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Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for nearly 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business development and social media marketing. She publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. A pioneer in social media marketing, she is the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners. Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.

Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for nearly 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business development and social media marketing. She publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. A pioneer in social media marketing, she is the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners. Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.

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Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for nearly 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business development and social media marketing. She publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. A pioneer in social media marketing, she is the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners. Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.

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English

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Episodes

Managing your Credit in the Pandemic with James Hunt

11/25/2020
James Hunt is a celebrity wealth management expert and credit specialist that works with some of the biggest stars. Athletes, movie stars, recording artists, and business professionals rely on him to help them manage their wealth and handle personal and business matters. He also works with young entrepreneurs by assisting them in starting their entrepreneurial journey and building credit for future success. He is known as the "Credit Guru of Atlanta" and is responsible for fixing credit...

Duration:00:20:05

Keeping Your Business Finances Strong with Nicole Snow

11/18/2020
Nicole Snow is the founder and CEO of Darn Good Yarn, an online ethical yarn and clothing store. After leaving the Air Force, Nicole worked at a paper company before starting her own general import business. Two years later, she wanted to launch a new venture with a focus on social consciousness. Using her passion for arts, textures, colors, and her supply chain management experience from her time in the Air Force, she created Darn Good Yarn. The company started from her bedroom during the...

Duration:00:16:29

Landing Government Contracts with Carroll Bernard

11/11/2020
Carroll Bernard is a government marketing coach and trainer, and co-founder of Govology.com. He has worked as a buyer for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and has provided mentorship to hundreds of businesses in procuring government contracts when working at the Oregon Government Contract Assistance Program. As both an entrepreneur and public servant, Carroll has developed a full perspective on federal contracting and uses his extensive knowledge to help businesses...

Duration:00:14:19

Making Your Side Hustle Your Main Business with John Clidy

11/4/2020
John Clidy is a retired State Trooper and began selling real estate while pursuing his career with the New Jersey State Police. He gave up his six-figure salary and pension to pursue his dream of being a real estate business owner full-time in 2014. He is involved in real estate in numerous ways, including being the Operating Principal of Keller Williams Realty Washington Township, KW Regional Director of the Greater PA Region, and an investor in 5 market centers. He believes you need to go...

Duration:00:15:11

Helping Your Remote Team Perform Better with Jennifer Leake

10/28/2020
Jennifer Leake is an HR expert that specializes in effective recruitment and retention of employees. She is the CEO of Assessment Pros, a company that guides business leaders to find and keep the right people. Jennifer is the creator of the GET ENGAGED People System, a blueprint that helps business owners with who and how they hire. She is passionate about helping businesses grow and become profitable by hiring the right employees and assisting people in becoming smart leaders. Jennifer...

Duration:00:18:37

From Management Mess to Leadership Success with Scott J Miller

10/21/2020
Scott Miller is a leadership expert and host of one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing podcasts devoted to leadership, FranklinCovey On Leadership. He started his professional career in the real estate development division of the Walt Disney Company and received a B.A. in Organizational Communication from Rollins College in 1996. Scott joined Covey Leadership Center as a Client Partner in the Education Division and is now the Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership. He works...

Duration:00:21:34

Helping Your Employees Be Safe and Stay Motivated During COVID-19 with Lori M. Ruffin

10/14/2020
Lori Ruffin is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of the COO Team, formerly known as Stream Strategic Planning Co. With extensive experience in the international and national non-profit world's inner workings, Lori joins her clients on their journey to expand their business and create the systems they need to grow their organization. She is passionate about helping leaders fulfill their purpose and find the ability to focus on their passions. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business...

Duration:00:16:35

Leadership Strategies During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Andrew Andrews-Ramirez

10/7/2020
Andrew Andrews-Ramirez is a former infantry soldier turned entrepreneur. He graduated from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business after leaving the military. Andrew is the CEO of VargasAndrews, an international professional services company that specializes in business turnarounds. With a passion for transforming businesses and business owners' lives, he helps leaders become more efficient and improve their problem-solving abilities. His team works with companies to identify...

Duration:00:18:38

Being Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo

9/30/2020
Mary Fran Bontempo is the Co-Founder of Brilliantly Resilient, a podcast that teaches audiences strategies and tools to thrive in the face of adversity and beyond. Mary is a TEDx speaker and the author of four books, including The 15-Minute Master, which focuses on her son’s heroin addiction and how to navigate a crisis. She is a Bucks Happening Author Award winner and was recognized as a 2017 YWCA Woman Who Makes a Difference. Mary has been featured in numerous publications, including...

Duration:00:18:29

Understanding the Needs of Children and Teachers During COVID-19 with Steve Bollar

9/23/2020
Steve Bollar is an education expert and the Founder of Stand Tall Steve, a company that works with forward-thinking organizations to improve their culture and develop new ideas and leadership skills. Steve is a virtual and live motivational speaker, consultant, mentor, trainer, professional personality, and coach. He is the author of Stand Tall Leadership: Stand Tall to Think Differently and Lead Successfully. Steve is an Adjunct Instructor at Rutgers University, the Vice President of...

