In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Barry Moltz, discussing his journey to business expertise. They delve into common business struggles, enhancing customer experience, and effective money management. They also share insights on becoming change masters, improving personal productivity, and habits for better business management, including Moltz's favorite app, marketing tip, and business book. The episode concludes with Emerson's parting advice for small business owners.

(0:00) Introduction and overview of the episode

(1:22) The mission of The Small BizChat podcast

(2:17) Guest introduction: Barry Moltz and his journey to business expertise

(3:54) Common struggles in businesses and techniques for change

(8:48) Enhancing customer experience and money management

(12:01) Sponsor: Small Biz Lady University

(13:14) Becoming change masters and improving personal productivity

(14:10) Best business advice and habits for better business management

(15:12) Barry Moltz's favorite app, marketing tip, and business book

(15:51) Closing remarks and introduction to SmallBizLady University

(16:23) Melinda Emerson's parting advice for small business owners

(16:31) Outro and podcast subscription details

In this episode, Melinda Emerson discusses pricing strategy before introducing guest Bridget Brown, who shares her business journey, tactics, and challenges. They delve into the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program's impact on Brown's business, and Brown offers advice, her favorite podcast, business app, and book.

(0:00) Introduction and discussion on pricing strategy

(0:51) Introduction of guest Bridget Brown and her business journey

(4:37) Bridget Brown's business tactics and challenges

(7:58) Sponsor: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program

(10:31) Impact of Verizon's program on Bridget Brown's business

(13:05) Bridget Brown's business advice, favorite podcast, business app, and book

(15:53) Closing remarks

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Liam Martin about his entrepreneurial journey and his insights on the future of work. They delve into the benefits of remote work for small businesses and discuss asynchronous management. They also share tactics for onboarding remote workers and tips for work-life balance in remote settings.

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Liam Martin

(2:24) Liam Martin's Journey and Business Insights

(4:17) Future of Work and Remote Work Discussion

(7:27) Benefits of Remote Workforce for Small Businesses

(9:46) Asynchronous Management for Remote Teams

(12:35) Sponsor: Small Biz Lady University

(13:39) Tactics for Onboarding Remote Workers

(14:51) Balancing Work and Life in Remote Settings

(16:03) Liam Martin's Recommendations: Podcasts, Apps, and Books

(17:25) Closing Remarks and Parting Words

(18:04) Outro and Thanks to Listeners

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with guest Stephanie Chandler about the realities of traditional book deals and the rise of self-publishing. They delve into goal-setting for writing a book, Chandler's book marketing master course, and effective marketing strategies. Chandler also shares her best business advice, confidence tip, and favorite business resources. The episode wraps up with an introduction to a new course at Small Business Lady University.

(0:00) Introduction and guest, Stephanie Chandler's background

(4:32) The reality and downsides of traditional book deals

(6:43) The rise and advantages of self-publishing

(10:10) Understanding your goals for writing a book

(12:52) Stephanie Chandler's book marketing master course

(14:35) Sponsor: Small Business Lady University

(15:38) Effective book marketing strategies

(17:18) Stephanie Chandler's best business advice and confidence tip

(18:07) Stephanie Chandler's favorite podcast, business app, and business book

(19:29) Closing remarks and introduction to Small Buslady University's new course

(20:10) Outro and thank you note

In this episode, Melinda Emerson and John Lawson discuss pricing strategies for online selling and the importance of market research for small businesses. They also talk about the role of social media in business growth, financial management basics, remote work benefits and challenges, and the potential of e-commerce. The episode concludes with answers to listeners' questions about small business management.

(0:00) Introduction to the Small BizChat podcast

(3:10) Review and discussion on pricing strategies for online selling

(20:45) Importance of market research for small businesses

(27:30) Role of social media in small business growth

(35:10) Basics of financial management for small businesses

(42:20) Advantages and challenges of remote work for small businesses

(50:10) Potential of e-commerce for small businesses

(57:30) Sponsor: Succeed As Your Own Boss

(1:05:10) Q&A: Listener's questions on small business management

(1:15:30) Closing remarks and preview of next week's topic

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Misty Megia about overcoming the fear of public speaking, securing speaking gigs, leveraging podcasts for practice, and strategies for positive self-talk. Megia shares her proven "NPR" formula to manage speaking anxiety and recommends programs for beginners.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction to the Small Biz Chat podcast - Melinda Emerson

(1:39) Guest Introduction: Misty Megia's Background and Journey - Melinda Emerson

