December 2008

That's what people are looking for in Phoenix.  I just spent a few days at home with the family and saw some friends in the real estate business as well.  I didn't blog the entire trip, because I decided I was going to actually not work while I was at home.  Novel idea huh? So this was work, but fascinating nonetheless.  It is a bargain basement, fire sale, on the cheap, low ball market in ... read more

On a personal note, I have to tell you that today was a good day.  After one year, and a little more than two months since we launched as a network, my hometown of Phoenix has finally begun to carry the Fox Business Network.  Sure, we've been on DIrect TV there, but it was great today to be able to greet the folks of sunny Arizona. In the next few weeks we are expanding thanks to new ... read more

That was the headline on the front page of the New York Post this week.  A picture of Bernard Madoff, and new details for the day on which charity, celebrity, or nice old couple lost money to the scheming sleazeball.  Yes, these are all just alleged acts, but remember, he admitted to it, and his sons turned him in.  He is on record as saying yes it's true, I lost their money.  That's according ... read more

As I write this there is still no clear answer as to whether or not the automakers will receive any federal financing assistance.  The story has taken a back seat this week to Bernard Madoff and his $50 Billion ripoff of religious groups, celebrities, and other investors.  Today Jeff Flock talked to Alan Mullaly at Ford, who has oddly become the hero among the Big Three CEO's.  I find it ... read more

I had the opportunity to speak exclusively with Dunkin Brands Chairman and CEO Jon Luther today.  He named his replacement effective January 6th, Nigel Lewis, and talked about the economy, the competition, and the future. CC ... read more