Ever wonder what sets some people apart in business?  Why are some people seemingly more successful than others?  Are there any common denominators that we can track that will serve as benchmarks against which we may measure our own success?  According to Dr. Camillo DiLizia, host of the “Life On The Bright Side with Dr. D” segment of the Experience Pros Radio Show, great leaders all have one thing in common: they have great habits.

“Above all else,” says DiLizia, “the knowledge of one’s own strengths and weaknesses, and the habit of surrounding yourself with people who compliment your skills is an indicator of great leadership.”  And the good Doctor should know.  He is surrounded by a team of professionals who take leadership to a new level in the arena of dentistry. …click here to read more

In a world where green is more than a color, the fundamental question of “what is energy?” can have some interesting implications. Coal, petroleum, nuclear and alternative energy are the four major types of power that we are familiar with. According to Kelly de la Torre of the Global New Energy Summit and guest on the “Connect + Collaborate with ICOSA” segment of the Experience Pros Radio Show, there is a fifth fuel: energy efficiency.

Benjamin Franklin is reported to have said, “a penny saved is a penny earned”.  The degree to which we save our energy directly corresponds to the amount of energy that we will leave for our children. “Energy is power”, says de la Torre. “It is access to this power that often causes all kinds of trouble.” …click here to read more

Cathey McClain Finlon has accomplished more in the last 30 years than most will ever dream of during a lifetime. She is the retired Chair/CEO of McClain Finlon Advertising, developed under her leadership ton one of the top 50 agencies in the U.S. by both Ad Age and AdWeek Magazines. Today, she is the President of the Denver Art Museum and chair of the Board of Trustees of the Children’s Hospital.  The list of accomplishments and awards that fill the space between is too long to do justice, but suffice it to say – her life is rich with the joys of jobs very, very well done.

Given the opportunity to interview Finlon on the Connect + Collaborate with ICOSA segment of the Experience Pros Radio Show, we were most impressed with the simple authenticity with which she addressed every element of her life.  With a twinkle in her eyes and an ever-so-slight smile, she inspired thousands with her real-life stories of turning aspirations and dreams into action and reality.  When asked for examples of how people can create meaning and value in the workplace, Finlon mused, “I think we have to make sure than an element of ‘play’ is always present.”  We couldn’t agree more. …click here to read more

Small business is getting a huge boost from the National District Export Council and the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce, “Commercial News USA“, published by ThinkGlobal Inc.  The company’s latest project is the USA Export Expo, which is an online trade show for U.S. exporters interested in lead generation and networking with buyers from around the world.  Both the magazine and the online expo serve to help U.S. business owners meet and negotiate trade with foreign companies looking to develop their product offerings.

Every U.S. administration has offered the American business community opportunities to get involved in exporting goods and services.  In May of 2011, Ambassador Ron Kirk wrote an article discussing the export opportunities being created by the Obama administration.  For those not confident in where to start when considering exporting, we offer this interesting article.  This site will also provide content and direction for those seeking to develop their business beyond American borders. …click here to read more

In this world, all over the world, businesses are created with the intent of solving problems that plague humankind.  Some of those problems can be solved with a little help from a business coach, while others require a collaborative effort including inventors, developers, distributors and supporters.  Today, let’s talk about both types, and what opportunities each presents to you.

Before most small business owners open the doors, they develop a business plan, a document required by lenders to secure the financing (the problem) to gain much-needed capital (the solution).  The problem with most business plans, however, is the fact that after the money is secured, they are often buried in a file cabinet and never addressed again.  Conceptually, a business plan should offer us a place to write long-term goals, cross-referencing against milestones regularly.  More often, however, there is a major disconnect between our long-term goals and our every day reality.  The tyranny of the urgent tends to cause a reactionary process, burying any hope of ever really reaching the established goals. …click here to read more

Eric Reamer (Experience Pros) & Ron Skinner (Cartridge World of Englewood) hugging the teddy bears they created for patients of Children's Hospital

25 teddy bears are being donated to the Children’s Hospital, thanks to the joyful giving from Denver-area business professionals. The 2nd Annual “Build-A-Bear for Children’s Hospital” event, hosted by Eric Reamer and Angel Tuccy of the Experience Pros Radio Show, was held on October 5, 2011 at the Aspen Grove Shopping Center. Living out the motto that is painted on the walls inside the Build-A-Bear store, “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood”, grown adults melted back to their own childish ways as they picked out teddy bears, monkeys, rabbits and dogs to stuff with the perfect amount of huggable fluff. Silk hearts were chosen, kissed, and played with before being planted with love inside the special plush toys. Some toys were filled with …click here to read more

Like the twisting tale of a great novel, life is full of opportunities requiring creative solutions.  Whether your challenge is domestic,  or a little more technical… someone, somewhere has probably faced something similar.  Thankfully, there are those out there who have not only experienced the “problem” – but also came up with the solution.

A Novel Approach
Internationally famous author Jackie Collins is an expert at illustrating life’s more provocative problems, and weaving a tale of suspenseful (and often titillating) solutions.  In her latest novel, “Goddess of Vengeance“, beloved character Lucky Santangelo encounters her most despicable villain yet… billionaire businessman Armand Jordan. All of the hallmark trysts and twists expected from one of Collins‘ novels are present, and somehow – everything works out just right.  It’s been said that “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” and what happens in Goddess of Vengeance will blow your mind! …click here to read more

The bio-science sub-sector of Colorado industry is making a difference around the world.  Producers of medical and dental equipment, as well as the vendors who supply them are in great demand beyond the borders of the state, and even the country.  Selina Marquez is a Sr. International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Export Assistance Center in Denver, Colorado and she’s leading a team of interested entrepreneurs on a trade mission to Bogota, Colombia.  This opportunity allows manufacturers and producers of bio-science equipment a three-day opportunity to meet with buyers in Bogota to discuss possibility of opening trade routes where they previously haven’t existed.

Marquez’s colleague at the U.S. Export Assistance Center, Lana Lennberg, has produced a 4-part series of webinars that cover the basics of exporting to a foreign country.  These webinars are designed to help local companies decide whether exporting offers them an opportunity to greatly expand their customer base, as over 90% of world population lies beyond the boundaries of the United States. …click here to read more