Since it first opened its doors in 1986, Bonie Brae Ice Cream has been a summertime “institution” for Coloradoans and their visiting friends and family. Located in the Washington Park neighborhood at 799 S. University Boulevard, the parlor specializes not only in rich, creamy frozen treats, but in service and atmosphere that keeps satisfied customers coming back time and again, year in and year out – despite the (frequent) long lines. Co-Owner Ken Simon brought along pints of his famous ice crea...
May 05, 20120
Among the summertime rituals for many Colorado families are the Colorado Symphony ’s outdoor performances at City Park , Civic Park and Red Rocks Amphitheatre . Anthony Pierce , vice president of artistic administration for the Colorado Symphony , discusses “ The Business of Summer Fun ” with co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart . The Symphony features an ensemble of 80 full-time musicians. Pierce previews the 2012 summer schedule, which this year will include a Symphony brass ensemble partici...
May 05, 20120
It was the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll and summer concerts at Mile High Stadium and Red Rocks Amphitheatre brought some of the greatest groups and individual performers ever to Colorado, including Jimi Hendrix , Led Zepplin , U2 , Rolling Stones , Three Dog Night and Creedence Clearwater Revival . The man who made all that possible, Barry Fey , returns to Business Unconventional (his second visit) to recall some of the greatest summer events of his three-decade career, including the three-day De...
May 03, 20120
Students and faculty from The Denver Academy of Torah are in the studio as Business Unconventional presents its first annual “ Business of Summer Fun ” special edition. The segment begins with each of the students introducing themselves. Guests include Dr. Juli Kramer and Mrs. Naomi Lev from the high school, and Colorado’s legendary rock concert producer, Barry Fey , author of Backstage Past . Denver Academy of Torah is a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school committed to providing excellence in edu...
May 02, 20120
Talk about creative marketing vehicles? Business Unconventional ’s Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. , Certified Entrepreneur #1 , tells us how he used a 1956 red double-decker bus to draw attention to his former retail beads-and-crafts stores, Friendze . Hillis says the bus still has plenty of good miles left on it – for the right, creative entrepreneur. Hillis is seeking a buyer for his double-decker bus. Those interested in learning more about the bus can phone B. Unconventional at 303-800-6081, or co...
Apr 29, 2012•8 min
Two veteran advertising strategists discuss the merits of investing in advertising campaigns, including the many non-tangible benefits that create value. Rich Carr , a regular Business Unconventional contributor, heads Carr Knowledge Interactive Marketing & Advertising, Inc. , based in Seattle. To read a full profile of Rich, click here . Ric Bender , a top account executive with Salem Radio in Denver, specializes in helping small businesses harness the power of radio advertising and social ...
Apr 29, 20120
Business owner Jeffery Bolling discusses his approach to Mother’s Day , an important holiday for jeweler’s nationwide, with co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart . Bolling is unusual in that he is not only a full-service retail jeweler, he is also the designer of some of the most popular items sold in his Aurora, Colorado store, Jeffrey B. Jewelers . Among Bolling’s most-popular creations are the “ Eternity Bridal ” and “ Believer’s Cross .” His story is located at 7500 S. Gartrell Road. B. Unc...
Apr 29, 20120
Justin Aller is a stealth (camo-uflaged) marketing genius. Well, actually, he is a pretty conventional State Farm insurance agent who has come up with a very unconventional marketing vehicle: his own Chevy Avalanche. Justin shares with Business Unconventional listeners how he transformed his everyday routine – driving to and fro – into a powerful sales lead generating engine. When the Colorado Rockies opened their 2012 Major League Baseball season on April 9th at Coors Field , Justin and his col...
Apr 29, 20120
Business Unconventional regular contributor, Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. , shares his experience using a 1956 double-decker red bus as a rolling billboard for his former retail bead-and-crafts store business, Friendze . Homer is B. Unconventional 's Certified Entrepreneur #1 . Also joining co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart is Justin Aller , a Lakewood, Colorado-based State Farm insurance agent, who like Hillis, is using a Chevy Avalanche to draw special attention to his business. Hillis is see...
Apr 28, 20120
Jim Morris, president of Pacers Sports & Entertainment , spoke recently at Impact 2012 , a seminar organized by Abilene Christian University . Business Unconventional ’s Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. , Certified Entrepreneur #1 , was on hand to hear Morris’s remarks and to discover they share a common passion: their dogs. Homer reports that Morris is an expert on team building. Prior to joining the Pacers, Morris was the executive director for the United Nations World Food Programme , where he le...
