The Weekly Business Hour

12.18.17 TWBH with Chris Pettigrew & Margie Taylor

Chris Pettigrew, owner of Pettigrew & Pettigrew Land Services a Montgomery County based oil and gas services firm joined us to share his business story of how his company has been able to thrive during […]

12.11.17 TWBH with Bob Wiesner & Peter Dill

Bob Wiesner, owner of Home Team Inspection Services, joined us to share his business story of how his search for independence led him to purchase a franchise. Bob will share how hard work and attention […]

12.04.17 – TWBH with Patrick Morales & Stacy Harris

Patrick Morales, with Cardinal Financial, joins us to share his great business story in the financial world of home mortgages. Patrick will share how hard work and an attention to detail wins you business in […]

11.27.17 – Would You Be A Customer Of Your Business? – TWBH

Angela Schimmels, Proud Owner of Image 360 North Houston joined us to share her great business story. Angela and her husband abandoned their corporate jobs to gain more freedom and increase their opportunity to earn […]

11.20.17 – Marketing Your Business – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

Ashley Easterwood, founder of Springwoods Marketing joined us to share her perspective and expertise on all thing marketing. Springwoods Marketing provides its small-medium size clients with full access to all types of marketing and advertising. […]

11.13.17 – TWBH Gustavo Garza & Mark Miller

Gustavo Garza, joins us to share his personal business story as well as the great story about his company Clear Path Property Solutions. Clear Path Property Solutions provides real estate investment opportunities as well as […]

09.25.17 TWBH Mike Wells & Margie Taylor

Mike Wells, with TotalCare, a virtual healthcare company, will join us to discuss the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. TotalCare is a new concept in the healthcare market that seeks to offer its customers better options […]

07.31.17 – TWBH Matt Crosby & Suzanne Swierc

Matt the owner of Crosby Custom Remodeling and his sales manager and father, Allen, join us to share their experiences in building a business where the father works for the son. Matt has been in […]

07.24.17 – TWBH Mike Mogell & Sabrina Dziubarczyk

Mike Mogell, owner of Clean Sweep Office Cleaning join us to share his experience in building a business from a part-time endeavor to a full-time business. Mike and his wife spent 10+ years working on […]

7.17.17 – Luke Voltz & Dick Hendee – TWBH

Luke Voltz, VP of Buyer Accounts for the Cain Team at Keller Williams join us to share his experience in community involvement. He has developed a powerful tool that combines business with community service, which […]

07.10.17 – TWBH with Alan Stroud

Alan Stroud, an attorney with Beck & Associates, discussed how to prepare your business to pass to the next generation. Rick offers his Silver Fox Advisor Tip of the Week, “Listening to Change” Listening is […]

6.26.17 – The Challenges of Being Your Own Boss – TWBH

Rick started the show off with his take on “Celebrating – Again” A reminder to every business owner to plan celebrations of your business throughout the year. It is a win – win proposition. Erin […]

6.19.17 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – David Thomas Roberts & Lisa McElroy

Rick started the show off with his take on “Testing” Every business needs to test new ideas, products, services and internal processes. Don’t be afraid to test. David Thomas Roberts, entrepreneur and author of the […]

6.12.17 – Business Planning – TWBH

Business planning is our topic for today’s show. Rick started the show off with his take on “Business Planning or Planning Your Business.” Let’s face it ever business needs some kind of plan, even a […]

6.5.17 – Turning Your Dream Into A Business – TWBH

Andrew Pena with Dream Management Services, LLC joined us to talk about how he turned his “dream” in to business ownership. Andrew leveraged a great career as an accountant and CFO into being a successful […]

05.15.17 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Lisa McElroy

Lisa McElroy the owner of Alegre (which in Spanish means “Joyous”) HR joins us to talk about everything HR for small business. Lisa also shares her secrets on running a world-wide virtual company. Dick Schissler, […]

5.8.17 – Keeping Ahead – The Weekly Business Hour

Barry Katz a well-known Houston area restaurateur joins us to talk about his new 24-7 location in The Woodlands. Barry shares his advice on hiring and keeping great employees on a 24-7 schedule. He also […]

5.1.17 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Alex Kory & Krystal L. Vincent

