In this episode, I chat with Alicia Miller about her journey in franchising and key factors to consider when franchising a business. We discuss the steps to start, initial investments, setting franchise fees, and building a community within a franchise network. Alicia Miller is the Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors. She helps new franchise […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Lisha Bell, Alyson Caffrey, and Mickie Kennedy
In this episode, Melinda Emerson listeners and introduces guests Lisha Bell, Alyson Caffrey, and Mickie Kennedy. They share their favorite business apps and top business books. The “hit it and quit it” segment provides rapid-fire insights. Sponsored by SmallBizLady Academy, the episode concludes with final advice. Lisha Bell is Co-Founder of BLXVC, an angel syndicate […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit it & Quit It with Gloria Chou, Dan Stalp, and Dave Newell
Gloria Chou is an award-winning Small Business PR coach and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Her untraditional yet proven PR methods that allow anyone to gain top-tier, earned media without needing to hire an agency, have industry connections, or any PR experience have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Crunchbase, and on […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Love On Your Customers Better with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson shares a personal story about a failed purchase attempt, highlighting the importance of well-managed inventory and transparent pricing. She discusses strategies for handling customer dissatisfaction and the art of engaging potential customers. Melinda emphasizes the role of professionalism in small businesses and shares holiday season recommendations. She concludes with […]