Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast with Scott Sander

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – 2025 Financial outlook

December 23, 2024

An interview with economist Tom Jalics who puts some perspective on the outlook for 2025.

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Young author with a new book

December 22, 2024

We catch up with a young entrepreneur we first introduced you to last march during the Minority All-Star Business Week. He was organizing a special promo event for 8th graders -...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Percussive Arts Society International Convention

December 21, 2024

The Percussive Arts Society International Convention wrapped up its 2024 event last month.It's unusual for a convention in that it's open to the public as well as people in the...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Author/Publisher on getting your work published

December 20, 2024

Last week we introduced you to Indiana author and publisher, Julia Royston, from Jeffersonville. She shared insights into the publishing business. In part two of that conversation, she talks about writing books...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Workforce Development

December 19, 2024

Last week you met the Certified Minority Veteran Vendor of The Month, Danny Portee, President of Professional Management Enterprises. This week we dropped in on one of his many enterprises, Welltrans. Its...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – The importance of BOI reports and Wrapping up the year

December 18, 2024

Beneficial ownership information reports are due by the end of this year. Courtney Kincaid has important information you need to know, now.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – How PRI is expanding the workforce in Indiana and Racing

December 17, 2024

Yesterday the Performance Racing Industry wrapped up its 3-day PRI trade show at the Indiana Convention Center. We had a chance before the show to talk with PRI President, Michael Good...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – The Botanical Bar

December 16, 2024

We first visited with Victoria Beaty at her Botanical Bar in August of 2023. It's a black-owned and woman-owned plant shop. In our first conversation, she was creating a platform for underrepresented...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – How Veteran Businesses Get Started

December 15, 2024

We're getting started with local veteran Drew Mullee. He shares his personal journey from military service, and challenges he has faced and overcome, to getting his business off the ground. We caught...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Mozel Sanders Foundation Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

December 14, 2024

It’s a Success Story more than a half century in the making. The annual Thanksgiving Dinner from the Mozel Sanders Foundation fed nearly 10,000 people this yearMozel Sanders passed away in...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Publishing

December 13, 2024

Julia Royston is a Jeffersonville, Indiana-based author and publisher who has helped hundreds of writers realize their dream to see their work in print.

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Small Business Banking

December 12, 2024

Iesha Vaughn is the Banking Center Manager at the Avondale-Meadows branch of First Merchants Bank. She offers suggestions for small businesses owners on how they can do a better job of...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – What business needs to prepare for after the inauguration

December 11, 2024

As we edge closer to the upcoming January 20 inauguration, it may pay to ask yourself, "what will the first 100 days of the Trump administration mean for my business."Business expert,...

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – The Indiana Latino Institute Leadership Circle

December 10, 2024

The Indiana Latino Institute has been addressing issues facing the Latino community for more than 20 years. As the Latino community continues to grow, the institute expanded its focus and now...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Diversity training

December 09, 2024

Dr. Leon Jackson is the founder of the Diversity in Leadership program which helps people grow skill sets to set them up for success in business, leading to more opportunities,...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Professional Management Enterprises

December 08, 2024

We're Getting Started with this month's certified vendor of the month from the Office of Minority and Women Business Development: Professional Management EnterprisesDanny Portee, a service-disabled veteran owner, founded the...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – New Indoor Venue in Historic Fountain Square

December 07, 2024

Last week, Hi-Fi and MOKB Presents announced plans for a new indoor venue in the historic Murphy Arts Center. Hi-Fi partner Josh Baker took time out to meet us at the...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Independent Film Makers

December 06, 2024

Our Business, Equity and Opportunities crew ran into Aaron Chandler, president of Precise Take Multimedia at this year's Circle Classic Entrepreneur Day. He sat down with us to talk about the highly...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – How to dress for success

December 05, 2024

Dressing for success plays an important role for many business owners. It can not only help you make a good impression, but it may play a part in closing a deal...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – How to handle Accounting Errors

December 04, 2024

CFO Ty Shea has tips on how to handle accounting errors. They happen, but you don't have to panic.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – New Elevate Ventures Building

December 03, 2024

This week in business brings news of a big move for Elevate Ventures which is now in its new location at one Virginia Avenue. During this year' s Rally Innovation Conference,...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Employees returning to the office

December 02, 2024

Dr. Wen Fan is a founding member of the Work Time Reduction Research Network. With more companies setting new return-to-office mandates, Dr. Fan and her team are studying the effects such...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Guardian Angel Restorations

