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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months Book Giveaway

February 18, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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2020 has been one of the most challenging times for many people – especially business owners. The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses and employees to take a hard look at their careers and business trajectory and make some tough decisions. And while some business owners have been able to successfully pivot or reinvent […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: 3 Money Moves for Small Business with Tim King

January 28, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Tim King is a transformative business coach helping entrepreneurs, small business owners, and career professionals become financially independent, create generational wealth, and improve their financial literacy. Through his company, Monarchs & Kings Inc., Tim and his team are revolutionizing the finance industry. His goal is to help people learn how to win the ‘money game’ […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: credit repair, financial planning, generational wealth, invest your money, money moves in the pandemic, protect your financial future, Retirement

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Getting Your Back Office Tight with Dee Taylor-Jolley

January 21, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Dee Taylor-Jolley is the “Back Office Boss” and has been operating a successful business for over 30 years. Dee has worked as a high school teacher, corporate trainer, and congressional aide. She holds a BA in Political Science from Howard University and a Masters Degree in Curriculum Design from The Catholic University of America. […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Solving the People Problem with Brett Cooper

January 14, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Brett Cooper is an HR expert, business advisor, keynote speaker, and executive coach. Over the years, he has assisted government branches, non-profit organizations, and corporations to work together more effectively and promote working relationships. As the President and Co-Founder of Integris Performance Advisors, Brett helps clients increase employee engagement and improve business efficiency. He is […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: communication, DISC framework, emotional intelligence development, foster empathy in workplace, managing employees from different generations, people problem, support team members

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Building a Strong Brand Voice with Ross Kimbarovsky

January 7, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Ross Kimbarovsky is the founder and CEO of Crowdspring, a resource that connects clients to a team of over 220,0000 freelancers for branding and design services. Originally from Ukraine, Ross emigrated to the United States and enjoyed a successful career as a trial attorney. He has founded numerous startups, including Quickly Legal, Respect, and […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Support is Sexy with Elayne Fluker

December 31, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Elayne Fluker is the host of the Support is Sexy podcast, a show with more than 800,000 downloads and listeners worldwide. She is the founder of SiS academy, an online learning platform for black women entrepreneurs. Through her consulting agency Chich Rebellion, Elayne and her team help black female business leaders elevate their brand and […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: mentorship, right support framework, self-care in business, successful female business leaders, support is sexy

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Developing your Business Strategy for 2021 with Martin Harshberger

December 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Martin Harshberger is a small business consultant and business advisor. Following his role as a General Manager for a Fortune 500 company, he founded his own company in value-added logistics in Memphis. After growing the organization to a multimillion-dollar company, Martin started another business and had the same successful growth. He moved away from […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Becoming a Rockstar Entrepreneur with Kenny Harper

December 10, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kenny Harper is a speaker, trainer, and business coach. He started out as a musician, and after realizing he had the creativity but not the business acumen, he became a student of business growth strategies. As an award-winning small business expert, certified digital marketing advisor, and Harvard faculty club mastermind leader, he has written three […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Making Money with Bitcoin with Tonya M. Evans

December 3, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Tonya M. Evans is an intellectual property lawyer, law professor, and one of the top Bitcoin cryptocurrency experts in the country. In July 2020, she joined the Penn State Dickinson law faculty to continue her work in blockchain and cryptocurrency data and technology, entertainment law, and social justice. Tonya owns the Advantage Evans Academy, where […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Managing your Credit in the Pandemic with James Hunt

November 26, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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James Hunt is a celebrity wealth management expert and credit specialist that works with some of the biggest stars. Athletes, movie stars, recording artists, and business professionals rely on him to help them manage their wealth and handle personal and business matters. He also works with young entrepreneurs by assisting them in starting their entrepreneurial […]

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