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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Traditional and Self-Publishing 101 with Stephanie Chandler

June 16, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Traditional and Self-Publishing 101 with Stephanie Chandler

Stephanie Chandler is a small business influencer and the CEO of Authority Publishing, a specialist in custom book publishing for business, self-help, memoir, and other non-fiction books. Stephanie is also the Founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association—a vibrant community for writers—and the Nonfiction Writers Conference. A professionally-trained speaker, Stephanie … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: custom book publishing, marketing a book, podcasting, self-publishing, traditional book publishing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Ecommerce Strategies for Small Biz Success with John Lawson

June 9, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Ecommerce expert, John Lawson, is the go-to authority for online selling success. He is the author of the best-selling social marketing book, Kickass Social Commerce for Entrepreneurs. He is a multi-award-winning social commerce strategist and sought-after keynote speaker who has traveled to five continents to address thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs. John has … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Amazon, ecommerce business, online selling success, sell your product, social marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Getting Started with Speaking with Misty Megia

June 2, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Misty Megia is a business strategist who has helped companies across various industries with marketing, corporate branding, and project management. She is also a performer, director, and choreographer in professional theater. Misty has earned many awards, including recognition as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor and One to Watch on … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: professional speaker, professional speaking career, public speaking, speaking gigs, speaking skills

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Put Happiness Before Hustle with Donna Maria

May 26, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Donna Maria is a certified entrepreneur mentor, attorney, podcaster, and author. After working as an attorney, she launched the Indie Business Network, a coaching, mentoring, and training company serving American maker entrepreneurs. In her new role as the Lifestyle CEO, Donna mentors entrepreneurs. She trains business owners to design and build a solid business platform and … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: engage your customers, generate income for a lifetime, happiness, managing remote teams, stress

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Uplifting Minority Businesses with Renée Johnson

May 19, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Renée Johnson is a Senior Advisor at Public Private Strategies and was the Co-director of Reimagine Main Street. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government and a Master of Science degree in Education from South Illinois University Carbondale, as well as a Master of Business Administration/School of Law, Marketing Management from the University of … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Back in Black Business program, black female entrepreneur, business owners, support black owned business, women of color

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Become a Second Act Entrepreneur with Eric Brown

May 12, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Eric Brown is a serial entrepreneur and highly experienced urban housing developer. In 2000, he started his company, Urbane Apartments, which has developed over 16,000 market-rate apartments nationwide. He is recognized as a vanguard in the family housing industry due to his social media marketing strategies. He recently branched out to go in a new direction with Urbane Farm, a … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business start-ups, business trends, entrepreneur, second act entrepreneur journey, social media marketing strategies

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Mobile Marketing the Right Way with Barbara Casey

May 5, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Barbara Casey is a customer engagement and text marketing expert as well as the CEO of Mobile High 5. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Advertising from the University of Kansas. She is also a graduate of Goldman Sach's 10,000 Small Business education program. Barbara has 30 years of experience in direct marketing, branding, and business … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: leverage mobile marketing, mobile marketing, SMS/text marketing, text marketing, text message marketing campaign

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Business with a Virtual Assistant with Carole Copeland Thomas

April 28, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Carole Copeland Thomas is an esteemed speaker, trainer, executive coach, and global thought leader specializing in issues impacting the ever-changing global marketplace, as well as topics such as multiculturalism and empowerment. A business owner for over thirty years, Carole has shared her expertise with companies like Verizon, SHRM, and the Federal Highway Administration, and … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: global team members, remote team, remote workers, virtual assistant, virtual team, virtual team members, working with a virtual assistant

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Living a Life of MORE with Michelle Washington

April 21, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dedicated to motivating, empowering, and uplifting women to live a life of MORE, Michelle Washington is the CEO of Women of MORE Organization, LLC, and the author of Women of MORE Magazine, which was featured by Harper’s Bazaar. In addition to hosting inspiring events and highlighting women at the top of their game through these endeavors, Michelle also serves as Chief Brand … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: hobby mindset, invest in commitments, live a life of more, market your brand, michelle washington, relationship building, Women in Business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Art of Selling Your Business with John Warrillow

April 14, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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John Warrillow is a best-selling author and founder of The Value Builder System. His team helps businesses worldwide to build the value of their company using his software system and a team of independent advisory experts. His best-selling books include Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business in … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business acquisition, business exit, business selling trends, sell your business, selling your business

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