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Award-winning journalist Dennis Kneale is a self-described provocateur, who has spent 25 years afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted. Most recently, Dennis was an anchor and senior correspondent on Fox Business. Before that, he worked at CNBC, was managing editor at Forbes, and a senior editor at The Wall Street Journal. Now Dennis has started his own consulting agency, Dennis Kneale Media, and this week on a joint NewsBios-Monday Morning Radio podcast, he dishes dirt on his old journalism colleagues, talks about the impact of powerful storytelling, and shares with host Dean Rotbart some of the trials of segueing from journalist to business owner. Whether you are a senior Fortune 500 corporate communications executive or the owner of your own, growing business, Dennis has some valuable media relations tips for you. Visit Dennis' website here and his LinkedIn page here. Follow NewsBios on Twitter @newsbios. Order NewsBios at 1-866-NEWS-070, ext. 2. "Because what's not in their official bios is often far more important than what is." Photo: Dennis KnealePosted: September 15, 2014Monday Morning Radio Run Time: 36 min 06 secs

Most of what conventional financial planners tell entrepreneurs about how to grow and protect their wealth is crap.  Okay, so that's not a very polite thing to say.  But it's painfully true. Otherwise savvy small business owners can be totally stupid when it comes to trusting their money and investment strategies to others. That is a sermon that Garrett B. Gunderson - who became a multi-millionaire before age 27 - has been preaching from coast-to-coast business pulpits for years and is a core concept in his New York Times groundbreaking bestseller, Killing Sacred Cows. Garrett, an educator and financial advocate, is the force behind The Freedom FastTrack, a go-against-the-grain process of building and protecting your wealth that defies conventional wisdom, yet produces extraordinary results. On this week's special edition of Business Unconventional, Garrett unloads on commission-obsessed financial planners and explains why chasing interest rates will never produce the phenomenal wealth that comes when you chase your life's soul purpose.  Garrett Gets Paid A Fortune As An In-Demand Corporate Speaker and Small Business Consultant... But His Weekly "Freedom FastTrack Intelligence Brief" Won't Cost You A Dime As a Business Unconventional listener, you can receive a free, trial subscription to Garrett B. Gunderson’s Freedom FastTrack Intelligence Brief - keeping you on the cutting edge of personal and professional financial success in less than 10 minutes a week. Simply visit www.FreedomFastTrack.com/intelligencebrief and enter code: "MMR 01".  Those who don't listen to Business Unconventional will just have to fork over hard cash to receive Garrett's most-exclusive insights.

Shane DeRolf, guest on this portion of Business Unconventional, is an eleven-time Emmy Award winning writer, producer, director, narrator, and composer. He is best known for his child and parent-centered content, most notably the children’s television series Zazoo U, The Crayon Box (based on his popular children’s book, The Crayon Box That Talked), and The Big Green Rabbit. Hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart get the scoop on DeRolf’s latest venture, Yesterday’s Zoo, a Colorado-based “fun dimensional learning company” that is positioned as a unique monthly book club for children and their parents.  DeRolf serves as the chief creative officer of Yesterday’s Zoo, which recently made its debut at the Denver Zoo on May 17, 2013 (National Endangered Species Day). Business Unconventional is broadcast every Sunday from 8:05 am to 9:00 am on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is simulcast at www.710KNUS.com. Original Broadcast:  June 9, 2013Length:  10 mins Photo:  Shane DeRolf 

This week's entire broadcast is anchored by Dean Rotbart from the campus of Red Rocks Community College, where Dean attended the GrowthClub small business workshop presented by ActionCoach-Team Empowerment.  Holding down the fort in the 710 KNUS AM studios is co-host David Biondo. Segment One: Dean Rotbart, co-host, Business Unconventional, joins with ActionCoach - Team Empowerment's Earl Kemper to interview some of the success small business owners and executives attenting the special Growth Club.  The guest this segment is Mary Penny, CFO, the Quiat Companies. David Biondo anchors from the 710 KNUS AM studio. Part 1. Segment Two: David Biondo, Dean Rotbart and Earl Kemper interview Growth Club registrants:  Julie Herzog, partner, Schuchat, Herzog & Brenman, LLC; and Amy McIllwain, founder, Financial Social Media. Segment Three: David Biondo, Dean Rotbart and Earl Kemper interview Growth Club registrant:  Jim Nielsen, founder, D. James Nielsen, CPA PC Segment Four:   David Biondo and Dean Rotbart are joined by Joni Inman and Jeff Wilson, both instructors at the Growth Club workshop presented by ActionCoach-Team Empowerment.  Joni, Jeff and Earl Kemper are the lead business coaches at ActionCoach-Team Empowerment, which is a sponsor of Business Unconventional.  Earl and Jeff are also regular contributors to the program. Business Unconventional is broadcast each Sunday on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also streamed live over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Visit us at www.BusinessUnconventional.com. Original Broadcast Date: October 14, 2012Audio Length: 51 min 47 secsPhoto: Amy McIlwain, Financial Social Media, and host Dean Rotbart

Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Doreen Bloch, Homer Hudson Hillis Jr., and Mark Hemmeter are our guests on this week's episode of Business Unconventional, hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart.  Hear the full broadcast now. Segment One: Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, executive editor, Intermountain Jewish News, which soon will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Part 1. Segment Two: Part 2 of our interview with Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Intermountain Jewish News Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr., - B. Unconventional Certified Entrepreneur #1, on why when it comes to business, "It's A Small World" after all Segment Three: More with Doreen Bloch, author of "The Coolest Startups in America" and founder, Poshly.com Segment Four:   Mark Hemmeter, president and founder, Office Evolution, on his plans to take his Colorado-based virtual officer and executives suites concept national. Business Unconventional is broadcast each Sunday on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also streamed live over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Visit us at www.BusinessUnconventional.com. Original Broadcast Date: August 26, 2012Audio Length: 52 min 59 secsPhoto: Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, Intermountain Jewish News

CEO Space, Noodles & Company, and Chick-fil-A are among the companies we discuss on this week's episode of Business Unconventional, hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart.  Hear the full broadcast now. Segment One: David Biondo and Dean Rotbart are joined by Homer Hudson Hillis, Jr. - Certified Entrepreneur #1 - in a conversation about the fallout from the recent protests and counter-protests surrounding the Chick-fil-A restauarant chain.  Listen Now to Just This Segment:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/bunconventional/081212_BUnconventional_Segment-1_9min.mp3 Segment Two: The conversation continues with David, Dean and Homer.  Joining the three is Maxwell Rotbart, producer and co-host of Radio Chavura on 990 KRKS AM in Denver.  Maxwell, who also helps produce the weekly B. Unconventional, discusses consumer boycotts targeting Israeli-made products. Listen Now to Just This Segment: http://traffic.libsyn.com/bunconventional/081212_BUnconventional_Segment-2_14min.mp3 Segment Three: David Boennighausen, Chief Financial Officer of Noodles & Company, talks about opening the chain's 300th restaurant and how his company works to maintain high quality and increased revenues at all its locations. Listen Now to Just This Segment: http://traffic.libsyn.com/bunconventional/RESEND-081212_BUnconventional_Segment-3_10min.mp3 Segment Four: Rodney and Kimberly Lindsey of CEO Space discuss their highly-regarded small business networking and coaching organization.  Business owners and listeners are invited to attend their weekly meetings in Denver. Listen Now to Just This Segment: http://traffic.libsyn.com/bunconventional/081212_BUnconventional_Segment-4_13min_50.mp3 Business Unconventional is broadcast each Sunday on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also streamed live over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Visit us at www.BusinessUnconventional.com. Original Broadcast Date: August 12, 2012Audio Length: 52 min 42 secsPhoto: Dean Rotbart (r) and David Biondo 

Featuring: Dr. William Lee, author and practicing physician specializing in age management and functional medicine; and Sue Lee, author and CEO, EQ Media Hosts: David Biondo and Dean Rotbart Photo:  Dr. William and Sue Lee Orginal Broadcast:  June 17, 2012

Featuring: Michael Pytel, Co-Founder, Nimbl; Jaime Gomez, COO, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; and Rob Rose, Engagement Manager, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Hosts: David Biondo and Dean Rotbart Photo:  Michael Pytel, Nimbl Orginal Broadcast:  June 17, 2012

Featuring: R. Nelson Nash, Author and Creator, Infinite Banker – Building Your Warehouse of Wealth (Part 2) Hosts: David Biondo and Dean Rotbart Photo:  R. Nelson Nash Orginal Broadcast:  June 17, 2012

Featuring: R. Nelson Nash, Author and Creator, Infinite Banker – Building Your Warehouse of Wealth (Part 1) Hosts: David Biondo and Dean Rotbart Photo:  R. Nelson Nash Orginal Broadcast:  June 17, 2012

Greg Farrell, author and influential reporter for Bloomberg News, makes a surprise visit to share with listeners some of the best advice he ever received from Roy H. Williams, author of the new book, Pendulum.   Roy is the sole guest on this week's edition of Business Unconventional, where he shares the insights and experiences that have drawn thousands of successful business owners and entrepreneurs to beat a path to his door at The Wizard Academy in Austin, Texas. This is Part Four of Four Roy is interviewed by B. Unconventional hosts Dean Rotbart and David Biondo.  Their weekly business radio newsmagazine is broadcast each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time) on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also available as a live stream from www.710KNUS.com. Innovative business owners and entrepreneurs who would like to share their stories with Business Unconventional listeners are invited to contact us at: 303-800-6081.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those seeking to reach small business decision makers. Original Broadcast Date: June 10, 2012 Photo: Greg Farrell, Bloomberg News

