Monthly Archives: March 2009

Jim Nichols

Jim is an assistant professor at Grace University. He said the lending melt down is a perfect storm of the following facts: In 1996 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were under orders from the administration in the White House to … Continue reading

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Malians/USA/Obama

I have so much material from this trip that it is going to take me forever to download all the information to my hard drives. I say this to be funny. But it is very true. I am the first … Continue reading

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What is the role of government?

I have been thinking about this subject a lot lately. Bill Weaton, a professor of mine at MIT once said. “The role of goverment is to keep the playing field level” I think that the US govertment has clearly overstep … Continue reading

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What makes the US and Other G7 countries so great?

At dinner last night with the guys from my team, I asked Jim Nickols, a business professor with Grace University the question “What makea the United States and other G7 countries such powerful economic engines?” Jim simply said they all have two things in common: Strong … Continue reading

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On the ground in Bamako

It was late when we first got here and my first impression of the city is that most people work for themselves and not other people. This is not the case in the US most people work for someone else. … Continue reading

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Off to Mali

Today I head to Bamako, Mali, West Africa. I am going to teach a class on how to market your business to the Malians. I will have internet access at the hotel so check back and I will give updates … Continue reading

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KKAR Radio Interview

Radio Interview from Saturday March 7 on 1290 am KKAR. KKAR Radio Interview

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Section 8 Pros and Cons

The Choice Voucher (HVC) program, otherwise known as Section 8, is covered in this weeks podcast. The program is explained as well as the pros and cons from both the renter and owner aspects. Section 8 Pros and Cons

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The Benefits of Owning Real Estate

Switching gears this week, the podcast covers the benefits of owning real estate property. Why is owning property in a down economy a good idea? What about pending inflation? These and more question are covered this week, listen in! The … Continue reading

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