Succeed As Your Own Boss

ENDING SMALL BUSINESS FAILURE

  • Home
  • About
  • Book Melinda
  • Consulting
  • SBL Store
  • SmallBizLady University
  • Free Tools
  • Podcast
  • #Smallbizchat
    • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • We’re Hiring!
You are here: Home / Archives for The SmallBizChat Podcast

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Grow Your Business Leadership with Molly Gimmel

July 21, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Grow Your Business Leadership with Molly Gimmel social image

Molly K. Gimmel is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Design To Delivery Inc. (D2DInc), an award-winning firm providing program and acquisition management support services to Federal government agencies. Molly has been working in the field of government contract and acquisition management since 1991. Before co-founding D2DInc in 2001, she spent eight years working in […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: acquisition management, government contract, grow as a leader, imposter syndrome, self-talk

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Build a Business Transition Plan with Laurie Barkman

July 28, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Build a Business Transition Plan with Laurie Barkman social image

Laurie Barkman is the founder and CEO of SmallDotBig LLC, a strategy advisory firm for business owners to maximize the value of their company anticipating a future ownership transition. Additionally, she is a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, an M&A​ ​firm representing companies on the buy-side or sell-side of transactions. During her 25+ year career, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business transition, mergers, sell your business, selling process, value estimation for your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Pricing Tips and Other Strategies for Service-Based Businesses with Bridget Brown

June 30, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Pricing Tips and Other Strategies for Service-Based Businesses with Bridget Brown Featured Image

Bridget Brown is the Owner and Lead Web Developer of Pages and Post, a digital design agency based in Alabama. Bridget—a mechanical engineer by profession—served in the energy and aerospace industry before founding Pages and Post. She served as an engineer for the Southern Company and as a staff engineer and flight controller for the […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: hiring employees, pricing, pricing strategy, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, Word-of-mouth Marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Strategies for Running Effective Remote Teams with Liam Martin

June 23, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Strategies for Running Effective Remote Teams with Liam Martin 1200 x 1200

  Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and speaker, as well as the Co-founder and CMO of Staff.com and Time Doctor—one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms for top brands. An advocate of remote working, Liam has been published in several publications, including Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Wired, and others. Liam is […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: hybrid working set-ups, manage remote workers, managing remote teams, remote teams, remote work force

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Traditional and Self-Publishing 101 with Stephanie Chandler

June 16, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Traditional and Self-Publishing 101 with Stephanie Chandler

Stephanie Chandler is a small business influencer and the CEO of Authority Publishing, a specialist in custom book publishing for business, self-help, memoir, and other non-fiction books. Stephanie is also the Founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association—a vibrant community for writers—and the Nonfiction Writers Conference. A professionally-trained speaker, Stephanie has been featured in […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: custom book publishing, marketing a book, podcasting, self-publishing, traditional book publishing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Ecommerce Strategies for Small Biz Success with John Lawson

June 9, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Ecommerce Strategies for Small Biz Success with John Lawson Featured Image

Ecommerce expert, John Lawson, is the go-to authority for online selling success. He is the author of the best-selling social marketing book, Kickass Social Commerce for Entrepreneurs. He is a multi-award-winning social commerce strategist and sought-after keynote speaker who has traveled to five continents to address thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs. John has achieved […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Amazon, ecommerce business, online selling success, sell your product, social marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Getting Started with Speaking with Misty Megia

June 2, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Getting Started with Speaking Misty Megia 1200 x 1200

  Misty Megia is a business strategist who has helped companies across various industries with marketing, corporate branding, and project management. She is also a performer, director, and choreographer in professional theater. Misty has earned many awards, including recognition as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor and One to […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: professional speaker, professional speaking career, public speaking, speaking gigs, speaking skills

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Put Happiness Before Hustle with Donna Maria

May 26, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Put Happiness Before Hustle with Donna Maria Featured Image

Donna Maria is a certified entrepreneur mentor, attorney, podcaster, and author. After working as an attorney, she launched the Indie Business Network, a coaching, mentoring, and training company serving American maker entrepreneurs. In her new role as the Lifestyle CEO, Donna mentors entrepreneurs. She trains business owners to design and build a solid business platform […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: engage your customers, generate income for a lifetime, happiness, managing remote teams, stress

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Uplifting Minority Businesses with Renée Johnson

May 19, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Uplifting Minority Businesses with Renée Johnson Featured Image

