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BIGG Success
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.
A Better Way to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
We compare a new program that helps you pay off your mortgage earlier to the traditional way. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0202/09/2008
Improve Your Strategic Decision-Making Skills with this Simple Game
A fun game that can keep the conversation going and your own entrepreneurial dreams going. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:0629/08/2008
5 Interview Questions for Barack Obama
You've been asked these questions in an interview...see how this Presidential candidate might answer them. Find a written summary of our show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0128/08/2008
How to Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Talent
The two things the new generation is looking for in the workplace. Find a written summary of today's show along with links to our resources at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2727/08/2008
Track Your Time with this Popular Toy
You played with it as a kid; now use it to make tracking your time more fun! Find a written summary of today's show along with a link to the resource we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5926/08/2008
Are You Throwing Money Away by Owning Your Home?
We often hear you're throwing money away if you rent. We examine the other side. You can find a written summary of today's show, along with links to the resources we mention, at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:3225/08/2008
6 Great Ways to Keep a Conversation Going
How to keep the conversation going once its started! Find written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2422/08/2008
Increase Your Sales without Spending a Dime on Advertising
How the Hilton Las Vegas could have easily got us to spend more money with them. Plus, how offering good, better, best choices to customers will increase sales. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4021/08/2008
Famous People Who Succeeded by Not Listening
We share 5 examples of famous people whose success came after disappointment and add two of our own stories. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:0220/08/2008
Want to Succeed Bigg? Stop Working!
We discuss a new way to define "work" that doesn't include toiling away at a job. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:4319/08/2008
Is the Cheapest Place for Gas Costing You Money?
We calculate the cost to determine if cheap gas is really worth the drive. We also share other online tools to gauge gas costs. Find a written summary of today's show along with links to all of the tools we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:2118/08/2008
You Can Avoid the Mistakes that Brought this Business Down
A successful entrepreneur reveals the 7 things that caused his business to fail. Read our show summary and get links to the articles we refer to at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:1814/08/2008
Is Passion Overrated?
Passion is but one ingredient in bigg success. We talk with Jim Bouchard, the man behind the book Dynamic Components of Personal Power. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:5213/08/2008
Overcoming Fear One Quote at a Time
We share four fear-busting quotes to ease your worry. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:1812/08/2008
Print Your Own Money Legally
This paper isn't money, but it's as good as gold when you are shopping. Find a written summary of today's show along with the links we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:1311/08/2008
Ring in the Olympics
We discuss the message behind the Olympic rings, and comedian Jake Novak gives us "Jake's Take" on the top 5 real sponsors fo the Beijing Olympics! Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2008/08/2008
2 Tips for More Effective Project Status Reports
We talk with project management expert Ron Holohan from the pm411.org Project Management Podcast, about how to create more effective status reports. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.That's also where you will find the link to Ron's free templates!
05:3807/08/2008
How to Know if You’re Persistent or Stubborn
Two questions to ask if things aren't going your way. Find a written summary of today's show on our site at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5706/08/2008
Merge Your Networking Worlds
The power of using both online and offline networking. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:4305/08/2008
I Need Money! Should I Borrow from my Retirement Plan?
How you pay by borrowing from your 401(k). You'll find a written summary of today's show, along with links to the article we refer to and the other two 401(k) shows we've done at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:0804/08/2008
Backyard Bliss
We talk about how we turned our backyard into a refuge. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:1401/08/2008
Finding Your Passion One Week at a Time
We talk with a young man who found his passion by working 52 jobs in 52 weeks! Find a written summary of today's show along the the links mentioned in it at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:3031/07/2008
Build Your Brand By Promoting Others
An example that's also a great resource for you! Find a link to the resource we talk about along with a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:5630/07/2008
Is Your Schedule Overloaded Like A Dishwasher?
Get more done by doing less. We share 4 things we do to keep our schedules from being overloaded. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:3329/07/2008
I Need Money! Should I Cut Back on My Retirement Plan Contributions?
