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The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Knowledge Economy with Rick Shant Koletavitoglu

October 7, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Rick Shant Koletavitoglu is the Founder and CEO of 150birds, an omnichannel marketing platform assisting small businesses through tailored strategies. Rick founded CreatorDen, which became a leading marketing program working with brands such as Netflix, Wella, Pantene, and Procter & Gamble. While working as a freelance marketing consultant in Silicon Valley, Rick spotted a gap […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: customer journey map, effective marketing strategies, knowledge economy, marketing tools, top reasons marketing activities fail for small businesses

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Ultimate Performance and Productivity with Joseph McClendon III

September 30, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Joseph McClendon III is a doctor of neuropsychology and an ultimate performance specialist. He taught at the University of California, Los Angeles for seven years and has lectured at Harvard University and many Fortune 500 companies in the US and around the world. Joseph has been working with best-selling author, Tony Robbins, since 1986 […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: control your inner voice, elevate their performance, maximize productivity, overcome fears, small business productivity

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Getting Started in the CBD Industry with Kayla Fioravanti

September 23, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kayla Fioravanti is an award-winning author, aromatherapist, and leading expert in the natural cosmetics industry with over 20 years of experience as a cosmetic formulator. Inspired by her deep passion for aromatherapy and natural personal care products, she co-founded Essential Wholesale in 1998—starting in her kitchen and growing into a multi-million dollar business. Since 2017, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: CBD Business, CBD Industry, natural cosmetic industry, starting a CBD business, to build a line of CBD products to sell

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Where Can I Get Some Money?

September 16, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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So you are starting a business… now, how are you going to fund it?  When it comes to the monetary aspects of building your brand, it is crucial to go into the process knowledgeably. Whether it be applying for a loan, entering a pitch competition, or reaching out through a crowdfunding campaign, seeking funding for […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: acquiring a loan, funding for your business, investment, monetary support, start your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Become Your Own Boss – Revised and Expanded

September 9, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The pandemic has been tough on everyone, especially small businesses. So many companies are struggling to reinvent themselves and handle the digital pivot that is essential in this new normal. My book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, has helped countless people startup or scale their businesses. Since its launch, the business landscape has […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: achieving small business success, Be Your Own Boss, effective marketing strategy for small business, small business marketing strategy, uncertain times

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Designated Motivator: Understanding the Motivation Movement with Dawn Brolin

September 2, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dawn Brolin, CPA, CFE, is the Founder of Team Brolin and CEO of Powerful Accounting Inc, a nationally recognized accounting firm based in Connecticut. Dawn’s personal entrepreneurial experiences and extensive accounting knowledge help her clients with business growth through effective financial management, fraud mitigation, and comprehensive business continuity strategies. She was named ‘2020 Top Niche […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: motivation movement, motivator, The Designated Motivator, tough leader, unlock your inner motivator

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Crypto 411: How Cryptocurrency is Changing Business with Sonia Dumas

August 26, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sonia Dumas is a finance expert, cryptocurrency educator, and Founder of Curio Haus. She works as a Transformational Consultant focusing on helping business leaders build an income, increase their influence and expand their lifestyle. Sonia works with her clients on everything from how to have payday conversations to growing their wealth. She is a frequent […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: buying and selling cryptocurrency, Crypto investing strategies, cryptocurrency market, ecommerce and cryptocurrency, using cryptocurrencies to build wealth

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Do Less Marketing and Sell More with Cindy Zuelsdorf

August 19, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Cindy Zuelsdorf is the Founding Partner of Kokoro Marketing. Cindy started her own marketing business after becoming an overworked marketing czar running sales and marketing for a high-tech company. She is a marketing automation expert and helps marketers, small business owners, and high-tech companies understand and master their marketing. Cindy offers a 7 Marketing […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: entrepreneurial career, marketing, marketing for small business, scaling your business, social media marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail

August 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you – giving you […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leveraging Outside Vendors to Boost Your Business with Sharie Hendricks

July 29, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sharie Hendricks is the Founder and Owner of Laguna Candles LLC in Laguna Beach, CA. Laguna Candles is an award-winning manufacturer of sustainable, luxury candles with celebrity and high-end clients, including HomeGoods and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Sharie has always had a passion for candles and, after not being satisfied with what was on offer, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: boost your small business, handling sales inquiries, outsourcing tools, successful marketing channels, sustainable business, Value Proposition

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