Scroll through social media for five minutes, and you’ll see carefully curated highlight reels of entrepreneurial success. Luxury vacations. Sold-out events. Six-figure launches. New cars. Glamorous conferences. Viral videos. Thousands of likes and congratulatory comments. It’s easy to look at all of that and think, “That’s what success looks like.” But is it? As entrepreneurs, […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Jane Veron and LaChelle Adkins
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson kicks things off with a brief introduction and sponsor mention, followed by the engaging “Hit it and quit it” segment. The conversation shifts to a lively discussion about favorite business tools and marketing tips, offering listeners practical insights to enhance their business strategies. The episode also explores […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Mary Ellen Pleasant – America’s First Black Venture Capitalist with Melinda Emerson
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson delves into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Mary Ellen Pleasant as part of the America 250 series. The discussion covers Pleasant’s ventures during the California Gold Rush and draws parallels with modern AI advancements. Melinda highlights Pleasant’s role as America’s first black venture capitalist, her challenges, and […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Mary Katharine Goddard – America’s First Woman Publisher with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson continues the America 250 series by spotlighting Mary Katharine Goddard, a pioneering figure in American history. The discussion begins with an overview of Goddard’s early life and her significant contributions as a printer and distributor of the Declaration of Independence. Melinda examines Goddard’s role as a postmaster and the enduring […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Frederick Douglass – The Power of Owning Your Voice with Melinda Emerson
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, […]
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