Laurie, Zachary, and Rebecca join me today all at once for a fun, lighthearted, rapid-fire round of questions. We get their opinions on a few business tools, some old-school marketing tips, and some great books for the aspiring business person.






This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:


We are joined by three previous guests - all at once!
Fun, fast-paced round of questioning
Our guest’s favorite podcasts
Their favorite business app
Their favorite old-school marketing tip
Plus a few other questions about great resources for aspiring business people



Podcasts mentioned:


The Second Act podcast
Business Wars podcast
Franchise Today podcast



Apps mentioned:


Fivver.com
Otter.ai



Books mentioned:


The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges
Disrupt You by Jay Samit
Become Your Own Boss by Melinda Emerson
Warrior Entrepreneur by Zachary Green



Connect with Laurie:


SmallDotBig Website
Laurie Barkman on Linkedin
Laurie Barkman on YouTube



Connect with Zachary:


Listentozach.com
Zachary Green on Twitter
Zachary Green on LinkedIn



Connect with Rebecca:


Rebecca Monet on LinkedIn
Thefranchisewoman.com
The Franchise Woman on Facebook

Laurie, Zachary, and Rebecca join me today all at once for a fun, lighthearted, rapid-fire round of questions. We get their opinions on a few business tools, some old-school marketing tips, and some great books for the aspiring business person.
 
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">We are joined by three previous guests - all at once!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fun, fast-paced round of questioning</li>
<li aria-level="1">Our guest’s favorite podcasts</li>
<li aria-level="1">Their favorite business app</li>
<li aria-level="1">Their favorite old-school marketing tip</li>
<li aria-level="1">Plus a few other questions about great resources for aspiring business people</li>
</ul>
 
Podcasts mentioned:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-second-act-podcast/id1565388287">The Second Act podcast</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://wondery.com/shows/business-wars/">Business Wars podcast</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmxvZ3RhbGtyYWRpby5jb20vZnJhbmNoaXNldG9kYXkvcG9kY2FzdA">Franchise Today podcast</a></li>
</ul>
 
Apps mentioned:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/">Fivver.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://otter.ai/">Otter.ai</a></li>
</ul>
 
Books mentioned:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager/dp/0062367544/ref=asc_df_0062367544?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80195755622086&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4583795276603243&amp;psc=1">The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Centennial-Ed-Rand/dp/0525948929/ref=asc_df_0525948929?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=79920869053540&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4583520395535165&amp;psc=1">Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Like-Jesus-Revisited-Blanchard/dp/0718077253/ref=asc_df_0718077253?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=80264466333895&amp;hvnetw=s&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-4583863992879844&amp;psc=1">Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-You-Transformation-Opportunity-Innovation/dp/1250059372">Disrupt You by Jay Samit</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://smallbizladyuniversity.com/become-your-own-boss-book/">Become Your Own Boss by Melinda Emerson</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.warriorentrepreneurbook.com/">Warrior Entrepreneur by Zachary Green</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Laurie:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://smalldotbig.com/">SmallDotBig Website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/">Laurie Barkman on Linkedin</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrCRoEBQhh-SP1BDwnhMZA/featured">Laurie Barkman on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Zachary:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.listentozach.com/">Listentozach.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/FF_Entrepreneur">Zachary Green on Twitter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylgreen/">Zachary Green on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Rebecca:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamonet/">Rebecca Monet on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.thefranchisewoman.com/">Thefranchisewoman.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefranchisewoman/">The Franchise Woman on Facebook</a></li>
</ul>

Hit It and Quit It with Laurie Barkman, Zachary Green, and Rebecca Monet

Rebecca Monet is CEO and chief scientist of Zorakle Profiles and co-host of The Franchise Woman podcast Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Rebecca has been in the franchise consulting and psychometric assessment business since 1993. Known for her uncanny ability to draw performance correlations, she is fascinated with neurology, neuroeconomics, and human performance as it relates to business success. Monet is the inventor of the meta-analysis methodology used in Zorakle’s SpotOn! Profile and SpotOn! Eclipse Reports which categorically compare prospective franchisees to a franchise system’s top performers. The Zorakle tools have helped thousands of individuals desiring to own their own business find a right-fit franchise system. 

Rebecca joins us today to share her story and her expertise in the world of franchising. We talk about the benefits of franchising vs starting from scratch, such as lower risk of failure, group buying power with other franchisees, and easier access to funding. We discuss some of the things you should consider when looking into a potential franchisor, including your alignment with their values and culture, their stage of growth, and whether you might have a similar personality to other high-performing franchisees in the company. We also share some tips for success, such as having the right team to get you started, understanding that the franchisor is there to help you, and talking to other franchisees to get a feel for your potential fit before choosing a franchise.



