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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Leverage AI to Grow Your Business with Aprelle Duany

April 25, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson talks with Aprelle Duany about the role of AI in businesses. They discuss Duany's journey into AI, practical applications, and the challenges encountered in its adoption. Also, they explore how AI improves customer experience and the importance of diversity and accessibility in AI development. Aprelle Duany is a technology expert who brings a … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Accessibility in AI, AI for customer experience, AI in business, business advice, Challenges in adopting AI, Diversity in AI development, entrepreneurship, Practical applications of AI, small business strategies, Technology in Business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Build Business Credit with Angelic Williams

April 18, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Angelic Williams about the nuances of business credit. They delve into its difference from personal credit, the significance of the Paydex score, and the steps to build a business credit profile. They also discuss common mistakes, the link between corporate credibility and business credit, and the role of a credit building agency. The … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business credit, business credit profile, common credit mistakes, corporate credibility, credit building, credit building agency, credit-building strategies, Paydex score, payroll management, underwriting criteria

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Love On Your Customers Better with Melinda Emerson

April 11, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

  In this episode, Melinda Emerson shares a personal story about a failed purchase attempt, highlighting the importance of well-managed inventory and transparent pricing. She discusses strategies for handling customer dissatisfaction and the art of engaging potential customers. Melinda emphasizes the role of professionalism in small businesses and shares holiday … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: customer engagement, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship strategies, Handling refunds, Holiday season recommendations, inventory management, Professionalism in business, small business advice, Small Business Management, Transparent pricing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit it & Quit It with Gloria Chou, Dan Stalp, and Dave Newell

April 4, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Gloria Chou is an award-winning Small Business PR coach and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Her untraditional yet proven PR methods that allow anyone to gain top-tier, earned media without needing to hire an agency, have industry connections, or any PR experience have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Crunchbase, and on over 50+ podcasts. Gloria helps … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business apps, business books, business podcasts, Business Strategies, entrepreneurship, Group Coaching, marketing tips, Panel Discussion, small business advice, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Align Your Small Business with Dave Newell

March 28, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Dave Newell is on a mission to “align the misaligned” — connecting leaders with systems that foster outstanding work and personal fulfillment. He collaborates with small business leaders to implement the Five Facets of Business™ — a small business operating system — to optimize processes and foster team alignment around culture, strategy, operations, story, and finances. This … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: 5 Facets of Business, Business Alignment, Business Assessment, Business Design, Business Issues, Business Perspective, Business Values, Improving Alignment, SmallBizLady University, Three Stages of Alignment

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Understanding the Winning Mindset with Dan Stalp

March 21, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Dan Stalp is known as an energized entrepreneur, a business mentor, and a popular local and national speaker. Dan is the award-winning owner of Sandler Training of Kansas City, a renowned business development, coaching, and sales training business. Dan specializes in working with presidents and owners who sell, and peak-performer sales professionals who want to push through to … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Building a Million Dollar Brand, business advice, Learning from Failures, Organizational Culture, sales process, small business owners, Underperforming Salespeople, Win or Learn in Business, Winning Mindset

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Pitch Yourself for PR with Gloria Chou

March 14, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Gloria Chou is an award-winning Small Business PR coach and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Her untraditional yet proven PR methods that allow anyone to gain top-tier, earned media without needing to hire an agency, have industry connections, or any PR experience have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Crunchbase, and on over 50+ podcasts. Gloria helps … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, Do's and Don'ts of Pitching, Media Opportunities, Newsworthy Pitches, Pitching Strategy, PR Methods, press releases, Product Businesses, small business pr

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Reflections on My 25th Year in Business with Melinda Emerson

March 7, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

  In this episode, Melinda Emerson discusses the operations of SmallBizLady Enterprises, the importance of diversifying revenue streams, and effective time management. She highlights the role of books and continuous learning in business growth, the significance of relationship building, and tips for creating a powerful email list.   Listen to the podcast … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Branding Strategies, build sales, business growth, email marketing, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, growing your business, marketing, Professional Development, relationship building, revenue streams, small business advice, small business owner, Spiritual Guidance, Time management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit it & Quit It with Melissa Muhammad, Karla Ukman, and Olivia Thomas

February 29, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Melissa Muhammad is a Global Business Expert and International Tax Attorney who specializes in helping international businesses operate worldwide. For over 20 years, she has traveled to numerous countries negotiating billion-dollar transactions and has trained tax officials in over 153 nations. Now, she helps Black-owned businesses export globally and access government … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business apps, business books, Business Management Strategies, business podcasts, entrepreneurship, marketing tips, Panel Discussion, small business advice, small business resources, SmallBizLady University

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Live Your Brand with Olivia Thomas

February 22, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Olivia Thomas, The Brand Counselor, specializes in empowering seasoned founders to elevate their businesses through strategic branding. As the founder of the Wintentional Development Co., Olivia is dedicated to crafting compelling brand strategies that resonate with her customer’s dream clients. Olivia's mission is to help women in business build lives and legacies through the … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Authenticity in Branding, Brand Building Women, brand in demand, Brand Integrity, Branding Mistakes, entrepreneurs, Personal Brand Development, Reputational Challenges, small business advice, storytelling

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