Apr 23, 2012•5 min
Hear our exclusive interview with Susan and Nick Grillo , co-owners of DOT Marks the Spot . The Grillos discuss Susan's amazing universal marking system, which makes hanging picture frames, shelfs, wall decor, mirrors, TV mounts, etc. a snap! You can also watch Susan demonstrate DOT Marks the Spot on our B. Unconventional YouTube Channel , here . Business Unconventional is hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart and airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (MDT). The program is also streamed over the ...
Apr 23, 20120
Brad Kriser , founder and CEO of Kriser's , the all-natural pet food and supplies chain, shares with B. Unconventional listeners his company's core strategy as well as offers a preview of the chain's brand new outlet - its first in Colorado. Kriser says that he and his team chose the Denver market for expansion after extensive consideration of local demographics, including the sizable disposable incomes of Denverites; residents' propensity to own big dogs (who eat lots of pet food); and the fact...
Apr 23, 20120
Robert Blankenship , Chief Operating Officer of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce , and Joe Barrows , vice president of private banking at Colorado Business Bank , are in-studio to discuss the 2012 Business Awards Luncheon , scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2012. This marks the the 40th year since the Denver Chamber first instituted the Small Business of the Year awards. Blankenship and Barrows explain the criteria that the Chamber uses to nominate the three finalists in each of six categories...
Apr 21, 20120
The red carpet will be rolled out on Friday, April 27, 2012 as the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Business Awards Luncheon , including recognition of the Small Business of the Year winner. There are three finalists for this year's honor: GroundFloor Media ; Enserca, LLC ; and Platte River Networks . Joining us to discuss the Chamber awards are Robert Blankenship , Chief Operating Officer, and Joe Barrows , Vice President of Private Banking at Colorado Business Bank . Barrows w...
Apr 21, 20120
Often it costs nothing to create, but an effective customer referral system can deliver huge profits to business owners who are savvy enough to develop and implement them. Business Unconventional ’s Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. , Certified Entrepreneur #1 , explains the importance of lead generation and referrals and offers a few examples of how to do them well. Originally a ‘garage entrepreneur,’ Hillis is a veteran serial business developer who has a knack for spotting opportunity where most other...
Apr 15, 2012•5 min
Lauren E. Miller is a nationally recognized expert on anxiety relief and stress reduction; an author; motivational speaker; and one-to-one coach (four, six and eight-week programs). A majority of her clients are business owners and entrepreneurs. She joins co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart to discuss ways in which listeners can navigate their way back to inner peace. Lauren’s core advice, which she shares with B. Unconventional listeners, is to “remain the gatekeeper of your thoughts.” Alon...
Apr 14, 2012•14 min
Tom Ziglar , son of legendary business trainer, motivational speaker and author, Zig Ziglar , is our special guest. Tom shares some of the core lessons of his new book, Born to Win: Find Your Success Code , co-written with his dad. The book offers straightforward wisdom on how to get focused, organized and systematized. Unlike Zig, who was broadly focused in his training, Tom, the CEO of Ziglar Inc. , has chosen to tailor his message and training to small business owners and entrepreneurs – a pe...
Apr 14, 2012•10 min
Terry Douglas and Christie Denniston of Catapult Public and Investor Relations are in-studio to offer listeners highlights of their recent presentation to the Western District Conference of the Public Relations Society of America . Titled “ Staking a Market Leading Position Through Public Relations ,” Douglas’s and Denniston’s remarks at PRSA emphasized that when it comes to market leadership, perception is reality. Even companies as small as two people can project an image of authority and pree...
Apr 14, 2012•14 min
Terry Douglas and Christie Denniston of Catapult Public and Investor Relations are in-studio to offer listeners highlights of their recent presentation to the Western District Conference of the Public Relations Society of America . Titled “ Staking a Market Leading Position Through Public Relations ,” Douglas’s and Denniston’s remarks at PRSA emphasized that when it comes to market leadership, perception is reality. Even companies as small as two people can project an image of authority and pree...
Apr 14, 2012•9 min
Two of the nation's leading experts on the topic of adult stem cells are the guests on this segment of Business Unconventional . They are Dr. Ben Guiot , a neurosurgeon affiliated with Littleton Adventist Hospital and South Denver Neurosurgery ; and James Poser , PhD, chief scientific officer of Celling Biosciences , based in Austin, Texas. Adult stem cells were central to the treatment and recovery of Peyton Manning , the SuperBowl-winning NFL quarterback who was recently signed by the Denver B...