“The tagline of franchising is ‘You’re in business for yourself, but you’re not in business by yourself.’” - Rebecca Monet





This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:


Franchising vs starting from scratch
What you need to know when considering franchising
What sort of team you should have with you
Understanding the sort of business knowledge needed to get into franchising
Tips for success for franchisees



Resources Mentioned:


Zorakleprofiles.com



Connect with Rebecca Monet:


Rebecca Monet on LinkedIn
Thefranchisewoman.com
The Franchise Woman on Facebook
The Franchise Woman on LinkedIn

Rebecca Monet is CEO and chief scientist of Zorakle Profiles and co-host of The Franchise Woman podcast Where Passion &amp; Purpose Collide. Rebecca has been in the franchise consulting and psychometric assessment business since 1993. Known for her uncanny ability to draw performance correlations, she is fascinated with neurology, neuroeconomics, and human performance as it relates to business success. Monet is the inventor of the meta-analysis methodology used in Zorakle’s SpotOn! Profile and SpotOn! Eclipse Reports which categorically compare prospective franchisees to a franchise system’s top performers. The Zorakle tools have helped thousands of individuals desiring to own their own business find a right-fit franchise system. 
Rebecca joins us today to share her story and her expertise in the world of franchising. We talk about the benefits of franchising vs starting from scratch, such as lower risk of failure, group buying power with other franchisees, and easier access to funding. We discuss some of the things you should consider when looking into a potential franchisor, including your alignment with their values and culture, their stage of growth, and whether you might have a similar personality to other high-performing franchisees in the company. We also share some tips for success, such as having the right team to get you started, understanding that the franchisor is there to help you, and talking to other franchisees to get a feel for your potential fit before choosing a franchise.
 
“The tagline of franchising is ‘You’re in business for yourself, but you’re not in business by yourself.’” - Rebecca Monet
 
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Franchising vs starting from scratch</li>
<li aria-level="1">What you need to know when considering franchising</li>
<li aria-level="1">What sort of team you should have with you</li>
<li aria-level="1">Understanding the sort of business knowledge needed to get into franchising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tips for success for franchisees</li>
</ul>
 
Resources Mentioned:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zorakleprofiles.com/">Zorakleprofiles.com</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Rebecca Monet:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamonet/">Rebecca Monet on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.thefranchisewoman.com/">Thefranchisewoman.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefranchisewoman/">The Franchise Woman on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchise-woman/?originalSubdomain=dz">The Franchise Woman on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

How to Get Started in the World of Franchising with Rebecca Monet

Zachary Green’s experiences in the Marine Corps shaped his destiny. His time in the military, then as a firefighter, gave him the resourcefulness, integrity, and grit to become a highly successful entrepreneur and best-selling author. Taking risks, trusting himself, and never letting go of his dreams drove him to create, produce, market, and sell a product that saves lives.  Zach lives with his wife and son in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming, Ohio. He is an elected member of the Wyoming City Council and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and has testified in front of the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee. Zachary’s entrepreneurial journey has been featured on the front page of Yahoo.com and also covered by CNN, USA Today, CBS, and many other major news outlets.



In today’s episode, Zachary shares his story about how he came to develop his first business, starting in the trunk of his car and growing to $30M in organic sales, how he came close to losing everything, and how he used this crucible as a chance to learn and change. We discuss the importance of being able to recognize your own limitations, and learning to step aside and allow others to come in and help you. We talk about what problem you are solving with your business, and the impact of great sales, marketing, and distribution teams. We also explore how the adversity and challenge of starting a business can help to prepare you for the inevitable difficulties of growing and maintaining your business.



“To get through your crucible, you have to conquer what got you there and you have to transform and change.” - Zachary Green



This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:


What makes a warrior a warrior


The difference between starting a company and running a company


Learning when to step out of your own way


Three questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves


Facing adversity as a small business


The importance of sticking to your values



Get Zachary’s book here:


Warrior Entrepreneur



Connect with Zachary Green:


Listentozach.com


Warrior Enterprises on Facebook


Warrior Enterprises on Instagram


Zachary Green on Twitter


Zachary Green on LinkedIn

Zachary Green’s experiences in the Marine Corps shaped his destiny. His time in the military, then as a firefighter, gave him the resourcefulness, integrity, and grit to become a highly successful entrepreneur and best-selling author. Taking risks, trusting himself, and never letting go of his dreams drove him to create, produce, market, and sell a product that saves lives.  Zach lives with his wife and son in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming, Ohio. He is an elected member of the Wyoming City Council and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and has testified in front of the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee. Zachary’s entrepreneurial journey has been featured on the front page of Yahoo.com and also covered by CNN, USA Today, CBS, and many other major news outlets.
 
In today’s episode, Zachary shares his story about how he came to develop his first business, starting in the trunk of his car and growing to $30M in organic sales, how he came close to losing everything, and how he used this crucible as a chance to learn and change. We discuss the importance of being able to recognize your own limitations, and learning to step aside and allow others to come in and help you. We talk about what problem you are solving with your business, and the impact of great sales, marketing, and distribution teams. We also explore how the adversity and challenge of starting a business can help to prepare you for the inevitable difficulties of growing and maintaining your business.
 
