September 19, 2010

It's one thing to develop a rapport with some of your competitors, but could you imagine promoting them or even taking orders for them? One small business owner does all that and more. She believes entrepreneurs need to open their minds and their hearts to a different way of doing business.

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Join the conversation ( 3 )

• Sandra Mckenna-Finkenbrink 1 year 3 months and 27 days ago

  

  What a great story!! So inspiring to see that kindness & generosity are not only in vogue but are thriving.

• Jessica Bosari 1 year 8 months and 9 days ago

  

  I have found collaboration to be easier and more profitable than competition. In a crowded marketplace, it's harder to stand out, but it's easy to strike partnerships. It's a no brainer in the digital age!

• Dan Langer 1 year 8 months and 13 days ago

  

  Thank you for the great points of entrepreneurial information today and every week! Please allow me to introduce a potential future excerpt potentially of interest to your viewership.Potential Show Topic of Interest: Multi-generational EntrepreneursCurrent Businesses (please view websites for further information):Barry and Julie (Langer) Karp - www.shoretrips.comJeffrey Langer - www.petapothecary.comDan and Sharon Siegel Langer - www.cafeosher.comPrior Generation:Jack Langer Pharmacy and Gifts - Largest Independent Pharmacy in the State of WisconsinLanger's Hallmark - Shirley Langer's Gift storePrior, Prior Generation:Langer Labs - Early 1900's - 1960's mainstay Milwaukee Pharmacy and Sickroom Supply CompanyRespectfully, being an avid follower of the show, I am confident the story line of the three current generation entrepreneurs and their growth and development in entrepreneurial environments would be an interesting storyline for your viewership.Thank you for your consideration,Daniel B. LangerUW-MadisonAssociate DeanWisconsin School of Businessdlanger@bus.wisc.edu