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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Small Businesses Can Persevere Through A Global Pandemic

April 9, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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We are living in a tense and scary time in business. Companies around the world are feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and there are sudden global shifts in how we live our personal and professional lives. But not all hope is lost! It is still possible to find peace of mind amid the […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Small Business Hacks to Grow Your Business with Barry Moltz

April 16, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Barry Moltz is a small business expert with over 20 years of experience in starting and building small organizations. He is the author of multiple business-related books, including How to Get Unstuck: 25 Ways to Get Your Business Growing Again and his latest, Small Business Hacks: 100 Shortcuts to Your Success. He is a nationally […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: content marketing strategies, creating customer experiences, email marketing success, growth hacks, sales pipeline, small business hacks, small business organizations

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Real Social Media Game: Being Profitable vs Popular with Lamar Tyler

April 2, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Lamar Tyler is the CEO of digital marketing agency Traffic Sales and Profit and the founder of Tyler New Media. Alongside his wife, Ronnie, Lamar launched his blog Black and Married With Kids, an international brand that now has over 35,000 customers spanning 43 countries across all 50 states. Lamar is an esteemed internet marketing […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: advertising, brand audience, grow your following, monetize your brand, small business owners, small business success, utilize social media

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Driving Online Sales Success with Neil Patel

March 12, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Recognized by President Obama as a Top 100 entrepreneur under 30, Neil Patel is a highly regarded expert in the online marketing space who has helped brands grow their marketing capabilities, including Amazon, Microsoft, Airbnb, Google, and SalesForces. Neil is the co-founder of Neil Patel Digital and Crazy Egg as well as the founder Kissmetrics. […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business podcasts, email lists, online marketing strategies, paid advertising, podcast, sales conversion, website traffic

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Where Can I Get Some Money?

March 5, 2020 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, building your brand, crowdfunding campaign, loan, SBA, small business loans, small business owners, starting your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Making Meaningful Connections Online with Phil Gerbyshak

March 26, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Phil Gerbyshak is a speaker, corporate sales trainer, and small business coach who trains his clients on the power of connection and how to leverage social media to attract profitable, long-term clients. Phil is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and has spoken at many regional meetings about social media leads and […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: building relationships online, connect on social media, leverage facebook ads, leverage your personality, LinkedIn connections, Meaningful connections, social media connections

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Beware of New Business Barbie

March 19, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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So, you’ve decided to hire a business coach to help you take your business to the next level. Support and guidance are so valuable when you’re developing your business. But, what you may not know is that coaching is an unregulated industry? Don’t get sucked in by shiny social media posts promoting a coaching service […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business coach, coach, coaching, coaching services, hire a business coach, legitimate business expert, positive coaching experience

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Ode to Kobe

February 27, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kobe Bryant may be known for his athletic abilities, but the truth is that beyond his basketball skills, Kobe had notable strengths in the areas of business and leadership. As someone who has lived in Philadelphia for several years and worked as a television producer in the area, I have a lot of memories related […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business growth, career development, honor, Kobe Bryant Legacy, Kobe Bryant's leadership qualities, mindset, personal growth

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Uncomplicate Your Financials with Ellen Rohr


February 6, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Ellen Rohr is a financial expert dedicated to making business “uncomplicated.” She is the founder of venture capital and consulting company Bare Bones Biz, president of Zoom Drain and Sewer, LLC, and president of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber, where she increased sales by $40 million in under two years. As a thought leader in […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business financials, confusing financial statement, financial reports, financially responsible, profits, revenue, small business finances

The SmallBizChat Podcast: When You Hate Your Business

February 20, 2020 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 your 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 does your levels of […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: burn out, business burnout, hate your business, managing stress, owning a business, small business processes, small business strategic plan

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