A frank discussion on the economy and jobs with:
- Carol Roth of Intercap Merchant Partners
- Don LeDoux of Summit Financial Group
Listen
[audio:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joehackman/2011/10/12/problem-solver-series–economy-and-jobs.mp3?localembed=download]Summary
From what the problems are to how to solve them and what to do now or if they aren’t solved.
The Problems
- Uncertainty/Confidence
- Global Competition
- Housing Crisis
- Access to Capital/Credit
The Solutions
- Non-Partisan “Get on the same page” Leadership
- Get 50% of the small businesses to hire one new employee
- Revise/simplify tax code
- Eliminate Red Tape
- Broaden 1099 Classification
Contigency Planning
Both panelists were asked for advice on how business and individuals (employed or otherwise) could approach the market. Listen in to hear some great advice including a very well orchestrated suggestion on how to help others through challenging times by Don LeDoux.
Quotable
“The governments role here has gotten it a little bit out of control it’s like the Winchester Mystery house (they) just keep building and it’s going no-where.” – Carol Roth
This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 10/12/2011.
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