Renée Johnson is a Senior Advisor at Public Private Strategies and was the Co-director of Reimagine Main Street. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government and a Master of Science degree in Education from South Illinois University Carbondale, as well as a Master of Business Administration/School of Law, Marketing Management […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Back in Black Business program, black female entrepreneur, business owners, support black owned business, women of color

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Become a Second Act Entrepreneur with Eric Brown

May 12, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Become a Second Act Entrepreneur with Eric Brown Featured Image

Eric Brown is a serial entrepreneur and highly experienced urban housing developer. In 2000, he started his company, Urbane Apartments, which has developed over 16,000 market-rate apartments nationwide. He is recognized as a vanguard in the family housing industry due to his social media marketing strategies. He recently branched out to go in a new […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business start-ups, business trends, entrepreneur, second act entrepreneur journey, social media marketing strategies

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • …
  • 29
  • Next Page »

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner

Sign up for the SmallBizLady BUZZ Newsletter and be the first to receive updates and details about upcoming events:

We’re proud to be part of the Mediaplanet Empowering Small Business campaign! The COVID-19 pandemic brought hardship and ruin on the nation’s small businesses, but there’s now reason for hope. Learn about the resources, support, and tools available to help your small business bounce back and grow stronger than ever by picking up a copy of the campaign in USA Today and reading it online here.

Get a FREE Chapter of SmallBizLady’s Book,
"Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded"!

Become Your Own Boss

Most Popular Posts

>Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business
> 7 Ways to Attract Customers to Your Small Business
> 6 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
> How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business
> 10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business With Instagram
> How to Sell on Facebook
> How to Get Over the Fear of Starting a New Business

Featured Videos

Bloomberg News Interview
How to Support Small Businesses During the Holidays

National Speakers Association
Winter Conference

Fox 29 Philadelphia
'Small Biz Lady' gives best advice for starting a new business in the New Year

Fox Business
Starting a Business

MSNBC
The importance of job mentoring for women

#SmallBizChat Live
National Small Business Week: Q&A

Good Day Philadelphia
Expert Shares Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss

Testimonials

Become Your Own Boss is a must read if you’re thinking of launching a business of your own.
Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
Great step-by-step advice for anyone looking to start their own business.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Melinda Emerson has written a remarkable book. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to make the transition from working girl to successfully working it, as an entrepreneur.
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners
The perfect companion for those planning to go out on their own. Melinda delivers firsthand practical advice on how to be the successful entrepreneur. Read it if you want to get it right the first time.
Kenneth L. Shropshire, Professor at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
If you are looking for a versatile speaker who can talk about how to grow small businesses or get started with social media, look no further.
Heather Van Sickle Executive Director, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Her wit and depth of subject knowledge were entertaining and empowering. Melinda is definitely on our short list of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders we look to invite back in the near future.
Tennille M. Robinson Senior content & Event producer for Inc. magazine
Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is an engaging and witty speaker and a great addition to any conference. Her terrific presentation and compelling delivery give people the information they need and want to become their own bosses and grow success… Read more
Laurie Dalton White Conference Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Melinda Emerson has been a fantastic small business and social media resource for the Pitney Bowes team. Not only is she personable and easy to work with, but she also has an innate understanding of the small business audience. My marketing programs … Read more
Justin Amendola, Former VP, Global SMB Digital Strategy, Pitney Bowes

Latest #SmallBizChat

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Turn Your Divine Gifts into a Business with Michelle Kopper

In this episode, Melinda Emerson engages with Michelle Kopper to explore her entrepreneurial journey and how she overcame fear to succeed. Michelle delves into the role of divine gifts and spirituality in business, offering insights into integrating personal beliefs with professional goals. The conversation addresses imposter syndrome, providing strategies for validation in the market. Michelle […]

Fix Your Business Q&A Video

Recent Posts

  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Turn Your Divine Gifts into a Business with Michelle Kopper
  • How Smart Nonprofits are Building Recession-Proof Revenue Streams
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Mitch Axelrod, Dr. Dan Young, and Rich Trotter
  • 50 Best Free Apps for Small Business Owners
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Reinvent a Legacy Business with Rich Trotter

#SmallBizChat

  • SmallBizChat Archive
  • @SmallBizLady

Business Advice

  • How to Start

SmallBizLady Store

Products

Free Chapter

Get In Touch

  • FAQ
  • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Contact Us
Copyright © 2025
Quintessence Entertainment, Inc
PO Box 280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 352-0680
Privacy Policy · Refund Policy

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner