In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Lorraine Marchand to discuss overcoming fear in business, inspired by Lorraine’s book. They address the fear of failure in innovation and Lorraine shares her personal experiences with fear in business. The conversation explores the concept and benefits of fearlessness in decision-making and how fear can impact business […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Increase Productivity as a CEO with Sarah Ohanesian
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Sarah Ohanesian to discuss productivity and the concept of the clarity gap. Sarah shares her journey to understanding productivity and how AI is impacting it. They explore common productivity pitfalls and why high achievers often delay important tasks. Sarah introduces the COAT framework as a tool for overcoming these […]
Why Small Businesses Succeed: What the Best Owners Get Right
Small businesses don’t succeed because their owners are luckier, louder, or more passionate than everyone else. They succeed because they are led with clarity, discipline, and intention. While hype culture glorifies hustle and constant motion, long-lasting businesses follow far more grounded principles. Over time, clear patterns emerge that explain why some businesses grow steadily while […]
Scarcity: The Silent Business Killer Holding Women Back
If you’ve been in business for more than five minutes, you’ve heard this phrase: “There’s not enough.” Not enough money. Not enough time. Not enough opportunity. Not enough good employees out here. That mindset, my friends, is called scarcity, and it’s the silent business killer that keeps too many women entrepreneurs stuck, spinning their wheels […]