Duration:00:22:52

Understanding PPP Loans with Dawn Brolin

9/16/2020
Dawn Brolin is a certified public accountant, fraud examiner, and the Chief Executive Office of Powerful Accounting, a nationally recognized accounting, tax, and consulting firm. Dawn has in-depth accounting and business expertise, working in the field for more than nineteen years. She is a QuickBooks expert, a former member of the Intuit Accountant Advisory Council, and a speaker with an entertaining style at webinars and live conferences. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business...

Duration:00:31:26

Mastering Your Brand Story with Kim J. Plyler

9/9/2020
Kim J. Plyler is the CEO and president of SahlComm Inc., a public relations and creative communications firm based in Pennsylvania. Kim is a public speaker, PR strategist, Certified Optimize Coach, and author of Master Your Story, It Matters! She has written speeches for admirals in the US navy, has an education in theatre with a Bachelor of Arts degree from DeSales University, and attended The Defense Information School for Journalism, Public Affairs, and Media Relations. Kim has traveled...

Duration:00:11:10

How to Protect Your Small Business From Cybercrime with Kristin Judge Final

9/2/2020
Kristin Judge is a speaker, cybersecurity expert, and a dedicated advocate against cybercrime. She is the CEO and President of Cyber Crime Support Network and the Principal and owner of Opcio Solutions, LLC, both of which strive to promote cyber safety. Additionally, Kristin is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Partnership Against Cybercrime alliance. Before her current work, Kristin worked with the National Cyber Security Alliance as a program lead and ultimately the Director of...

Duration:00:28:31

Nine Secrets for Effective Sales Copy with Sean McCool

8/26/2020
Sean McCool is an award-winning digital marketing consultant, strategist, and performance coach with 34 years of experience in sales, marketing, and copywriting. Sean is the founder of Sean McCool Consulting, where he helps companies worldwide build their digital presence, enhance customer experience, and ensure that online visitors ultimately convert to clients. Sean is also the host of the podcast, Persuasion by the Pint, and the founder of the life coaching business, Rise Up Champion...

Duration:00:20:54

Mastering Money Mindset with Vanessa A. Lindley

8/19/2020
Vanessa A. Lindley is a consultant, speaker, coach, and the CEO of The Lindley Consulting Group, LLC., a personal and professional development consultancy. Throughout her career, Vanessa has worked with brands including Citi, Chase, National Urban League, and the Children’s Aid Society. Vanessa is also a guest lecturer at Columbia University, the author of Achieve Financial Victory: 7 Ways to Win With Your Money, and contributes her financial expertise to Women of More Magazine. Vanessa...

Duration:00:18:53

Becoming a Menopause Millionaire with Carole Hodges

8/12/2020
Carole Hodges is the founder and author of the Menopause Millionaire. She is a financial expert dedicated to helping women approach their relationship to money with self-confidence as they enter menopause. She is also a licensed insurance representative in California and Nevada and has worked as a financial services representative at MassMutual Greater Pacific. Carole formerly served as the CEO of WWC Insurance Solutions and as a life strategy coach with The YES Connection, among other...

Duration:00:19:55

Make Room for Your Next Level with Delatorro McNeal

8/5/2020
Delatorro McNeal is a world-renowned, CSP-designated keynote speaker, the CEO of Platinum Performance Global, LLC, and the founder of The Full Throttle Experience. Delatorro is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation and offers powerful motivational messages to audiences around the globe, including organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, New York Life, JP Morgan Chase, Prudential, and Accenture. Delatorro is also a peak performance expert, working...

Duration:00:15:16

Refreshing Your Brand in 2020 with Naly Rice

7/29/2020
Naly Rice is a writer, speaker, media personality, and business leader. She is the founder and CEO of the full-service digital marketing company, LN Creative Group (LNGC), and has extensive experience in marketing, formerly serving as the Director of Marketing for Edge Hosting, LLC and SemaConnect. Naly also serves as chief blogger for her career and lifestyle website, which reaches 200K readers globally and empowers women through knowledge-sharing and inspiration. Naly joins me today to...

Duration:00:18:44

The Ins and Outs of Affiliate Marketing with Griffin Stewart

7/22/2020
Griffin Stewart is an e-commerce consultant, affiliate marketer, and the owner and co-founder of 5DayDeal, a multi-million dollar start-up which he founded with his wife Valerie in 2014. Specializing in joint venture partnerships, Griffin donates 10 percent of his profits to charity and has contributed over 1.8 million dollars to non-profits over the past five years. Before 5DayDeal, Griffin spent eleven years as the owner of the photography online sales consulting company, The Traveling...

Duration:00:15:41

On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madame C. J. Walker with A’Lelia Bundles

7/15/2020
A’Lelia Bundles is a journalist with over thirty years of experience working at NBC News and ABC News as an Emmy-award winning producer and executive. A’Lelia, who graduated from Harvard and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, is the author of multiple biographies about her notable female ancestors, including Madam C. J. Walker and A'Lelia Walker. Among those books is On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker, a New York Times Bestseller which tells the...

Duration:00:37:50

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