Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Short Sales, Bank-Owned, Foreclosures.......what does all of this mean to me?

http://wgso.com/?powerpress_pinw=16863-podcast

How does the REO, bank-owned, and foreclosure market affect the current real estate market?
What is a "short sale"? 

Listen to two experts, Becky Fisher and Matt Carassco discuss how you can participate in and benefit from these types of properties.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Throwing your hat in the ring........Making a run for office.

http://wgso.com/?powerpress_pinw=16711-podcast

If you have considered running for political office, listen to the stories of two candidates who have taken the risk of running for office.  Stephen Leonard is running for House of Representatives District 85.   Buddy Boe, in his early 20's ran for city council and parish president of St. John the Baptist Parish.

Hear how they took the huge step and leap of faith to make change happen.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Coffee Talk...."talk amongst yourselves"

"Talk amongst yourselves".......Well, we did just that, we talked with Ryan Stansbury, Franchise Development Director for the famous New Orleans brand of PJ's Coffee and Tea and WOW Cafe' and Wingery.  While we did have some "coffee talk", the focus and discussion was about the franchise industry and how it has become a preferred method of starting a business.

Ryan is an experienced veteran of the franchise business and shared his professional insights on becoming a franchisee and how it all works.  This was a very informative and interesting topic.  Lear how this company as grown from 1 store in New Orleans to a national brand and how you can participate.   You can hear the entire interview here  http://wgso.com/?powerpress_pinw=16408-podcast .

To talk with Ryan directly you can call him at 985-792-5776 x116 or go to http://www.pjsfranchise.com/ for more details.

New Orleans Interior Design Show

Mike Zalaznick of the New Orleans Home & Garden show stopped by the studio to talk about this weekends New Orleans Interior Design show.  The show is filled with the latest designs and trends.  Several designers and artist will be exhibiting their works.  You can buy furniture that are unique one of a kind pieces of art.

Highlights include the Art Walk isle and the Shaggy Chic Pet Beds.  These "pet beds", which are works of art themselves made by local artist and craftsmen, are being auctioned off with proceeds benefiting area no-kill animal shelters.   You can hear the interview here http://wgso.com/?powerpress_pinw=16408-podcast
Its going to be a great show and just another reason to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.
For more details go to http://www.neworleanshomeshows.com/

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