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Coming Up On This Week's Show…

May 19, 2012 @ 7:00pm – Karen Powell and Sandeep Bhargava (Omango), Michael Liss (Franlaw), JT Thayer and John Bitting (@LincolnParkTV)

How do you take a business and GO BIG?

Today’s show explores this idea, and we decided to bring in Karen Powell and Sandeep Bhargava from OMango (EatOMango.com) who just started this new concept, Quick, Casual, Contemporary Indian Cuisine in Aurora/Naperville. OMango is a flavorful journey through India’s rich and diverse culinary legacy. They embrace the healthful spirit of true Indian cuisine: fresh vegetables, house-made breads baked in real tandoor ovens, and homemade sauces and chutneys with both traditional and inventive new takes on this beloved ethnic cuisine. Karen and Sandeep ARE NOT CHEFS, but they are incredible business people, who have paid incredible attention to details, which will prepare them for going big. Wait till you hear their preparation and story. An incredible lesson for anyone starting or running a business.

Then, we brought in Mr. Michael Liss of FRANLAW. FRANLAW is a full-service national law firm for franchisors and franchisees. (See where we’re going with this?) Michael offers practical and useful advice to clients who want to buy their first franchise, or to buy or sell an existing franchise business. He knows what it takes to franchise your business. He understands franchising and can guide you through the franchise agreements and the entire process to ensure you are protected. Michael was kinds enough to take time from his schedule to give OMango some practical advice, and also teach us how we can prepare to GO BIG, and when that time should be.

If that wasn’t enough, we brought in JT Thayer and John Bitting from @LincolnparkTV. @LincolnParkTV is a web, mobile, and ConnectedTV platform for the LincolnPark Neighborhood. They gather, produce and distribute engaging Video Stories: breaking news, great services, outstanding brands, and exceptional entertainment and nightlife suggestions. It’s all about maximizing your lifestyle in and around Lincoln Park … and more to Chicago’s Neighborhoods in and around: Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, River West, and River North. John is a career media professional, working in radio and TV, and now working @Lincolnpark.tv

ConnectedTV is a pioneer concept, and if you haven’t heard of it, you soon will. JT and John do a fantastic job of telling us what this is, and how this is a Game Changer in the TV/Cable industry. If you are looking for a new opportunity, or you love staying on the edge of technology, you will be interested to hear what these guys say.

This Week's Podcast….

Nick Dobbs (British Swim School) and Jeremy Smith (SpotHero)

This week we’re featuring 2 young entrepreneurs with 2 different businesses. Each has started on their path to success in different ways, and they’ve got a lot of good lessons that are meant not only for young entrepreneurs, but for every entrepreneur and business owner that wants to be successful!

Nick Dobbs

Nick Dobbs is the owner of a British Swim School franchise in the Chicago market. As a 28 year old franchise owner, Nick has been through the discovery stages of trying to figure out what type of business he wanted to launch, starting his own or buying an existing one. He has been the owner of six separate companies before finally finding success with British Swim School. For more than 30 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival to beginners of all age groups. British Swim School uses a gradual, gentle and fun process to teach babies as young as three months old the most important water survival skill – the ability to float on their back.

Jeremy Smith

Mark Lawrence and Jeremy Smith are the co-founders of SpotHero. SpotHero is the “Orbitz” of Chicago parking spots. They work with some of the largest parking operators in the country to make parking reasonably price and readily accessible for customers. Mark Lawrence started his first business in the 2nd grade and has a passion for innovation, both in technology and in everyday living. This led Mark to the Chicago parking industry, where he found an entire industry ripe for innovation. Jeremy Smith graduated from the University of Illinois in 2008 and became Mark’s roommate . During his short time in Chicago, he amassed $3500 in parking tickets! That’s when SpotHero was born. Parking in Chicago can be both confusing and expensive. SpotHero allows you to search and view available parking options in and around the city of Chicago. By reserving your parking online ahead of time through SpotHero, you know exactly how much you’re going to pay, and where you’re going to park. You can view Chicago parking rates at different Chicago parking garages on the map that are near the address searching for.

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