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Garry Meier Chat Recap with Michael Garfield, TheHighTechTexan on Wealth Creation in Today’s Economy

This past Saturday, Garry was a guest on Michael Garfield's Saturday radio show to talk about about wealth creation for technology executives in today's economy.  Listen to the podcast here: Garry E. Meier Answers How-To Create Wealth for Technology Executives (check out Garry at the 34 minute mark).

Garry and Michael covered the following topics:

1. What are the current and long-term effects of the economic recession on small businesses?
2. What makes “Htown” (Houston) especially viable for technology entrepreneurship?
3. How would a technology company executive create wealth?

Join Michael Garfield, the High Tech Texan, weekdays from 10 till noon, and Saturdays from 11 to 2pm.

About Michael Garfield, the High Tech Texan:

Michael Garfield aka the "High Tech Texan®" also commonly known as a "Technology Evangelist" is the go-to expert for several media outlets in Texas and on the Web, Michael keeps up with the newest technology with a passion. He began his broadcasting segments in the late 1990's on the Houston NBC-TV affiliate and continues today with syndicated programs to radio and TV stations and print publications across the country. 
Michael hosts radio programs six days a week on his flagship station in Houston, The 9-5-0. "The High-Tech Texan ® Show with Michael Garfield" airs each Saturday with industry guests, listener call-ins, product reviews, tips and opinions. "The Michael Garfield Show" runs weekdays from 9am - 11am allowing Michael to open up his topics, takes, thoughts and caller interaction.   As a key figure in the technology industry, Michael regularly appears at conferences and across the media to speak about technology products and services, cyberspace issues and related topics. Recent media work includes CNBC, FOX and various CBS and ABC affiliates.  Read more about Michael Garfield The High Tech Texan.

Strategies for Growth in 2011

Based on market research surveys conducted in Q1 2011 the majority of companies have reengineered their models (8 in 10 business owners) and/or portfolio (6 in 10) – or at least believe that they have -  and are looking to expand with the majority of companies testing new revenue strategies and tactics to grow in 2011 and beyond.

Revenue Growth Strategies & Spending Budget Research Survey Findings

• Half of SME (small and medium technology, software, and solution providers) are planning on expanding into new markets.
• Half are launching additional products and/or solutions; 2 out 3 added recurring solutions. 
• 1 in 5 have added channel partnerships. 
• 1 in 10 looking at global expansion. 
• Less than 10% are using primary Intelligence (market, competitive) as most favor leaning on industry data or “trusted advisors.”

Read more about Strategies for Growth in 2011.