“To get through your crucible, you have to conquer what got you there and you have to transform and change.” - Zachary Green
 
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
What makes a warrior a warrior
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The difference between starting a company and running a company
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Learning when to step out of your own way
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Three questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Facing adversity as a small business
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The importance of sticking to your values
</li>
</ul>
 
Get Zachary’s book here:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Entrepreneur-Lessons-Battlefield-Boardroom/dp/B09JRJ6QZ6/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1635111987&amp;sr=8-2">Warrior Entrepreneur</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Zachary Green:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.listentozach.com/">Listentozach.com</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WarriorEnterprisesLLC">Warrior Enterprises on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/warrior_enterprises/">Warrior Enterprises on Instagram</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/FF_Entrepreneur">Zachary Green on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharylgreen/">Zachary Green on LinkedIn</a>
</li>
</ul>

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Warrior with Zachary Green

Laurie Barkman is the founder and CEO of SmallDotBig LLC, a strategy advisory firm for business owners to maximize the value of their company anticipating a future ownership transition. Additionally, she is a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, an M&A​ ​firm representing companies on the buy-side or sell-side of transactions. During her 25+ year career, Laurie has created value through digital transformation at companies ranging from large enterprises to startups, including American Eagle Outfitters, Ingersoll-Rand, Topanga Partners, MediaSite, JazzHR, Burns White, and The Art Institutes. As host of the Succession Stories Podcast, Laurie curates conversations with next-generation entrepreneurs. You can find her show wherever you listen to podcasts.

Laurie has joined me to discuss the idea of business acquisitions from both the seller’s and the buyer’s perspectives. She tells us how you can identify the risks in your business that potential buyers might see and how emotions can impact the ability to sell your business. She talks about the importance of not having your business revolve around yourself but building it in such a way that it can exist independently, and the nuance between being a business owner and owning a business. We also touch on ways in which you can build an attractive business from the start, growing organically vs growing through acquisitions, and the information and factors behind getting an accurate value estimation for your business.



“If you want to build a business that one day will thrive without you, then you will set the course now.” - Laurie Barkman



This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
Why are some businesses seemingly unsellable?
Where are the risks in your business?
How to prepare for a business transition
The best way to transition your business to your family or children
How to keep emotion out of the selling process
Figuring out what your business is worth
Strategies for growing value in your business
Common pitfalls of mergers and acquisitions



Relevant Resources:
Succession Stories Podcast on Smalldotbig.com





Connect with Laurie Barkman:
SmallDotBig Website
Laurie Barkman on Linkedin
Laurie Barkman on YouTube
Laurie Barkman on Twitter
SmallDotBig Facebook page



Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!

The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!

I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.

All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.





Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat 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.

Laurie Barkman is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.smalldotbig.com/">SmallDotBig LLC</a>, a strategy advisory firm for business owners to maximize the value of their company anticipating a future ownership transition. Additionally, she is a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, an M&amp;A​ ​firm representing companies on the buy-side or sell-side of transactions. During her 25+ year career, Laurie has created value through digital transformation at companies ranging from large enterprises to startups, including American Eagle Outfitters, Ingersoll-Rand, Topanga Partners, MediaSite, JazzHR, Burns White, and The Art Institutes. As host of the <a href="https://smalldotbig.com/succession-stories-podcast/">Succession Stories Podcast</a>, Laurie curates conversations with next-generation entrepreneurs. You can find her show wherever you listen to podcasts.
Laurie has joined me to discuss the idea of business acquisitions from both the seller’s and the buyer’s perspectives. She tells us how you can identify the risks in your business that potential buyers might see and how emotions can impact the ability to sell your business. She talks about the importance of not having your business revolve around yourself but building it in such a way that it can exist independently, and the nuance between being a business owner and owning a business. We also touch on ways in which you can build an attractive business from the start, growing organically vs growing through acquisitions, and the information and factors behind getting an accurate value estimation for your business.
 
“If you want to build a business that one day will thrive without you, then you will set the course now.” - Laurie Barkman
 
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why are some businesses seemingly unsellable?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Where are the risks in your business?</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to prepare for a business transition</li>
<li aria-level="1">The best way to transition your business to your family or children</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to keep emotion out of the selling process</li>
<li aria-level="1">Figuring out what your business is worth</li>
<li aria-level="1">Strategies for growing value in your business</li>
<li aria-level="1">Common pitfalls of mergers and acquisitions</li>
</ul>
 
Relevant Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://smalldotbig.com/succession-stories-podcast/">Succession Stories Podcast on Smalldotbig.com</a></li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Laurie Barkman:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://smalldotbig.com/">SmallDotBig Website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/">Laurie Barkman on Linkedin</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrCRoEBQhh-SP1BDwnhMZA/featured">Laurie Barkman on YouTube</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/lauriebarkman?lang=en">Laurie Barkman on Twitter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmallDotBig">SmallDotBig Facebook page</a></li>
</ul>
 
Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!
The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!
I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.
All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to <a href="http://www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer">www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer</a> to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.
 
Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, 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.

How to Build a Business Transition Plan with Laurie Barkman

Molly K. Gimmel is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Design To Delivery Inc. (D2DInc), an award-winning firm providing program and acquisition management support services to Federal government agencies. Molly has been working in the field of government contract and acquisition management since 1991. Before co-founding D2DInc in 2001, she spent eight years working in the government practices of three of the “Big Five” accounting/consulting firms. In 2021, Molly founded the Vellamo Leadership Institute to help women become more effective leaders.



In this episode, Molly shares her wisdom on how you can become a better leader for your business. She shares the importance of having an overall mindset of learning and growth and some examples of how to get yourself to that place. We also discuss Imposter Syndrome as it pertains to gaining new positions, how it can impact you, and the effects of both negative and positive self-talk.



