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		<title>Business Coach</title>
		<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/</link>
		<description>Business Coach is a weekly series of radio shows hosted by small business coach Sharron Jackson of Metro Technology Centers.  Sharron discusses all aspects of starting and managing a small business.</description>
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		<copyright>Copyright 2010 Metro Technology Centers</copyright>
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		<itunes:summary>Business Coach is a weekly series of radio shows hosted by small business coach Sharron Jackson of Metro Technology Centers.  Sharron discusses all aspects of starting and managing a small business.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:name>Sharron Jackson</itunes:name>
		<itunes:email>bis.coach@metrotech.org</itunes:email>
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								<title>Business Coach 031 - Energy Company Grows in a Business Incubator</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 031 - Energy Company Grows in a Business Incubator</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Dustin Young President of Goes Energywww.goesenergy.com 405-809-3541Goes Energy has grown in the past 4 months due to the relocation of the business into a Certified Business Incubator. Dustin shares with us how he has developed his business with financial and professional help from family and friends. The products are high quality and offer a distributor opportunity to others. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 031 - Energy Company Grows in a Business Incubator</description>
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								<itunes:duration>30:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.edu (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, propert, energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:53:22 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 030 - Working with minority contractors to win government contracts</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 030 - Working with minority contractors to win government contracts</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Kenneth L. Fikes Sydney Capital. LLC, Priviate Equity, Project Management, Consulting http://sydney-capital.com 405-887-3125 Kenneth shares the structure of his organizations. How to structure a diverse interest in the community and business with George Fikes LTD Co, Sydney Group and other interests. Kenny works with minority contractors to coach them to meet government requirements for contracting. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 030 - Working with minority contractors to win government contracts</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-07-20_biscoach30.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>30:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.edu (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, property, consulting, leasing, government, contracting</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:31:33 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 029 - Property Management Company in a Business Incubator</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 029 - Property Management Company in a Business Incubator</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest FrankWell Property Consulting and Leasing, LLC. Aprile Franks President CEO and Sinita Well VP of Operations 13101 S. Penn Suite 2 Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-691-1685April and Sinita talk about the property management industry and how they developed a multi-state business. The company is located in the Moore Norman Business Incubator and they speak about the benefits of being in the incubator program. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 029 - Property Management Company in a Business Incubator</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-07-19_biscoach29.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>29:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, property, consulting, leasing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:26:48 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 028 - Success in the Banking Industry</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 028 - Success in the Banking Industry</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Ramona Hamilton Assistant Vice President Branch Manager Bank Of The West 5401 NW 23rd St. OKC OK 73127 405-948-0523 Ramona.Hamilton@bankofthewest.com Mrs. Hamilton shares her road to bank VP at Bank of The West. Starting as a part time teller for a temporary job until she found what she really wanted Mrs. Hamilton grew and progressed through the banking business. Celebrating each milestone and providing quality service to her customers she now services small business customers with SBA loans. Bank of the West is a SBA loan and conditional loan banking institution. Contact Mrs. Hamilton to discuss all the services and tools the bank has for small business, checking, saving, CD, and planning for the growth of your business. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 028 - Success in the Banking Industry</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-07-13_biscoach28.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>30:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, bank, banking, finance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:08:18 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 027 - Social Media</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 027 - Social Media</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Tess Mack Social Media Consultant/Owner Social Media Mack.com, SMM 405-921-8609 tmack4774@aol.comEight short months ago Tess was searching for a job, employment with a stable company not exactly sure what she wanted to do with her career. She returned for California and began to search for what was next. Little did she know what lye ahead? Tess joined Freedom Networking, a small business weekly networking group to find job leads. One of the members asked her to work with them to learn the benefits of Social Media Networking for her business. Eights months later she is working/consulting for small businesses across the metro to grow their business through, twitter, facebook, and linked in. Check out Tess at www.socialmediamack.com. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 027 - Social Media</description>
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								<itunes:duration>29:48</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, linked in</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:58:30 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 026 - Owning Multiple Day Care Centers</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 026 - Owning Multiple Day Care Centers</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Patricia Means Owner Kidzone Learning Centers, Inc. kznorth@hotmail.com 4113 NW 10, OKC, OK, 405-947-00015408 S. PennOKC, OK 405-681-6133,15020 Bristol Park Place Edmond, OK 405-751-5439. Mrs. Means is a busy lady. She started her first day care center while working a full-time job. Dedicated to the calling Patricia received at an early age, she knew one day she would own her day care center. As the business grew and she received help from her husband and other day care owners, her business expanded to three locations. Mrs. Means also helps her community by serving on the Board of Education for Metro Technology Centers. Mrs. Means is a great role model for those wanting to start or grow a business in the child care industry. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 026 - Owning Multiple Day Care Centers</description>