Roy H. Williams points to Wisconsin's largest diamond and diamond engagement ring jeweler, Kesslers Diamonds, as an example of a company that caught the Pendulum at the right time and really succeeded from understanding how the Pendulum operates.  Kesslers Diamonds is owned by Richard Kessler. This is Part Three of Four. Roy advises listeners and readers of his new book, Pendulum, to stay away from "Me" advertising and instead make a connection with customers and prospects by speaking about something that both seller and buyer care about.  In the case of Kesslers Diamonds, that "something" was the fight against breast cancer. Roy is interviewed by B. Unconventional hosts Dean Rotbart and David Biondo.  Their weekly business radio newsmagazine is broadcast each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time) on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also available as a live stream from www.710KNUS.com. Innovative business owners and entrepreneurs who would like to share their stories with Monday Morning Radio listeners are invited to contact us at: 303-800-6081.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those seeking to reach small business decision makers. Original Broadcast Date: June 10, 2012Photo:  Wizard Academy students 

Like a metronome on top of a piano, society has followed predictable cycles dating back at least 3,000 years.  In his new book, Pendulum, bestselling author Roy H. Williams spells out the "We" and the "Me" zeniths and everything that falls between them.   On this segment, Roy, the sole guest on this week's edition of Business Unconventional, explores the "We" side of the Pendulum, noting that its "not about what you include, but what you exclude" that really counts now. This is Part Two of Four. Roy is interviewed by B. Unconventional hosts Dean Rotbart and David Biondo.  Their weekly business radio newsmagazine is broadcast each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time) on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also available as a live stream from www.710KNUS.com. Business Unconventional is sponsored in part by High Plateau Truss, serving Colorado homeowners and contractors for more than two decades.  Contact John Peer: www.hptruss.com  Ph: 303-278-9744  5465 Quebec Street, Commerce City, CO 80022 Original Broadcast Date: June 10, 2012 Photo: Exterior, Wizard Academy in Austin, Texas

Meet Roy H. Williams, author, teacher, entrepreneur, philanthropist and modern-day philosopher.  Roy is the sole guest on this week's edition of Business Unconventional, where he shares the insights and experiences that have drawn thousands of successful business owners and entrepreneurs to beat a path to his door at The Wizard Academy in Austin, Texas. This is Part One of Four. Roy is interviewed by B. Unconventional hosts Dean Rotbart and David Biondo.  Their weekly business radio newsmagazine is broadcast each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time) on 710 KNUS AM in Denver.  It is also available as a live stream from www.710KNUS.com. B. Unconventional is sponsored in part by Signal Butte Financial Corp., which provides individuals and businesses no-risk, proven methods to safely grow their wealth and wave goodbye to conventional banks and other lenders.  For more information, click here or phone David Biondo for a free, zero-obligation personal briefing.  His number is 303-800-6420.  Original Broadcast Date: June 10, 2012Photo: Roy H. Williams, Wizard Academy 

Ellen Rohr concludes her live Bare Bones Biz webinar featuring co-hosts Dean Rotbart and David Biondo. This week Dean and David joined Ellen for an online question-and-answer webinar, hosted by Ellen’s consulting, publishing and venture capital company. On this segment - #3 of 3 - a live member of Ellen’s webinar audience calls in to share his "Buzz Snatching" experience placing a giant banana on an advertising billboard in order to draw attention to a local radio station. Also on this segment, Homer Hudson Hillis Jr., B. Unconventional’s Certified Entrepreneur #1, shares insights that he gleaned by reading Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer.  “I really loved his idea of working memory,” Homer says.  Homer also was fascinated with Lehrer’s illustration of using “blending” to unleash creative genius. Business Unconventional is sponsored in part by High Plateau Truss, serving Colorado homeowners and contractors for more than two decades.  Contact John Peer: www.hptruss.com  Ph: 303-278-9744  5465 Quebec Street, Commerce City, CO 80022 B. Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time).  The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original Air Date: June 3, 2012Photo:  Co-Host David Biondo

Give customers and prospects compelling reasons to remember your name – or that of your business. That is a core message of this week’s program, which was recorded during a live webinar organized by Ellen Rohr, a B. Unconventional contributor, and owner of Bare Bones Biz.  Business Unconventional co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart joined Ellen and her live Bare Bones Biz audience for a webinar discussing Dean’s Buzz Snatching course, which has helped hundreds of business owners leverage their marketing dollars, by generating loads and loads of free publicity.  More information is available at www.Facebook.com/BuzzSnatching. This is Part Two of Three  Business Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time).  The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Innovative business owners and entrepreneurs who would like to share their stories with B. Unconventional listeners are invited to contact the program at: 303-800-6081.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those seeking to reach small business decision makers.   Original Air Date: June 3, 2012Photo: Ellen Rohr, Bare Bones Biz

