Small Business Miracles Podcast

Cynthia Robinson drops into the studio for a conversation about self publishing! Do you have an idea for a book that keeps rattling around in your head? Cynthia is the founder of LaunchCrate Publishing, where she makes it easy to self publish, to learn about writing a manuscript, and all while making the financial picture shift in favor of the creatives for a change.

Don Jalbert knows trade shows, and he’s ready to share that wisdom with you. This podcast is loaded with tips and tricks for trade shows and brand activations, with expertise and advice from Exhibit Associates where Don is a Partner. How can we get the best bang for the buck in terms of ROI? Listen in to Don’s 4 hacks and find out.

From executive presence coaching to giving companies an edge with emotional intelligence, Rich Bracken does it all. And by all, we mean those things, plus being a DJ, and emcee, a client service expert… the list goes on and on. He’s even built a playlist of “must sing out loud songs” to give you the energy to complete your to-do list.

In today’s marketing tip, we ask what AI knows about your company.

And...as promised here's the DJ Rich Bracken curated playlist for your listening pleasure: Car Karaoke Playlist

We’re joined by Casie Murff - an entrepreneur and master barber with a heavy technology background he just can’t shake. We learn about his newest concept, The BeVel Grooming Lounge, and dive into his model and their exceptional customer experience.

In today’s marketing tip, are you feeling pressure to be on every social media platform with your business? We’re here to give you a break.

Dave Tingley is the Sales Director at Kansas City WinAir Company, and an entrepreneur who has been there and styled that in the barber shop world. In today’s tip, what is your website telling a prospective new employee?

Are you feeding your pet raw food or dry? Grain free? A rotational diet with novel proteins? The secret to keeping your pet happy and healthy starts with food, and there’s no better expert in the Kansas City metro area than Debra Manfield, owner of Four Paws Pantry & Spa. In today’s marketing tip, we’re continuing our marketing tips on AI’s impact on Search Engine Optimization with strategies you can use to optimize your site content for Conversational AI.

Today, the call is coming from inside the house. And there isn’t a better person to talk to than EAG Advertising & Marketing’s own Wynn Shepard, Director of Web Product, when the topic is Search Engine Optimization and AI search. We’re going to find out why we see what we see in search. We’re also seeing new traffic to websites from AI and business owners want to know how to get ranked for AI search, so we’re about to find out.

It can be inspiring to talk to Lindsey Rood-Clifford, the President & CEO of Starlight Theatre. Starlight continues to innovate in the community, with programming and performances that inspire. Where else can you watch The Lion King and hear an actual lion roar next door at the zoo? In this week’s marketing tip, sometimes you just need to ask why.

Dr. Donetta Watson and Lisa Watson from The Black Mastermind Group bring the energy to this week’s episode. The potholes on the road to entrepreneurship can be plentiful — and the way to navigate the road ahead is through education and access to capital. But that’s okay - because they’re here to give you the GPS you need to succeed. In this week’s marketing tip, we dive deeper into AI Search — perfect for anyone with AI on the brain

In today’s episode, we hear about the small business journey of Porshia Mitchell, who saw a need for a flexible event space and brought her vision to life. From engineer to entrepreneur, Porshia has created a community space that continues to support small businesses and event attendees alike. In today’s marketing tip, we learn about how AI searches are different than the way you’re used to searching.