February 2009

First, on a personal note, sorry I've been gone this week.  I came into work Wednesday morning only to realize I was so sick I could barely stand.  My staff told me I was "green" and it was time to go to the doctor.  Two days of no food and  sleep (and lots of drugs!) and I'm doing better. Back to the blog: I bet that's how you are feeling, dividends are done.  Are there going to be any ... read more

This week Michael Bidwell came by the Noon show at Fox Business. I met Michael last Fall when I was back for my Opportunity in America Series. The title of this blog means two things: that the Cardinals will be back next year, and so will Phoenix. In addition to running the division champion Cardinals, Michael also chairs the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. He really believes they have a plan to ... read more

Today I ran my exclusive interview with BCBG President, CEO, and Designer Max Azria.  Max doesn't do a lot of television, but he's made a long lasting footprint on the fashion world both as designer and as CEO.  One thing in the interview I found interesting: when I asked him if he thought he would "outsource" his manufacturing, he really didn't answer my question directly.  Take a look and let ... read more

It's Fashion Week here in NYC, and tomorrow on the show I've got my exclusive interview with Max Azria, the CEO of BCBG.  But, if you want to know who those lovely ladies really want to spend their time with, it's this guy:  Scott Lipps.  Scott has been described as the fashion world's most popular straight man.  He's 38, good looking, and represents some of the most talented women in the ... read more

Today we had Jane Thompson, President of WalMart Financial Services, on our show.  What's interesting about the changes they are making to the "WalMart MoneyCard" is that they are lowering the price.  But it wasn't the price lowering I found interesting, it's the card itself, and the impact it could have on the company's bottom line if the low end consumer loses trust in their bank but still ... read more