Apr 08, 2012•14 min
Ruth Benton , CEO of New West Physicians , is interviewed on this special edition of Business Unconventional , which dedicates all four segments to an examination of Colorado as a growing hub for medical and healthcare innovation. New West Physicians is a nationally acclaimed group of primary care physicians - based in Golden, Colorado - that has won recognition as a role model of doctors who are delivering excellence in treatment and also containing healthcare costs. Benton, a cofounder of the ...
Apr 08, 2012•10 min
Dr. James Ehrlich discusses the role that non-regulated nutritional supplements can serve in helping to prevent major illnesses. Dr. Ehrlich is also one of the nation's leading experts on early detection and prevention of major illnesses, including heart diseases and cancer. He was founder of Colorado Heart and Body Imaging in 1996, and remains a cutting-edge medical/health businessman. Dr. Ehrlich is a guest on this special edition of Business Unconventional , which dedicates all four segments ...
Apr 08, 2012•14 min
Dr. James Ehrlich is one of the nation's leading experts on early detection and prevention of major illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. A founder of Colorado Heart and Body Imaging in 1996, he remains a cutting-edge medical/health entrepreneur. Dr. Ehrlich is the first guest on this special edition of Business Unconventional , which dedicates all four segments to an examination of Colorado as a growing hub for medical and healthcare innovation. Colorado is home to numerous physician-e...
Apr 08, 2012•9 min
Monarch High School in Louisville, Colorado offers students one of the best high school business and entrepreneurial educations in the state. Thanks to dedicated teachers, such as Rudy Sumpter , Monarch consistently provides a headstart to those students who aspire to own or lead businesses in the future. On this edition of Business Unconventional , Monarch's Sumpter is in studio to discuss the business track at Monarch High School. Joining him is Taylor Palmie , a graduating senior, and co-foun...
Apr 01, 2012•14 min
Cyndie Shaffstall , founder of Spider Trainers , continues her conversation with Business Unconventional co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart . Cyndie is a guest on the April 1, 2012 show - Episode #23 , where she discusses Pinterest , Google , Twitter , YouTube , SEO, SMO and other reputation management techniques. Spider Trainers specializes in harnessing all of the Internet's social media assets to help "brand" individuals, including business executives, authors, consultants and musical per...
Apr 01, 2012•15 min
Pinterest is the 'hot' new social media site. Originally designed to cater to brides and weddings, the site has boomed in popularity and is now used by more than 16 million visitors a month. Cyndie Shaffstall , a social media expert and author, is the guest this segment, helping to explain Pinterest and why it is a must for some business owners. Shaffstall is the founder of Spider Trainers in Lakewood, Colorado, and the author of more than a dozen books, including What, How, Who & When: Smal...
Mar 31, 2012•10 min
The conversation continues with Scott Earl , president and CEO of Mountain West Credit Union Association , and Tara Trujillo , communications director for U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-Colo.). Earl and Trujillo discuss Senator Udall's proposal, dubbed the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act , which would allow credit unions to compete more directly with banks in lending money to creditworthy small businesses. Business that wish to support the legislation are encouraged to sign a petition availab...
Mar 31, 2012•14 min
Scott Earl , president and CEO of Mountain West Credit Union Association , and Tara Trujillo , communications director for U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-Colo.), are guests on this week's Business Unconventional . Earl and Trujillo discuss Senator Udall's proposal, dubbed the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act , which would allow credit unions to compete more directly with banks in lending money to creditworthy small businesses. Business that wish to support the legislation are encouraged to sig...
Mar 31, 2012•9 min
International recording artist Chaz DePaolo is in-studio to visit with his friend and fellow performer co-host David Biondo . DePaolo is a well-established blues fusion artist who has performed around the world. He is headed back to Europe soon to perform with Leon Hendrix , brother of rock legend Jimmy Hendrix . Leon makes a brief cameo on this segment. B. Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (MST). The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original air dat...
Mar 25, 2012•9 min
Charles Duhigg , author of the mega-bestseller, ' The Power of Habit ' is the guest on this segment. Calling in from the newsroom of The New York Times , where he is an award-winning reporter, Duhigg explains the methods that individuals and businesses can use to break bad habits and build new positive habits. Duhigg discusses his book with co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart . B. Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (MST). The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.71...
Mar 21, 2012•10 min
