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On this episode of The Small Business Radio Show…
SEGMENT 1 with John DeSimone, starting at 0:00: What motivates Gen Z and Millennials to start their own businesses? Do they actually have an advantage as entrepreneurs with their familiarity with technology?
SEGMENT 2 with Dr. Heather Moore, starting at 19:15: The pandemic threw a lot of workout routines out of whack. What is the best way to start the habit of exercise, either for the first time or after a long period of absence, now that we need to wear something besides sweatpants?
SEGMENT 3 with Zane Smith, starting at 37:15: As employees head back to the office and customers back into stores, there are a lot of legal issues that can come up for small businesses. Can you require masks and/or vaccines for employees? Can employees or customers sue you if they contract COVID-19 at your location?
More on each segment below.
Segment 1: John DeSimone is the President of Herbalife Nutrition. He is committed to the Company’s purpose and unique value of helping people live healthy active lifestyles through personalized nutrition and a proven business opportunity. He previously served as the controller, vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Rexall Sundown, Inc., a multinational manufacturer of nutritional supplements and sports nutrition products.
1:00 – Herbalife recently conducted a study of young entrepreneurs. What did you find?
2:45 – Do young entrepreneurs really know what it means to be their own boss?
5:45 – Does today’s high-tech environment and young people’s familiarity with technology give them an edge for succeeding in starting their own businesses?
7:45 – How can young entrepreneurs balance technology with personal relationships and connections to be successful in business?
10:30 – What personal qualities make for a successful young entrepreneur?
14:00 – How can entrepreneurs overcome the weak point of not understanding the financial part of their business?
Segment 2: Dr. Heather Moore is a physical therapist and the owner of Total Performance Physical Therapy. She is part of the United States Olympic Committee sports medicine team. She has treated thousands of athletes, from professional to collegiate to high school and weekend warriors. Her work has included time on the PGA and LPGA tours. She was a former Division I swimmer and water polo player at the University of Maryland.
19:15 – How has the pandemic impacted people’s workout routines?
20:45 – How do you start the habit of exercise, either for the first time or after a long period of absence?
22:00 – What is the number one reason people stop working out and how can we overcome that?
25:15 – How do you know if you’re exercising too much?
27:45 – For those experiencing knee pain, what types of exercises are good to improve range of motion?
28:45 – How long should someone be able to balance on one leg?
31:00 – What have Olympic athletes gone through to train for the Olympics this year?
33:30 – At what point is it a good idea to go seek treatment from a physical therapist?
Segment 3: Zane Smith has been practicing law in Illinois since 1983. He is admitted to the State of Illinois, Federal Bar and Federal Trial Lawyers Bar. He is the past chairman of the Chicago Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee and is an active member of the Illinois and American Trial Lawyers Associations. As the managing partner of the firm, Zane concentrates his practice on complex litigation and catastrophic personal injury cases. He has obtained millions in verdicts for clients as well as protected the rights and interests of corporations.
37:15 – Can you require your employees to be vaccinated in Illinois? Are there exemptions?
40:30 – Can your employees sue you if they get COVID in the office?
42:30 – Have any of those claims gone to trial yet?
44:30 – Can your customers sue you if they get COVID in your store?
46:15 – Can you force employees to wear a mask if local regulations do not require it?
49:15 – Are you allowed to inquire about the health of the employee’s family?
Answers pertain to laws in Illinois so your state laws may vary. Please check with your attorney before taking any action.