December 01, 2024

We're getting started with local veteran Mike Talbot. He shares his personal journey from military service to community service and what inspired him to create Guardian Angel Restorations. We caught up with...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – PRI Show 2024

November 30, 2024

The Performance Racing Industry, better known as PRI, has held its business-to-business tradeshow in Indianapolis for the past 18 years. No surprise that it's now headquartered on Main Street in Speedway. The...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Custom Made Suits and More

November 29, 2024

Ben Diallo is the owner and designer of J. Benzal where he creates high-end, custom-made suits and accessories. He grew up in West Africa, studied textiles in Morocco, attended Butler University,...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Cybersecurity Forecast

November 28, 2024

See the cybersecurity forecast for 2025 from a threat intelligence expert. It includes important information on protecting your business

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – Corporate Financial Support – do you need to hired a CFO?

November 27, 2024

As your small business grows, you may consider adding a CFO or hiring outside financial help. Courtney Kincaid discusses your options.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – Groundbreakers

November 26, 2024

Andrea Sloan is veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. She's also the president and owner of 'Groundbreakers' considered one of Indiana’s fastest-growing companies and an active supporter of veterans.

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Financial Wellness

November 25, 2024

U.S. Army veteran and First Merchants Bank executive Patrick Molex believes building community relationships is key to helping small business prosper.

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – How Small Business Works

November 24, 2024

We're 'Getting Started' with a look at a post-high school education program that is helping young adults learn how small business works. For a young adult who wants to learn about...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Crimson Tate Modern Quilter

November 23, 2024

November 30th is Small Business Saturday, a chance to support small business on a big scale. Crimson Tate: Modern Quilter is participating. It's a 13 year fixture on Mass Avenue. The owner,...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Trauma Services

November 22, 2024

Today's industry focus looks at trauma care and the people who deal with serious injuries that are often life-threatening.

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Indiana Small Business Expo

November 21, 2024

Last week, small business owners gathered at the state fairgrounds for The Indiana Small Business Expo trade show conference' We caught up with Kelly Sparks, to see how this year's event...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – How Indiana companies are doing on the NASDAQ

November 20, 2024

This is the segment each week in which we turn our attention to the financial aspects for your business. We check in with Jane King. She has big news on how Indiana...

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – High School Ref Pool

November 19, 2024

This week, basketball leagues and high school programs are back on the courts with a very different outlook, now that more referees are available. Last year we introduced you to a...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Veteran Entrepreneurship

November 18, 2024

The pathway to entrepreneurship for America’s veterans is not always an easy one. Courtney Zaugg and Venture Vets are doing something about that.

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – S.E.A. Leaders Training Institute

November 17, 2024

We introduce you to Jennica Anderson. She's an entrepreneur who knows the importance of customer service and leadership. She's teaching small businesses how to excel in both.

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Bringing Veterans and Employers Together

November 16, 2024

Sam Glanders is a veteran who has taken lessons he learned as a member of the special forces and used them to create a specialty contracting business, working on some...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Kelly Box

November 15, 2024

If you have or work with a small business that ships or receives nearly anything it is very likely you have handled a corrugated box from Kelly Box.

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Heroes Without a Home

November 14, 2024

Air Force veteran of the Vietnam war, Melvin Fagan served in the Air Force during the Vietnam war.He started 'Heroes Without a Home' in 2017 to help veterans find secure...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – Online Options to Help Outsource Accounting Needs

November 13, 2024

Ty Shea talks about online options to help you outsource your accounting needs.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – 10,000 Businesses Initiative

November 12, 2024

Innopower has partnered with Goldman Sachs to bring full-time business programming to Indianapolis with the '10,000 Businesses' Initiative. The director stopped into the studio last week to explain.

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Small Business Catalyst Fund

November 11, 2024

Fifth-Third Bank has launched a $7.85-million 'Small Business Catalyst Fund' that uses innovative funding opportunities to help grow small business.

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Veteran Strategies

November 10, 2024

We're 'Getting Started' with a salute to Robert Vane, founder of Veteran Strategies. He is the 'Certified Vendor of The Month' from the Indianapolis office of Minority and Women Business Development.