“The person that you’re best equipped to help is the person that you used to be.” - Molly Gimmel



This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
Molly’s journey through the world of business
The inspiration behind the creation of the Vellamo Leadership Institute
How can you gain confidence in your self as a leader
How Imposter Syndrome can affect you and how to overcome those effects
The importance and effects of self-talk
What mindsets should you pursue in order to grow as a leader
How best to present your authentic self



Connect with Molly Gimmel
Molly Gimmel's website
Molly Gimmel on Facebook
Molly Gimmel on Instagram
Molly Gimmel on LinkedIn
Molly's book Master your Mindset
Vellamo Leadership Institute

Molly K. Gimmel is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Design To Delivery Inc. (<a href="https://d2dinc.com/">D2DInc</a>), an award-winning firm providing program and acquisition management support services to Federal government agencies. Molly has been working in the field of government contract and acquisition management since 1991. Before co-founding D2DInc in 2001, she spent eight years working in the government practices of three of the “Big Five” accounting/consulting firms. In 2021, Molly founded the <a href="https://www.vellamo-leadership.com/">Vellamo Leadership Institute</a> to help women become more effective leaders.
 
In this episode, Molly shares her wisdom on how you can become a better leader for your business. She shares the importance of having an overall mindset of learning and growth and some examples of how to get yourself to that place. We also discuss Imposter Syndrome as it pertains to gaining new positions, how it can impact you, and the effects of both negative and positive self-talk.
 
“The person that you’re best equipped to help is the person that you used to be.” - Molly Gimmel
 
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Molly’s journey through the world of business</li>
<li aria-level="1">The inspiration behind the creation of the Vellamo Leadership Institute</li>
<li aria-level="1">How can you gain confidence in your self as a leader</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Imposter Syndrome can affect you and how to overcome those effects</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance and effects of self-talk</li>
<li aria-level="1">What mindsets should you pursue in order to grow as a leader</li>
<li aria-level="1">How best to present your authentic self</li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Molly Gimmel
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://mollygimmel.com/">Molly Gimmel's website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mollygimmel">Molly Gimmel on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollygimmel/">Molly Gimmel on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollygimmel/">Molly Gimmel on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Molly-Gimmel/e/B09WNSSBMQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">Molly's book Master your Mindset</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://vellamo-leadership.com/">Vellamo Leadership Institute</a></li>
</ul>

How to Grow Your Business Leadership with Molly Gimmel

Sirena Moore-Thomas is a “mompreneur,” author, and business strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of The Highmark Group LLC, a management and federal contracting and consulting firm that has partnered with industry leaders, former procurement officers, and sought-after consultants to support businesses looking to provide goods and services to the federal government. Sirena is also a speaker and executive coach whose entrepreneurial proficiency has been recognized by several accolades, including Philadelphia's Top 40 Under 40 and SBA Region 3 Young Entrepreneur of the Year.She is the author of Water Walker: How to Embrace Uncertainty and Do What Seems Impossible and hosts the B.M.W. Life Podcast.

Sirena joins us today to outline how you can get federal government contracts without writing a single proposal. She differentiates between state and local government contracting and federal contracting. She defines the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP) and specifies the ways the federal government buys products and services. Sirena also reveals the best government agencies to go after for contracting and underscores why going for government contracts at the federal level is a great way to expand a business.

“Go to where the money resides—and the money resides at the federal level.” - Sirena Thomas

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
The genesis of Sirena’s entrepreneurial journey
Why federal contracting is a powerful way to expand your business model
Getting started with federal contracting
The Simplified Acquisition Procedure and how the federal government buys contracts
How to find buyers in the federal government
How to find government purchase cardholders online
Why federal contract vehicles are not necessary for small contractors
A reasonable sales cycle or timeline for pursuing federal contracts
Making the hard, frightening phone calls
The best government agencies to seek out for contracting
The best small business advice and old-school marketing tip Sirena has received

Resources Mentioned:
sam.gov
usaspending.gov
iThoughts App
Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamworkby Dan Sullivan

Connect with Sirena Thomas:
Sirena Thomas Website
Mission 500k
The Highmark Group LLC
The B.M.W. Life Podcast
Book: Water Walker: How to Embrace Uncertainty and Do What Seems Impossible
Sirena Thomas on LinkedIn
Sirena Thomas on Instagram
Sirena Thomas on Facebook
Sirena Thomas on YouTube

Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat 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.

