Welcome to the first episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show that’s on a mission to help you improve your small business and avoid small business failure. I’m your host, Melinda Emerson “SmallBizLady,” America’s #1 Small Business Expert.

I’m the CEO of the blog Succeed As Your Own Boss, where I’ve published more than 5,000 articles about how to start and grow a business. I’m also CEO of Quintessence Group and the author of multiple bestselling business books including Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, How To Become a Social Media Ninja, and my latest book: Fix Your Business. I’ve been a thriving entrepreneur for over two decades by developing marketing strategies and influencer marketing programs for Fortune 500 brands who target small business owners such as VISA, Chase, FedEx, American Express, and Staples.

 

On today’s episode, I share who I am, how I became known as the SmallBizLady, and the challenges I’ve faced throughout my entrepreneurial journey. I share how being on bedrest while pregnant with my son forced me to slow down and allowed me to discover the mistakes I’ve made as an entrepreneur. I share how I found inspiration and motivation from these mistakes and how it led me to help other entrepreneurs. I also share how the SmallBizChat Twitter talk show got started and what you can expect from each episode of the SmallBizChat podcast.

 

“Figure out what your calling is. Then, be ready to do the work.” - Melinda Emerson

This week on the SmallBizChat Podcas:t
My journey into entrepreneurship
The personal challenges I faced and expensive lessons I’ve learned throughout my entrepreneurial journey
How I gained inspiration from my mistakes and failures
How I became known as the SmallBizLady
The inspiration behind my first book and the challenges I faced to get that book to the market
How the SmallBizChat Twitter talk show was born
What to expect from each episode of the SmallBizChat podcast

Your SmallBizChat Action Point for the Week:

Figure out your calling and be ready to do the work. If you want fame, well fame costs. You will pay, but the reward is worth it.

Enter for Your Chance to WIN!

Do you love winning amazing prices?

In celebration of launching the SmallBizChat Podcast, for the next 30 days, I’m giving away some amazing prizes! Enter for your chance to win!

To enter:
Subscribe to the SmallBizChat Podcast on your favorite podcast platform
Take a screenshot after you’ve subscribed
Share your screenshot on Twitter or Instagram (Don’t forget to tag @SmallBizLady so we can enter your name into the drawing!)

Each week, one lucky winner will win one of the following prizes:
One autographed copy of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, or…
One autographed copy of Fix Your Business, or…
A limited-edition The #SmallBizChat Podcast t-shirt!

What are you waiting for? Enter for your chance to win today!

Fix Your Business in 90 Days

Does your small business need a tune-up? Are you ready to reinvent your business, increase your profits, and finally live the lifestyle you want? Enroll for the Fix Your Business Masterclass to learn how you can turn your business around and get back on the path to true freedom and success.

The Fix Your Business Masterclass is a 12-week course that includes 12 video lessons and over 20 hours of actionable content. You’ll learn everything from how to set your initial goals and how to build the systems you need to delegate and scale to how to brand your business online and offline and how to grow to seven figures and beyond.

So if you’re ready to unlock the true power and freedom of entrepreneurship - enroll today for the Fix Your Business Masterclass and start your journey to true business success.

Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Small Biz Chat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.

