On the Wells Fargo Financial Focus, Tim and John discuss the importance of credit: What a good score is, how to understand it, and how having good credit affects most aspects of someone’s financial life. Listeners can join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Strip and Beyond visits with Jim McMichael, Diversity & Cultural Manager with the LVCVA (Las Vegas Convention & Visitor Authority) handling the LGBT markets and cultural tourism programming. He was most recently at Fashion Show Las Vegas as the Sr. Marketing Manager.

To mark the end of summer, original Shop Talk along with some unforgettable personalities. Aunt Barbara is the creation of Robert Suchan, and can be spotted in the most fashionable homes of Long Island and the Tri-State area demonstrating Tupperware’s varied line of quality products. Tim Gunn needs no introduction. His remarkable career includes 24 years at Parsons School of Design, Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc., two books, and host of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style.”

Entrepreneur Eyal Feldman began Boy Butter at the age of 24 with a small financial investment and a lot of energy. Ten years later, he has released over 30 different products which are sold all over the world. A dedicated athlete and passionate philanthropist, Eyal swims two miles a day, and organizes annual marathon swims across various bodies of water around the world to raise money for organizations that serve the elderly. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

On the Wells Fargo Financial Focus, Tim and John start a conversation about a topic that is not always easy to discuss—retirement planning. There are many options to consider, and listeners are invited to join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

David Robertson is a Professor of Practice at the Wharton School where he teaches Innovation and Product Development in Wharton’s undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs. He is the author of Brick by Brick: How LEGO Reinvented its Innovation System and Conquered the Toy Industry, taking you inside the LEGO you’ve never seen, by following the teams that are inventing some of the world’s best-loved toys.

Luke Tipple is a television personality, marine biologist and award winning Executive Producer based in Los Angeles. He originally hails from Adelaide, Australia, and is one of the pioneers of out of cage experiences with Great White Sharks. In 2012, Volkswagen and Discovery transformed a Beetle into an underwater shark cage. The companies partnered up again, and raised the stakes by turning the cage into a convertible, which explored actual underwater shipwrecks and followed shark highways where the sharks feed and mate. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week kicks off on August 4th for the 26th season of what could be considered the ratings Super Bowl of the summer. Senior Director of Development and Production Mike Sorenson talks about how the channel programs the popular week-long series. Chanel Arola from Volkswagen of America follows up with a business perspective on how VW aligns and works with the popular broadcast.

Rosanne Iacono, Administrator of the Jefferson Breast Care Program and Center in Philadelphia, will focus on debunking myths and bringing awareness to this deadly disease. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus returns with Kyle Young, CFP and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA). The recent Supreme Court rulings on Prop. 8 and DOMA have left a number of question marks when it comes to retirement and estate planning for LGBT couples and individuals. Much depends on the state you live in, and how different branches of government at the federal level define marriage in general. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. In the age of “Big Data,” how do shoppers feel about brick and mortar stores tracking their movements while shopping. From Velveeta to Spam, classic brands survive and even thrive with a facelift, and three easy job search fixes to get more interviews are discussed. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Are you where you want to be professionally? In Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future, branding expert Dorie Clark provides a step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a compelling personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.