No. Participating in a CareerTV interview is uncompensated. However, all interviewees have the opportunity to serve as compensated mentors in our Academy.

In our interviews with corporate professionals, we look for respected professionals who are willing to talk about their industry, career path, and what it takes to arrive at a similar place.

For a founder/business-owner interviews, we look for successful and accomplished business owners in a variety of industries. Our primary objective is to cover a large number of industries in which to start a business.

We give preference to individuals who have an interest in actively participating in our community and serving as a mentor.

If you have an interest in being interviewed for the CareerTV series, please send an email to admin@thebusinessprofessor.com. Tell us about your background and why you would like to be interviewed and featured on the platform.

In the subject line, write – Interview on TheBusinessProfessor – [Your Name].

The Business Professor, LLC obtains complete ownership and control over the CareerTV episode recording. As part of the interview process, the interviewee is required to sign a release agreement for use of the recording within the Academy on TheBusinessProfessor.com platform.

Business takes place in all industries. As such, we seek professionals to interview in every conceivable industry. Our focus, however, is to first interview those who either own their own business, founded a business, or work as a business professional within a larger organization.

The Career TV series features a curated collection of interviews with business founders and industry professionals, offering an in-depth exploration of their career journeys. Gaining insight into various jobs, careers, and industries—and understanding the skills and strategies required for success in these fields—is a vital component of a comprehensive business education. Each episode delves into both personal and professional experiences, with interviewees sharing unique perspectives and actionable advice for individuals aspiring to follow similar career paths. Their insights provide valuable guidance for navigating the complexities of professional growth and achievement.

Communication

We communicate directly with prospective interviewees via email to arrange for episode production.

Scheduling: Date and Time

The date and time changes with every interview. We work with interviewees to identify a day and time that is most convenient for them.

Location

Most interviews are conducted in person. You show up to our studio or we come to your place of business for recording. This is worked out directly via email/phone prior to the date of interview.

Some interviews must be carried out via video conference. If the interview is conducted via video-conference, we work with the you to schedule a day and time.

Preparation

Prior to the interview, we provide a general list of questions that we hope to discuss during the interview. If conducted via video-conference, we provide an instruction sheet regarding the video-conference application, microphone and headset setup. (Note: The interviewee is responsible for securing a computer, microphone, and headset prior to undertaking the recording).

Duration

The length of interviews vary greatly. Career professional interviews generally last less than 1 hour. Interviews with entrepreneurs generally last 2+ hours.

Editing

Interviews go through extensive audio and video editing prior to publication

Publishing

The interview is generally published within 7 days of completion of the interview.

Some of the questions we address with industry professionals include:

• Personal background
• What is your job title?
• What do you do on a daily basis?
• How did you get to this place in your career?
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Skills
  • Certifications
• What does a career path or progression look like?
• What advice to you have for someone pursing this career?

When interviewing entrepreneurs, we focus on their lives in building or growing their business.