I’ve been the host of "Open for Business," a business and consumer talk show on KMMS since 2004. I’m the author of "How to Market, Advertise and Promote Your Business or Service In Your Own Backyard" (Wiley), and "The Small Town Advertising Handbook: How to Say More and Spend Less," and "How to Market, Advertise and Promote Your Business or Service In A Small Town.” All Available on Amazon. One of my books has been a textbook at the University of Alaska and Missouri State University. I’ve appeared on MSNBC's "Your Business" with JJ Ramberg, featured in Costco Connection Magazine (twice), Target Market Magazine, Emerging Business, Business Adviser, and magazines in China, India and Turkey. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Call the show at (406) 522-8255 – Text (406) 478-8298 Email me at tom@kmmsam.com "Open for Business" Past Shows: https://kmmsam.com/open-for-business-re-broadcasts-with-tom-shane/
Tom Egelhoff
Friday Facts About Forest Fires
The air quality in Grants Pass, OR, caused by two fires in 2013 produced air quality so bad it was too high for the air quality meter to read.
Whatever Happened To The Individual?
If you label yourself, or allow others to label you, chances are you are not an individual. You’re more likely a follower.
Friday Fun Facts About Food Labels And Ingredients
Do you really know what's in your food? Do you know what that list of ingredients means? What if I told you that you were actually eating ...
How To Write A Hit TV Show
How do you write a hit TV show? It’s actually pretty easy since almost all TV shows are pretty much the same.
Friday Fun Fact Uses For Egg Shells
Deer are a pain in Montana but as luck would have it they hate the way eggshells smell. Spread eggshells around to repel other pests as well.
How Much Should You Do For Your Kids?
Life is tough and the world is tough. In real life not everyone gets a trophy. In real life they use red pens and they don’t care if they hurt your feelings.
Titillating Tidbits About Turkeys and Thanksgiving
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Let the shopping frenzy begin. Thanksgiving Day. What are you thankful for this year? Was it the year you thought it would be?
Did fun or interesting things happen to you...
Have We Stopped Thinking For Ourselves?
For most of my adult life there were only three TV channels and maybe half a dozen radio stations. There was no so called “talk radio.”
Freeway Off Ramp Marketing
“Will Work For Food.” This was the original marketing message of those who had fallen on hard times.
Friday Fun Facts About Pro Football
Football players make big bucks but within 2 years of retirement 78 percent will file for bankruptcy. I guess that's not really a fun fact — just a fact.
Your Customers Are Electronic, Are You?
Thirty-three percent of small businesses use some form of mobile app according to a 2013 AT&T Small Business Technology Poll
How To Get Noticed By The Media
Sooner or later you are going to need to generate some publicity for your business. When that time comes you are going to play a little game with the media.