelbrecht has used “targeted marketing” to build two businesses from scratch. Listen to her tell you about how her simple formula can jump your revenue as well. About The Guest Owner and Lead Designer […]

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January 19th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Scott Harper

Scott Harper, President, of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce discusses the state of our local economy and the Chamber for 2015. Get the information you need to help your business grow! About The […]

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January 12th, 2015 – The Weekly Business Hour – Chelsea WIlliams

Learn how one entrepreneur took her teenage dream and turned it into a successful business. Chelsea Williams, owner of Chelsea Williams Photography, shares how her passion drives her business. About The Guest I started studding […]

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December 29th, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour – Guy P. Jones

How do you successfully transition from a corporate job to owning your own business. Here Guy P. Jones of Guy P. Jones & Associates share his experiences and answer questions on how he built his […]

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December 22nd, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour – Ed Dolphin

Ed Dolphin owner of Grandiflora Services knows the ups and downs of a start-up business. Let Ed show you how to separate “the trees from the forest.” He provides insight not only to how to […]

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December 15th, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour – Dawn Candy with I Promote You

Have you ever used promotional give away items in your business, such as koozies or key chains? Why did you select the particular items and how did you decide who to give them to? This […]

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December 1st, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour – Melissa Rascon

A CPA is a must advisor for any business. Melissa Rascon, CPA has combined her professional role with being an entrepreneur. She has started her own firm, taking on all of the challenges of a […]

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November 24th, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Margie Taylor

How many people know about your business? That is way too few! Margie Taylor, Taylorized PR, knows how to get your business noticed.” Listen to my interview with Margie on “The Weekly Business Hour” and […]

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November 17th, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour – Kim Bellini of LearningRx

Are you or someone you know challenged to learn something new? Here how Kim Bellini has a business dedicated to helping people or all ages learn easier and better so they do not fall behind […]

November 10th, 2014 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Russell McNeice

All businesses need to stay cool in summer and warm in winter. Russell NcNeice, the owner of EPS shares his how he built a business saving his clients dollars on their heating & cooling costs! […]