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How to Leverage Supplier Diversity to Grow Your Business with Sharon Manker
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 award-winning supply chain, supplier diversity, and inclusion strategist with two decades of experience. She is an author and the Founder of Advocating for Change Unapologetically™️ LLC. Sharon has received numerous accolades, including 2020 Corporate Advocate of the Year, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), Diversity Champion of the Year, Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC-EAST), Veteran Advocate of the Year, National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). She was also recognized as one of 2021 DiversityPlus Magazine's Top 15 Women in Power Impacting Diversity. She is dedicated to influencing meaningful change for individuals and businesses facing unprecedented odds. For more information: https://sharonmanker.com
(0:00) Introduction and mission to end small business failure
(1:00) Subscription reminder and guest introduction
(2:13) Sharon Maker's career path and supplier diversity
(5:11) Positioning for opportunities with large companies
(8:19) Major certifying bodies for small businesses
(13:19) Best business advice from Sharon Maker
(15:07) Closing remarks and Sponsor acknowledgment
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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 award-winning supply chain, supplier diversity, and inclusion strategist with two decades of experience. She is an author and the Founder of Advocating for Change Unapologetically™️ LLC. Sharon has received numerous accolades, including 2020 Corporate Advocate of the Year, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), Diversity Champion of the Year, Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC-EAST), Veteran Advocate of the Year, National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC). She was also recognized as one of 2021 DiversityPlus Magazine's Top 15 Women in Power Impacting Diversity. She is dedicated to influencing meaningful change for individuals and businesses facing unprecedented odds. For more information: https://sharonmanker.com
(0:00) Introduction and mission to end small business failure
(1:00) Subscription reminder and guest introduction
(2:13) Sharon Maker's career path and supplier diversity
(5:11) Positioning for opportunities with large companies
(8:19) Major certifying bodies for small businesses
(13:19) Best business advice from Sharon Maker
(15:07) Closing remarks and Sponsor acknowledgment