In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces guests Steven Pope, Alicia Miller, and Thomas Young. They share old school marketing tips and their favorite business tools. The episode concludes with closing remarks and guest acknowledgements.
Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy, a marketing agency managing 300+ active brands. Steven is a best-selling author with his book “Amazon Selling Tips,” which hit the top business books lists on all of Amazon. Steven started his career as a TV reporter in Idaho, then was an eCommerce Director for 10 years for brands ranging from Gold & Silver Coins to Women’s Plus Size Clothing. Steven then created My Amazon Guy, an agency with 300+ employees on growing traffic and sales on Amazon. Steven not only owns MAG but also My Refund Guy, My Warehouse Guy, 4 Amazon Brands. Steven has been viewed by millions of people on YouTube in thousands of videos where he shows how to handle ANY problem faced on Amazon.
Alicia Miller is the Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors. She helps new franchise brands launch strong from the start and also works with mid-stage brands seeking a private capital partner to accelerate enterprise growth. She’s also the author of the new book, Big Money in Franchising.
Thomas Young is President and CEO of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). He gained more than a decade of comprehensive experience in legislative affairs, policy advising, and public engagement during his tenure at Bellevue Strategies. Thomas’s background encompasses significant involvement in diverse political campaigns, notably Ken Lawrence for Montgomery County Commissioner, Donna Bullock for State Representative, and Lynne Abraham for Mayor. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he played basketball and earned All-American honors, leading the team to the Division II National Championship game. His passion these days is helping Philadelphia area businesses export.
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This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
- Recommended podcasts by the guests
- Recommended business apps by the guests
- Favorite old school marketing tip from the guests include networking and use of creative giveaways
- The best business books according to the guests and host
Podcasts Mentioned:
Apps Mentioned:
Old School Marketing Tips:
- Always remain flexible, in the business world.
- Just get started.
- Send out postcards to prospects – merge online and offline worlds.
- Give away content for free.
Books Mentioned:
- The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
- Career Warfare by David D’Alessandro
- Become Your Own Boss in 12 months by Melinda Emerson
- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
- The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
- 10 X is Easier than 2 X by Dan Sullivan
Connect with Steven Pope:
- Website: https://www.myamazonguy.com, https://myrefundguy.com
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUSEsDS2sdgNJfCcCM_5Uw?sub_confirmation=1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-amazon-guy/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myamazonguy
Connect with Alicia Miller:
- Website: https://www.emergentgrowthadvisors.com/
- Book: http://www.bigmoneyinfranchising.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmoneyinfranchising/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergent-growth-advisors/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552134925352
Connect with Thomas Young:
- Website: https://www.wtcphila.org/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTCPhila
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtcgp/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/world-trade-center-of-greater-philadelphia/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtcphila/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLBMklOhaw8nMYvVXAa2fgQ
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