Sirena Moore-Thomas is a “mompreneur,” author, and business strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of The Highmark Group LLC, a management and federal contracting and consulting firm that has partnered with industry leaders, former procurement officers, and sought-after consultants to support businesses looking to provide goods and services to the federal government. Sirena is also a speaker and executive coach whose entrepreneurial proficiency has been recognized by several accolades, including Philadelphia's Top 40 Under 40 and SBA Region 3 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. She is the author of Water Walker: How to Embrace Uncertainty and Do What Seems Impossible and hosts the B.M.W. Life Podcast.
Sirena joins us today to outline how you can get federal government contracts without writing a single proposal. She differentiates between state and local government contracting and federal contracting. She defines the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP) and specifies the ways the federal government buys products and services. Sirena also reveals the best government agencies to go after for contracting and underscores why going for government contracts at the federal level is a great way to expand a business.
“Go to where the money resides—and the money resides at the federal level.” - Sirena Thomas
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li>The genesis of Sirena’s entrepreneurial journey</li>
<li>Why federal contracting is a powerful way to expand your business model</li>
<li>Getting started with federal contracting</li>
<li>The Simplified Acquisition Procedure and how the federal government buys contracts</li>
<li>How to find buyers in the federal government</li>
<li>How to find government purchase cardholders online</li>
<li>Why federal contract vehicles are not necessary for small contractors</li>
<li>A reasonable sales cycle or timeline for pursuing federal contracts</li>
<li>Making the hard, frightening phone calls</li>
<li>The best government agencies to seek out for contracting</li>
<li>The best small business advice and old-school marketing tip Sirena has received</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://sam.gov/content/home">sam.gov</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.usaspending.gov/">usaspending.gov</a></li>
<li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ithoughts-mind-map/id866786833">iThoughts App</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/B08KYKR23H/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A14U9HIMVM67&amp;keywords=who+not+how&amp;qid=1656489892&amp;sprefix=who+not+how%2Caps%2C340&amp;sr=8-1">Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork</a> by Dan Sullivan</li>
</ul>
Connect with Sirena Thomas:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://sirenathomas.com/">Sirena Thomas Website</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mission500k.com/">Mission 500k</a></li>
<li><a href="https://teamhighmark.com/">The Highmark Group LLC</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sirenathomas.com/podcast/">The B.M.W. Life Podcast</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1072019868?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&amp;pf_rd_r=2EZHP6R9PW4W6H41YWXZ">Water Walker: How to Embrace Uncertainty and Do What Seems Impossible</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirena-moore-thomas-38336ab/">Sirena Thomas on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mission500k/">Sirena Thomas on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3736908579676116">Sirena Thomas on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR99K-ZBb6on-lstaDGZZFA">Sirena Thomas on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, 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.

Sirena joins us today to outline how you can get federal government contracts without writing a single proposal.

How to Get a Government Contract without Writing a Proposal with Sirena Thomas

Barry Moltz is an entrepreneur, business expert, and family business advisor dedicated to getting small businesses unstuck. He is the author of several small business books, including You Need To Be a Little Crazy and How to Get Unstuck. His latest work, ChangeMasters, is the winner of the 2022 International Book Award and the 2022 NIEA Book Award for the Small Business category. Barry is the Founder and former CEO of SciTech, a tech and software distribution firm that he sold in 1999. He holds a degree in Political Science from Brandeis University and received his Master of Business Administration degree from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

Barry joins us today to discuss why change is difficult for everyone and to offer advice on mastering change in life or business. He explains why he wrote Change Masters and what he hopes his readers learn from the book. He reveals the five major areas small business owners struggle with. He also shares the best business and marketing advice he’s learned through his career as an entrepreneur and underscores how you can encourage others to make a change.

“Setting an example and finding out the biggest pain other people have will motivate them to make that change.” - Barry Moltz

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
How Barry became a business expert
What Barry wants his readers to learn from his newest book, Change Masters
Why it’s difficult to change and how you can train your brain to change
The power of having accountability partners
The best ways to encourage others to change
Making changes in the customer experience
The changes small business owners need to make in money management
Why entrepreneurs need to understand their financial statements
Becoming change masters for other people
Changing our productivity for better time management

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders
Zoho Sign

Connect with Barry Moltz:
Barry Moltz Website
Book: ChangeMasters: How To Actually Make the Changes You Already Know You Need To Make
Book: How to Get Unstuck: 25 Ways To Get Your Business Growing Again
Book: You Need To Be a Little Crazy
Book: Small Business Hacks: 100 Shortcuts to Success
Barry Moltz on LinkedIn
Barry Moltz on Instagram
Barry Moltz on Facebook
Barry Moltz on Twitter

Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat 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.

Barry Moltz is an entrepreneur, business expert, and family business advisor dedicated to getting small businesses unstuck. He is the author of several small business books, including You Need To Be a Little Crazy and How to Get Unstuck. His latest work, ChangeMasters, is the winner of the 2022 International Book Award and the 2022 NIEA Book Award for the Small Business category. Barry is the Founder and former CEO of SciTech, a tech and software distribution firm that he sold in 1999. He holds a degree in Political Science from Brandeis University and received his Master of Business Administration degree from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Barry joins us today to discuss why change is difficult for everyone and to offer advice on mastering change in life or business. He explains why he wrote Change Masters and what he hopes his readers learn from the book. He reveals the five major areas small business owners struggle with. He also shares the best business and marketing advice he’s learned through his career as an entrepreneur and underscores how you can encourage others to make a change.
“Setting an example and finding out the biggest pain other people have will motivate them to make that change.” - Barry Moltz
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li>How Barry became a business expert</li>
<li>What Barry wants his readers to learn from his newest book, Change Masters</li>
<li>Why it’s difficult to change and how you can train your brain to change</li>
<li>The power of having accountability partners</li>
<li>The best ways to encourage others to change</li>
<li>Making changes in the customer experience</li>
<li>The changes small business owners need to make in money management</li>
<li>Why entrepreneurs need to understand their financial statements</li>
<li>Becoming change masters for other people</li>
<li>Changing our productivity for better time management</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Killer-App-Business-Influence/dp/1400046831/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=love+is+the+killer+app&amp;qid=1656401403&amp;sprefix=love+is+the+kill%2Caps%2C358&amp;sr=8-1">Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends</a> by Tim Sanders</li>
<li><a href="https://www.zoho.com/sign/">Zoho Sign</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Barry Moltz:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://barrymoltz.com/">Barry Moltz Website</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ChangeMasters-Make-Changes-Already-Know/dp/164687062X">ChangeMasters: How To Actually Make the Changes You Already Know You Need To Make</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628650753?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=1628650753&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;tag=getyoubusuns-20">How to Get Unstuck: 25 Ways To Get Your Business Growing Again</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143892190X?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=143892190X&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;tag=getyoubusuns-20">You Need To Be a Little Crazy</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Small-Business-Hacks-Shortcuts-Success/dp/1628654430">Small Business Hacks: 100 Shortcuts to Success</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrymoltz">Barry Moltz on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barrymoltz/">Barry Moltz on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessUnstuck">Barry Moltz on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/barrymoltz">Barry Moltz on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>
Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, 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.

