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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It or Quit It with Dr. Verneka Murphy, Marcia Layton Turner, and Sharon Manker

December 20, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes back guests Dr. Verneka Murphy, Marcia Layton Turner, and Sharon Manker for an engaging discussion on tried-and-true marketing strategies and impactful business literature. 

Dr. Verneka Murphy, is a premium finance expert and business leader. As CEO of Multimillionaire Consulting Group (MCG), she specializes in transforming wealth-building strategies that utilize leverage. Her company’s signature system, The Business Trifecta, integrates business, finance, and tax expertise to help clients maximize growth by benefiting you in all three areas. MCG delivers tailored solutions designed to meet both business and personal financial needs. For more information: https://www.thebusinesstrifecta.com

Marcia Layton Turner has authored, co-authored, or ghostwritten nearly 80 nonfiction books. Typical clients are business owners, CEOs, and experts who desire to publish a book to create new business opportunities for themselves or their companies. Past books have become New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, award-winners, and commercial successes. She is also the founder and executive director of the Association of Ghostwriters, which is the leading professional organization for ghostwriters. Marcia was previously director of communications for Eastman Kodak Company’s business-to-business unit before leaving to start her own marketing agency. For more information: https://www.marcialaytonturner.com

Sharon Manker is an award-winning supply chain, supplier diversity, and inclusion strategist with two decades of experience. She is an author and the Founder of Advocating for Change Unapologetically™️ LLC. Sharon has received numerous accolades, including 2020 Corporate Advocate of the Year, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), Diversity Champion of the Year, Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC-EAST), Veteran Advocate of the Year, National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). She was also recognized as one of 2021 DiversityPlus Magazine’s Top 15 Women in Power Impacting Diversity. She is dedicated to influencing meaningful change for individuals and businesses facing unprecedented odds. For more information:  https://sharonmanker.com

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Podcasts Mentioned: 

  • SmallBizChat Podcast with Melinda Emerson
  • The Jennifer Allwood Show
  • A Lawful Truth with Andrea Lawful-Sanders

Apps Mentioned: 

  • Audible
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Audio Bible

Old School Marketing Tips: 

  • Make sure you’re catering to the audience you’re trying to get to.
  • Always be pursuing publicity
  • Be authentic, be relatable and solve problems
  • Just use the phone – magic happens on the phone.

Books Mentioned: 

  • Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash
  • Getting Business to Come to You by Paul and Sarah Edwards
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
  • 10 X is Easier than 2 X by Dan Sullivan

Connect with Dr. Verneka Murphy:

  • Website: https://www.thebusinesstrifecta.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvernekamurphymcg

Connect with Marcia Layton Turner:

  • Website: https://www.marcialaytonturner.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcialaytonturner

Connect with Sharon Manker:

  • Website: https://sharonmanker.com
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnapologeticallySharon
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmanker
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsharonmanker

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