The American Entrepreneur

A Conversation With Publishing Magnate Steve Forbes, Plus “Young American Entrepreneurs”

Steve Forbes, Ben Wasson, Brandon Maiello, Jason O'Neill

He’s one of the most prominent media executives in America, and he’s stopping by American Entrepreneur Radio to offer his take on what’s going on in today’s economy.  Steve Forbes talks to “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris about what he thinks needs to be done to get the economy back on its feet, and what the economic uncertainty does to publishers like him.  Plus, Ron gives way to the “Young American Entrepreneurs” as guest co-hosts Brandon Wasson (15 years old) and Ben Wasson (13) spotlight young achievers in business and society.  Among their guests will be Jason O’Neill, the young man behind the wildly successful “Pencil Bugs” pencil toppers that are all the rage among school-aged children. 

Segments

  • Ron’s Rant: Just Do ONE Thing!!!

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris rants about the nature of entrepreneurs to do more than that which they are capable of, and how they are best served by sticking to doing just one thing, and doing it the best they can.

  • A Conversation With Steve Forbes

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with media mogul Steve Forbes about the economy, the current business climate, and what Steve thinks the impact of the upcoming political election season will be for Washington.

  • Open Talk on American Entrepreneur Radio

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with TAE callers and discusses a couple of business-related topics during an “open talk” session.

  • “The Young American Entrepreneurs” on American Entrepreneur Radio

    American Entrepreneur Radio presents the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment, as “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with guest co-hosts Ben Wasson (Chartiers Valley) and Brandon Maiello (North Allegheny High School) talk with some remarkable young achievers, both from the Western Pennsylvania and from around the country. Among their guests are Jason O’Neill (Founder and CEO - Pencil Bugs), Michelle Yanda (Keystone Oaks Student & Congressional Page for the Summer of 2010), and Deonte Bridges (Atlanta High School Graduate with a remarkable story; his Valedictorian Speech is a YouTube sensation).

  • The Story of the “Young American Entrepreneurs”

    As part of the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his guest co-hosts, Ben Wasson and Brandon Maiello, talk about how this regular feature came to be.

  • “The Young American Entrepreneurs” Examine the Mind Behind “Pencil Bugs”

    As part of the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his guest co-hosts, Ben Wasson and Brandon Maiello, talk with Jason O’Neill, the founder and CEO of Pencil Bugs, about the remarkable story of this 14-year old California entrepreneur, and what he’s doing to enrich both his own lifestyle, and that of other wanna-be entrepreneurs, both young and old.

  • What Lessons Can We Learn From the Founder of Pencil Bugs?

    As part of the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his guest co-hosts, Ben Wasson and Brandon Maiello talk about the example that Pencil Bugs CEO Jason O’Neill sets for fellow teenage entrepreneurs like Brandon and Ben.

  • Miss Yanda Goes to Washington: The “Young American Entrepreneurs” Profile a Remarkable Local Teen

    As part of the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his guest co-hosts, Ben Wasson and Brandon Maiello talk with Michelle Yanda, a Pittsburgh-area High School Senior (Keystone Oaks High School) who spent the summer as one of only 71 students who got the opportunity to serve as a Congressional Page in Washington D.C.

  • A YouTube Sensation With a Remarkable Story Talks With The “Young American Entrepreneurs”

    As part of the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his guest co-hosts, Ben Wasson and Brandon Maiello, talk with Deonte Bridges, one of the most remarkable teenagers you’d ever want to meet, an Atlanta high school valedictorian whose valedictorian speech has become a YouTube sensation.

  • So What’s Next for the “Young American Entrepreneurs”?

    As part of the “Young American Entrepreneurs” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris, along with his guest co-hosts, Brandon Maiello and Ben Wasson, discuss the progress they made throughout the course of the shows thus far, and what they have planned for the future.

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