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Semperfly Studios

November 09, 2024

We caught up with a very busy Gavin Goode at his Semperfly Studios in Noblesville to record a segment for our upcoming Celebrating Heroes special. This Marine veteran was recently...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Encouraging Females to Consider A Business In The Trades

November 08, 2024

The female owner of Mitchell Electric, LLC was one of the many new business owners to go through IBE's Business Training Initiative. Now, she is encouraging other females to consider starting...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Young Artist in the Graphic Arts

November 07, 2024

Last week we shared what our friends at Prideland Comics and Collectibles were doing for Halloween. While there, owner Ramone Edmonson introduced us to his talked son, Damani who is making...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – The Impact of A.I. on Small Business

November 06, 2024

We talk to the Senior VP of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the impact of A.I. on small business.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – How to Profit from Podcasting (Amplified by A.I.)

November 05, 2024

How to profit from podcasting and how to amplify the power of your podcasts with A.I. that is the focus of the next PodIndy conference. Podcaster Brad Miller gives us a preview.

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Building Community Relationships

November 04, 2024

First Merchants Bank executive Patrick Molex believes building community relationships is key to helping small business prosper.

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Patricia Roe

November 03, 2024

We're going to 'Get Started' by introducing you to Patricia Roe, an inspiring entrepreneur who, instead of retiring, is using what she learned through the IBE Business Training Program to...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Chef Dexter Smith

November 02, 2024

We met Chef Dexter Smith and his wife, Toni, during the Circle City Classic Entrepreneur Day. They were there as part of the IBE Business Training Initiative.

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Indy Scream Park

November 01, 2024

The 'haunted house industry' is a multi-million-dollar business that employs local workers seasonally, and, because of its high tech nature, helps support people in special effects, props and Halloween-related businesses. Our...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Indiana Small Business Expo

October 31, 2024

Kelly Sparks created the Indiana Small Business Expo in 2008 to help support Indiana small business. Each year the event has grown. She gives us a preview of what to expect this...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping -Planning for Promotions and Raises

October 30, 2024

Ty Shea has tips for business owners about planning for promotions and raises.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – Prideland Comics & Collectibles

October 29, 2024

Last July we introduced you to Ramone Edmunson - owner of 'Prideland Comics & Collectibles'. We were there initially to explore the role that comic books play during the Halloween season. Our...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Abundant Solutions consulting

October 28, 2024

Shaneeka Abram is the CEO and founder of 'Abundant Solutions' consulting. She helps business owners grow through branding, social media marketing, and web design.

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Chapital Photographic

October 27, 2024

We're 'Getting Started' downtown at the Indiana state capital. Local commercial photographer Antonio Chapital is working with the 'Mexican Cultural Arts Center' of Indiana to put together a very special Dia...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – One Drop World

October 26, 2024

Anita Cobb is founder of 'One Drop World' - it's an on-line art collective.She briefly stepped away from Entrepreneur Day last month to explain how programs like the IBE 'Business...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Circulus Digital Media

October 25, 2024

Circulus Digital Media is part of our entrepreneurial family, we're both owned by our parent company, 'Circle City Broadcasting'Circulus was on hand this year as a presenter for 'Innopower Minority...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Cummins Engine Destination Zero Initiative

October 24, 2024

Climate responsibility by businesses was one of the many topics addressed at this year's 'Rally Innovation Conference'.Indiana-based Cummins is a global leader in power technology.I sat down with the general...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – How Indiana companies are doing on the NASDAQ

October 23, 2024

Time for our monthly check-in from Jane King at the NASDAQ about what is happening on Wall Street with Indiana companies.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – National FFA Convention and Expo

October 22, 2024

The National FFA is headquartered here in Indianapolis. This year the organization announced a record-breaking membership milestone: more than one million members across the United States.We caught up with CEO Scott...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Sweeties Candy Boutique

October 21, 2024

Sweeties Candy Boutique and Emporium is in Brownsburg. The company specializes in vintage candy. Tiffany Johnson Bass owns it and was one of many local businesspeople who were on hand at this...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Wayne Township Wayne Township Adult Learning

October 20, 2024

We're 'Getting Started' with a look at how Wayne Township's 'Adult Learning Program' is helping young adults get a jump-start on a career while adding more qualified people to the...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Kelly Box

October 19, 2024

Kelly Box has been in business since 1955 providing custom corrugated box products. It's a family owned and operated business that has grown over the years and added locations. But the company...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – Indiana Creative Economy Summit

October 18, 2024

Coming up on October 25, 'Pattern' is once again hosting The Indiana Creative Economy Summit. It's a one-day event takes a serious look at the growth and development of Indiana’s creative...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Marc Bessiake

October 17, 2024

Marc Bessiake is a local videographer whose mission is to turn his client's vision into works of art. He often collaborates with the creative agency, GangGang.

