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by Margaret Jackson
Business on the Edge Silicon Valley AM 1220 KDOW & iHeartradio Business & Finance Coaching and everything in between for building small businesses. Be Inspired. Be Dreamers. Be Encouraged. When the going gets tough Silicon Valley’s #1 Small Business Radio personality is on the air for you.
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Today we are talking about one of the biggest questions entrepreneurs ask: “Where can I find the money?” But before we chase grants, loans, crowdfunding, sponsorships, or investors, we need to ask a better question: “Is my business ready for capital?”
Today’s show is not about chasing grants. It is about helping small businesses and nonprofits understand what funders are really looking for before they ever submit an application. Grant money is competitive, and the organizations that win are usually not the ones that simply “need” the money — they are the ones that can prove readiness, alignment, capacity, and impact.
Today we’re talking about why small businesses cannot afford to wait for perfection. Your Minimum Viable Product, or MVP, is the simplest marketable version of your product or service that lets you test the market, earn feedback, make improvements, and start generating sales before the opportunity passes you by.
Today on the show, we are talking about one of the largest infrastructure projects in California history: California High-Speed Rail. But we are not just talking about trains, tracks, and timelines. We are talking about progress, jobs, procurement, contracts, small business access, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves to participate in this historic economic opportunity. Our guest today is Chief Catrina Blair, Chief of Small Business for California High-Speed Rail, and we are going to unpack what is happening now, what opportunities are coming next, and what small businesses need to do to get ready. Guest: Chief Catrina Blair, California High Speed Rail Authority
Today we are talking about the top AI assistants small businesses should be paying attention to: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Monica, and a few specialty tools like Canva AI. Now let me say this upfront: every AI tool is not created for the same job. Some are better for writing. Some are better for research. Some are better inside your email, spreadsheets, meetings, and documents. So today’s question is not, “Which AI is the best?” The real question is, which AI should be working inside your business—and what should you hire it to do?
Why smart entrepreneurs do not start with a business plan — they start with proof.
Today’s guest, Sperling Services, joins us to discuss why mobile notary, I-9 verification, loan signing, and apostille services are more important than ever in a world of remote work, global mobility, and high-stakes paperwork.
Today we’re talking about a man who didn’t just build a company… he built a movement. A system that has helped everyday entrepreneurs go from idea… to income… to impact. I’m talking about Russell Brunson, cofounder of ClickFunnels alongside Todd Dickerson. Here’s the truth—success in today’s economy isn’t about who has the best product… it’s about who has the best system to sell it.
Business on the Edge Silicon Valley AM 1220 KDOW & iHeartradio Business & Finance Coaching and everything in between for building small businesses. Be Inspired. Be Dreamers. Be Encouraged. When the going gets tough Silicon Valley’s #1 Small Business Radio personality is on the air for you.
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