How you pay by cutting back on your 401(k). Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0328/07/2008
It’s Hard to Beat this Place for Cheap Entertainment
We take a field trip to our local library! Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:1025/07/2008
3 Strategies Small Businesses Can Use to Gain an Advantage in Bad Times
Bad times for large companies can mean opportunity for small businesses. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:3824/07/2008
The Secret to Action
How to put the law of attraction into action. We talk with Sharyn Ayn, author of "Create Your Own Reality: The Ancient Wisdom". Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:1323/07/2008
The Riskiest Thing Most of Us Do Every Day
We think this makes us more productive, but are we really just playing the odds? Find a written summary of today's show along with links to the statistics we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0722/07/2008
I Need Money! Should I Cash Out My Retirement Plan?
How you pay by cashing out your 401(k). Find a written summary of today's show along with a link to the FINRA study we reference at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:3121/07/2008
Two Proven Keys to Happiness
We examine scientific research about the happiest place on earth. Find written summary of today's show along with our study resource links at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
04:2218/07/2008
How Dual Income Couples are Bucking Traditional Roles
A summary of studies shows how men and women are splitting their duties. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:0617/07/2008
Is the Way You're Spending Your Time Costing You Money?
How a concept often used in business improves your personal productivity. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:0916/07/2008
Unforgettable Techniques to Help You Remember Names
Bill Clennan, "The Memory Man" shares his secrets to remembering names. Find a written summary of today's show along with a link to the freebie Bill is offering on BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2515/07/2008
Why Your Brain May Not Be the Best Money Manager
You may be surprised to learn that our human tendency to buy high and sell low. Find a written summary of today's show at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:2713/07/2008
The Natural Way to Save Money
The financial and health benefits of spending time outdoors. We even broadcast our show today from the great outdoors!Find our written summary along with the links to the surveys we mention at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:1611/07/2008
Before Going into Business with Friends, Consider These 8 Scenerios
Tips to remain friends while being business partners. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4910/07/2008
Customer Disservice: Policies That Repel Customers
The #1 and the #2 ways that businesses flush money down the toilet. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:5609/07/2008
Warren Buffet's Single Piece of Wisdom
Sage advice from the sage on how to get ahead. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCES.COM.
05:0308/07/2008
How to Get Noticed in Job Market 2.0
Tips from a leading career expert that will give you an edge. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
06:3807/07/2008
Add Fireworks to Your Next Presentation
How to apply the structure of a fireworks show to engage your audience. Read more at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:3304/07/2008
I Want to Start a Home-Based Business. How Do I Make Sure It's Legitimate?
What earnings claims may say about a business opportunity. Read our show summary at BIGGSUCCESS.COM.
05:4903/07/2008
You've Heard of the Purple Cow, but Have You Seen The Purple Tree?
How one man turned a $15,000 investment into $10 million! Read our show summary at biggsuccess.com.
05:4202/07/2008
The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster Ride
How to deal with the ups and downs of owning a business. Read our show summary at biggsuccess.com.
06:0701/07/2008
Beyond Networking
A leading networker shares tips on how to make quality connections. Read our show summary at biggsuccess.com.
06:2230/06/2008
Does Barack Obama's Favorite Music Make Him More Interesting?
How revealing a little bit about yourself can make you a lot more interesting to others. Read our show summary biggsuccess.com.
05:2027/06/2008
Am I Paying My Salesperson Too Much?
We help a business owner whose salesperson is making more money than he is. Find a written summary of today's show at biggsuccess.com.
04:3026/06/2008
Ben Franklin Got It Wrong
Ben Franklin said nothing is certain except death and taxes. We think he got it wrong...not in the message, but in the semantics. Read our show summary at biggsuccess.com.
05:5525/06/2008
Are They Hearing What You Are Saying?
How you say it matters as much as what you say. Find a written summary of today's show at biggsuccess.com.
05:4524/06/2008
Help! I Need Somebody!
How using a virtual assistant benefits your business. We talk with Denise Griffitts, CEO of Virtual Assistant Industry. Find links to her site on ours today at biggsuccess.com.
06:3223/06/2008