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The SmallBizChat Podcast: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Franchise with Nancy Williams

December 11, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Nancy Williams to explore the world of franchising for aspiring business owners. Nancy shares insights from her own franchising journey, addressing common misconceptions and the importance of self-assessment before becoming a franchisee. The discussion covers financial considerations, evaluating the health of franchise systems, and tips for finding […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Organize Your Digital Clutter with Kathi Burns

November 20, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Kathi Burns to discuss the importance of digital decluttering for small business owners. Kathi shares her journey and offers practical tips on email organization, including utilizing Google Workspace effectively. They explore the balance between accessibility and security in Google Drive, and Kathi provides actionable first steps to organize your […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Business Productivity, business services, digital decluttering, email organization, Entrepreneurship strategies, Google Drive security, Google Workspace tips, inbox organization, small business advice, Small Business Management, SmallBizChat

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Build a Group Coaching Program with Chris Williams

November 13, 2025 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Chris Williams, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and transition into group coaching. They discuss the structure and pricing strategies essential for successful group coaching programs, along with marketing tactics and key considerations for launching such initiatives. Chris offers insights on certification processes and actionable steps for starting a group […]

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October 2025 #SmallBizChat: Executive Function Support and Grants for 40+ Entrepreneurs

October 16, 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 […]

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September 2025 #SmallBizChat: How to Grow Your Revenue with Retreats

September 18, 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 […]

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June 2025 #SmallBizChat: How to Manufacture Products in the Trump Era

June 19, 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 […]

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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 […]

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May 2025 #SmallBizChat: How to Position Your Brand with Multicultural Markets

May 22, 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 […]

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April 2025 #SmallBizChat: How to License and Sell Your Content

April 17, 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 […]

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Who is on #Smallbizchat February 2017

January 31, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#Smallbizchat is a weekly conversation 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 on Twitter every Wednesday 8-9 pm ET. Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and follow the hashtag #Smallbizchat and click here […]

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