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Put a great entrepreneurial idea together with one or two hardworking people and you may just get a global business. This CNBC program shows how that happened with the following companies: Merlot Skin Care, founded by entrepreneur Wayne Beckley after he heard about the power of antioxidants in red wine and was convinced they could be utilized in topical form; Method, an eco-friendly cleanser manufacturer started by two friends who maxed out their...
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When a person has a stroke there can be severe physical consequences and side effects. One side effect that many people don't think about is called spasticity; it often shows up several weeks, even months, after the stroke. And it can be both painful and debilitating. This program explains what post-stroke spasticity is, tells what treatments are available to manage it, and features patients talking about their struggles to regain their quality of...
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Ivars Spons started his career as an electrical engineer, but his love and passion for wine gave him the opportunity to work in a wine shop, which he then bought and made into his own. Ten years later, Sovereignty Wines is prospering, and Ivars is looking to expand. In this program, Ivars discusses what licenses you need, where to get them, and how much they will cost; the importance of a love of wine and a passion to serve people; how much inventory...
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Sallie Clark is the owner and innkeeper of Holden House 1902 Bed and Breakfast. She started small but soon expanded from three rooms to three houses. In this program, Sallie discusses how to identify locations that will support B & Bs; what types of atmosphere and themes can be successful; what to expect in a typical innkeeper's day; how to acquire and retain customers; how to use the Internet and other tools to advertise effectively; whether a remodel...
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This episode of The Enforcers focuses on the Border Patrol, responsible for thwarting illegal immigration and smuggling into the world's wealthiest nation. Part of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, this agency was created by a 1924 act of Congress and has grown from their early days of horse-and-buggy patrols to high-tech enforcement. The program takes us to the site of one of the busiest crossings.
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For 300 years after the conquistadors' triumph over the Aztecs, Mexico was the crown jewel of the Spanish colonial empire. But the injustices of the feudal system Spain had imposed together with the excesses of the Inquisition sparked the fires of revolution. This program returns to colonial Mexico, where the Catholic Church was the dominant force in daily life.
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Realizing his desire to enter the hair care industry at a young age, Gregory Chavez entered cosmetology school and graduated in 1984. Gregory relocated and began working for Paul Mitchell Systems in Los Angeles, California, and this initial experience in the industry prompted him to continue honing his craft in California, Texas, New York, and Connecticut for the better part of 15 years. Gregory now owns the Salon Professional Academy in Colorado...
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Bob Riefstahl is the founder and managing partner of 2WIN! Global, a business training and consulting firm. In the 12 years since he left a successful career as vice president of sales for a large company to start his own venture, Bob has built his client base to profitability - a list that includes some of the most important software and technology companies in the world, including Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, HP, and IBM. In this program, Bob discusses...
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Rich Crawford is the founder and CEO of Midwest Wind Resources, a company that produces and sells multimillion-dollar volumes of wind energy. A hands-on expert, Rich works with everyone involved with the exploration, equipment, and infrastructure required to broker wind energy in many states throughout the U.S. In this program, Rich discusses how the wind energy industry works; the backgrounds that prepare you for working in the wind energy industry;...
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Monique Todd Balboa left the corporate world after four years and started selling cosmetics independently. She had no prior experience with cosmetics, yet she was able to match her corporate income within only seven months. Monique did not have to give up her family life; she was able to work the hours she wanted and still be successful. Today, 25 years later, she is the independent national sales director for one of the top cosmetics companies in...
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Is higher education cultivating the next financial bubble? This CNBC Original documentary goes inside America's student loan industry - a seemingly benign system that could potentially echo the mortgage meltdown of recent years, since it displays little or no regard for a borrower's ability to repay. Viewers meet students, lenders, school administrators, and American families with firsthand knowledge of the brewing crisis - as well as U.S. Secretary...
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To understand whether or not a vehicle is functioning properly and determine its potential problems, a service provider now has to understand computers. This video offers guidance in the complex workings of a car's nerve center and the sensors that bring information, from mass air flow to engine coolant temperature, into an automotive computer system. Viewers can sharpen their skills and knowledge in interpreting real-time scan tool readings for cars...
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Richard Skorman started his bookstore right out of college in 1975. He has added to and expanded his bookstore in many ways over the last 36 years - even incorporating a movie theater at one point! His keys to success? Creativity, community involvement, and close relationships with his customers. In this program, Richard discusses how many books you need to start out; where to find your inventory; why remainder books may not be the best buy; the vital...
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Digital technology has made us smarter, faster, and more efficient. It has become the driving force of our economy-but at what cost? It's time to ask some tough questions about America's high-tech sector. This CNBC program does so by bringing together a panel of leaders and visionaries from the business community as well as academia and government, including Jay Adelson, former CEO of Digg, Inc.; Vivek Kundra, former U.S. Chief Information Officer;...
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Prior to opening the Zuka Juice stores (later acquired by Jamba Juice), Jason Madsen owned and operated an architectural design/construction management firm. He had no experience in restaurant operations prior to a consulting engagement with Zuka Juice, and his educational background at the time was architecture and political science. Yet after only five years in the restaurant industry, he had expanded into several locations, made a profitable exit,...