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								<itunes:duration>30:05</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, daycare, childcare, children</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:18:21 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 025 - Expanding a business to two locaitons</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 025 - Expanding a business to two locaitons</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Tiffany Lenox The Body Wrap Spalon 7101 NW Expressway Suite 310 and new location 6817 N May Avenue www.BodyWrapSaplon.comTiffany shares her path to spa ownership and the process she has used to grow her business in tough economic times. The Body Wrap Spalon is expanding to its second location soon and the growth of expanding staff and managing two locations. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 025 - Expanding a business to two locaitons</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-06-03_biscoach_25.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>30:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, spa, expand</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:03:03 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 024 - Providing Outpatient Mental Health Services</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 024 - Providing Outpatient Mental Health Services</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Myron Mayberry Director Effective Transitions Inc. 245-A West Wilshire OKC OK, 73116 405-286-39000 www.etiok.comAs a Director of a non profit organization Myron shares his background and the mission he service at ETI. Working with youth providing family and community mental health needs to a demographic which requires some services 24/7. ETI was started in 2002 to provide outpatient mental health services to families. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 024 - Providing Outpatient Mental Health Services</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-05-28_biscoach_24.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>27:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, mental, health, services</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 08:10:11 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 023 - IRS Small Business Resources</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 023 - IRS Small Business Resources</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Anita Douglas Senior Stakeholder Liaison Internal Revenue Service www.irs.govAnita talks about the IRS standards for small business and the wealth of information available on the website. The IRS partnerships with the community to hold information training sessions on small business requirements. They offer presentations on how to choose a tax preparer and a Business Tax Specialist help line at 800-829-4933. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 023 - IRS Small Business Resources</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-05-25_biscoach_23.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>29:41</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, internal, revinue, service, IRS</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 022 - The community Action Agency</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 022 - The community Action Agency</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Andrea Marshall Economic Development Coordinator Community Action Agency (405) 232-0199 ext. 3208 The community Action Agency has a number of programs for the small business entrepreneur from stimulus loans to SBA and other special financing loans and programs. The agency offers business plan writing and consulting services. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 022 - The community Action Agency</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-05-19_biscoach22.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>30:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, community, action, agency</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 23:10:12 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 021 - SCORE business counseling</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 021 - SCORE business counseling</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Bob Steinerd SCORE Counselor www.okcscore.org bob.steinerd@okcscore.org405-609-8004Bob had an extensive career in the corporate arena starting with IBM. He has also owned a successful small business and now is a counselor for SCORE in OKC. The counselors of Oklahoma City SCORE are experienced business owners and managers who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners and potential small business owners to achieve success. Client service is the objective of Oklahoma City SCORE and the volunteer counselors are dedicated to providing the best possible service. Face-to-face, by phone, or on-line, the counselors are able and willing to aid in the success of small business here in Oklahoma. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 021 - SCORE business counseling</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-05-07_biscoach__21.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>30:00</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, SCORE</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 13:06:35 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 020 - Growing a home healthcare business</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 020 - Growing a home healthcare business</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Mina AcQuaye RN, BSN, MPH, CHCE, CEO/Administrator Excell Home Care and Hospice 1200 SW 104th, Suite D, OKC OK 73139 405-631-0521 www.excellhomecare.net Mina started her business after 18 years as in the medical/hospital arena. She talks about starting as a CAN, continuing her education to become an RN and managing the hospice program for one of OKC largest hospitals. Excell has grown to over 100 employees and services customers within a 50 mile radius of Oklahoma City. Learn how she has grown her company. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 020 - Growing a home healthcare business</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-05-03_biscoach__20.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>28:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, home, health</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 14:55:55 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 019 - 501 (c) 3 applications, qualifications and process</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 019 - 501 (c) 3 applications, qualifications and process</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Jeri D. Towler P.C., Attorney at Law jeritowler@cox.net405-844-2222 Jeri Towler is an Oklahoma based attorney specializing in non profit law. She discusses the ins and outs of the 501 (c) 3 applications, qualifications and process. Jeri started her private firm after years in the corporate law arena. If you are thinking about starting a not for profit listen in and get all the details. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 019 - 501 (c) 3 applications, qualifications and process</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-04-23_biscoach19.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>31:01</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, 501 (c) 3, non profit, law</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:53:23 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 018 - The U.S. Small Business Administration</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 018 - The U.S. Small Business Administration</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Dottie Overal US Small Business Administration District Director Oklahoma District Office www.sba.gov/ok, Dorothy.overal@sba.gov 405-609-8011Dottie shares with the listeners all of the services and benefits offered by the US Small Business Administration as well as the changes affecting the program as it relates to the American Reinvestment Recovery Act and stimulus programs. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 018 - The U.S. Small Business Administration</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-04-19_biscoach18.mp3</link>