Barry joins us today to discuss why change is difficult for everyone and to offer advice on mastering change in life or business.

Becoming Change Masters with Barry Moltz

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Bridget Brown is the Owner and Lead Web Developer of Pages and Post, a digital design agency based in Alabama. Bridget—a mechanical engineer by profession—served in the energy and aerospace industry before founding Pages and Post. She served as an engineer for the Southern Company and as a staff engineer and flight controller for the United Space Alliance. Bridget graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi and completed her Master of Business Administration at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Bridget joins us today to discuss her strategies for running her service-based company. She shares how she combined her technical and creative skills to build her business and divulges the tactics she uses to attract customers for Pages & Posts. She explains how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for Pages & Posts’ digital marketing services. Bridget also offers advice for hiring employees at the right time and reveals how she overcame pricing challenges early in her business.

“Pricing can be tricky for a service-based business. To overcome that, I looked at my competitors and ensured I was up-to-date with them.” - Bridget Brown

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
What inspired Bridget to start her business
The services Pages & Posts offers and the ideal customers they work with
The lost art of word-of-mouth marketing
Developing a pricing strategy and the struggles Bridget faced in the early stages of her business
The pandemic’s impact on her business
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program
Bridget’s advice for hiring employees

Resources Mentioned:
The Digital Marketer Podcast
Book: Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation by Jay Samit
Book: Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want - Faster Than You Ever Thought Possibleby Brian Tracy

Connect with Bridget Brown:
Pages & Post
Pages & Posts on LinkedIn
Pages & Posts on Instagram
Pages & Posts on Facebook
Bridget Brown on LinkedIn
Email: bridget@pagesandposts.com

Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!

The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!

I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.

All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.

Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat 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.

Bridget Brown is the Owner and Lead Web Developer of Pages and Post, a digital design agency based in Alabama. Bridget—a mechanical engineer by profession—served in the energy and aerospace industry before founding Pages and Post. She served as an engineer for the Southern Company and as a staff engineer and flight controller for the United Space Alliance. Bridget graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi and completed her Master of Business Administration at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Bridget joins us today to discuss her strategies for running her service-based company. She shares how she combined her technical and creative skills to build her business and divulges the tactics she uses to attract customers for Pages &amp; Posts. She explains how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for Pages &amp; Posts’ digital marketing services. Bridget also offers advice for hiring employees at the right time and reveals how she overcame pricing challenges early in her business.
“Pricing can be tricky for a service-based business. To overcome that, I looked at my competitors and ensured I was up-to-date with them.” - Bridget Brown
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li>What inspired Bridget to start her business</li>
<li>The services Pages &amp; Posts offers and the ideal customers they work with</li>
<li>The lost art of word-of-mouth marketing</li>
<li>Developing a pricing strategy and the struggles Bridget faced in the early stages of her business</li>
<li>The pandemic’s impact on her business</li>
<li>The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program</li>
<li>Bridget’s advice for hiring employees</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.digitalmarketer.com/podcast/">The Digital Marketer Podcast</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-You-Jay-Samit-audiobook/dp/B01010FPCQ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=disrupt+yourself+jay+samit&amp;qid=1655860293&amp;sprefix=Disrupt+You%2Caps%2C303&amp;sr=8-2">Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation</a> by Jay Samit</li>
<li>Book: <a href="http://amazon.com/Goals-Everything-Faster-Thought-Possible/dp/B08WCNDH2V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=goals+bryan+tracy&amp;qid=1655860326&amp;sprefix=Goals+bryan+%2Caps%2C273&amp;sr=8-1">Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want - Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible</a> by Brian Tracy</li>
</ul>
Connect with Bridget Brown:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://pagesandposts.com/">Pages &amp; Post</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pagesandposts/">Pages &amp; Posts on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/pagesandposts">Pages &amp; Posts on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://facebook.com/pagesandposts">Pages &amp; Posts on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetbrown1/">Bridget Brown on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Email: bridget@pagesandposts.com</li>
</ul>
Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!
The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!
I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.
All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to <a href="http://www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer">www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer</a> to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.
Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, 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.

Bridget joins us today to discuss her strategies for running her service-based company.

