In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson highlights Frederick Douglass’s remarkable entrepreneurial journey as part of the America 250 series. The discussion delves into Douglass’s early life, his escape from slavery, and his rise as a prominent public speaker. Melinda explores Douglass’s founding of The North Star newspaper, emphasizing his pursuit of financial independence […]
Half the Year Is Gone: 7 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Right Now
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Back in January, you set ambitious goals, created revenue targets, mapped out growth strategies, and planned product launches and promised yourself that this would be the year you would finally break through to the next level. Now it’s July. The question is not what you planned […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: James Forten – American’s First Black Millionaire with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces a special series spotlighting historical entrepreneurs, focusing on James Forten. The discussion highlights Forten’s early life and challenges, his significant role in the American Revolution, and his innovative contributions to sail making. Melinda delves into Forten’s acquisition of the sail loft and his approach to building a skilled workforce. […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Benjamin Franklin – America’s First Great Entrepreneur with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson delves into a special series spotlighting notable entrepreneurs, with a focus on Ben Franklin as America’s first mega entrepreneur. The discussion covers Franklin’s early life, self-learning, and his move to Philadelphia, highlighting his printing career and the acquisition of the Pennsylvania Gazette. Melinda explores the creation and impact of Poor […]
America at 250: Why Entrepreneurs Will Determine Our Next Chapter
As America celebrated its 250th anniversary on July 4th, there are a few things that I was thinking about. First, I can’t believe it’s only been 250 years since the Revolutionary War. The first settlers arrived in America in 1619, but it wasn’t until 1776 that a formal independent government was formed as America defeated […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Michelle Snow and Malcolm Reid, Sr.
In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off the rapid-fire session where guests share their favorite podcast, app, marketing tip, and business book. Michelle Snow, CEO of Grow With Snow, The Coach Making Connections, is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs and organizations with tailored strategies and visionary insights. She specializes in professional development and outreach, […]
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 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 […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Syama Bunten, Kellé Thorpe, and Sarah Ohanesian
In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off with an introduction and underscores the importance of podcast subscriptions. The core of the discussion features a panel where Melinda, Syama Bunten, Kellé Thorpe, and Sarah Ohanesian share their favorite podcasts, apps, marketing strategies, and books that inspire and drive their success. The episode is sponsored by Zoho […]
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