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On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Biggs, CFA, CFP, CAIA, Managing Director - Head of Alternative Investments at The Mather Group. Steve joined The Mather Group through the acquisition of HC Financial Advisors in August 2022, where he operated as the Chief Investment Officer and a Principal. Prior to HC Financial Advisors, he was a Senior Analyst of Zacks Investment Research, Senior Equity Analyst of Manning & Napier, and Principal of Wells Capital Management.He is is an active member of CFA Society San Francisco and serves as Co-Chair for the Member Programming Advisory Council (MPAC). Listen to the full interview, where Steve discusses alternative investing and private markets.CFA Society San Francisco is a not-for-profit professional association, supporting members of the Northern California investment community and beyond. Learn more by visiting our website or connecting on LinkedIn.This podcast is provided for general interest only. Content is not intended to be, nor should be interpreted as recommendations or fiduciary advice.
Cynthia Tusan is CEO and Chairman of Strategic Global Advisors, a fundamentally inspired and quantitatively driven investment manager focused on global equities, a role she has held for over 16 years. She previously was a portfolio manager at Wells Capital Management and is based in the Newport Beach area.Our conversation starts with her upbringing which was the ultimate marriage of science and art, and translate that into her current passion for investment, which is, of course, part art and science. We speak about her experience of founding a firm as well as her philosophy for leading and motivating a team. During our diversity discussion we discuss a recent example of "taking a stand" in which Cynthia publicly challenged an industry article that suggested that female fund managers had seen more negative impact from pandemic-related school closures than male fund managers. See this link for more information on the outcome: https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1smmwcdnt0nkm/A-Note-to-Our-ReadersWe move then to her passion for education, in particular after-school education programs, and the impact that they can have. Our conversation ends with the people who have inspired her - and there is quite a list!Series 2 of the 2022 Fiftyfaces Podcast is brought to you with the kind support of the William Blair Active Share Podcast.
In Series 2 of the 2022 podcast we discussing taking a stand – a stand against climate change, against bias, against recruitment processes that aren't generating the results and against stereotypical thinking. We hear from another 10 inspiring guests from around the world. From the academic who realized he could make a better impact with his sustainable finance agenda in the world through publishing papers and writing books, to the fund manager with a passion for improving after school education to a head of asset management who is changing the recruitment process from the ground up.We hear about a founder committed to leveling the playing field for persons with disabilities both in the City and in entrepreneurial endeavors, and a former college soccer star whose lessons on the field prepared her for being a supportive team player in her work life. A master fund-raiser tells us how the the greatest hurdles he ever faced were those he set for himself, while the founder of a placement firm discusses the work he does to elevate diverse managers. A financial advisor describes the work she does to promote financial literacy and describes how not feeling safe in her job motivated her to launch her own firm, while a fund director reveals how her university life in Zambia prepared her for the unexpected. Staying in Africa we hear how farm-life is a good preparation for surviving in markets. There is more information on the Fiftyfaces Podcast on the fiftyfaceshub.com. Meet the guests in Series 1:Stephanie Braming is global head of investment management at William Blair & Company. Based in Chicago, she was previously a portfolio manager and specialist at William Blair, and prior to that an investment consultant. She started her career as an examiner in the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Year for 2021. Cynthia Tusan is CEO and Chairman of Strategic Global Advisors, a fundamentally inspired and quantitatively driven investment manager focused on global equities, a role she has held for over 16 years. She previously was a portfolio manager at Wells Capital Management and is based in the Newport Beach Area. Ryan Bailey is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Carbonado Partners LLC, a leading placement agent with a differentiated approach to fundraising for emerging managers. He was previously Head of Investments at Children's Health in the Dallas Area, and prior to that held various roles in investment boutiques including placement firms. Alex Edmans is a professor of finance at the London Business