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Saturday, May 4th

ChicagoLive from Chicago, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Annual Global Convention, the world’s premier educational and networking event for the LGBT tourism industry. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the organization, and will introduce several unique destinations: Toronto and the World Pride 2014 event. Japan, Taiwan and Madrid, the next city to host the IGLTA conference.

Thanks to Delta Air Lines for getting The Focus Group to Chicago, and to the Hyatt Hotel Corporation for our great accommodations.

Saturday, April 27th

EricJohnsonOn The Strip and Beyond, Bon Appétit Associate Publisher of Marketing Eric Johnson talks about what’s in store for the 7th year for Vegas Uncork’d. The event takes place over Mother’s Day weekend from May 9 through 12, and features more than 50 celebrity chefs on the cutting edge of today’s global culinary scene.

SharonMelnickOverflowing email. Endless to-do lists. Pain-in-the-neck colleagues. No doubt about it: For most of us, stress is “the new normal.” Business psychologist Sharon Melnick spent a decade researching tools and techniques for staying resilient and productive even under chaotic and ever-changing circumstances. In Success Under Stress Melnick supplies a treasure-trove of the most effective quick-fix tools that you can use immediately. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, April 20th

davidji_BestOfA Focus Group Best Of  The Lead Educator of the Chopra Center for the past 10 years, and author of Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace and Personal Transformation, davidji is making meditation a practical tool for people from all walks of life. Tim and John have a Focus Group Focus Group and sample a few of the over 100 flavors from the world’s most famous jelly beans, Jelly Belly. Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. The stapler has proven to be a business tool that remains important in our digital world. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, April 13th

AuntBarbraBright and sassy Aunt Barbara is the creation of Robert Suchan (with inspiration from Robert’s own Aunt Barbara). By night 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. Audiences howl with laughter as this engaging career gal shows them how to save time and money and keep foods their freshest.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. The cost of going from all caps to upper and lower case on street signs is up for discussion. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, April 6th

DonnaDonna Serdula is the owner of Internet Marketing firm DonnaTechDesigns and the author of LinkedIn Makeover: Professional Secrets to a POWERFUL LinkedIn Profile! She’ll come armed with plenty of new insights into getting the most from LinkedIn, and will showcase her recent makeover of John’s profile.

Test your movie knowledge when we play John Says…Pick That Flick. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, March 30th

davidjiThe Lead Educator of the Chopra Center for the past 10 years, and author of Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace and Personal Transformation, davidji is an internationally recognized meditation teacher, public speaker, and corporate wellness instructor. A former business exec turned apprentice to Dr. Deepak Chopra, davidji is transforming the way the world sees stress management by making meditation a practical tool for people from all walks of life.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. The stapler has proven to be a business tool that remains important in our digital world. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, March 23rd

TitoBeveridgeTito’s Handmade Vodka founder and master distiller Bert “Tito” Beveridge is a pioneer in the world of microdistilling. A native Texan and brilliant entrepreneur, Tito began his professional life as a Geophysicist. How he turned his passion for making and enjoying fine spirits into a successful business is an inspired story.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, March 16th

CindyJosephCindy Joseph is the founder and CEO of BOOM! By Cindy Joseph, a new and exciting concept in makeup that promotes natural, radiant beauty. At the age of 49, Cindy was approached on the street by a casting agent to model for a project that ignited a career with Ford Models Inc., which continues to flourish today. Now, Cindy is traveling the world working in front of the camera for many of the same clients and magazines she had during her career as make-up artist.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. What is the value of a domain name, and when does retirement become a chance to explore new work options. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, March 9th

MarekButeThe Strip And Beyond introduces Marek P. Bute, a Las Vegas attorney with the firm Snell and Wilmer, whose pro bono work reflects a dedication to making a difference for the LGBT community. He is very involved in the Las Vegas AFAN AIDS Walk, which last year raised $450,000, and will happen this April 14th.

JonOsborneJon Osborne is Associate Media Director for Spark Communications in Chicago and oversees accounts in banking, retail, television and distribution. He has worked strategically on many automotive accounts including Hyundai, Kia, General Motors and Toyota. Current trends in both LGBT and general market media will be up for discussion. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Saturday, March 2nd

PaulHagenPaul Hagen of Metrosource magazine returns to continue his mission of putting the “culture” back in “pop culture” for our listeners on Metroscope.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. Should you email like a man? Inc. Magazine poses the question, which of course begs the thought—are men and women different when they email? Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

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