In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes back guests Joanne Eriaku, Yvonne E.L. Silver, and Dr. Robert A. Needham, JD, for an engaging discussion on tried-and-true marketing strategies and impactful business literature. The conversation kicks off with each guest sharing their favorite old school marketing tips, followed by a lively discussion on the best business books […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Have 300% Increase in Sales Connections with Yvonne E.L. Silver
In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Yvonne E.L. Silver, who shares her expertise on sales strategies tailored for women entrepreneurs. They discuss the art of influence in sales and effective methods for approaching potential sales targets. Yvonne highlights common sales mistakes and provides valuable advice for small business owners to overcome them. Yvonne […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Appreciated Branding with Reid Holmes
In this episode, Melinda welcomes guest Reid Holmes who shares his journey and search for impact in small businesses. They delve into the concept of appreciated branding, discussing its key components and how to implement it effectively across products and services. After 30 years as an ad agency creative executive – straddling the heyday of traditional […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Provide Great Videos with Letitia Crippen
In this episode, Melinda welcomes Letitia Crippen, who shares her journey in media and insights on video production. They discuss key components for getting started, including planning, scripting, and determining video style. Letitia covers essential tools and software to make videos stand out. The episode includes a discussion on using ChatGPT and the pros and […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Elaine Pofeldt, Maggie Lord, and Valdez Lasartemay
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces guests Elaine Pofeldt, Maggie Lord and Valdez Lasartemay. The guests share their favorite podcasts, business tools, marketing tips, book recommendations providing practical advice for small business owners. Elaine Pofeldt is an independent journalist who specializes in small business, entrepreneurship and careers. She is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, a look […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Have Better Sales Results with Valdez Lasartemay
In this episode, Melinda welcomes guest Valdez Lasartemay. Valdez shares his passion for sales and fundamental techniques that drive success. They discuss the importance of building relationships and personal branding in sales. The conversation covers strategies for handling objections and tools for effective sales engagement. Valdez also explains how to leverage social media and key […]
Tips to Make Discussing Fees with Prospects More Comfortable
Discussing fees with prospects can be one of the most challenging parts of the sales process, especially for women entrepreneurs. It’s a sensitive topic that, if not handled well, can lead to discomfort, misunderstanding, or even the loss of a potential client. However, with the right approach and money mindset, you can make these conversations […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Helping Philadelphia Area Businesses Export with Thomas Young
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces Thomas Young and explores the World Trade Center Association and STEP Grants. They discuss exporting challenges, success strategies, and financing international deals. Thomas shares his best business advice. Thomas Young is President and CEO of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). He gained more than a decade of […]
Top 20 Sales Tools for Small Business Owners in 2024
As a business owner, you must keep your sales pipeline filled. The best way to do that is to leverage the right tools to keep your sales activities going and automated. The right software and app will allow you to streamline your sales processes, enhance customer relationships, and drive growth. From CRM systems to sales […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Strategies for your Amazon Business Success with Steven Pope
In this episode, Steven Pope shares his journey to becoming the Amazon Guy, offers tips on selecting products, conducting market research, and competitive analysis. He discusses pricing strategies, Amazon fulfillment vs. self-shipping, and ways to drive traffic and sales on Amazon. Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy, a marketing agency managing 300+ […]
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