school. Alex has a PhD from MIT as a Fulbright Scholar, and was previously a tenured professor at Wharton and an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Alex has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, testified in the UK Parliament, and given the TED talk “What to Trust in a Post-Truth World” and the TEDx talk “The Social Responsibility of Business” with a combined 2.4 million views. Alex's book, “Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit”, was featured in the Financial Times list of Business Books of the Year for 2020, and he is a co-author of “Principles of Corporate Finance” (with Brealey, Myers, and Allen) for the 14th edition to be published in April 2022. Poets and Quants named him Professor of theMarquette Chester is Senior Managing Director and Head of Alternatives at Xponance, Inc., based in Atlanta Georgia. He previously spent over 20 years at Invesco, the last 11 years of which were as Managing Director within the Private Capital area. Tremaine Wills is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of Mind Over Money, which provides financial planning advice and manages investment portfolios to help client meet their financial goals. She formerly spent time as an Investment Advisor Representative and from 2015 to 2019 worked as a mathematics teacher, initially for Teach for America. Based in Virginia, she is passionate about increasing financial literacy for the Black Community in particular. Hardeep Rai is Group Chief Executive Officer at The Kaleidoscope Group of Companies, which enable disabled individuals to realize their full potential and find their purpose by enabling them to learn new skills, find their dream job or start their own business. Kaleidoscope Investments, which invests in disabled individuals with great ideas enabling them to launch their own businesses. He is a prominent advocate for the rights of disabled people, particularly in the City of London network, and is driven by an agenda of social impact and inclusion. Dr. Namukale Chintu holds Non Executive Director Roles including roles at Invesco Limited and Arkadia Asset Management and a number of advisory roles. She started her career in investment banking and held a series of Executive Director roles in Proprietary Capital and Wealth Management covering Africa., She is the founder of Frontier Market Consultants. A former Rhodes Scholar, she is National Secretary for the Rhodes Scholarship in Zambia and is passionate about encouraging entrepreneurship and enabling diverse founders to thrive. Molly Burba is Managing Director in Investment Research at RiskBridge Advisors, an OCIO firm serving institutional and individual investors. She previously held a series of investment research and allocation roles. She has a passion for Wellness and spent a period working as a wellness consultant in a firm she established, and was captained of the Women's Soccer Team while at Vanderbilt University. Nazmeera Moola is Chief Sustainability Officer of Ninety One, based in Capetown, where she previously headed up South African investing. So from Tuesday March 15 tune in to hear from our 10 inspiring guests in Series 2. You can find all of our podcasts on the Fiftyfaces Hub, together with other resources such as affinity groups, internships and job opportunities, coaching and tips for well-being. Please follow us on Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIN, and rate us on Apple Podcasts to spread the word.
For this segment, we go beyond definitions and justifications and address the proliferation of ESG products, human rights implications, climate, and various methods of greenwashing with our resident expert, Ross Campbell, Director of Responsible Investing at Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss. Ross Campbell is the Director of Responsible Investing at Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, one of the few remaining firms dedicated exclusively to value investing and based in Dallas. Ross joined Barrow Hanley in 2017 from SRI Research Group, where he was president of the consulting firm, focused on assisting companies with their corporate disclosures and corporate sustainability reports. Before founding the SRI Research Group, Ross managed the sustainability and investor relations efforts for AECOM and Denbury Resources Inc. His investment career includes serving as a senior analyst for Wells Capital Management and as an investment management senior consultant for FactSet Research Systems. Mr. Campbell earned a BA from Franklin and Marshall College and an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. He earned the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, has completed three levels of training offered by the PRI Academy and earned the Certificate in ESG Investing with the CFA Institute. Disclaimer: All podcast discussions represent only the views and opinions of the host and guests. This podcast in no way constitutes investment advice and is not an offer to buy or sell any products or services.
