Can you imagine what doing business was like before email? Some of us can, most of us can't remember. Ben Meyerhoff, who is currently a Seattle SCORE counselor, shares what it was like working in sales for IBM in the 1960's when the name was synonymous with computing. And what's changed for the better and worse today.

We were also joined by Teresa Carew, owner of On Safari Foods whose first catering gig was aboard a 106’ gaffe rigged schooner that sailed from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. Now supplying services to the likes of Google, hear how she got started and what she's doing now to survive the very competitive food business, and why she's known as the only Catholic-Kosher caterer.

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This program began as a variety show, with Kunle Oguneye, author of the children's book Sikulu and Harambe, Ram Dutt, founder of the ecomm platform Meylah, and Patricia Lecy Davis, owner of the Embellish salon (who joined us by phone). We came to the realization that they had more in common than we originally thought -- that they all rely on their communities for their survival, especially in lean times. We're not just talking social media. Hear how they're making it and even finding ways to support each other in this surprisingly connected interview.

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According to Andrew Kinzer, Cofounder of GroupTalent, and Charina Flores, VP of Human Resources Operations at the Barbelo Group, when it comes to landing a gig, the tried and true still works -- especially for industries that are hot, like high tech, security, mobile and healthcare. Get to know the right people, have a keyword-smart resume and a spiffy LinkedIn profile, and use the same websites employers do. They also had a lot to say about:

• What employers are really looking for today
  
• How to best prepare to leave the corporate world for consulting
  
• Tips for getting on Microsoft's supplier list
  
• The difference between various freelance sites like GitHub and Odesk
  
• The cost of tech talent
• How cash-strapped businesses can attract employees
  

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From the paper napkin to prototyping, to the factory and packaging, hear how products get made. Our experts Nadra Angerman of Angerman Communications Group, Barry Beyerlein of FWD Global and Steve Kidd of CimTech put it all together. They explain how the Internet, rapid prototyping and 3D manufacturing are helping entrepreneurs get products to market faster than ever before.

Products made with 3D printers and rapid prototyping technologies.

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Dale Jarvis and Chris Free of Rapport Benefits Group discuss the impact of the new healthcare law on small businesses in Washington -- who benefits and who pays. It's a complicated issue and according to one of our guests, based on a conservative, not socialist, idea. Yet, no matter your business size, most will be forced to get better coverage, even solopreneurs. 

We also talked about some of the latest innovations, like casespotting and big data; the WA Healthcare Finder; and how people are sharing health information through social media. Tune in to hear what you'll need to do for your business when the changes come in 2014.

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Knowing what to say and how to behave while networking isn't easy for most people any time of year, but the season's obligations just make it that much more complex. 

Introvert Entrepreneur Beth Buelow and business etiquette expert Arden Clise offer their best advice for navigating the shark-filled waters of the holiday office party, what not to wear, what to do when the boss is caught with his fly down and more in this just-in-time-for-the-holidays interview. 

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If you think being a small business makes you less vulnerable, think again. In 2011, 40% of Internet attacks were against companies with less than 500 employees. Only about half of these have a security plan in place. There's more to protecting yourself than installing the latest virus software.

Our experts explain how attacks work to grab credit card data, social security numbers and other sensitive information. And what you need to do to protect your company today when it comes to: 

• Issues with cloud and mobile apps
• Using LinkedIn and Facebook
  
• Resources, like Threat Post and Dark Reading, for learning about the latest threats, and tools like Security Onion

Sharing their expertise is Vern Cole who works with a local law firm in information security and privacy, Mike Hamilton, Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Seattle, and Eric Blank of Blank Law & Technology who joined us by phone at the half to talk about mobile security.

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Comedian Wali Collins was visiting from New York and joined us to talk about what it means to live your life without regrets. Hear the reason why he became an entrepreneur with his own line of motivational products based on the mantra, Y’Nevano. He believes that in life, it's not about succeeding or failing. In fact, success gets in the way of results.

We also get into what's inside the mind of a comedian and where he learned to write a joke. He makes a confession about the difference between East and West coast comedy. And why in life, just like on an airplane, you've got to put your mask on first.

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The film business in Seattle used to be big, but not so much in recent years. Contrary to what you might think, movies about one city may actually be made in another. Why? Because of incentives like rebates, labor deals and dollars that go a lot further in Vancouver B.C. and other cities.

Seattle and Washington State are now teaming up to bring commercial and feature film business back to what used to be called Hollywood North. James Keblas, Director of the Office of Film+Music joined us to tell us how that's being done. And he answers questions we've always wanted to ask:

• Is filmmaking as glamorous as it's made out to be? 
  
• What does Seattle offer that other cities don't? 
  
• Is it possible to make a living wage in the industry here?
  
• What did Grunge do for Seattle, and what's happening in music now?

This live broadcast from the Puyallup Fair features Allan Cail of Elevations Limited and Chris Dick of Comfort Mechanical, along with some special drop in guests. These sales veterans talk about it takes to sell industrial services in niche and very competitive sectors.

From getting leads to the crucial close, you'll hear about how to cold call, get an appointment, respond to RFP's, and when it's right to ask for the order -- even if it's better to go to lunch before getting the contract signed.

Our special guests were Duane Peterson of Incisiv Software and Danielle Dale, the 2012 the American Beekeeping Federation's 2012 American Honey Princess who shared the latest buzz on bees.

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