(5:12) Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking and Importance of Niche Content - Misty Megia

(9:08) Securing Speaking Gigs, Charging, and Practice Strategies - Misty Megia

(13:55) Leveraging Podcasts and Webinars for Speaking Practice - Misty Megia

(16:13) Building a Foundation for Public Speaking and Positive Self-Talk - Misty Megia

(17:34) Overcoming Speaking Anxiety: The "NPR" Formula - Misty Megia

(19:21) Recommended Speaking Programs for Beginners - Misty Megia

(20:16) Misty Megia's Best Business Advice - Misty Megia

(20:43) Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro - Melinda Emerson

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with Donna Maria about her entrepreneurial journey and the concept of a Lifestyle CEO. They discuss the transition to a membership-based business model, core values, customer engagement strategies, and designing success on your own terms.

(0:00) Introduction: Melinda Emerson and Guest Donna Maria

(2:21) Donna Maria's Journey to Entrepreneurship

(4:12) Overview of Indie Business Network

(6:32) The Concept of a Lifestyle CEO

(10:10) Building a Lifetime Income Business

(13:32) Transition to a Membership-Based Business Model

(15:34) Sponsor: Small Biz Lady University

(16:36) Philosophy of a Lifestyle CEO

(18:00) Core Values and Customer Engagement Strategies

(20:17) Designing Success on Your Own Terms

In this episode, Melinda Emerson and Renée Johnson discuss the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and the Reimagined Main Street initiative. They delve into the Backing Black Business Grant program and challenges faced by Asian American businesses. The conversation takes a turn towards Access to Capital, advocating for improved lending models, and issues with CDFI's loan policies. Renée shares business advice for Black women entrepreneurs and her favorite business resources. The episode concludes with an introduction to Small BizLady University.

(0:00) Introduction and Melinda Emerson's welcome

(2:32) Discussion on Reimagined Main Street initiative and impact of COVID-19 on small businesses

(5:12) Introduction to the Backing Black Business Grant program and Asian American small businesses

(7:36) Conversation on Access to Capital for small businesses and advocacy for changing lending models

(10:15) Importance of data collection in lending and issues with CDFI's loan policies

(13:15) Focus on Black women entrepreneurs and business advice by Renée Johnson

(15:16) Renee Johnson's favorite podcast, business app and book

(16:25) Introduction to Small BizLady University and Melinda Emerson's closing thoughts

(17:04) Podcast outro and where to find more resources

In this episode, Melinda Emerson chats with entrepreneur Eric Brown about his business ventures and decision for a second act in entrepreneurship. They delve into the perks and considerations for older entrepreneurs, discuss Brown's book "The Second Act Entrepreneur", and gain insights into his hot sauce business, Urbane Farm. Brown also shares business trends and valuable advice.

(0:00) Introduction and discussion with Eric Brown on entrepreneurship

(1:47) Background and business ventures of Eric Brown

(5:06) Eric Brown's decision for a second act in business and the reality of entrepreneurship

(9:12) Advantages and considerations of being a 55 plus entrepreneur with Eric Brown

(12:04) Discussion on Eric Brown's book, "The Second Act Entrepreneur"

(14:11) Sponsor: Commercial break and teaser for the next segment

(14:52) Insights on Eric Brown's hot sauce business, Urbane Farm

(17:14) Eric Brown shares insights on business trends and providing value

(19:03) Closing remarks, Eric Brown's favorites in podcasting, apps, and books

(20:21) Melinda Emerson's key takeaway for small business owners and podcast outro

In this episode, Melinda Emerson and guest Barbara Casey delve into the world of mobile marketing for small businesses. They discuss the importance of understanding text marketing rules, choosing the right provider, and the differences between SMS and MMS marketing. Additionally, they explore the future of text messaging in business, the pros and cons of using apps for customer engagement, and share valuable business advice.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest, Barbara Casey

(1:37) Importance of mobile marketing for small businesses

(3:46) Understanding text marketing rules and reporting spam

(7:06) How to choose the right text marketing provider

(10:24) SMS vs MMS marketing: What's the difference and how to leverage them

(13:54) Sponsor: Small BizChat sponsor mention

(14:23) How to build and manage a list of text contact information

(17:40) Future of text messaging as a communication channel in business

(19:12) The pros and cons of using apps for customer engagement

(19:36) Barbara Casey's best business advice and resources

(21:57) Introduction to Small Buslady University and closing remarks