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We help entrepreneurs find focus for personal, professional, business, and financial success.
George Krueger and Mary-Lynn Foster are the co-founders of BIGG Success. George is a serial business owner who also teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Illinois. Mary-Lynn is a veteran radio show host turned entrepreneur.
We believe entrepreneurship isn't just an occupation; it's also a way of thinking which helps you take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals faster, whether or not you own a business.
Subscribe to get fun, informative, and inspirational episodes from "The Professor and Mary-Lynn," that help you have an entrepreneur mindset and focus on the right moves to achieve BIGG success.
Is Convenience Busting Your Budget?
A convenience expense that keeps us from fattening our wallets. Find a link to the survey and coupon show we mention, along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0410/11/2008
I Need a Day Off
The top reasons why people play hooky, plus some excuses for a day off that may be hard to swallow. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2107/11/2008
Save the Holiday Party!
With tough economic times, companies often eliminate the holiday party. We think its a mistake...how about you? Leave a comment, and find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4106/11/2008
Political Sportsmanship
How to accept the outcome when things don't go your way. Find a written summary of today's show, along with the link we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:1505/11/2008
Directions that Discourage
How the complexity of your directions affects the motivation of your people. Find a link to an article about the study we reference, along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:5004/11/2008
The Less Money You Have the Better!
We challenge the perception that it takes a lot of money to start a business. Find a written summary of today's show along with the links we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:5103/11/2008
Seth Godin on Tribes: Part 3
This time, Seth talks about how change and chaos are creating opportunities for all of us today. We also learn what keeps him going. Find the link to Seth's Tribes page on Squidoo on our site today at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
07:2331/10/2008
Seth Godin on Tribes: Part 2
We learn what pushed Seth to become a tribe leader. He also tells us about the power of one. Find a link to a special Squidoo page on Tribes, along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:1930/10/2008
Seth Godin on Tribes: Part 1
We talk with best-selling author, Seth Godin about his new book Tribes. In Part 1, Seth shares what a tribe is, and why quality trumps quantity in community building. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:0129/10/2008
Meet Count Clockula
We introduce you to the time vampire who finds many ways to suck your time away! Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM. Also, BIGG THANKS to YOU for listening. We're in the top 100 podcasts in Business/Career. Keep spreading the word!
06:4628/10/2008
Your Emotions and Your Money
How to prosper in the midst of financial chaos. We talk with Joan Sotkin, author of Build Your Money Muscles. Find links to her sites, along with a written summary of this show on ours at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0427/10/2008
Halloween: A Great Time to Tap into Your Creative Side
Why Halloween is the perfect excuse to be a bigg kid again. We even share some original costume ideas, and provide a link to more. Find that link and a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:5724/10/2008
Are You Solving the Problem or Treating the Symptom?
We discuss the five steps to thoroughly diagnose a problem. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:0923/10/2008
Crisis Creates Opportunity for Great Leaders
How one CEO recently won rave reviews for his response to a crisis. Find a written summary of today's show, along with the link to the free resource we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:5822/10/2008
Get More Information in Less Time
How to use technology to keep up with the content that's important to you. Find a written summary of today's show, along with all the links we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0821/10/2008
Deep in Debt? Take These Drastic Steps
We discuss how to dispose of toxic debt. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4020/10/2008
The Happiness Battle of the Sexes
Results of the Happiness Index Study in Australia shows what men and women want. Find a link to an article about the study and a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:4817/10/2008
Radio Show Host Charms His Way to the Top
How one young man left the corporate world to do his own thing. Find links to the shows we mention, along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:5616/10/2008
How $70,000 Delivered 5,000 Families from Drought and Hunger
For Blog Action Day 2008, we highlight a small group that changed the lives of an entire village. Find links to the organizations we mention along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:5715/10/2008
When It Comes to Investing, Time is on Your Side
The effect of how long you invest on your portfolio. Find a written summary of today's show BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0514/10/2008
We the People are Taking Back Our Country
Taking control of who we hire to represent us. What do you think? Tell us on our post today at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
09:0713/10/2008
Little Adults, Bigg Kids: What We're All Missing Out On
We're turning our kids into little adults; should we be striving to be bigg kids again? Find a link to the post from Dr. Robyn we mention & a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:1810/10/2008
Tips to Manage More Than One Business from Home
The Home Office Warrior shares how he manages his multiple websites. Find a written summary of today's show, along with the links we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
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06:3609/10/2008
Are You Afraid of Success?