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								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-04-19_biscoach18.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>28:17</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, reinvestment, recovery, act, American,</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:38:37 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 017 - Urban League small business luncheons</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 017 - Urban League small business luncheons</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Shani Rashidi MHR, PHR Sr. Vice President of Administration Urban League of Greater OKC 3900 N. MLK, OKC, OK 73111 405-424-5243. Shani and I discuss the programs for individuals and small business. The Urban Leagues small business luncheons cover the basic requirements for starting your business. Guest from the small business service sector, banks and other funding and service providers shares their knowledge at these luncheons. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 017 - Urban League small business luncheons</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-21_biscoach_017.mp3</link>
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								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-21_biscoach_017.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>30:40</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, Urban League</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:40:58 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 016 - Staffing Companies</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 016 - Staffing Companies</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Gail Parker Owner/President A1 Staffing, Inc. 7465 NW 23rd St. Bethany Oklahoma 73008405-787-7600 gail@a1staffingok.com Gail Parker shares with us her journey through 14 years of working for staffing companies to starting her own business. The business plan and customer service surveys of the industry helped Gail to plan, build, and operate a successful organization.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 016 - Staffing Companies</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-16_biscoach_016.mp3</link>
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								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-16_biscoach_016.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>31:46</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, staff, staffing, HR</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:54:36 -0500</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 015 - Starting a 501(c)3 organization</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 015 - Starting a 501(c)3 organization</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Charles Jordan PACT Program Manager www.PACTFoundation.orgA personal experience motivated Charles to start a non-profit organization to assist victims of abuse. He shares his experience in becoming a Congressional District Program 501( c) 3 non-profit. This is a great tool for other mission driven individuals. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 015 - Starting a 501(c)3 organization</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-12_biscoach_015.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-03-12_biscoach_015.mp3" length="26287385" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-12_biscoach_015.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>27:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, start-up, non-profit, not-for-profit,  501( c), organization</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:05:49 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 014 - Training Your Staff</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 014 - Training Your Staff</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Robert Floyd The Floyd Training Firm, LLC 1800 N. Interstate DR. Norman OK 73072 405-290-1403 www.floydtraining.com My conversation with Robert covers his sales background with the family owned business and his desire to leave to start his own company, The Floyd Training Firm. Training is one of the first cost cutting actions companies take. We share valuable information about how great training adds value to small companies and can increase the bottom line. It is very important for small businesses to train their employees while building a culture of quality and service. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 014 - Training Your Staff</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-08_biscoach_014.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-03-08_biscoach_014.mp3" length="29730115" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-08_biscoach_014.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>30:58</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, retire, retirement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:41:53 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 013 - Copyrights and Trademarks</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 013 - Copyrights and Trademarks</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Annette Colbert-Latham CEO/Founder, Visage Production, Inc. 1000 West Wilshire Blvd, Suite 302 OKC OK 73116, 405-848-2237 http://www.visagefilmstudios.comAnnette talks about the entertainment industry in Oklahoma, her start in the business, with valuable information on copyrights, and trademarks. Annette has years of experience in the industry as a writer, producer, and director. We discuss her start of Visage Production Inc. and how she works with small business.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 013 - Copyrights and Trademarks</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-07_biscoach_013.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-03-07_biscoach_013.mp3" length="30253401" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-03-07_biscoach_013.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>31:31</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, copyright, trademark, entertainment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:17:42 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 012 - Starting a new business after retirement</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 012 - Starting a new business after retirement</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Kevin Elmore Financial Advisor kevinelmore@sbcglobal.net Kevin discusses the financial considerations of using retirement income for a new business start-up. What percent of your retirement should you invest in a new business start-up? How to better position your finances to move to your next career choice.  