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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.
Fumble Forward
Recover your fumbles and keep moving toward the end zone for Bigg Success! Listen to the show (including a very cool reenactment of a famous fumble) & read the summary here.
05:1801/02/2008
Escape From Your Dead-End Job
We offer a bigg solution to a listener's bigg challenge: What to do when you have more potential than your job offers. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
06:1031/01/2008
What You Can Learn From Jugglers
Bigg Success strategies for your work - life juggling act! Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:5530/01/2008
CYA: Does It Pay?
Does it pay to blame others to cover your backside? George says "no", Mary-Lynn says "yes". What do you think? Do blame shifters win out in the end? Share your opinion, listen to the show, and read the summary here.
05:3529/01/2008
Recession Progression
Hear tips on how to survive and thrive during a recession. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:4528/01/2008
TMI Is Not So Gr8
Tips to cope with information overload. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:3525/01/2008
Be Dining While Dashing
Suggestions on wooing investors over dinner. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:5824/01/2008
Abandon Ship!
Signs that it's time for you to move on. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
06:3223/01/2008
The One Ingredient That Guarantees Your Success
Learn the one trait you must develop in order to succeed. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
06:2922/01/2008
Your Potential Power
We'll discuss how to tap into your hidden potential! Listen to the show & read the show summary here.
05:2521/01/2008
What Is Your Pick-Up Line?
Learn how to grab someone’s attention with a good opening line. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
06:1918/01/2008
Should You Count On Your Counter-Offer
We offer suggestions to a listener who's received a counter-offer from his current employer. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:3317/01/2008
The Marshmallow Test
Can you resist sweet temptations? Listen to the show & read the show summary here.
07:2516/01/2008
Do Your Customers Trust You?
Find out how you can capitalize on a recent study about business. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
07:1415/01/2008
Climbing The Stairway To Success
How to reach your goals step-by-step. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
06:0514/01/2008
Do You Know Too Much?
Find out if your knowledge is a blessing or a curse. Listen to the show and read the show summary here.
06:0211/01/2008
Getting The Credit You Deserve
What to do when you’re doing most of the work, but getting little of the credit. Listen to the show and read more here.
05:2410/01/2008
Freedom Or Security - Which Do You Choose?
Having one often means sacrificing the other. Learn how you might have both! Listen to the show & read more here.
06:0309/01/2008
Your Personal SWOT Analysis (Part II)
Discover opportunities and threats that affect your future. Listen & read here.
06:0508/01/2008
Your Personal SWOT Analysis (Part I)
Discover your strengths and weaknesses to plan your future. Listen & read here.
07:3807/01/2008
Does It Pay To Be Smart?
What your IQ says about how rich you’ll be. Listen & read here.
06:0004/01/2008
Don't Shy Away From Networking
Learn why shy people make the best networkers. Listen & read here.
06:2703/01/2008
The Single Most Destructive Thought You Can Have
Find out what it is and how to combat it. Listen & read here.
06:1602/01/2008
How Do You Define Success?
Succeed bigg with our new workbook on setting, and getting your goals. Find out more and listen to the show here.
06:0001/01/2008
What We Learned About Bigg Success in 2007
Our New Year's Eve show includes:- our five most popular posts - our top five countries - rejected titles- our biggest blooper! Listen here.
07:2031/12/2007
Put Your Cocktail Napkin To Good Use
Find out how that napkin under your drink can bring bigg success in 2008! Listen & read here.
06:0028/12/2007
Don't Just Make New Year's Resolutions, Get Them
Keeping resolutions was even difficult for Ben Franklin, until he created a system that helped him keep on track. See if Ben Franklin's Virtuous System works for you. We've even developed a chart based on Ben Franklin's system. Download, listen & read here.
05:2627/12/2007
Return To Sender
Things people or do are sometimes helpful. At other times, they are harmful and that's when you should say - "No thanks, return to sender." We share some examples...listen and read here.
05:5026/12/2007
The Greatest Miracle In The World
You may be suprised to learn what the greatest miracle in the world is! Listen & read here.
06:1025/12/2007
Is Your Star Shining Bright?
Today we share our favorite quote from B.C. Forbes, which contains the secret to overcoming all the odds! Listen and read here.
