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www.RedWagonNetwork.com www.SageIntl.com Sam Hardt is Co-Founder and Talker of Red Wagon Network and believes that the core values and strengths of a successful business and community are built on the foundation of Giving. Philanthropy has been around since the beginning of recorded history. Every major religion provides a mandate to its followers for tithing. We most often associate the word philanthropy with major donors-those who have impacted society with substantial gifts to endow universities and libraries and often have buildings named after them. However, most of us at some point in our lives have engaged in philanthropy, and many of us are involved even on a daily basis. We support our religious institutions. Millions tend to respond to massive relief efforts when countries are hit with hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes. Most of us have bought girl scout cookies, dropped change in the Salvation Army kettles during the holidays, or given blood to the Red Cross. Small business owners often play

www.TheCubeatMidtown.com www.SageIntl.com www.CBENNV.com The Center for Unique Business Enterprises AKA The “CUBE” is a Reno Nevada based Startup Accelerator, Business Incubator, and Startup Community Center. Norman Smith, Director of Mentoring and Investor Relations for The Cube has 30 years executive management experience specializing in startups and cutting edge innovations in retail, technology, manufacturing, and international business development. He founded 9 successful startups and raised over $250 million in startup funding taking their annual revenue from startup to over $100 million. Ky Good, Director of Academic & Community Relations co-founded the CUBE in 2006 with a vision to establish an Incubator in Northern Nevada to help bridge the “gap” between entrepreneurs and industry and contribute to bringing start-up companies into the region. In 2003, Ky co-founded iN3 Partners, which is an on-going business development and consulting firm that focuses at working with entrepreneurs and early stage gr

http://www.nesa.org/rogers.html Jim Rogers started at KOA 34 years ago as a trainee and climbed to the top as Chairman and CEO. Each day, he says, he loves his work so much that he "runs to this job." Camping lets you explore little known out-of-the-way places, meander down scenic roads and discover natural wonders you never knew existed. It opens up a whole new world you wouldn’t be able to visit any other way. Outdoor recreation is an economic powerhouse in the United States. In Nevada we can attribute $14.9 billion dollars in consumer spending: 147,600 in direct Nevada jobs which equates to $4.8 billion dollars in wages and salaries and about $1 billion dollars in state and local tax revenue. In January 2013, Jim Rogers was featured in an episode of the award-winning CBS reality show “Undercover Boss.” The one-hour episode featured Jim going “undercover” on four different KOA properties. He interacted with employees and KOA owners using the fictional persona of Tim Bickford, an out-of-work accountant fro

www.nnic.org Susan Robinson, Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Literacy Council a 501 (c) 3 community-based, not-for-profit organization which offers education and training for adult learners is our guest today. To date, hundreds of students have successfully obtained their diplomas with students passing every day. NNLC students are getting better paying jobs, enrolling into college and/or pursuing a career in the trades. The doors of opportunity are now wide open for them! The numbers don’t lie. Low literacy is a global crisis that affects all of us. That's why it's so important to understand the issues and confront the facts head on. Only then can we can stand together to fight for change. In the United States, 14% of adults read at or below a 5th grade level. 29% only read at the eighth grade level and among those with the lowest literacy rates, 43% live in poverty. Let’s boil it down to another startling fact. 75% of state prison inmates did not complete high school or can be classified as low

www.DedicatedEntrepreneur.com www.SpeakServeandSell.com www.SharonLechter.com -Money is the number one cause of divorce in America. -Money is among the top reasons people commit suicide. -Approximately 80% of Americans live financially month to month. Sharon Lechter has combined her expertise as a CPA and an international bestselling author with her unmatched passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship to inspire change for individuals and organizations across the globe for over 30 years. Credited as the genius behind the Rich Dad brand, as CEO, Sharon led the Rich Dad Company for over 10 years as it became an international phenomenon, coauthoring Rich Dad Poor Dad along with 14 other books in the Rich Dad Series. A pioneer in developing new technologies, programs and products Sharon has brought education into children’s lives in ways that are innovative, challenging and fun. In 1989 she joined forces with the inventor of the first electronic ‘talking book’ and helped him expand the electronic boo

www.christine-ink.com Christine Whitmarsh founder of Christine, Inc. – Writing with Impact, a full service creative agency, staffed by experts with specialized experience in every facet of written communication, branding and marketing. Christine was born into her purpose, storytelling entrepreneur. Powered by business genes on her mom’s side of the family and wordsmith genes on her dad’s side, founding a business based on words seemed like an inevitable career path. Her journey to the inevitable, however, includes a few stops – as an RN, BSN EMT, film actress, director, and producer. As a screenwriter, Christine’s scripts attracted industry attention from A-list producers and one of her works earned semi-finalist status in the prestigious Chesterfield Screenwriting Fellowship competition. www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com www.CBENV.com

