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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Get Started in Real Estate with Sonia Booker

January 24, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Sonia Booker to delve into the world of real estate investing. Sonia shares her background and journey into real estate, offering key advice for new investors looking to enter the market. The discussion covers various investment strategies and essential financial habits that are crucial for success in […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, entrepreneurship, financial habits, Investment Strategies, new investors, real estate investing, real estate team, real estate tips, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It or Quit It with Dr. Verneka Murphy, Marcia Layton Turner, and Sharon Manker

December 20, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes back guests Dr. Verneka Murphy, Marcia Layton Turner, and Sharon Manker for an engaging discussion on tried-and-true marketing strategies and impactful business literature.  Dr. Verneka Murphy, is a premium finance expert and business leader. As CEO of Multimillionaire Consulting Group (MCG), she specializes in transforming wealth-building strategies that utilize […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, Business Strategies, entrepreneurship, Small Biz Lady Academy. business growth, small business, Small Business Management

December 2024 #SmallBizChat: How to Franchise Your Business

December 19, 2024 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: business acquisition, business growth, buying a business, entrepreneurship, franchise development, franchising, Investment Strategies, legal aspects, market expansion, new investors, real estate investing, real estate tips, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Leverage Supplier Diversity to Grow Your Business with Sharon Manker

December 12, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces guest Sharon Maker, an expert in supplier diversity. Sharon shares insights from her career path, emphasizing the importance of positioning small businesses for opportunities with large companies. The discussion highlights major certifying bodies crucial for small businesses seeking to enhance their marketability and competitiveness. Sharon Manker, M.Ed is an […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business certification, Business Strategies, career path, entrepreneurship, expert insights, large company opportunities, small business advice, small business growth, Small Business Management, supplier diversity

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It or Quit It with Joanne Eriaku, Yvonne E.L. Silver, and Dr. Robert Needham

October 17, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, business books, Business Strategies, entrepreneurship, expert insights, marketing tips, small business, Small Business Management, SmallBizLady Academy

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Have 300% Increase in Sales Connections with Yvonne E.L. Silver

October 3, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business advice, entrepreneurship, expert insights, potential sales targets, sales influence, sales mistakes, sales strategies, small business, Small Business Management, women entrepreneurs

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Appreciated Branding with Reid Holmes

September 12, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: branding, business advice, business impact, Business Strategies, entrepreneurship, expert insights, product branding, service branding, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Elaine Pofeldt, Maggie Lord, and Valdez Lasartemay

August 23, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: book recommendations, business advice, Business Strategies, business tools, entrepreneurship, expert panel, guest insights, marketing tips, small business, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Dangers of Poor Customer Service with Melinda Emerson

July 26, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

  In this episode, Melinda discusses the importance of subscribing to services and shares personal experiences with service providers. She delves into communication, professionalism, and challenges in the service industry. The episode highlights the consequences and importance of customer retention, as well as legal risks and strategies for responding to reviews. Listen to the podcast […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business communication, customer retention, entrepreneurship, legal risks, professionalism, responding to reviews, service industry, service providers, small business advice, Small Business Management

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Steven Pope, Alicia Miller, and Thomas Young

July 19, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces guests Steven Pope, Alicia Miller, and Thomas Young. They share old school marketing tips and their favorite business tools. The episode concludes with closing remarks and guest acknowledgements. Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy, a marketing agency managing 300+ active brands. Steven is a best-selling author with his […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Business Strategies, business tools, entrepreneurship, expert insights, marketing tips, Panel Discussion, small business advice, small business growth, Small Business Management

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