Alex Kory joined us as our Business Guest today. Alex recently started her own personal fitness business in The Woodlands. She shared her story as well as offered some tips on how to stay fit […]

04.24.17 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Javier Caltenco & Chris Wehe

Javier Caltenco, an independent representative for Ambit Energy joined us on The Weekly Business Hour as our special business guest. He shared his story on how a desire to be free of the worry of […]

04.17.17 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Renee Devine, Pat Dorst & Paul Hurst

This week on The Weekly Business Hour when our special business was Renee Devine a Mary Kay Director. She shared her story how she became a top salesperson as an independent representative for Mary Kay […]

04.10.17 – A. Price & Elllie Phahl – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

This week on The Weekly Business Hour when our special business was Ms. A Price, the Executive Director of the Cunae International School. She shared her story of starting a school and the special challenges […]

4.3.17 – Being The Best – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

This week on The Weekly Business Hour our special business guests were Lisa Self and Michelle Collins of Wick Mullins Realty and Property Management. They shared how they are developing their business to become one […]

3.27.17 – Being Your Own Boss – TWBH

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03.20.17 – Ken Skadal & Julie Walker -The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler –

This week on The Weekly Business Hour our special business guest was Ken Skadal and Julie Walker, President of Pre’vu Relocation Concierge Services & Move Resource Group. Together they shared how their company chose to […]

3.13.17 – Angela Colton & Alan Stroud – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

This week on The Weekly Business Hour our special business guest was Angela Coltons, Director of The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Angela shared her experiences in building the museum and we will discuss the parallels to […]

03.06.17 Stacy Harris & John Matin -The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

This week on The Weekly Business Hour our special business guest was Stacy Harris networker extraordinaire and the owner of the NIA Woodlands Business Connection group. NIA is a professional networking group with franchises located […]

02.27.17 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Ray Bessette & Chris Wehe

This week on The Weekly Business Hour when our special business guest was Ray Bessette. Ray is co-owner of The Firm U. The Firm U is not a typical gym or health facility. They have […]

02.20.17 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Mark Cook

This week on The Weekly Business Hour our special business guest Mark Cook. Mark is co-founder and Executive Director of a Green Zone Housing. Green Zone Housing is an organization that works to provide a […]

02.13.17 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Dannie Kelly

This week on The Weekly Business Hour we had Dannie Kelly of TréVoy Kelly Photographer. TréVoy Kelly Photography specializes in capturing your personal and professional needs. Dannie explains how you can wear many hats, including […]

02.06.17 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Rod Gates

This week on The Weekly Business Hour our special business guest was Rod Gates. Rod is the owner of The Gun Cleaners of Spring. The Gun Cleaners of Spring is part of a franchise group […]

01.30.17 The Weekly Business Hour by Rick Schissler – Angela Dillon & Noel Graubert

Local entrepreneur and long-time business owner, Angela Dillon of Embellishments by Angela, joined us this week as our “Local Businessperson”. Angela shared her story on how she has used the referrals and publicity from product […]

1.16.17 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Todd Self & Gladys Pierson

This week our show featured Todd Self, a budding entrepreneur, who has just recently started a new business in the security industry. Todd will share his experiences, the good, bad and the ugly, of starting […]

01.09.16 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Michelle Kalkhoff

We had a wonderful show this past Monday, January 9th on The Weekly Business Hour. www.irlonestar.com/twbh/ with Michelle Kalkhoff VP, Marketing & Development for Computer Wholesale Products of America (CWPA) will joined us to share […]

12.19.16 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Denton Florian & John McDermott

This week on The Weekly Business Hour we start with our Thought for the Week: “Happy Holidays” What does that expression mean to your business and how can the holidays offer you a respite from […]

12.12.16 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Author Kathryn Lane & Taste of the Town

Writer Kathryn Lane joins us to talk about the business of being a published author. A challenging business which requires a lot of personal marketing. Dick shared some exciting news about Lone Star Community Radio […]

12.5.16 The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Special Guest Hank Moore & Matt Umboltz

We were lucky to have renown corporate strategist, speaker, and author Hank Moore will join us to talk about his newest book, “Non-Profit Legends”. Volunteerism and community leadership are part of the building blocks of […]

11.28.16 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Special Guest Vikki La Beau

Vikki La Beau, the owner of Texas Last Diet joins us to talk about using referrals as the basis of your marketing/advertising effort. Rick shares his view on what a Trump presidency means to small business. […]

The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Special Guests Dr. Kozhi Makai & Donald Thompson

Dr. Kozhi Makai and Donald Thompson join us on the show to talk about their business experience. Dr. Kozhi is an author, lecturer and writer who focus on leadership and maximizing your own strengths to […]

11.14.16 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick – Special Guest Thom Bolsch

Our special studio guest this week is Thom Bolsch the owner of Saddle River Range. The Saddle River Range is one the top shooting ranges in the Greater Houston area. Listen and hear how Thom […]

11.7.16 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick – Special Guest Greg Zachary

Join us while we sat down with Greg Zachary, co-owner of The Oilere, as he shares his experience in starting and building a new business. You will also hear my take on “Vision when you […]

10.17.16 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Special Guest Mike O’Brien

Mike O’Brien of Super Green Solutions joins us to discuss how he has been able to use a diverse business background to build a successful business in less than a year. Listen to Mike offer […]

9.26.16 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Anne Causey, MA, LPC

Ben Gordon, the Jewelry Judge, joins us to share his experiences in building businesses the past 60 years. What has changed and what has stayed the same in building a business. Local business news and […]

10.10.16 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Special Guest Dr. Mark Ciaglia

Dr. Mark Ciaglia, owner of Woodlands Center for Special Surgery shares the business side of being a professional. Dr. Ciaglia lays out how his background in business has helped him in building his successful surgical […]

September 12th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon, the Jewelry Judge, joins us to share his experiences in building businesses the past 60 years. What has changed and what has stayed the same in building a business. Local business news and […]

August 22nd, The Weekly Business Hout with Rick Schissler

1 “Tht’s Interesting.” When was the last time you replied to a question or statement with, “that’s interesting.” Listen to hear why that response may be hurting you and your business. J.J. Hollie, President of […]

August 15th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Hal Bar

Hal Barr, author, speaker and sales consultant joins the show to talk about the business of being an author/speaker. Hal also discusses his newest book, “The First Billion is the Toughest.” Is it time for […]

August 8th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

Robert and Rene Ortiz of Life Leadership join us to share with us their approach to leadership for personal, professional and financial parts of our lives. Trish Cooper of Patricia Cooper Insurance Agency and a […]

August 1st, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

Mike Beduze of the DaVinci Global Consulting joins us to talk about the importance of “Organizational Alignment.” Silver Fox Advisor Tip of the Week: “The Importance of Business Anniversaries.” DaVinci Global Consulting: http://www.davinciglobalconsulting.com/ Listen to this […]

August 29th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

Tom Wooley the Founder/CEO of Synergeant joins us to teach us how the use of the “Cloud” has revolutionized bookkeeping for small businesses. Melvin Maltz, Silver Fox Advisors Associate and associate with Lone Star Advisory […]

July 11th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Stacy Harris with Impressions

Stacy Harris of Impressions by Stacy Harris joins us to talk about how to build better business relationships and how to stand out in the impression you make. Rick explores the impact of the current […]

Talk Shows

June 27th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Stage Right!

Classic Show! Steven Wong of Stage Right joins us to talk about how running a theater company is a real business with all the challenges and rewards that every business has. Rick offers his take […]

Talk Shows

June 20th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Brian Bondy

Brian Bondy, President of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, joins us to discuss the value of chamber membership and the “State of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce.” Rick provides a connection between Sales […]

June 13th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – HCC Business Plan Competition

Sandra Louvier, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, HCC NW and two of the recent winners of the annual Newspring/HCC Business Plan Competition, Tiffany Williams, CEO & Creative Director of Twice Media Productions and Todd Bermont, owner […]

Talk Shows

June 6th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Jorge Torres

Jorge Torres, a first generation immigrant, joins us to tell how he completely reinvented himself to become a small business owner. Learn more about how he changed his career and the advantages of using a […]

May 16th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Dr. Carlos Sanchez

We talk about “Connections. How Come?” Dr. Carlos Sanchez author/speaker/business leader and founder of the North Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk why your business needs to be part of a chamber. […]

May 9th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Cherie Clark-Moore

Our thought for the week: “How Far Have You Come – Do You Really Know?” Cherie Clark-Moore joins us in the studio to talk about how she has taken parental education to a new level. […]

Talk Shows

May 2nd, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Todd Goodwin of Pillar to Post Home Inspection

Hear Todd Goodwin of Pillar to Post Home Inspection tell how his varied career experiences gave him the foundation to start his home inspection business. Our Thought for the Week: “I have been thinking!” Silver Fox […]

Talk Shows

April 25, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Ana Saravia/Hal Barr

Ana Saravia with Igi Playground joins us to discuss how to take a unique and different business idea and make it a successful business. Hal Barr, author of the just released “The First Billion’s The […]

Talk Shows

April 18th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – John Stacy

John Stacy with Advi-Coach joins us to discuss the need for a Business Coach and how they can help you grow your business. Rick offers his perspective on how to handle “Business Difficulties” and his […]

Talk Shows

April 11th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Donna Wick of Wicked Publicity

Donna Wick of Wicked Publicity joins us to talk about how to create advertising campaigns to engage your customer online, in your store, and in your community. Rick provides his take on how to create […]

Talk Shows

April 4th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – John Martin with Thrivent Financial

John Martin a part of the Leadership Team for Thrivent Financial in Houston and East Texas joins us to discuss Thrivent and how it uses its status as a fraternal organization to serve its members, […]

Talk Shows

March 28th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Hiett Ives

Hiett Ives managing director of Show Dynamics joins us to discuss how to get sales from Trade Shows. He shares his 25+ years of experience in how companies both large and small can make trade […]

Talk Shows

March 21st, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Dr. Rebecca Riley, Lone Star College-Montgomery

Dr. Rebecca Riley, President of Lone Star College-Montgomery joins us to talk about how Lone Star is a pivotal piece in creating a high quality, educated labor pool for Montgomery County. Rick offers the Thought […]

Talk Shows

March 14th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler

This week’s show includes discussion of such topics as Business Free Speech; What is it?; Keeping an Eye on the Weather (or How to prepare for the coming storm in the economy); and Taking Advice […]

Talk Shows

March 7th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Rafael Perez

Rafael Perez joins us to discuss how building your own residential real estate portfolio makes sense for an alternate source of income. Tips of the Week include Tips on Becoming a Better Manager and How […]

Talk Shows

February 29th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Harlene Anderson of Access Success Internation

Our special studio guest Harlene Anderson of Access Success International and a Silver Fox Associate talks about “Improving Relationships and Increasing Bottom Line.” Rick adds his take on how to “Rev up your Refferals” and […]

Talk Shows

February 22nd, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Kiersten Kindred

Kiersten Kindred founder and CEO of Kindred Communications and Brian Bleifeld, CPA join us to talk about the upcoming Business Advancement Conference and why it is worth your time as a business owner or manager […]

Talk Shows

February 15th, 2016 – The Weekly Business 2.15.16 Jennifer Jones

Listen to Jennifer Jones, owner of MommyTrade.com, talk about how she solved a personal need by starting a very special website. Trish Cooper of Patricia Cooper Insurance Agency and a member of our Roundtable of […]

Talk Shows

February 8th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour – Jennifer Forrester with iFly

Jennifer Forrester with iFly joins us to tell us what is all about; I mean iFly. Learn how iFly takes its basic business model and builds new business by extending its brand. Also hear Rick’s […]

Talk Shows

February 1st, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Judge Sieler

Listen to hear Judge Mike Seiler, judge of the 435th District Court in Montgomery County, talk about the business of running a court. Many of us have done jury duty, every wonder why it seems […]

Talk Shows

January 25th, 2016 – The Weekly Business Hour with Rick Schissler – Eric Yollick

Eric Yollick, longtime Montgomery County attorney and judicial candidate for the 9th District Court in the Republican Primary joins us to talk about the business of running a court. Who would have thought that a […]

Talk Shows

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 […]