www.ActivatingPeople.com “Selling Naked is selling without a prop, is selling without a brochure, is selling totally with the knowledge you have of your products and services that comes quickly and directly from your mind to the customer. It answers the questions”… Patrick McGaughey, an international business speaker with a background of professional success in broadcasting and business association management. His professional experience combined with a constant examination of historical, current and future trends is the foundation for his presentations on business leadership, management, marketing, sales and personal performance. Pat McGaughey is a certified professional facilitator CPF by the International Association of Facilitators who has facilitated over 250 successful strategic planning retreats for boards of directors, staff retreats, leadership teams, and sales teams. He has also led three successful Chambers of Commerce in Oregon, Washington and Idaho where he teamed with his volunteers in Coeur d

Andrew has written 24 books on the legal and strategic aspects of business growth, franchising, capital formation, and the leveraging of intellectual property. He also has published many articles on similar topics and is a frequent keynote speaker at business conferences, seminars, and webinars. He has appeared as a guest commentator on CNN, NPR, and CBS News Radio, among others, and has been interviewed on legal topics by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and other publications. www.CheriHillShow.com www.JonesDay.com

www.HughBallou.com www.TransformationalStrategist.com Hugh Ballou a Transformational Leadership Strategist who teaches leaders around the globe how to build synergy with teams and how to build effective processes that bring success to any organization - no matter how big or how small. He brings a wealth of experience as a prominent conductor of musical ensembles to his innovative leadership approach. Hugh is the author of multiple books on Transformational Leadership and works as executive coach, process facilitator, and strategist. As a powerful motivational speaker, Hugh teaches the fine art of leadership employed every day by musical conductors. There are four fatal assumptions that business leaders make concerning their communication: 1) people understand what was communicated; 2) people agree with what was communicated; 3) people care about what was communicated; and 4) people will take appropriate action. The biggest problem with leadership communication is the illusion that it has occurred. Tune-i

www.RSWait.com Scott Wait a partner in the firm RS Wait, Chartered Certified Public Accountants and Management Consultants. He focuses on assisting businesses with Business CFO services including Business Valuation, Profit Improvement Strategies, Cash Flow analysis, and Exit Planning Services. He is a member of the Nevada Society of CPA’s, and the past president of The Estate Planning Council. If you are buying or selling a business or settling a dispute, one of the first key steps is to determine and understand the real value. A business valuation involves an intricate combination of analysis and opinion, combined with hard facts and judgments. There are many internal and external factors to consider, so it’s critical you hire a valuation team with the experience to help you make sense of it all. www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com

www.EmpireImprov.com Improvisation, or “improv,” isn’t just for laughs. As is turns out, hidden beneath the sketches seen on popular shows like Saturday Night Live or Chicago’s famous Second City are skills leaders and business executives could use, especially in today’s frenetic business environment. Michael Lewis, is a veteran of the Los Angeles improv scene. Michael started Empire Comedy to foster an improv scene in Reno, NV. In addition to presenting regular public performances, Lewis also teaches improv classes—for beginners and more advanced students. It’s part of his mission to introduce this young art form to anyone that wants to improve their delivery of a concept or idea to an audience or prospect. In the area of public speaking, imporv is one of the most valuable skill-building resources available to you. www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com www.NevadaRealEstateRadio.com

www.oresonance.com Tom Taormina was a member of the Apollo 13 disaster recovery team at Mission Control in Houston. His experiences during his 14 years at NASA formed the foundation for his ability to rapidly analyze problems, diagnose solutions and work with enlightened business people to implement successful outcomes. This skill-set makes him a highly sought after consultant, frequent speaker and prolific author. His twelfth, "It WAS Rocket Science" was just released. Tom Taormina is now the Executive Director for The Center for Business Excellence, an organization looking to provide the infrastructure to help existing resources meet the challenges of the new Nevada business landscape while introducing world-class business tools and processes. Tom has a unique perspective from having worked with more than 600 companies in his 41-year career, bringing a rare talent for precision problem diagnosis and strategic thinking. The New Gold Rush Has Begun...This Time, We Can All be Winners! Tesla's 5 million square