What Will Happen to Apple? Two Gurus Answer Questions About Why They Own It
Gary Mishuris, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Silver Ring Value Partners Mishuris is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Silver Ring Value Partners, an investment firm with a concentrated long-term intrinsic value strategy. He also teaches the Value Investing Seminar at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Prior to founding the firm in 2016, Mr. Mishuris was a Managing Director at Manulife Asset Management since 2011, where he was the Lead Portfolio Manager of the US Focused Value strategy. From 2004 through 2010, Mr. Mishuris was a Vice President at Evergreen Investments (later part of Wells Capital Management) where he started as an Equity Analyst and assumed roles with increasing responsibilities, including serving as the co-PM of the Large Cap Value strategy between 2007 and 2010. He began his career in 2001 at Fidelity as an Equity Research Associate. Mr. Mishuris received a S.B. in Computer Science and a S.B. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). For additional information from Gary Mishuris: gary@silverringvalupartners.com https://silverringvaluepartners.com https://behavioralvalueinvestor.com Not a Premium Member of GuruFocus? Sign up for a free 7-day trial here: https://www.gurufocus.com/membership/new/index.html#/?utm_campaign=podcast Watch the full live stream: https://youtu.be/6S0zmRUfTx0
What Will Happen to Apple? Two Gurus Answer Questions About Why They Own It
Gary Mishuris, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Silver Ring Value Partners Mishuris is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Silver Ring Value Partners, an investment firm with a concentrated long-term intrinsic value strategy. He also teaches the Value Investing Seminar at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Prior to founding the firm in 2016, Mr. Mishuris was a Managing Director at Manulife Asset Management since 2011, where he was the Lead Portfolio Manager of the US Focused Value strategy. From 2004 through 2010, Mr. Mishuris was a Vice President at Evergreen Investments (later part of Wells Capital Management) where he started as an Equity Analyst and assumed roles with increasing responsibilities, including serving as the co-PM of the Large Cap Value strategy between 2007 and 2010. He began his career in 2001 at Fidelity as an Equity Research Associate. Mr. Mishuris received a S.B. in Computer Science and a S.B. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Not a Premium Member of GuruFocus? Sign up for a free 7-day trial here: https://www.gurufocus.com/membership/new/index.html#/?utm_campaign=podcast Watch the full live stream: https://youtu.be/-ggX5qJeQEg
Gary Mishuris is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Silver Ring Value Partners, an investment firm with a concentrated long-term intrinsic value strategy. Prior to founding the firm in 2016, Mr. Mishuris was a Managing Director at Manulife Asset Management since 2011, where he was the Lead Portfolio Manager of the US Focused Value strategy. From 2004 through 2010, Mr. Mishuris was a Vice President at Evergreen Investments (later part of Wells Capital Management) where he started as an Equity Analyst and assumed roles with increasing responsibilities, including serving as the co-PM of the Large Cap Value strategy between 2007 and 2010. He began his career in 2001 at Fidelity as an Equity Research Associate. Mr. Mishuris received a S.B. in Computer Science and a S.B. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Website: https://silverringvaluepartners.com/ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I've launched a new podcast called The Acquirers Podcast. The podcast is about finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations. We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success. SEE LATEST EPISODES https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/ SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/ FOLLOW TOBIAS Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Website: https://acquirersmultiple.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Greenbackd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisle ABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLE Tobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, bus
Hello Listeners, Today is a very special episode with Tim Maloney, CFA, co-founder and CIO at Roundhill Investments. Before this Tim traded investment grade credit at Wells Capital Management. He also worked in institutional sales at Morgan Stanley. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Bachelors of Science in Engineering and a Master of Science in Finance from Vanderbilt University. In today’s episode we discuss what is a thematic ETF and gaming. Enjoy and thanks for the listen!
First Segment: Jon Peddie Research. Ted Pollak, Gaming Analyst Ted Pollak has been following the video game industry for over 20 years. The majority of Ted’s career has been in the field of investment management where he has experience with companies such as Wells Capital Management, SDR Capital Management, and Hambrecht & Quist. Combining his knowledge of games and finance, he founded and launched the Electronic Entertainment Fund, an investment partnership focused on entertainment technology. Ted is the Senior Gaming Analyst for JPR, where he contributes to TechWatch, writes an industry report, and provides consulting in various areas of entertainment technology. Second Segment: Computer and Technology News. Computer America turns out the latest and greatest news stories of the day! Including stories such as: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Launch Robo-Bear For The Elderly AT&T Brings 500 Mbps To Select Cities UBER Drivers Have Made $50 Million In Tips And more! For full show notes, head on over to ComputerAmerica.com!
