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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Using Your Entrepreneurial Skills in Public Policy with Jane Bolin

July 22, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Jane Bolin is an attorney, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at PeytonBolin, a Florida-based law firm providing legal services to property associations and individual owners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Radford University and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from St. Thomas University School of Law. Jane was elected to the City Commission […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business prospects, entrepreneurship, getting corporate contracts, institutional acquisition strategy, small business development, supplier diversity

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Small Business Through Supplier Diversity with Kathey Porter

July 15, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kathey Porter is a Speaker, Author, Small Business Strategist, and CEO of Porter Brown Associates. She is a supplier diversity expert with over two decades of experience in small business development and entrepreneurship. Kathey has written multiple business books and hosts a podcast that shares advice and tips on scaling and growing a business. Kathey […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business prospects, entrepreneurship, getting corporate contracts, institutional acquisition strategy, small business development, supplier diversity

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Marketing Mess to Brand Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller

July 8, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Scott Jeffrey Miller is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and the Creator of Ignite Your Genius Career Coaching. He is the former CMO of the FranklinCovey Company, one of the world’s most influential leadership development firms. He now serves as a Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for FranklinCovey and hosts their podcast On Leadership. Scott […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: biggest challenges in marketing, biggest marketing mistakes, brand success, entrepreneurship, marketing lessons, online marketing, small business marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: When You Hate Your Business

July 1, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Starting your business can be an exciting, exhilarating adventure. In the beginning, you spend your time networking, building rapport, learning new skills, and creating products or services that customers will love. But over time, as your business begins to evolve and grow and your responsibilities begin to increase – so do your levels of stress […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: being a workaholic, Developing an organized sales process, running your business, small business strategic plan, starting your business, when you hate your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Digital Marketing Strategies with Jim Banks

June 24, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Jim Banks is a Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and CEO of Spades Media, a growth agency that works with ecommerce businesses. He is one of the pioneers of digital marketing and has worked in this field for over 20 years. His digital marketing agency uses cutting-edge buying techniques to deliver incredible results for companies looking […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: digital marketing strategies, Facebook ads, Google Ads, landing page experience, online advertising, online marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Business Mindset with Dr. Lorneth Peters

June 17, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dr. Lorneth Peters is a Small Business Champion and Connector and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Director in Clarksville. She holds a bachelor’s degree in  Communications, a master’s in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State University and a Doctorate of Education and Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. Through her work […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: becoming a successful entrepreneur, business mindset, entrepreneurship, homeowners insurance, traits of successful entrepreneurs

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leveraging the Post-Pandemic Market with Eric Brown

June 10, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Eric Brown is a Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of Urbane Apartments, a fun and hip collection of living spaces in the suburbs of Detroit. He is a pioneer in digital marketing and urban housing development. Eric founded Urbane Apartments in 2000 and has built and developed over 16,000 market-rate apartments on a national scale. He […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: building profitable businesses, digital marketing, effects of the pandemic, labor market, small companies in America

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Financial Planning and Strategy with Kathy Svetina

May 20, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kathy Svetina is a Fractional CFO and the Founder and Director of NewCastle Finance LLC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Finance, and Accounting from DePaul University. Following a career in senior finance roles for Fortune 500 Companies, Kathy noticed that finances were a common stumbling block for many business owners. This epiphany […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business financing, financial planning, financial planning strategies, scaling up your business, tax planning

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Tightening Up Your Business Finances with Susanne Mariga

May 6, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Susanne Mariga is a CPA, Certified Profit First Professional, Author, and Host of the Profit Talk Podcast. She has over 20 years of experience helping clients achieve long-term financial stability by leveraging tax strategies. Susanne works with MBE’s and six and seven-figure entrepreneurs to give them the tools to attain record-breaking financial independence. She […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business finances, leveraging tax strategies., long-term financial stability, Profit First systems, tax advantages

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Building an Innovation Ecosystem with Felecia Hatcher

June 3, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Felecia Hatcher is an Innovation Powerhouse, Personal Transformation Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author. Following a successful career in experiential marketing working with tech companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony, she started a gourmet popsicle company with her husband. While building a hugely successful catering company and working with strategic partners like Paypal, Google, and Airbnb, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: becoming a successful entrepreneur, Center for Black Innovation, digital marketing, innovation deserts, monetize a business idea, startup success for black entrepreneurs, technology industry

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