www.SCORE-Reno.org 775-784-4436 There was a time when the term "small business" conjured up images of local hardware stores, family-owned diners, and independent bookshops on Main Streets. But small businesses have been transformed over the last two decades, largely because of the digital revolution. Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can offer numerous advantages such as being your own boss, setting your own schedule and making a living doing something you enjoy. However, becoming a successful entrepreneur requires thorough planning, creativity and hard work. Today's guests representing the Northern Nevada Chapter of SCORE are: Irene DeHuff, Chapter Chair and experienced Human Resource professional; Steve Raas, a Civil and Geotechnical Engineer and Carl Gerhardt an absolute franchising expert. If you are ready, as Michael Gerber calls it, to work “on” your business, not “in” your business, then SCORE’s existing business mentors and CEO roundtable are ready to assist y

www.NevadaCoaches.org International Coaching Week is fast upon us! Mentorship is an area that business owners can offer. Robert Cornish, a Certified Master Coach has been coaching since he was an auto racer. Coaching in auto racing did not exist up until that time. Coaching is the most effective way of shifting your habits and make changes to operate at a higher level. Jayde Gilmore, Founder of Wings Life Coaching works in the development area of personal development. Jayde works a lot with college students and empty-nesters. She offers great journal techniques to become a better writer and make massive changes in peoples lives. www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com www.Infinability.com www.WingsLIfeCoaching.com

www.wndd.org Stronger Economies Together, that's the theme of the 2015 Nevada Economic Development Conference being held at the University of Nevada campus, Joe Crowley Student Union on May 19th through May 21, 2015 The Conference builds upon the Stronger Economies Together (SET) process, a USDA Rural Development initiative, supported by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and UNR's Center for Business Development. Cheri Hill 775-786-5515 Kathy Halbardier 775-720-4428 Sheryl Gonzales 775-883-7333 Tom Harris 775-784-1681 Mark Hauenstein 775-329-5044 www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com

www.EmmaAuriemmaFineArt.com My guest today is Emma Auriemma, who moved to Nevada in 2009. She recognized the vast physical beauty of the basin and range landscapes coupled with the broad and extensive sky provided the spark of inspiration to pursue a long time passion of painting.Creative people are blessed and cursed at the same time. Failing to understand how creativity works can easily result in ruining their entire life. People with a creative mind love to create things. They like the process of creation itself. I’m talking about Artists, Writers, musicians, filmmakers, designers, software developers, marketing specialists and even some entrepreneurs. There are more creative professions today than ever before. People who are drawn by the forces of creation can choose from a wide array of fields. www.CheriHIllShow.com www.SageIntl.com

www.ArnoldOlson.com Helen Arnold, President of Arnold Olson Associates, a firm that provides fund development consulting services for nonprofit organizations is our radio guest. In addition, she is a principal of Clearly Compliant, a company that provides third party state registration services for nonprofits. An internationally Certified Fund Raising Executive, Helen has a 40 plus year history, both as a volunteer and as a professional, in the nonprofit world. As a volunteer, Helen has served on 58 nonprofit boards in Chicago, New York, eastern Iowa and Las Vegas, Nevada. Everything from human service to education to religious to governmental. Part of being a great volunteer is loving what you're doing. Find something that you're passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community. There are dozens of reasons why you should volunteer - you just need to find the one that feels right. Some are motivated by altruistic values. Some seek social justice. Others see service as

www.TheDutchDiva.com Terry Bell, The Dutch Diva, has been cooking outdoors with Dutch ovens for over 30 years. She is currently the Dutch oven cook for the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive and teaches Dutch Oven Cooking at Nothing to It Culinary Institute as well as on her beautiful ranch located in Verdi, Nevada. From the birth of our nation, Dutch ovens have been an integral and versatile part of Americana. Sadly, today's high-tech hustle-and-bustle lifestyle has all but forgotten the art of “leather-glove cuisine.” www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com

www.KeepingChaosAtBay.com www.EmphasisOnExcellence.com www.Meggin.com Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D. is a former university professor and classroom teacher, and currently a coach, author, and workshop leader through her company, Emphasis on Excellence, Inc. where she loves to work with people who are overwhelmed and would prefer to be overjoyed instead. Meggin founded Emphasis on Excellence, Inc. in 1996 which serves individuals, associations, schools, universities, colleges, and companies through workshops, seminars, coaching, and consulting. Her company’s purpose is, “to help those with whom we work to know, feel, dream, and do more and differently so that they are living the best and most productive lives possible – and doing so with consciousness, clarity, and conviction.” www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.com

Carl Richards is a Certified Financial Planner and columnist for the New York Times, where his weekly Sketch Guy column has run every Monday for over five years. He is also a columnist for Morningstar magazine and a contributor to Yahoo Finance. He's the author of The One Page Financial Plan. www.CheriHillShow.com www.SageIntl.