In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with James Hunt, the Celebrity Credit Guru. They delve into his journey into credit repair, strategies for protecting credit during unemployment or business loss, and the importance of building business credit. They also discuss economic equity, wage gap, education, empowerment, and overcoming societal issues. The episode wraps up with quickfire questions, tips, and book recommendations.

(0:00) Introduction and mission of SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson

(1:13) Guest Introduction: James Hunt, the Celebrity Credit Guru

(2:17) Journey into Credit Repair: An Insight by James Hunt

(5:22) Strategies for Protecting Credit During Unemployment or Business Loss

(7:33) Building Business Credit: Importance of PAYDEX Score

(11:13) Economic Equity & Wage Gap: A Discussion

(14:39) Education, Empowerment, and Economic Parity

(16:29) Community Involvement, Mentorship, and Overcoming Societal Issues

(18:35) Personal Responsibility in Uplifting Others

(18:51) Quickfire Questions: Tips and Book Recommendations

(19:22) Closing Remarks, Mission Statement, and Acknowledgements