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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with LaQuan McCarley, Meredith Bell, & Vernon L. Williams

February 23, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Hit It & Quit It with LaQuan McCarley, Meredith Bell, & Vernon L. Williams featured image

LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar with the demands small business owners face, and she’s often referred to as a bridge to help her clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their revenue goals. Learn more at www.verveconsultantsinc.com.

LaQuan McCarley government contracting expert

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982. She has conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively. She has also personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants, and coaches. She loves building strong relationships with clients, resellers, affiliates, and vendors. She understands what’s required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. 

Meredith is the host of the popular Grow Strong Leaders Podcast and is also a frequent guest on podcasts, where she addresses topics like essential communication skills for the workplace, the benefits of focusing on giving and being of service, and what’s required to develop positive habits and skills over time. Find out more at growstrongleaders.com.

Meredith Bell entrepreneur

Vernon L. Williams, known as The Stress Prevention Strategist, helps you prevent stress and burnout. He is an author, speaker, and coach with a reputation for challenging, encouraging, and equipping clients to avoid stress and burnout. From the beginning of his entrepreneurial career, Vernon has had the reputation of exceeding client expectations and helping people see their problems in a new light. He’s the author of eight books, including Top 7 Myths that Perpetuate Stress (and How to Dispel Them) and The Power to Rejoice: 21 Days to Victory Over Your Problems. Vernon has also created several online courses, including Prevent Work Stress and Positive Mindset Strategies for Business Owners. For more information, go to PreventWorkStress.com. 

Vernon L. Williams The Stress Prevention Strategist

Listen to the podcast below:

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This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:

  • Fun, fast-paced round of questioning.
  • Our guests’ favorite podcasts.
  • Their favorite business app.
  • Their favorite old-school marketing tip.
  • Plus a few other questions about great resources for up-and-coming business leaders.

Resources Mentioned:

  • BossQuiz: https://bossquiz.com/ 
  • Become Your Own Boss Course: https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel 

Podcasts Mentioned:

  • The SmallBizChat Podcast
  • Tough Talks by Chris Dorris
  • The Tony Kornheiser Show

Apps Mentioned:

  • Calendly
  • Krisp.ai 
  • Buffer
  • Grammarly

Books Mentioned:

  • Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
  • Lead From the Heart by Mark C. Crowley
  • Identity Leadership by Stedman Graham
  • Disrupt You by Jay Samit

Connect with LaQuan McCarley:

  • Website: https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/ 
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/ 
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_ 

Connect with Meredith Bell:

  • Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/ 
  • Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ 
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/ 
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeredithMBell 

Connect with Vernon L. Williams:

  • Website: https://preventworkstress.com/ 
  • Books: https://vernonlwilliams.com/books/ 

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