05:3724/12/2007
Santa's Helpers
Yesterday, Santa stopped by our studio and told us how he stays so jolly.
Today, we want to share a story about two of Santa's helpers - you may or may not be familiar with it. Listen & read here.
06:2721/12/2007
Santa Shares Some Jolly Good Tips
Santa Shares Some Jolly Good Tips...get his secret to happiness and learn how to laugh from your belly!
Warning: the laughter in this show is infectious! Listen here.
05:5320/12/2007
Success Snake Oil - Know When You're Getting Scammed
We share some recent experiences so you know when to buy a coaching service and when to run! Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:5019/12/2007
Part 2 - Live Your Dream With Purpose
We'll guide you through a process to define your core values. Listen to the show & read the summary here.
06:3318/12/2007
Part 1 - Live Your Dream With Purpose
Today we'll discuss why defining your core values helps you live your dream life. Listen to the show and read the summary here.
04:3017/12/2007
Intuition - It's Not Just For Women Anymore
When to use intuition to your advantage...and how a magic 8-ball can help! Listen to the show and hear the summary.
06:2014/12/2007
When A Co-Worker Bad Mouths You
One of our listeners, David, recently overheard an employee bad-mouthing him. We offer him tips on how to handle this difficult situation the right way, listen to the show and read the summary here.
05:2513/12/2007
The Communication Debate: E-mail, Phone, Or Face Time?
Should you send e-mail, make a phone call, or have a face-to-face meeting? We put a fun twist on our tips that will help you choose the right communication tool. Listen & read more here.
04:2912/12/2007
Are Twenty Somethings Getting A Bad Rap?
Do young people today want the rewards without the effort? How can Baby Boomer managers motivate Gen Y? Listen and read more...
06:2411/12/2007
Regrets...Had A Few?
We discuss a study by the University of Illinois that reveals our two biggest regrets. What are yours? Listen to the show & read the summary here.
05:2310/12/2007
Tips For Starting Over: How To Turn Misfortune Into Fortune
Last time, we talked about Todd, a young real estate entrepreneur, whose triumph turned to tragedy. Today, we want to go beyond the lessons and offer some advice on how to recover from a devastating turn of events...Listen to the show and read the summary here.
05:1407/12/2007
Lessons Learned From A Bankrupt Business Owner
Today we’ll look at what we can learn from a bankrupt business owner, who's story we found in the New York Times...Listen to the show and read the summary here.
05:4006/12/2007
Get Real Estate
There’s less competition for property today. It’s a buyer’s market.That’s why we think you should buy now. We'll share tips to help you get started. Listen to the show and hear the summary here.
06:0505/12/2007
Start a Franchise or Business to Create Passive Income
There are two scenarios that allow you to start your own franchise or business, yet minimize your risk. We'll discuss them both and help you jump start your passive income! Listen to the show and read the summary here.
05:3604/12/2007
Getting Aggressively Passive: Creating A Passive income That Sets You Free
We'll share five steps you can take NOW to create a passive income that sets you free to do what you want! Listen to the show & hear the summary here.
06:2903/12/2007
Mingle Bells: Tips For Networking At Your Holiday Party
Today we'll share networking tips to help you mingle your way through your holiday parties. Hear the show and read the summary.
05:0630/11/2007
Get The Monkey Off Your Back
Time and energy are often wasted second-guessing ourselves. We'll look at lessons to be learned from a recent study done with monkey's at Yale. Listen to the show and read the summary here
06:0229/11/2007
The Confidence Game
If you have owned your own business, you have probably struggled with self-confidence from time to time. Today, we'll share some tips on how to give yourself a boost. Listen to the show and read the summary here.
05:2928/11/2007
Stretch Yourself Anew
Let’s face it – we’re all busy. As we age, our careers get more demanding. We have more family responsibilities. Real life gets in the way of stretching ourselves in new ways. We want to give you four questions to ask yourself to rediscover joy in your life. Listen to the show and read the summary here.
07:2727/11/2007
Practice Not Being Perfect
Today we'll help one of our listeners who is tired of stressing out over finding the perfect holiday gifts. We'll discuss how to overcome perfectionism. Listen to the show and read the summary here.
05:2326/11/2007