Carl Riccadonna, the chief U.S. economist at Bloomberg Intelligence, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why he's downgrading the medium-term outlook for U.S. economic growth and asks what remains if Trumponomics is trampled. Former Sears Canada CEO Mark Cohen, the director of retail sales and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, talks about Sears and why it has completely lost its viability. John Veihmeyer, KPMG's global chairman, discusses KPMG's CEO outlook report, which details CEO top priorities over the next three years. Finally, Jim Paulsen, the former chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, says he still sees more upside to the market.
Joseph Nye, a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, says Donald Trump could make life difficult for judges, but isn't in a position to corrupt or undermine the independence of the judiciary. Komal Sri-Kumar, president of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, says inflation isn't on the upswing and there isn't room for Fed rate hikes. Finally, Jim Paulsen, the chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, says the bull market in bonds has ended. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Joseph Nye, a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, says Donald Trump could make life difficult for judges, but isn't in a position to corrupt or undermine the independence of the judiciary. Komal Sri-Kumar, president of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, says inflation isn't on the upswing and there isn't room for Fed rate hikes. Finally, Jim Paulsen, the chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, says the bull market in bonds has ended.
Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist and economist at Wells Capital Management, sees a "bunny" market in 2017. Ellen Zentner, chief U.S. economist at Morgan Stanley, gives her 2017 U.S. consumer outlook. Bloomberg's Vincent Cignarella discusses five ways the dollar rally may end if Donald Trump's policies fail. Finally, Willis Sparks, the director of global macro at Eurasia Group, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz the top risks for 2017 and why we are entering a global geopolitical recession.
Komal Sri-Kumar, the president of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, and Kim Schoenholtz, a professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, discuss the possibility of a "rules-based" Federal Reserve. Prior to that, Alberto Gallo, Algebris Investments' head of macro strategies, says the U.S. and U.K. populism wave is emerging in Europe. Finally, Jim Paulsen, a Wells Capital Management strategist, says dollar strength is peaking and will come down over the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Komal Sri-Kumar, the president of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, and Kim Schoenholtz, a professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, discuss the possibility of a "rules-based" Federal Reserve. Prior to that, Alberto Gallo, Algebris Investments' head of macro strategies, says the U.S. and U.K. populism wave is emerging in Europe. Finally, Jim Paulsen, a Wells Capital Management strategist, says dollar strength is peaking and will come down over the next couple of years.
Wells Capital Management's Jim Paulsen says when investors feel uncomfortable about the market, they should add more risk. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wells Capital Management's Jim Paulsen says the market is responding to better economic news on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wells Capital Management's Jim Paulsen says economic data is improving on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wells Capital Management's Jim Paulsen says the market has been responding to better economic news and backing away from recession forecasts. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Wells Capital Management's Jim Paulsen discusses the earnings season and forecasts for inflation on Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Congresswoman Mia Love (R-UT). Also on the show is Jason Trennert, author of NEW BOOK: "My Side of the Street: Why Wolves, Flash Boys, Quants, and Master of the Universe Don't Represent the Real Wall Street." Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management and Andrew Busch, Host of Voice America's "Engage with Andy Busch" and editor of The Busch Update are on with Larry. Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at Manhattan Institute, and Mark Perry, Professor of Finance & Economics at University of Michigan (Flint Campus) are also talking with Larry. As always, the great money/politics panel with James Pethokoukis, Steve Moore, and John McIntyre. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Congresswoman Mia Love (R-UT). Also on the show is Jason Trennert, author of NEW BOOK: "My Side of the Street: Why Wolves, Flash Boys, Quants, and Master of the Universe Don't Represent the Real Wall Street." Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management and Andrew Busch, Host of Voice America's "Engage with Andy Busch" and editor of The Busch Update are on with Larry. Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at Manhattan Institute, and Mark Perry, Professor of Finance & Economics at University of Michigan (Flint Campus) are also talking with Larry. As always, the great money/politics panel with James Pethokoukis, Steve Moore, and John McIntyre. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Congresswoman Mia Love (R-UT). Also on the show is Jason Trennert, author of NEW BOOK: "My Side of the Street: Why Wolves, Flash Boys, Quants, and Master of the Universe Don't Represent the Real Wall Street." Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management and Andrew Busch, Host of Voice America's "Engage with Andy Busch" and editor of The Busch Update are on with Larry. Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at Manhattan Institute, and Mark Perry, Professor of Finance & Economics at University of Michigan (Flint Campus) are also talking with Larry. As always, the great money/politics panel with James Pethokoukis, Steve Moore, and John McIntyre. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Art Laffer, founder & chairman of Laffer Associates and Laffer Investments. Avik Roy, author of Forbes blog "The Apothecary"joins Larry. Also on the show is Mike Ozanian,Co-host "Sports Money" on the YES Network and Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management. Tamar Jacoby, CEO & President of ImmigrationWorksUSA joins the show. Roger Stone, Author of NEW BOOK: "Nixon's Secrets: The Rise, Fall, and Untold Truth about the President, Watergate, and the Pardon" joins Larry. The Money/Politics Panel with James Pethokoukis, Steve Moore and Roger Stone. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Art Laffer, founder & chairman of Laffer Associates and Laffer Investments. Avik Roy, author of Forbes blog "The Apothecary"joins Larry. Also on the show is Mike Ozanian,Co-host "Sports Money" on the YES Network and Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management. Tamar Jacoby, CEO & President of ImmigrationWorksUSA joins the show. Roger Stone, Author of NEW BOOK: "Nixon's Secrets: The Rise, Fall, and Untold Truth about the President, Watergate, and the Pardon" joins Larry. The Money/Politics Panel with James Pethokoukis, Steve Moore and Roger Stone. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Art Laffer, founder & chairman of Laffer Associates and Laffer Investments. Avik Roy, author of Forbes blog "The Apothecary"joins Larry. Also on the show is Mike Ozanian,Co-host "Sports Money" on the YES Network and Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management. Tamar Jacoby, CEO & President of ImmigrationWorksUSA joins the show. Roger Stone, Author of NEW BOOK: "Nixon's Secrets: The Rise, Fall, and Untold Truth about the President, Watergate, and the Pardon" joins Larry. The Money/Politics Panel with James Pethokoukis, Steve Moore and Roger Stone. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Mark Perry: Carpe Diem Blog: mjperry.blogspot.com. Also on the show is Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Forbes Blog: Medical Innovation. Amity Shlaes Author of : "Coolidge" joins Larry. Stephanie Link, CIO, Co-Portfolio Manager, Director of Research at TheStreet.com and Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management join the show. Chris Gessel, executive editor & chief strategy officer @ Investor's Business Daily. As always the Money/Politics Pane with Jennifer Rubin and James Pethokoukius! All this and much more on the Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Mark Perry: Carpe Diem Blog: mjperry.blogspot.com. Also on the show is Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Forbes Blog: Medical Innovation. Amity Shlaes Author of : "Coolidge" joins Larry. Stephanie Link, CIO, Co-Portfolio Manager, Director of Research at TheStreet.com and Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management join the show. Chris Gessel, executive editor & chief strategy officer @ Investor's Business Daily. As always the Money/Politics Pane with Jennifer Rubin and James Pethokoukius! All this and much more on the Larry Kudlow Show!
Today on the Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with Mark Perry: Carpe Diem Blog: mjperry.blogspot.com. Also on the show is Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Forbes Blog: Medical Innovation. Amity Shlaes Author of : "Coolidge" joins Larry. Stephanie Link, CIO, Co-Portfolio Manager, Director of Research at TheStreet.com and Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at Wells Capital Management join the show. Chris Gessel, executive editor & chief strategy officer @ Investor's Business Daily. As always the Money/Politics Pane with Jennifer Rubin and James Pethokoukius! All this and much more on the Larry Kudlow Show!
Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com. Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com. Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWShealthcare costs, taxes worry u.s. small business mostWells Fargo/Gallup Small Business survey indicates slight uptick going from -11 to +9. Listen as Dave summarizes the results, 54% of those surveyed said Healthcare costs are their top worry. What is your top worry? I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICGary E Schlossberg, VP and Senior Economist with Wells Capital Management is cautiously optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2013. Listen as Gary gives us the reasons for his optimism. For more information visit Wellscap.com. MARKETING MATTERSLearn how to generate dollars from your website. Jennifer Christiansen, marketing expert with Beacon Media + Marketing gives helpful hints for improving your company’s website. For more information visit Beaconmm.com