Common fears that hold people back and how to overcome them. Find a written summary of today's show, along with links to other shows we've done about overcoming fear at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0108/10/2008
Are You a Victim of Your Own Success?
4 tips to be more effective and efficient when your success grows. Find a written summary of today's show and sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:2107/10/2008
Squirrels, Nuts and Business Cycles
Strategies for buying and selling through boom and bust. Find a written summary of today's show, along with the link we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5806/10/2008
Reach Out and Touch Someone
How lovin', touchin', and squeezin' reduces stress. Find a written summary of today's show along with links to the articles we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:4103/10/2008
The Dirty Truth About Being an Entrepreneur
We talk with Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Find a link to Mike's site and book, along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:4802/10/2008
Engaging Your Employees
The three R's of employee engagement: recruitment, retention, and recognition. We talk with Karen and Larry of Leadership & Organization Solutions. Find a written summary of today's show, and a link to Karen & Larry's site at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.We have an exciting announcement – we have our first product! After
many months, we have a CD available to help you find and keep great
employees. It’s our first installment (but there will be more) in The Bigg Success Show Expert Sessions.
06:1501/10/2008
Moving Beyond Personal Productivity
Why interpersonal productivity is the new paradigm for today's business environment. You'll find a written summary of today's show along with the link to the blog we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
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05:1530/09/2008
Smart Investors, Tough Times
How two billionaires profited during financial panic. Find a written summary along with the links we refer to at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
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06:0329/09/2008
The Art of Knowing Yourself
What your preferences in art says about you. Find a written summary of today's show, along with the link we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:3326/09/2008
Can We Talk You Out of Owning Your Own Business?
We debunk 5 common myths about starting your own business. Find a written summary of today's show at biggsuccess.com. Sign up for our FREE Bigg Success Weekly for the tips and tools you need to be a Bigg Success!
06:1125/09/2008
How to Deal with a Mean Person
A new study shows mean breeds mean; we share ways to avoid the trap. Find a written summary of today's show along with a link to the study at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4824/09/2008
One More Thing to Add to Your Schedule
A simple technique to keep you on schedule! Find a written summary of today's show on BIGGSUCCESS.COM. Make sure to sign up for our Bigg Success Weekly to get the tips and tools you need to be a Bigg Success. It's FREE!
05:0023/09/2008
Is Your Status Costing You Money?
We look at the status / money trade-off. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:2922/09/2008
A Wii Bit of Fun
It's surprisingly inexpensive to connect and compete as a couple, even with kids. Find a written summary of today's show on BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5419/09/2008
How to Get Your Employees to Own Their Job, Not Just Do It
The structure you should have in place before you hire your first employee. Find a written summary of today's show along with links to the resources we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4118/09/2008
5 Steps to Make an Unhappy Customer Happy Again
Tips for dealing with an upset customer. Find a written summary of today's show on our site at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:1517/09/2008
Get More Done by Finding Your Energy Source
A tool to help you overcome your energy crisis. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM. While there (or on this page), sign up for our FREE Bigg Success Weekly to get the tips and tools you need to be a bigg success!
05:4816/09/2008
When A Saver and a Spender Become a Couple
How to come to an agreement on the family's finances. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5615/09/2008
What We're Sacrificing to Achieve Work-Life Balance
The one thing most of us are missing out on, according to a Consumer Reports study. Find a written summary of today's show, along with a link to the study at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:4112/09/2008
How to Get Better Results When You Train Your Employees
Why when it comes to employee training, show-and-tell doesn't work. We'll give you a process that does! Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4011/09/2008
The Most Important Person to Love
4 ways to show yourself some love. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2310/09/2008
Get Ahead by Getting Out
We take a note from Beethoven on how to get our creative juices flowing. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:3009/09/2008
Want to be a Millionaire? Here's How to Think Like One
The millions stack up much faster when you make every dollar count. Find a written summary of today's show along with links to to the article and book we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5908/09/2008
Party in the Parking Lot!
A great way to enjoy fun, food, friends...and maybe even some football! Plus, how one man became a professional tailgater. Get a written summary of today's show along with a link to the website we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:0006/09/2008
How Honest Should You be with Your Employees?
An ethical dilemma many of us face during tough times. Read our show summary and find the links we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:2905/09/2008
5 Interview Questions for John McCain
You've been asked theses questions in an interview...see how this Presidential candidate might answer them. Find a written summary of today's show along with a link to Jake's Comedy Corner at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0604/09/2008
Great Athletes Have One. So Should You
A great resource to help you become the bigg success you dream of being! Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4203/09/2008