In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson highlights Frederick Douglass’s remarkable entrepreneurial journey as part of the America 250 series. The discussion delves into Douglass’s early life, his escape from slavery, and his rise as a prominent public speaker. Melinda explores Douglass’s founding of The North Star newspaper, emphasizing his pursuit of financial independence […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: James Forten – American’s First Black Millionaire with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces a special series spotlighting historical entrepreneurs, focusing on James Forten. The discussion highlights Forten’s early life and challenges, his significant role in the American Revolution, and his innovative contributions to sail making. Melinda delves into Forten’s acquisition of the sail loft and his approach to building a skilled workforce. […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Benjamin Franklin – America’s First Great Entrepreneur with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson delves into a special series spotlighting notable entrepreneurs, with a focus on Ben Franklin as America’s first mega entrepreneur. The discussion covers Franklin’s early life, self-learning, and his move to Philadelphia, highlighting his printing career and the acquisition of the Pennsylvania Gazette. Melinda explores the creation and impact of Poor […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Use Social Ecosystems to Build Your Business with Terry James
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Terry James, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on the impact of social media on loneliness and consumer behavior. Terry provides an overview of his ventures, OffLeashed and Nibble and Wag, emphasizing the importance of listening to customers. The discussion explores the distinction between building an […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Michelle Snow and Malcolm Reid, Sr.
In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off the rapid-fire session where guests share their favorite podcast, app, marketing tip, and business book. Michelle Snow, CEO of Grow With Snow, The Coach Making Connections, is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs and organizations with tailored strategies and visionary insights. She specializes in professional development and outreach, […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Grow a Coaching Business with Malcolm Reid, Sr.
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Malcolm Reed Sr. to explore his journey into business coaching and the common challenges faced by coaches. They discuss the critical role of building robust business systems and the importance of establishing a solid business infrastructure. Malcolm shares insights on the risks of positioning oneself as a […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Transition from Business Owner to CEO with Michelle Snow
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Michelle Snow to explore the transition from business owner to CEO, highlighting key differences and necessary mindset shifts. They discuss the importance of delegation, training, and effective business operations, along with systems and tools for scalability. The conversation delves into the role of integrity and accountability in […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Milton Hunt, Sharif Small and Lorraine Marchand
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces the format and encourages listeners to subscribe. The discussion features a panel where Melinda, along with Sharif Small, Milton Hunt, and Lorraine Marchand, share their favorite business podcasts, apps, and marketing tips. They also highlight some of the best business books that have influenced their entrepreneurial journeys. Milton Hunt […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Syama Bunten, Kellé Thorpe, and Sarah Ohanesian
In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off with an introduction and underscores the importance of podcast subscriptions. The core of the discussion features a panel where Melinda, Syama Bunten, Kellé Thorpe, and Sarah Ohanesian share their favorite podcasts, apps, marketing strategies, and books that inspire and drive their success. The episode is sponsored by Zoho […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Run a Business Without Fear with Lorraine Marchand
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 […]
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