How the feds deal with cannabis in Ohio

May 20, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Special Feature: The Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview: Mary Jane Borden, president, Ohio Rights Group Talks about how Ohio has been a “cannabis decrim” state since 1976 and how that works with the federal government.  She also talks about the medicinal cannabis bills currently in the Ohio legislature. Special Feature: Mentor […]

The “beauty school drop out” stigma

May 20, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Tiffany Olson and Ginae Holland, beauty industry Discuss the stigma of “beauty school drop out” in hair salons and stylists and compare their day to day work to a corporate executive.  The two also discuss the stress levels, additional product sales and freedoms of owning your own salon. Interviews: […]

Natural gas filling stations and cars are coming soon

May 20, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Ronald Jibson, CEO and Chairman, Questar Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT Talks about the emerging natural gas market in the energy sector.  He also discusses how filling stations are being constructed in the western half of the US as well as companies adding LNG/CNG vehicles. Interview: Mark Speirs, professional […]

Williams County rigs down 98%

May 17, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Dept of Minerals Explains why rig counts are down 88% from the peak, with Williams County down 98%.  Helms said oil companies are using uncompleted wells and inactive wells as tools to manage their cash flow.

Banking issues in cannabis and medical marijuana

May 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Carlos Alfaro, deputy campaign manager, Marijuana Policy Project Discusses the banking issues with states allowing hemp and cannabis. Banks are federally regulated so dispensaries are having to become creative with how they deposit their money and pay their employees.

Giving back is part of Hatch Realty’s business model

May 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Gives an update on flaring in the Bakken and how companies and state are trying to reduce that 89% to 80%, which was an April 1 deadline. Special Feature: Mentor & Apprentices Interview: Erik Hatch, owner, Hatch Realty Hatch talks about giving back […]

Wine country in the Dakotas

May 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

American Entrepreneur Interviews: Bruce Gussiaas, owner, Dakota Sun Gardens, Carrington, ND Talks about how being located in the middle of North Dakota and how this impacts his marketplace for wine distribution. Interviews: Erin Wallander, owner, EWI Design, Dickinson, ND Talks about how the low oil prices created a new market […]

Commissioner Goehring on Energy, Hemp and Flaring

May 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commission member, Doug Goehring In this special interview, Goehring discusses public comments on private land in North Dakota and how it is creating some issues in the energy world. He also comments on the recent flaring numbers and how $50 oil could impact […]

Watford City still busy despite to low oil prices

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Now that oil prices have been reduced the once frenzy-like Bakken activity, Watford City’s mayor Brent Sanford takes a moment to recall the past five to seven years. “If you go back seven years ago, that’s when the drilling rigs started to move into the county and they haven’t left,” […]

Bakken Real Estate: There’s blood in the water

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Commercial real estate broker Michael Houge is feeling the shift in the modern day California Gold Rush and is using the word “recalibration” a lot these days.  Houge, who lives and works in Minneapolis and the Bakken has seen the shale revolution impact his day to day life for nearly […]

Bakken BBQ to benefit Make-A-Wish ND

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner & Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Tiffany and Jackie give details on the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ and how oil companies are coming together to raise money for Make A Wish ND.

Bakken BBQ scheduled for June 17

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner & Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Tiffany and Jackie talk about community involvement with Pick Up the Patch and their upcoming 4th Annual Bakken BBQ.

Flaring goals not reached by April 1

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: ND Ag Commissioner and Industrial Commissioner Doug Goehring Gives a flaring update and how they did not meet their April 1 goal of 80%, the Bakken is at 89%. He also explained what it would look like at $50 oil.

Energy’s reverse ripple

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Brian Sullivan, host, Power Lunch, CNBC, New York, NY Talks about the Reverse Ripple happening in the energy industry.  Sullivan also shares data on the energy industry’s impact on the national economy over the past 5 years, singling out Texas and North Dakota. Special Feature: GroundBreakers – Innovation and […]

Bill collecting in Asia

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

International Economy Interviews:  Tom Shorma, CEO/President, WCCO Belting Shares his experience of a small business trying to collect bills and receivables from a company or country overseas. He also talks about what options small companies have if they are doing International business.

North Dakota already growing legalized hemp

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

The Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Talks about the emerging hemp market in North Dakota.  Hemp was legalized in 1997 and in 2014 Congress passed a resolution to allow a handful of growers the ability to grow hemp in the states where it is legal.  […]

When will corporations be OK without perfection?

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Mentor and Apprenticeships Interviews: Mark J Lindquist, nationally recognized motivational speaker, national anthem singer and author; and his business manager Jared Bye Discusses a new push in corporate America allowing employees to make a mistake and talk to their superior without reprimand. A movement to increase employee confidence in Fortune […]

Wilkins describes oil by rail

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kelly Wilkins, Bridger Company Talks about distributing oil by rail and how it will always have a place in energy development. He also discusses how oil companies used a balanced portfolio in energy distribution.

Piano mentor talks about playing cruise ships

April 27, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Brian Lash, founder, Target Logistics Shares his story of how he went from dropping out of medical school because of his business endeavors to contracting temporary housing in Iraq, the Salt Lake Olympics and oil fields across the globe. Interview: Pier Marini, world famous piano player Talks about playing […]

Teamwork and longevity in the business world

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Mentor and Apprenticeships Interview:  Mark Eaton, former Utah Jazz Center and professional speaker, Salt Lake City, UT Shares his advice on those entering the marketplace for the first time or dusting off the old portfolio to get back at it.  He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and chemistry within […]

In ND the Reaper is anything but grim

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: US Senator John Hoeven and US Senator Heidi Heitkamp The senators talk about Grand Forks being the home for the MQ9 Reaper Wing and also extended the test UAS site for another 5 years. At a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations hearing Thursday and a meeting earlier this […]

Remote power in the Bakken oil field

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Mark Williams, Horizon Power Systems, Farmington, New Mexico Share his views on the oil and gas industry and how the Bakken’s natural gas is like no other.  He also talks about remote wells and generating power to places without the grid or infrastructure.