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 012 - Starting a new business after retirement</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-26_biscoach_012.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-02-26_biscoach_012.mp3" length="27495706" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-26_biscoach_012.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>28:38</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, start-up, retire, retirement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:13:06 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 011 -  Workforce Literacy</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 011 -  Workforce Literacy</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Steve Davis Reach Out and Read 405-525-3513 http://www.reachoutandread.org steve.davis01@yahoo.comMr. Davis shares the organizations mission to help increase the reading levels of our youth. We talk about the need for a literate work force for small business to grow and operate more efficiently. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 011 -  Workforce Literacy</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-22_biscoach_011.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-02-22_biscoach_011.mp3" length="30016839" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-22_biscoach_011.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>31:16</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, reading, literacy, literate, workforce</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:15:48 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 010 - Starting an Insurance Agency</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 010 - Starting an Insurance Agency</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Kenneth James Agent, State Farm Insurance 4312 Classen Blvd. OKC OK 73118 405-293-9361 kennethjames@kennethjamesagent.com State Farm Agent Kenneth James shares with us the opportunity he was presented to use his corporate sales experience to start his insurance agency. Kenneth had the drive and motivation to sell a quality product to his clients and an opportunity to own his own business. He also talks about insurance needs of the small business owner. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 010 - Starting an Insurance Agency</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-17_biscoach_010.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-02-17_biscoach_010.mp3" length="26917253" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-17_biscoach_010.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>28:02</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, insurance, agent, agency</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:52:54 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 009 - State Rep. Mike Shelton talks about tech training and unemployment benefits</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 009 - State Rep. Mike Shelton talks about tech training and unemployment benefits</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest State Representative Mike Shelton Oklahoma House of Representative mikeshelton@okhouse.gov Rep. Shelton shares his support for the career technology training Metro Technology Centers provides. There is a need for technical career options for our youth and retraining adults in this challenging economy. We discuss the new Metro Career Academy which uses the Communities in Schools concept. Representative Shelton discusses the importance of relationships with all of your local politicians and community business organizations. He is also working on a new idea to use an unemployment lump sum benefit payout to start a new business. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 009 - State Rep. Mike Shelton talks about tech training and unemployment benefits</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-05_biscoach_009.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-02-05_biscoach_009.mp3" length="29165455" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-05_biscoach_009.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>30:23</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, mentoring, chamber of commerce, Entrepreneur, success, plan, State Representative, Mike Shelton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:07:15 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 008 - Sole Proprietors and C Corporations</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 008 - Sole Proprietors and C Corporations</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Donna C. Bacy Attorney at Law Steele Financial Services 641 NE 39th St. Oklahoma City, OK 405-424-5510 While searching for a full time position as an attorney Donna decides to open her own practice of legal consulting to other firms. Her goal was to create an economic resource for her family and teach others how to accumulate wealth and protect their assets. Donna speaks on the ins and outs of Sole Proprietors to C Corporations. This information is one of the first issues a start up should consider in their organizational structure. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 008 - Sole Proprietors and C Corporations</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-01_biscoach_008.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-02-01_biscoach_008.mp3" length="31008655" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-02-01_biscoach_008.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>32:18</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, taxes, Sole Proprietor, C Corporation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:24:24 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 007 - Starting a new Law Office</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 007 - Starting a new Law Office</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Alethia Haynes Timmons Attorney at Law Timmons and Associates LLC 527 N. W. 23rd, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73103 405-602-5393 Alethia shares with us how she started her law firm using self financing. She purchased equipment and furniture in advance of opening and partnered with two other attorneys to purchase the building they would office in. Alethia also talks about hiring employees and the need to be through in selecting who you are bringing into your business. She emphasizes that customer service is key to service companies and the importance of your employees representing the company in a positive manner. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 007 - Starting a new Law Office</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-30_biscoach_007.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-01-30_biscoach_007.mp3" length="28556489" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-30_biscoach_007.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>29:45</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, taxes, attorney, law</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:08:15 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 006 - Ownership and Employee Supervision</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 006 - Ownership and Employee Supervision</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Wilson Guilbeaux Jr. Cognition LLC, Sr. VP, http://www.CognitionLLC.com WGuilbeaux@CognitionLLC.com Cognition LLC is a Leader in Interoperability and Systems Engineering. The company was formed in 2001 by Wilson and four other retired Air Force officers. Based in Virginia with offices in Washington DC, Cognition LLC is a research and development company for C4ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Inelegance, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). Clients served are military and private companies. We discuss how they run a virtual company from the ownership and employee supervision standpoint. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 006 - Ownership and Employee Supervision</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-28_biscoach_006.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-01-28_biscoach_006.mp3" length="34728910" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-28_biscoach_006.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>36:11</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, taxes, classes, promote</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:59:17 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 005 - Using Social Networking to Promote Your Business</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 005 - Using Social Networking to Promote Your Business</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Monique Terrell Sparkle Internet Image Solutions The Virtual Marketing Company monique@sparkletoday.com http://www.sparkletoday.com/ Monique shares the small business benefits of the new media use of social networking and how to grow your business using the services. It allows small businesses to get the word out on new products and services. She shares the important how-too skills of business social networking. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn are discussed along with the use of internet radio, web TV and podcasting. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 005 - Using Social Networking to Promote Your Business</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-25_biscoach_005.mp3</link>
								<enclosure url="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/media/2010-01-25_biscoach_005.mp3" length="32104126" type="audio/mpeg"/>
								<guid>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-25_biscoach_005.mp3</guid>
								<itunes:duration>33:26</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, Facebook, Twitter, social networking, plan, marketing, taxes, classes, promote</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:23:09 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 004 - Small Business Incubators</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 004 - Small Business Incubators</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Reinaldo Diaz Director of Metro Technology Centers Business Development Center South 309 SW 59th, Suite #302 Oklahoma City, OK 73109 405-778-8629 Small Business Incubators nurture young firms, helping them to survive and grow during the start-up period when they are the most vulnerable. Incubators provide hands-on management assistance, access to financing and exposure to critical or technical support services. They also offer entrepreneurial firms with shared office services/equipment, flexible leases and expandable space. Metro Tech also offer administrative and operational business support to increase the possibilities of success. The National Business Incubator study shows that 80 percent of new business fails within the first five years. Fifty two percent fail because of management related problems, and 48 percent fail due to lack of capital. However, when a start up business is affiliated with an incubator, 87 percent survive. This figure isfour times the national average. The Solution to Start-up your business is A Business Incubator. For more information go to www.metrotech.org/business  ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 004 - Small Business Incubators</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-22_bis_coach_004.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>32:30</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, mentoring, chamber of commerce, Entrepreneur, success, plan, marketing, taxes, classes, promote</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:14:12 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 003 - Starting a Business</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 003 - Starting a Business</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guest Winnie Fox In 2 Hair LLC7515 N. May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73116-3203 405-848-4247 Her goal was to cater to her clients in a new Salon when she left the comfort of working for a JC Penny Salon and stepped out in 2001 to start her own business. Winnie shares the journey from concept to opening her doors including researching location, surveying existing clients, building a quality business and the importance of developing a business plan. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 003 - Starting a Business</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-06_bis_coach_003_starting_a_business.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>25:21</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, mentoring, chamber of commerce, Entrepreneur, success, plan, marketing, taxes, classes, promote</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:24:58 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 002 - Business Profile - HH Enterprises</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 002 - Business Profile - HH Enterprises</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Guests DePoris Hopkins and Evan Hopkins HH Enterprises Hopkins Hair Care and Enterprises 7128 E. Reno Midwest City, OK 73110 405-741-0227 Deporis shares his 32 years of entrepreneur experience, the journey he took and the success he obtained. His son Evan speaks to the young adult approach to entrepreneurship, developing a small business, expanding into real estate development and the expansion of the HH Enterprises. Key themes are the need to build relationships to develop your business and cause is key to your success. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 002 - Business Profile - HH Enterprises</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-06_bis_coach_002_hopkins_hair_care.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>38:53</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
									<itunes:keywords>Business, Incubator, new, start, improve, own, owner, train, training, improve, assist, oklahoma, oklahoma city, coach, coaching, network, networking, mentor, mentoring, chamber of commerce, Entrepreneur, success, plan, marketing, taxes, classes, promote</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:18:36 -0600</pubDate>
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								<title>Business Coach 001 - Introduction</title>
								<itunes:subtitle>Business Coach 001 - Introduction</itunes:subtitle>
								<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Introduction of host Sharron Jackson, the Business Coach show concept and the benefits of the Certified Business Incubator Concept. ]]></itunes:summary>
								<description>Business Coach 001 - Introduction</description>
								<link>http://www.metrotech.edu/podcasts/biscoach/?p=episode&amp;name=2010-01-06_bis_coach_001__1172009.mp3</link>
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								<itunes:duration>15:24</itunes:duration>
									<author>bis.coach@metrotech.org (Sharron Jackson)</author>
									<itunes:author>Sharron Jackson</itunes:author>
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									<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:08:53 -0600</pubDate>
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