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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Turn Your Divine Gifts into a Business with Michelle Kopper

June 5, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson engages with Michelle Kopper to explore her entrepreneurial journey and how she overcame fear to succeed. Michelle delves into the role of divine gifts and spirituality in business, offering insights into integrating personal beliefs with professional goals. The conversation addresses imposter syndrome, providing strategies for validation in the market. Michelle […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, divine gifts, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, market validation, Michelle Kopper, overcoming fear, small business, SmallBizChat, sprituality in business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Mitch Axelrod, Dr. Dan Young, and Rich Trotter

May 29, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces an engaging discussion with guests Rich Trotter, Mitch Axelrod, and Dr. Dan Young. The conversation kicks off with each guest sharing their favorite business podcast and app, revealing unique tools that aid their entrepreneurial journey. They then delve into timeless marketing strategies, discussing classic tips that still hold relevance […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business, Leadership, Sales, SmallBizChat, Teams, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, business books, business podcasts, Business Strategies, entrepreneurship, expert insights, marketing tips, Small Biz Lady Academy, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Giving a TEDx Talk Can Benefit Your Business with Dr. Dan Young

May 15, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Dr. Dan Young to discuss the art of crafting and promoting a successful TED Talk. Dr. Dan shares insights into his own TED Talk journey, detailing its background and the impact it has had. He provides valuable strategies for aspiring speakers on how to effectively convey their message and […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, business strategy, entrepreneurship, expert insights, public speaking, small business, Small Business Management, ted talk, TED Talk promotion

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Reinvent a Legacy Business with Rich Trotter

May 23, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Rich Trotter, a fourth-generation entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in the food industry. Rich shares insights into the challenges and innovations he faced, particularly the transition to natural ingredients. The conversation delves into how small businesses can overcome the impact of the pandemic and adapt to new market demands. […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, business challenges, entrepreneurship, family business, Food Industry, innovation, Natural Ingredients, pandemic impact, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to License and Sell Your Content with Mitch Axelrod

May 8, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Mitch Axelrod to discuss the intricacies of intellectual property (IP) licensing for small businesses. Mitch shares his personal journey in the licensing field, offering insights into identifying and protecting IP effectively. They explore common pitfalls in licensing negotiations and provide practical tips to navigate these challenges. Mitch Axelrod is […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, business negotiations, entrepreneurship, expert insights, intellectual property, IP protection, licensing mistakes, licensing strategies, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: If I Had to Do It All Over Again with Melinda Emerson

May 1, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off with a warm welcome to The SmallBizChat and highlights National Small Business Week. She shares recent news affecting small businesses, then delves into strategies for growth, drawing on her 26 years of entrepreneurial experience. Melinda contrasts the startup processes of the past with today’s landscape and evaluates ownership […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: AI in business, business acquisitions, business growth, business ownership, business resources, entrepreneurship, franchises, recession-resilient, small business, startup processes

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Build Generational Wealth with Dr. LaTanya White

April 3, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Dr. LaTanya White to explore the concept of generational wealth. The discussion delves into the historical context of financial trauma and its effects on wealth building, offering a fresh perspective on redefining wealth and debunking common myths surrounding wealth creation. Dr. White shares practical strategies for first-generation […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business success, Entrepreneurship strategies, Financial Education, financial trauma, first-generation wealth, generational wealth, small business, wealth building, wealth creation myths

How to Prioritize Sales in Your Small Business

March 17, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Sales are the lifeblood of any small business. Without consistent revenue, even the best business ideas, products, or services cannot sustain themselves. Yet, many small business owners overlook the importance of having a structured and scalable sales process, often focusing more on operations, branding, or product development. While those aspects are important, sales are what […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, Sales, Staying Productive, Your Small Business Tagged With: business ideas, cash flow, competitive advantage, confidence in business, data and insights, expansion opportunities, marketing and growth, prioritization, relationships in business, resilience, revenue, small business, small business sales, trust

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It or Quit It with Jack Wilson, Keenan Fisher, and Sonia Booker

January 30, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces the “Hit it and Quit It” panel discussion, where expert guests, Jack White, Keenan Fisher, and Sonia Booker, share quick insights and actionable advice for small business owners. Jack Wilson is a Franchise Development Director with HomeWell Care​ Services. He has been involved in franchising since 2012. Jack also owns​ […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: book recommendations, business advice, business apps, Business Strategies, entrepreneurship, marketing tips, podcast recommendations, small business, Small Business Management

January 2025 #SmallBizChat: How to Take Over a Family Business and Survive 40 Years

January 23, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: boss chick, family business, generational wealth, persistence in business, serial entrepreneur, small business

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