Small Biz Chat Podcast is produced by Auxbus Media. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Welcome to the first episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show that&rsquo;s on a mission to help you improve your small business and avoid small business failure. I&rsquo;m your host, Melinda Emerson &ldquo;SmallBizLady,&rdquo; America&rsquo;s #1 Small Business Expert.
I&rsquo;m the CEO of the blog <a href="https://succeedasyourownboss.com/">Succeed As Your Own Boss</a>, where I&rsquo;ve published more than 5,000 articles about how to start and grow a business. I&rsquo;m also CEO of <a href="https://quintessenceinc.com/">Quintessence Group</a> and the author of multiple bestselling business books including Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, How To Become a Social Media Ninja, and my latest book: Fix Your Business. I&rsquo;ve been a thriving entrepreneur for over two decades by developing marketing strategies and influencer marketing programs for Fortune 500 brands who target small business owners such as VISA, Chase, FedEx, American Express, and Staples.
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On today&rsquo;s episode, I share who I am, how I became known as the SmallBizLady, and the challenges I&rsquo;ve faced throughout my entrepreneurial journey. I share how being on bedrest while pregnant with my son forced me to slow down and allowed me to discover the mistakes I&rsquo;ve made as an entrepreneur. I share how I found inspiration and motivation from these mistakes and how it led me to help other entrepreneurs. I also share how the SmallBizChat Twitter talk show got started and what you can expect from each episode of the SmallBizChat podcast.
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&ldquo;Figure out what your calling is. Then, be ready to do the work.&rdquo; - Melinda Emerson
This week on the SmallBizChat Podcas:t
<ul>
<li>My journey into entrepreneurship</li>
<li>The personal challenges I faced and expensive lessons I&rsquo;ve learned throughout my entrepreneurial journey</li>
<li>How I gained inspiration from my mistakes and failures</li>
<li>How I became known as the SmallBizLady</li>
<li>The inspiration behind my first book and the challenges I faced to get that book to the market</li>
<li>How the SmallBizChat Twitter talk show was born</li>
<li>What to expect from each episode of the SmallBizChat podcast</li>
</ul>
Your SmallBizChat Action Point for the Week:
Figure out your calling and be ready to do the work. If you want fame, well fame costs. You will pay, but the reward is worth it.
Enter for Your Chance to WIN!
Do you love winning amazing prices?
In celebration of launching the SmallBizChat Podcast, for the next 30 days, I&rsquo;m giving away some amazing prizes! Enter for your chance to win!
To enter:
<ol>
<li>Subscribe to the SmallBizChat Podcast on your favorite podcast platform</li>
<li>Take a screenshot after you&rsquo;ve subscribed</li>
<li>Share your screenshot on Twitter or Instagram (Don&rsquo;t forget to tag @SmallBizLady so we can enter your name into the drawing!)</li>
</ol>
Each week, one lucky winner will win one of the following prizes:
<ul>
<li>One autographed copy of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, or&hellip;</li>
<li>One autographed copy of Fix Your Business, or&hellip;</li>
<li>A limited-edition The #SmallBizChat Podcast t-shirt!</li>
</ul>
What are you waiting for? Enter for your chance to win today!
Fix Your Business in 90 Days
Does your small business need a tune-up? Are you ready to reinvent your business, increase your profits, and finally live the lifestyle you want? Enroll for the <a href="https://succeedasyourownboss.com/fybcourse">Fix Your Business Masterclass</a> to learn how you can turn your business around and get back on the path to true freedom and success.
The Fix Your Business Masterclass is a 12-week course that includes 12 video lessons and over 20 hours of actionable content. You&rsquo;ll learn everything from how to set your initial goals and how to build the systems you need to delegate and scale to how to brand your business online and offline and how to grow to seven figures and beyond.
So if you&rsquo;re ready to unlock the true power and freedom of entrepreneurship - enroll today for the <a href="https://succeedasyourownboss.com/fybcourse">Fix Your Business Masterclass</a> and start your journey to true business success.
Let&rsquo;s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week&rsquo;s episode of the Small Biz Chat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our <a href="https://succeedasyourownboss.com/">website </a>or follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlady">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/smallbizlady">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindaemerson/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smallbizlady/">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/melindaemerson">YouTube </a>for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.
Small Biz Chat Podcast is produced by Auxbus Media. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at <a href="https://www.auxbus.com/">Auxbus.com</a>

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&rsquo;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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1520300757352000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHFXr56HNzQeIZfM3QAFV_yFBNxFw" data-wpel-link="external">www.succeedasyourownboss.com</a>. 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.&nbsp;Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.

The Small BizChat

Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social media and content marketing. Melinda is also the president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small business market. LinkedIn named her a Top Voice for 2019 in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. In addition to being a former NY Times columnist, she is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News.

She is the host of #Smallbizchat LIVE and The SmallBizChat Podcast. A prolific writer, Melinda has published more than 5000 articles on her blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, 2nd Edition and her latest book is Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.

Melinda F. Emerson, &ldquo;SmallBizLady&rdquo; is America&rsquo;s #1 Small Business Expert. She&nbsp;is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social media and content marketing. Melinda is also the president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small business market. LinkedIn named her a Top Voice for 2019 in Small Business and Entrepreneurship.&nbsp;In addition to being a former NY Times columnist, she is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News.
She is the host of #Smallbizchat LIVE and The SmallBizChat Podcast. A prolific writer, Melinda has published more than 5000 articles on her blog&nbsp;<a href="http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com/" data-stringify-link="http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.succeedasyourownboss.com</a>. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the bestselling author of&nbsp;Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months,&nbsp;2nd Edition&nbsp;and her latest book is&nbsp;Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.

The SmallBizChat Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show that’s on a mission to help you improve your small business and avoid small business failure. I’m your host, Melinda Emerson “SmallBizLady,” America’s #1 Small Business Expert

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