In this episode, Melinda Emerson shares her personal story about dealing with home disasters, including experiences with insurance, Servpro, and moving her office. Melinda recounts a gas leak incident, highlighting a neighbor’s alert and the troubleshooting process. She reflects on the gas leak source and other recent incidents and their impact on her perspectives. The […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It or Quit It with Joanne Eriaku, Yvonne E.L. Silver, and Dr. Robert Needham
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 […]
SmallBizLadyAcademy.com is Now Open for Business!
I am thrilled to announce that SmallBizLadyAcademy.com is officially open for business! After months of development, careful planning, and listening to the needs of my loyal women business owner, we’ve launched a platform designed to help you take your business to the next level. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced business owner […]
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: How to Be in Business For Yourself, Not By Yourself with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda discusses the role of teamwork and mastermind groups in business, shares tools for improving personal productivity, and offers tips on balancing business and child care. She talks about the importance of building a sales team, the value of mentors, and introduces the SmallBizLady Academy. Listen to the podcast below: This […]