In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Toni L. Johnson to share insights from her entrepreneurial journey. Toni discusses her inspiration and experiences with Target’s Forward Founders Program, which helped shape her business approach. The conversation highlights her unique food flavors and vegan options, reflecting her innovative culinary style. Toni outlines her business model, which encompasses […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Grow Your Business with Expert Market Positioning with Debbie Allen
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Debbie Allen to discuss her journey in business and the art of expert positioning. They explore how the pandemic has influenced the creation of experts and delve into the essentials of content creation and defining expertise. Debbie shares insights on building a strong business foundation and offers valuable advice […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Top 10 Things Small Business Owners Need to Focus on in 2025 with Melinda Emerson
To kick off the new year, Melinda Emerson breaks down the top 10 things to incorporate into your business practice this year to stay ahead of the competition, from AI to Customer Experience to Your website. The discussion covers leveraging AI for business automation, strengthening cybersecurity, and building a resilient supply chain. Listen […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: It’s Your Make It Season with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson delves into the challenges posed by current economic pressures and how small business owners can adapt. The discussion covers the importance of reassessing revenue models and the potential of leveraging AI in business operations. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a resilient mindset and setting clear business goals. The conversation shifts […]
27 Irresistible Formulas for Developing Headlines That Make People Click
When it comes to developing great content, your headlines are key. Headlines are your first—and often only—chance to capture the attention of potential readers. A compelling headline can mean the difference between a click and a pass. Whether you’re crafting headlines for blog posts, social media, or email marketing, mastering the art of headline writing […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Treating Your Business Like a Private Club with Dawnna St. Louis
Dawnna St. Louis is an in-demand international speaker and sales and revenue acceleration coach. She is called the ‘coach’s coach’ when she works with subject matter experts to turn their expertise into high-profit coaching and speaking businesses. Next year, she will launch her Fyrebrand-certified coaching program for those who want to be successful business coaches […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Master Your Marketing with Wake Up Warrior Garrett White – Ep. 006
Garrett White is the founder of Wake Up Warrior and Warrior Week. Wake Up Warrior is the world’s leading training system for modern married businessmen. He teaches men how to get out of their own way and break free from the person they used to be to finally step into their greatness as a man. […]
Marketing Strategies to Launch Your Small Business, Part 1
After spending time researching your niche target market and developing a business plan, the next step is to launch your small business. Now, you typically want to start your soft marketing efforts online at least three to six months before your official opening. Let’s discuss some marketing strategies for getting customers in the door. Some […]
5 Reasons Why Businesses Need SEO
You’ve heard about SEO. You are convinced that SEO works really well for different types of businesses online. What you might be wondering is the why— why a business needs SEO and why it’s so powerful. SEO is a strategic process of increasing a website’s traffic quality and quantity by boosting its visibility to search […]
3 Ways to Boost Your Small Business Marketing Using Psychology
Small business marketing can be tough sometimes. As well as focusing on lead generation, you have to spend time nurturing and pushing customers through your sales funnels to create essential customer loyalty. Sometimes, you could benefit from extra strategies to give your small business marketing an edge. Using the power of psychology in your marketing […]