Ted Wright is the author of FIZZ: Harnessing the Power of Word of Mouth Marketing to Drive Brand Growth. If you have bought products or services because of a friend’s recommendation over the past 13 years, then you may have been touched by Wright and his team at the award-winning firm Fizz, where is CEO. Shop Talk looks at a financial resolution 62% of us ought to be making. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Tim and John welcome 2015 with a show dedicated to resolutions and goals. The New Year is a good time to make plans for the month ahead, from career changes to personal projects. Setting goals and successfully achieving them requires smart strategies and thoughtful planning. Join the conversation and share your insights at 866-305-6887.

The Focus Group Holiday 2014 Special is Tim and John’s version of the company party—minus the Secret Santa. Paul Hagen of Metrosource magazine will be along for the ride, with the movies everyone should have seen in 2014, and a live preview of Casual Fridays Season 2, the official podcast of the Focus Group. Join the conversation and get ready to share a memorably comic holiday moment at 866-305-6887.

H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider, preparing 1 in every 7 U.S. tax returns, and a new partner on The Focus Group. Tim and John are joined by Richard Gartland, who has more than 27 years of financial management experience and serves as a senior tax preparer in California. His expertise spans from investment income, self-employment, S-corps, rental real-estate and corporate returns. Year-end tips and the impact of the new health mandate on tax prep and planning are on the agenda. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Eric Arnold is the Editorial Director for the Tasting Room by Lot18, a first-of-its-kind wine club, creating the most personalized experience available on the market. He’s also the author of First Big Crush, which chronicles the year he spent working at a winery in New Zealand.

Shop Talk looks at how to avoid etiquette mistakes at the company holiday party. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Winners Dream: A Journey from Corner Store to Corner Office, chronicles how relentless optimism, hard work, and disciplined execution embolden people and equip organizations to achieve audacious goals. Author Bill McDermott is the CEO of SAP, the world’s largest business software company.

Then visit with Aunt Barbara, North America’s top Tupperware salesperson. This successful businesswoman can be spotted in the most fashionable homes of Long Island and the Tri-State area demonstrating Tupperware’s varied line of quality products.

Bright and sassy Aunt Barbara is the creation of Robert Suchan—with inspiration from Robert’s own Aunt Barbara—who is North America’s top Tupperware salesperson. This successful businesswoman can be spotted in the most fashionable homes of Long Island and the Tri-State area demonstrating Tupperware’s varied line of quality products. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Daniel Stark is the President & Creative Director of Stark Design, and the Creator of PaperMade books. Paper Pups is a book with 20 unique dog designs, each one pre-cut, scored, and perforated so you can simply punch them out of the page, and fold them up—no glue, tape, or tools are ever needed.

Shop Talk looks at two brands with different problems. Hellman’s is picking a fight with Just Mayo, while Cow Cow Cereal Milk struck a cord with a consumer not planned for. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Tim and John are back from San Francisco where they test drove the 2015 eGolf—VW’s first fully electric vehicle. Tune-in for the full review, as it is one very fun car. The Hotel Mark Twain hosted our stay, and General Manager Mark Dean will talk about the property and it’s recent renovation. Joe DiPasquale is the CEO of Regroup, the leading mass messaging solution for large organizations which has thrived in San Francisco’s tech environment. Out In The Vineyard‘s Mark Vogler will talk about their luxury itineraries and events in Napa and Sonoma for the discerning gay and lesbian traveler. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.