Past Shows
Saturday, February 21st
Fortune‘s annual list of most admired companies ranks businesses based on “nine key attributes of reputation” that include everything from innovation to management. Tim and John review some of the top picks, and pick their own favorites. Shop Talk looks at the our increasing battle with clutter. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.
Saturday, February 14th
H&R Block‘s Richard Gartland will be in-studio with Tim and John, sharing tax preparation tips and information. He has more than 27 years of financial management experience and serves as a senior tax preparer in California.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Shop Talk takes a look at how to best handle the office romance. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.
Saturday, February 7th
Jason Marchant is Founding Partner and Chief Product Officer at SCRUFF, one of the largest gay social networking apps in the world, with more than 7 million members worldwide. The company advertised on a billboard in Phoenix ahead of the Super Bowl, hoping to start a conversation about perception and acceptance among both gay and straight sports fans. Shop Talk looks at a few ways to become super productive. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.
Saturday, January 31st, 2015
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 welcome Richard Gartland, who has more than 27 years of financial management experience and serves as a senior tax preparer in California. The tax implications of same sex marriage will be one of the featured topics.
Super Bowl 49 is shaping up to be bigger than ever—at least in terms of the advertising, now costing brands a cool $4.5 million for a :30 second spot. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.
Saturday, January 14th, 2015
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Annual Global Convention is the world’s premier educational and networking event for the LGBT tourism industry. LoAnn Halden, Media Relations Director for the IGLTA, talks about the 32nd edition of the conference, to be held in Los Angeles, April 8-11. Shop Talk looks at what it means to take a “Life Audit.” Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.
Saturday, January 17th
Meetings have become a pain point for millions. Many see them as useless sessions that take time away from meaningful tasks. But one consultant with more than 30 years of experience has a different perspective. In MEETINGS MATTER: 8 Powerful Strategies for Remarkable Conversations, Paul Axtell emphasizes the importance of meetings, and he redesigns them using the vital foundation of conversation. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.
Saturday, January 10th
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.
Saturday, January 3rd
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.
Saturday, December 20th & 27th
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.
Saturday, December 13th
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.