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – Exit Strategies

October 16, 2024

This is the segment each week in which we turn our attention to the financial aspects for your business. This week Jamar Cobb-Dennard returns to explain the importance of exit strategies.

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – A Century of Hoosier Latino History

October 15, 2024

As part of our coverage Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - we caught up with Nicole Martinez-Legrand, a local historian who, with her co-author, Daniel Gonzales, documented more than a century of...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Neighborhood Economic Development Efforts

October 14, 2024

Many community organizations are offering help to their small business neighbors through education and events where they can find resources to help them access capital.As part of its residential and economic...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – IBE Business Training Initiative

October 13, 2024

One of the busiest people at the Circle City Classic Entrepreneur Day was Jean Poole, a founder of the IBE Business Training Initiative. We caught up her to find out how...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Jeff Maconi

October 12, 2024

Jeff Maconi is the owner of Maconi Setup Shop and the newly Launched Maconi Entertainment.He's an 'I-Racer' by trade but is now getting behind the wheel of a real super...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – The Art of Ice Sculpting

October 11, 2024

Jose Hernandez learned the art of ice sculpting in Mexico... But when he found a home here, that talent became a family business… now more than 30 years in the...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – Hoosier Champions Race

October 10, 2024

The Hoosier Champions Race is a night for local trainers to shine as they compete for their part in the quarter of a million dollar finals at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. For...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – Business Coaching for Impact

October 09, 2024

For this week's accounting and booking segment we catch up with Shellie Vernon. She's a senior business consultant at JP Morgan Chase.We talked with her during Innopower's Minority Business Week at...

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – Circle City Classic Entrepreneur Day

October 08, 2024

Last weekend, the Circle City Classic rolled into town providing great football. It was also provided opportunities for the city's business community to shine.One of the popular events that took place...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – Latino Business Support Network

October 07, 2024

The Latino Business Support Network is a collaborative effort between LISC Indy, Latino-led non-profits, and other community partners working together to support small Latino business owners and entrepreneurs.Super Tortas on...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Ita Garcia

October 06, 2024

As part of our celebration of Hispanic heritage, we're 'Getting Started' with a visit to local artist Ita Garcia, an award-winning art teacher at Lawrence township's Spanish Immersion School. Her art...

BE&O Podcast – Success Story – Queen City Women in Business

October 05, 2024

The Queen City Women in Business Indiana Chapter was established to connect women-owned businesses to supplier diversity partners. The founder and the Indiana chapter president stopped by our studios to share...

BE&O Podcast – Industry Focus – We Brunch: Women’s Equity in the Workplace

October 04, 2024

The October We Brunch Indy event has assembled an impressive panel of women who have each faced many of the challenges others are running into on their way to the...

BE&O Podcast – Running Your Business – The Importance of Small Business in This Year’s Election

October 03, 2024

The National Small Business Association is a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. that represents small businesses throughout the country. It is a non-partisan organization that advocates and supports small business. We asked...

BE&O Podcast – Accounting and Bookkeeping – IT Support

October 02, 2024

When you run a business, you will almost certainly operate with some type of technology. That leads to the questions of how to manage technology and find the right people to...

BE&O Podcast – This Week in Business – Citizens Energy Group Community Resource Day

October 01, 2024

Our next-door neighbors at Citizen's Energy Group are having a party next Saturday and they’re inviting the neighborhood. Jeffrey Harrison, the president and CEO of Citizens Energy Group, gives us all...

BE&O Podcast – Access to Capital – New Hope of Indiana

September 30, 2024

Many businesses and organizations are looking at non-traditional ways to 'Access Capital.' WISH-TV is partnering with 'LISC-Indianapolis' for the annual 'Love Thy Neighborhood Awards'. The awards celebrate and recognize 'game changers' in...

BE&O Podcast – Getting Started – Ugwuma Enterprise Challenge and the Nigerian based Ugwumba Center for Leadership Development in Africa

September 29, 2024

Independence Day in Nigeria is celebrated on October 1st. It marks the day that Nigeria gained its independence from British rule. For more than 6 decades the United States has enjoyed a...