In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Malcolm Reed Sr. to explore his journey into business coaching and the common challenges faced by coaches. They discuss the critical role of building robust business systems and the importance of establishing a solid business infrastructure. Malcolm shares insights on the risks of positioning oneself as a […]
The IRS Might Owe You Money: Here’s What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know Before July 10, 2026
As a small business owner, you’ve probably spent more time worrying about what you owe the IRS than wondering whether the IRS owes you money. But two recent court filings have created a potential refund opportunity that could impact millions of businesses and taxpayers who paid IRS penalties and interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. If […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Transition from Business Owner to CEO with Michelle Snow
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Michelle Snow to explore the transition from business owner to CEO, highlighting key differences and necessary mindset shifts. They discuss the importance of delegation, training, and effective business operations, along with systems and tools for scalability. The conversation delves into the role of integrity and accountability in […]
Should You Start a Business Right Now?
For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the answer is No. No one should build something from scratch right now. Over the next 5 years, with so many baby boomers retiring, there’s a lot of business inventory available. Buying an existing business or investing in a franchise is often the faster, more reliable route to cash flow, financial […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Evaluate an Existing Business to Buy with Andrea Palacio
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Andrea Palacio to share her journey of purchasing and transforming a business. Andrea discusses the challenges and red flags she encountered post-acquisition and the lessons learned from early struggles. She details her efforts in rebuilding the team and revising the business strategy, including the implementation of AI automation. Andrea […]
The Owner Absence Test: Can Your Business Run Without You?
Few questions matter more to a business owner than this one: Can the company continue to operate smoothly if I step away for a period of time? The Owner Absence Test is a practical experiment that answers that question. It exposes single points of failure, uncovers undocumented processes, and reveals whether your team, systems, and […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Milton Hunt, Sharif Small and Lorraine Marchand
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces the format and encourages listeners to subscribe. The discussion features a panel where Melinda, along with Sharif Small, Milton Hunt, and Lorraine Marchand, share their favorite business podcasts, apps, and marketing tips. They also highlight some of the best business books that have influenced their entrepreneurial journeys. Milton Hunt […]
Why Coaches, Consultants, and Speakers Should Think Like Publishers Before Writing a Book
A book can be the single most powerful tool for a coach, consultant, or speaker to build authority, expand reach, and create new revenue streams. But a book is also a product, a marketing platform, and an operations project. Treating it as an ad hoc creative exercise rather than a business initiative is how promising […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Run a Business Without Fear with Lorraine Marchand
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Lorraine Marchand to discuss overcoming fear in business, inspired by Lorraine’s book. They address the fear of failure in innovation and Lorraine shares her personal experiences with fear in business. The conversation explores the concept and benefits of fearlessness in decision-making and how fear can impact business […]
Sell More Without Spending More on Ads
If your first instinct when sales slow down is to spend more on ads, we need to have a real conversation. In this economy, throwing money at marketing without fixing your internal sales systems is one of the fastest ways to burn cash and get frustrated doing it. Costs are up across the board. Digital […]
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