Co-Host Dean Rotbart shares his insights on how business owners can use their wits and guts to gain attention – and new business – without having to shell out big time marketing and advertising dollars.  Dean’s ‘Buzz Snatching’ workshops have helped hundreds of business owners leverage their marketing dollars, by generating loads and loads of free publicity.  This week Dean joins B. Unconventional contributor Ellen Rohr for an online question-and-answer session, hosted by Ellen’s Bare Bones Biz consulting, publishing and venture capital company. Ellen enjoys a large following among small business owners, having evolved from plumber’s wife (and partner) to master business builder. As president of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber, Ellen helped the startup grow from $0 to $40 million in franchise sales in less than 2 years.  Don’t ever let yourself believe that you can’t be the beneficiary of free, viral marketing.  Listen to this webinar/show and discover how often Buzz Snatching makes the impossible, possible. This is Part One of Three. Business Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time).  The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original Air Date: June 3, 2012Photo: Co-Host Dean Rotbart

On National Cancer Survivors Day, co-hosts David Biondo and Dean Rotbart, highlight a fundraising event for the AMC Cancer Fund being held June 3, 2012, at Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie in Centennial, Colorado.  Biondo and Rotbart also welcome High Plateau Truss as a new sponsor to Business Unconventional.  Owner John Peer has been a previous guest on the program. Rotbart and his son, Maxwell, who helps produce B. Unconventional, visited High Plateau Truss to get a better understanding of why the company has been a Colorado success story for more than twenty years.  They also paid a visit to All About Cabinets & Countertops, a company featured on last week’s “Business of Home Improvement” edition. Photos from High Plateau Truss and All About Cabinets & Countertops are available from the B. Unconventional Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/BUnRadio. Business Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time).  The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. B. Unconventional is sponsored in part by Signal Butte Financial Corp., which provides individuals and businesses no-risk, proven methods to safely grow their wealth and wave goodbye to conventional banks and other lenders.  For more information, click here or phone David Biondo for a free, zero-obligation personal briefing.  His number is 303-800-6420.  Original Air Date: June 3, 2012Photo: Alicia Vargo, Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie

Ted Speir, co-owner of All About Cabinets & Countertops in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, joins us to continue our exploration of “The Business of Home Improvement.”  When upgrading kitchens or bathrooms, Speir says it is important that homeowners remember not to overspend.  “What we try to do is tailor budgets based off of your home’s value,” he explains. Speir and his partner, Nick McAvoy, have worked together for more than a decade.  He says the entire All About Cabinets & Countertops team work closely to make visitors to their 6,000-square-foot showroom feel welcome.  “We understand there is tons of trepidation with doing a remodel, but what try to do is ease the process." Also on this segment, Homer Hudson Hillis Jr., B. Unconventional’s Certified Entrepreneur #1, talks about his own business “home improvement” – a facelift for his aging website at www.HHHEnterprises.com.  He also explains why he shied away from the recent Facebook stock IPO – a wise decision it turns out. Homer’s regular segments on B. Unconventional are sponsored in part by NewsBios.com – where you’ll find in-depth, unauthorized dossiers on more than 7,000 of the world’s most influential journalists.  Get to know the journalists who interview you better than their own newsroom colleagues know them. Business Unconventional is hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart and airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time).  The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. Original Air Date: May 27, 2012Photo: Nick McAvoy, in the All About Cabinets & Countertops showroom 

Platte River Networks is the second of six winners of the 2012 Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards to be featured as part of Business Unconventional’s media partnership with the Chamber.  PRN was this year’s recipient of the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award.  David DeCamillis, business development director at Platte River Networks, joins James B. Fagan, National Sales Manager at Nationwide Valuations, and Rob Rose, the Chamber’s engagement manager, discussing the honor.  Nationwide Valuations sponsored this specific awards category.  Platte River Networks, a technology consulting firm based in Denver, provides complete IT services for small to mid-sized businesses. Hear our interview with Environmental Learning for Kids, this year's winner Chamber winner for Small Non-Profit of the Year. Business Unconventional airs each Sunday morning at 8 a.m. (Mountain Time).  The program is also streamed over the Internet at www.710KNUS.com. The program is hosted by David Biondo and Dean Rotbart. Innovative business owners and entrepreneurs who would like to share their stories with B. Unconventional listeners are invited to contact the program at: 303-800-6081.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those seeking to reach small business decision makers. Original Air Date: May 27, 2012Photo: David DeCamillis (l) and James B. Fagan