Every small business owner dreams of having a team that works like a family, where people trust one another, collaborate seamlessly, and go above and beyond because they care about the mission. But creating that kind of environment does not happen by accident. It happens through intentional leadership and a daily commitment to culture. A […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Could Franchising Be For You with Mary Kennedy Thompson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces Mary Kennedy Thompson, who shares her journey from military service to a thriving career in franchising. Mary discusses her experience running a Cookies by Design franchise and her transition to the franchisor side, highlighting her leadership roles at Mr. Rooter Plumbing and Neighborly. She also delves into her current […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Have Maximum Impact in Your Business with Tara Landes
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Tara Landes to explore the multifaceted role of a business president. Tara discusses the impact and priorities that come with the position, emphasizing the importance of balancing day-to-day operations with strategic planning. The conversation covers effective hiring and team-building strategies, highlighting the role of leadership and the […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leadership Strategies During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Andrew Andrews-Ramirez
Andrew Andrews-Ramirez is a former infantry soldier turned entrepreneur. He graduated from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business after leaving the military. Andrew is the CEO of VargasAndrews, an international professional services company that specializes in business turnarounds. With a passion for transforming businesses and business owners’ lives, he helps leaders become more […]
Top 10 Boss Books for Your Summer Reading List
Who said that your summer reading list has to only be romance novels that you devour while lounging on the beach? Sprinkle in some of my favorite “boss” books to amplify your summer reading. Learn from other business owners the struggles and adversities they faced while starting their companies. You’ll also discover new strategies and […]
March 2021 #Smallbizchat: Building a Sales System to Scale and Build Wealth
#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 […]
February 2021 #Smallbizchat: The State of Small Business Recovery
#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat LIVE 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 […]
How to Develop Your Leadership Skills as a Business Owner
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Dorothy Enriquez, @dorothy_writes She is Principal and Founder of The Communication Strategist (TCS), a Learning and Leadership Development Firm specializing in […]
5 Top Leadership Tips for Small Businesses
Every business faces a set of challenges, and small businesses are no exception. In fact, the challenges are greater when you’re running a small company, and the most common and concerning problem can sometimes be the lack of leadership skills. Not having multiple hierarchy levels can work against a business, but it can also prove […]
5 Preparation Strategies for First-Time Managers
Congratulations! You’ve just secured your first manager role. You’re no longer responsible for just your own performance, but for the performance of an entire team as well. It’s heady stuff and a little intimidating. That’s good — it helps you grow as a professional and a person. You’ll certainly learn as you go, executing new […]