We're talking to Colorado icon Jake Jabs this week in our Pro-Business Colorado edition of Connect and Collaborate on 710 KNUS. If you've ever wanted business advice, insight on how to save on costs, or how to survive a recession (or seven) Jake Jabs should be at the top of your list. If his day-to-day knowledge of operating a business as big and as well-known as American Lifestyle Furniture doesn't impress you, then consider that Jabs has seen his company through seven economic recessions. Not only surviving them, but doing so without laying off employees. You'll want to listen to the full program to learn why he believes liquidating merchandise, and closing stores is a tough but smart decision.

Jabs is so ubiquitous to Colorado business, that the University of Denver established the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship. Many people can learn from him. Consider this week's radio program a primer, both informative and entertaining.

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