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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Mindful Leadership and Mentorship with Scott J. Miller

November 10, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Scott Jeffrey Miller is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and the Creator of Ignite Your Genius Career Coaching. He is the former CMO of the FranklinCovey Company, one of the world’s most influential leadership development firms. He now serves as a Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for FranklinCovey and hosts their podcast On Leadership. […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Brynne Tillman and Michelle Snow

September 15, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Two of my amazing guests – Brynne Tillman and Michelle Snow – join me at the same time for a fun, lighthearted, rapid-fire round of my favorite business questions. We get their opinions on a few business tools, some old-school marketing tips, and some great books for aspiring business owners. If you want to get […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Create Unbreakable Leadership with Michelle Snow

September 8, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Michelle Snow is a seasoned business coach who helps small business owners achieve “championship-like” success. She is a Philanthropist, Award Winning Trainer, Speaker, and Executive Consultant who helps her clients grow their leadership to grow their businesses.  She is CEO of Grow with Snow, a Professional & Leadership Development firm based in Philadephia. PA. After […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Boost Your Sales with Internet Marketing with Paul Getter

September 29, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Paul Getter, The Internet Marketing Nerd, was broke in 2009, struggling and delivering phone books out of the back of his car. After teaching himself about the power of internet marketing, he created The Internet Marketing Nerd and quickly became one of the most sought-after marketing experts in the world. He has spent over […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Good Humans Sell with Catherine Brown

October 6, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Catherine Brown understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first company with two small boys at home in 2003 and now runs a sales training firm called ExtraBold Sales. Catherine is a veteran of over 25 years of selling, recruiting, and fundraising with nonprofits. In her new book, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

June 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Get Federal Contracts Without Writing Proposals

June 16, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: business leadership, change, federal contracting, grow your business, imposter syndrome

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