Pricing Tips and Other Strategies for Service-Based Businesses with Bridget Brown

Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and speaker, as well as the Co-founder and CMO of Staff.com and Time Doctor—one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms for top brands. An advocate of remote working, Liam has been published in several publications, including Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Wired, and others. Liam is the author of Running Remote and co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference.

Liam joins us today to discuss remote working and helping employees become more effective in remote working or hybrid working set-ups. He shares his forecast on remote working in the country. He describes asynchronous management and reveals how it helps remote teams. Liam also highlights how employers can help prevent “work from home” from turning into “live at work.”

“Today, remote work is not nice to have—it’s needed. If you don’t adapt and recognize that remote work is the future, you’ll get left behind.” - Liam Martin

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
How Liam got started in business and where the idea of Time Doctor came from
What people got wrong about remote work during the pandemic
The need to manage remote workers differently
What “asynchronous management” means
How small businesses can benefit from having a remote workforce
Liam’s advice on managing remote teams
Programs and software for managing remote teams
Helping remote employees onboard into your company
Why 15-minute stand-up meetings aren’t effective in remote working or hybrid arrangements

Resources Mentioned:
Book: Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel
Podcast: Mixergy
Slack
Basecamp
Trello
Asana
Jira Software

Connect with Liam Martin:
Running Remote Conference
com
Time Doctor
Book: Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers
Time Doctor on Facebook
Time Doctor on Twitter
Liam Martin on LinkedIn
Liam Martin on Instagram
Liam Martin on Facebook

Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!

The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!

I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.

All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.

Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat 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.

Liam Martin is an entrepreneur and speaker, as well as the Co-founder and CMO of Staff.com and Time Doctor—one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms for top brands. An advocate of remote working, Liam has been published in several publications, including Forbes, Inc, Mashable, TechCrunch, Wired, and others. Liam is the author of Running Remote and co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference.
Liam joins us today to discuss remote working and helping employees become more effective in remote working or hybrid working set-ups. He shares his forecast on remote working in the country. He describes asynchronous management and reveals how it helps remote teams. Liam also highlights how employers can help prevent “work from home” from turning into “live at work.”
“Today, remote work is not nice to have—it’s needed. If you don’t adapt and recognize that remote work is the future, you’ll get left behind.” - Liam Martin
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li>How Liam got started in business and where the idea of Time Doctor came from</li>
<li>What people got wrong about remote work during the pandemic</li>
<li>The need to manage remote workers differently</li>
<li>What “asynchronous management” means</li>
<li>How small businesses can benefit from having a remote workforce</li>
<li>Liam’s advice on managing remote teams</li>
<li>Programs and software for managing remote teams</li>
<li>Helping remote employees onboard into your company</li>
<li>Why 15-minute stand-up meetings aren’t effective in remote working or hybrid arrangements</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296">Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future</a> by Peter Thiel</li>
<li>Podcast: <a href="https://mixergy.com/">Mixergy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://slack.com/">Slack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://basecamp.com/">Basecamp</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trello.com/en">Trello</a></li>
<li><a href="https://asana.com/">Asana</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira">Jira Software</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Liam Martin:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://runningremote.com/">Running Remote Conference</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.staff.com/">com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.timedoctor.com/">Time Doctor</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Running-Remote-Successful-Remote-Work-Pioneers-ebook/dp/B09N9B3VPH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RQ1ALKKGP73V&amp;keywords=running+remote+liam+martin&amp;qid=1655194918&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=running+remote+liam+marti%2Cdigital-text%2C314&amp;sr=1-1">Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TimeDoctorSoftware/">Time Doctor on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/manageyourtime">Time Doctor on Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/">Liam Martin on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/liamremote/">Liam Martin on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/liam.martin">Liam Martin on Facebook</a></li>
</ul>
Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!
The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!
I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.
All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to <a href="http://www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer">www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer</a> to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.
Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, 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.

Liam joins us today to discuss remote working and helping employees become more effective in remote working or hybrid working set-ups. He shares his forecast on remote working in the country.

Strategies for Running Effective Remote Teams with Liam Martin

Stephanie Chandler is a small business influencer and the CEO of Authority Publishing, a specialist in custom book publishing for business, self-help, memoir, and other non-fiction books. Stephanie is also the Founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association—a vibrant community for writers—and the Nonfiction Writers Conference. A professionally-trained speaker, Stephanie has been featured in Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, and Wired. She is the award-winning author of several books, including Own Your Niche and The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan.

Stephanie joins me today to discuss why she started the Nonfiction Writers Conference and how it led to the Nonfiction Authors Association. She explains why writers should cultivate a following whether they’re going the traditional or self-publishing route. She reveals the reason she turned away from traditional publishing and enumerates her favorite book marketing secrets and strategies. Stephanie also underscores how podcasting is an effective method of marketing a book and describes why all writers should take the opportunity to speak to their audience.

