2014-03-22: Foreign Policy, Economics, and Entrepreneurship




Glen Meakem | Veteran Entrepreneur » Show show

Summary: This weekend, Glen talks with a number of guests about U.S. foreign policy, politics, economics, taxes, and entrepreneurship. Glen talks with Bob Fragasso (Chairman and CEO of Fragasso Financial Advisors) about taxes and some important strategies that can lower your tax bracket.  Glen talks with Dr. Jack Wheeler, a former adviser to President Ronald Reagan, and Ed Stack (CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods) about competition and brand development.  Ed also offers some tips for young people who wish to be successful in their career. Remember to register to win two free tickets to Grove City College’s annual conference in April.  The give away ends this week, so click on the advertisement and register today! Glen Meakem is a successful technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative talk radio show host, who offers information and insights on how individuals, our states, and our nation can be more successful. Glen’s unique perspective has been shaped by his experiences as founder, chairman and CEO of the B2B internet success Freemarkets Inc – which he founded in 1995, took public in 1999, and sold to Ariba in 2004. In 2006, Glen co-founded Meakem Becker Venture Capital, a firm that invests in early stage start up companies.  More recently, Glen has founded and is the Chief Executive Officer of a new internet company called Forever.com.  Concerned about the liberal political agenda that had gripped the United States and his home state of Pennsylvania, Glen launched the radio program, “Glen Meakem on the Weekend” in 2008. Glen served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve and is a veteran of the First Gulf War. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his MBA from Harvard Business School. For more information about the Glen Meakem on the Weekend Radio Program, or to read Glen’s blog, please visit http://glenmeakem.com. Proudly sponsored by