“Whether you do it yourself or go to a traditional publisher, you need to cultivate an audience—a tribe of influenced people who will want to buy the book as soon as it comes out.” - Stephanie Chandler

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
Stephanie’s background and origin story as the Book Whisperer
The number one question someone should ask themself before writing a book
Getting traditional book deals and the downsides of traditional publishing
Self-publishing best practices
Launching and marketing your book and what true self-publishing means
Stephanie’s tips on writing a book
Why a book is a great business card for an author
Stephanie’s book marketing master courses
When to start building an audience and promoting a book
Her favorite book marketing strategies
The best business advice Stephanie received

Resources Mentioned:
Podcast: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
Podcast: Dare to Lead with Brené Brown
App: Trello
Book: Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin

Connect with Stephanie Chandler:
Stephanie Chandler Website
Nonfiction Authors Association
Nonfiction Writers Conference
Book: The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan: The Professional Guide to Profitable Self-Publishing
Book: The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan: Online and Offline Promotion Strategies to Build Your Audience and Sell More Books
Book: Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business
Nonfiction Authors Association on LinkedIn
Nonfiction Authors Association on Instagram
Nonfiction Authors Association on Facebook
Nonfiction Authors Association on Twitter
Nonfiction Authors Association on YouTube
Stephanie Chandler on LinkedIn
Stephanie Chandler on Facebook
Stephanie Chandler on Twitter

Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!

The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America’s small businesses - and America in general. If you’re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!

I’m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses… and now it’s your time to shine.

All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.

Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat 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.

Stephanie Chandler is a small business influencer and the CEO of Authority Publishing, a specialist in custom book publishing for business, self-help, memoir, and other non-fiction books. Stephanie is also the Founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association&mdash;a vibrant community for writers&mdash;and the Nonfiction Writers Conference. A professionally-trained speaker, Stephanie has been featured in Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, and Wired. She is the award-winning author of several books, including Own Your Niche and The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan.
Stephanie joins me today to discuss why she started the Nonfiction Writers Conference and how it led to the Nonfiction Authors Association. She explains why writers should cultivate a following whether they&rsquo;re going the traditional or self-publishing route. She reveals the reason she turned away from traditional publishing and enumerates her favorite book marketing secrets and strategies. Stephanie also underscores how podcasting is an effective method of marketing a book and describes why all writers should take the opportunity to speak to their audience.
&ldquo;Whether you do it yourself or go to a traditional publisher, you need to cultivate an audience&mdash;a tribe of influenced people who will want to buy the book as soon as it comes out.&rdquo; - Stephanie Chandler
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li>Stephanie&rsquo;s background and origin story as the Book Whisperer</li>
<li>The number one question someone should ask themself before writing a book</li>
<li>Getting traditional book deals and the downsides of traditional publishing</li>
<li>Self-publishing best practices</li>
<li>Launching and marketing your book and what true self-publishing means</li>
<li>Stephanie&rsquo;s tips on writing a book</li>
<li>Why a book is a great business card for an author</li>
<li>Stephanie&rsquo;s book marketing master courses</li>
<li>When to start building an audience and promoting a book</li>
<li>Her favorite book marketing strategies</li>
<li>The best business advice Stephanie received</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Podcast: <a href="https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/unlocking-us/">Unlocking Us with Bren&eacute; Brown</a></li>
<li>Podcast: <a href="https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/dare-to-lead/">Dare to Lead with Bren&eacute; Brown</a></li>
<li>App: <a href="https://trello.com/?&amp;aceid=&amp;adposition=&amp;adgroup=77960797845&amp;campaign=1677556744&amp;creative=437184396205&amp;device=c&amp;keyword=trello%20app&amp;matchtype=e&amp;network=g&amp;placement=&amp;ds_kids=p48959604969&amp;ds_e=GOOGLE&amp;ds_eid=700000001557344&amp;ds_e1=GOOGLE&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c3Y1Yge_RuS4SHHRhp6pLStkbtRouuN23EG5eK2spGSZrjT2ZeaQIhoC85QQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Trello</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tribes-Seth-Godin-audiobook/dp/B001IMTKUK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X6S6FJ0JHD4Z&amp;keywords=seth+godin+tribes&amp;qid=1654758686&amp;sprefix=seth+godin+tribe%2Caps%2C295&amp;sr=8-1">Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us</a> by Seth Godin</li>
</ul>
Connect with Stephanie Chandler:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stephaniechandler.com/">Stephanie Chandler Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/">Nonfiction Authors Association</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nonfictionwritersconference.com/">Nonfiction Writers Conference</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H39LPSX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0">The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan: The Professional Guide to Profitable Self-Publishing</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUM1W1Q/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2">The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan: Online and Offline Promotion Strategies to Build Your Audience and Sell More Books</a></li>
<li>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076ON81G/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3">Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nonfiction-authors-association-writers-conference/">Nonfiction Authors Association on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonfictionassociation/">Nonfiction Authors Association on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nonfictionauthorsassociation/">Nonfiction Authors Association on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/nonfictionassoc">Nonfiction Authors Association on Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZP-fHm62Rn9r4rDQfNKjg">Nonfiction Authors Association on YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechandler/">Stephanie Chandler on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/AuthorStephanieChandler">Stephanie Chandler on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/steph__chandler">Stephanie Chandler on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>
Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!
The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America&rsquo;s small businesses - and America in general. If you&rsquo;re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!
I&rsquo;m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses&hellip; and now it&rsquo;s your time to shine.
All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to <a href="http://www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer">www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer</a> to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.
Let&rsquo;s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week&rsquo;s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, 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.

Stephanie joins me today to discuss why she started the Nonfiction Writers Conference and how it led to the Nonfiction Authors Association.

Traditional and Self-Publishing 101 with Stephanie Chandler

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.

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