Podcasts about small business trends

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Nellie Akalp, founder and CEO of CorpNet, takes us on a no-fluff journey from launching her first business with just $100 to securing a 20x EBITDA exit to Intuit — all before turning 32. Nellie shares: How she and her husband bootstrapped MyCorporation from their apartment. What made their business irresistible to Intuit (spoiler: no debt, no investors, ultra-clean books). Why the post-acquisition “early retirement” didn't last — and how that led to launching CorpNet in 2009 during the height of the recession. The pivotal B2B pivot that transformed CorpNet's growth, including the launch of their Partner Program. How COVID turned into a major growth inflection point, scaling the team from 15 to 200 Why boundaries and mental wellness are non-negotiable for modern founders.. If you're a business owner thinking about exit strategy, reinvention, or how to scale sustainably while protecting your peace — this episode is packed with golden insights from someone who's lived it twice. -- Nellie Akalp is an entrepreneur, small business advocate, and mother of four little rockstars. As founder and CEO of CorpNet.com, she has helped more than half a million entrepreneurs start their businesses. Through CorpNet.com, Nellie has also partnered with business professionals such as attorneys, CPAs and more as their silent fulfillment partner helping them incorporate and form LLCs for their clients. Nellie has been named a Top 100 Small Business Influencer by Small Business Trends for the past four years and counting. In 2016 she was named Women Business Owner of the Year by NAWBO VC and her company, CorpNet.com, has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately-held companies in America in 2015 and 2016. Website: https://www.corpnet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corpnet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corpnet.com/ Nellie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellieakalp/ -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

It's undeniable that 2025 will be a major year of shifts in the entrepreneurial world, but what does that mean for your business? In this episode, we're unpacking the trends we're anticipating this year based on conversations with our guests.Listen in as I break down how these trends could impact your business in 2025. Trust me, this episode is packed with game-changing tips and information that will help you feel confident as we head into the new year.The Independent Business podcast is powered by HoneyBook, the all-in-one platform for anyone with clients. Book clients, manage projects, get paid faster, and have business flow your way with HoneyBook. Use the code PODCAST to get 20% off your first year as a new member.Resources mentionedEp 8: How AI can transform your businessHoneybook Growth GuideConnect with the hostWebsite: podcast.honeybook.comIG: instagram.com/honeybookIG: instagram.com/akuakonadu_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the fourth in a series of four episodes that I want to share with you as a lead up to my 50K VA Group Coaching program that is launching in the next couple of weeks. Today I want to talk about creating systems to scale your VA business. Having strong systems in place helps to make sure that your business runs smoothly and that when you are ready to scale, you are able to. Effective systems are the backbone of business growth, and will help you stay in business a very long time! Being able to scale your VA business whenever you want means being able to bring in new clients whenever you want, make more money whenever you want, take time off when you want, or travel, or make a big purchase, you get the picture. Scaling is the way you grow, and it's much easier to get yourself set up for growth than you think. A report by Small Business Trends says that 66% of small businesses that do not adopt automation and advanced digital systems as part of their productivity, fail to do so because of ineffective systems and a lack of proper organization. Think about it - we offer our clients organization, time management, productivity, and efficiency - but many of us don't do it for ourselves... for our own VA businesses. You have to treat your business just like your clients' businesses. It's important, it needs structure and strategy. And it needs systems. When you are organized and efficient, you can handle new clients easily. you can invest in training or support when you need it. We weren't meant to do everything ourselves. Even thought we are solopreneurs as VAs, there are things that others are better at than we are. There are things that others should be doing, instead of us. Again, it's all the same stuff we tell our clients. Some things are out of our area of expertise - and yet we struggle through them. VAs tell me every day that they are learning to build their own website, learning how to do FB ads, learning how to use every CRM system out there in case a client needs them to know it. We need to be able to identify when it's important for us to learn or do something in our VA business, and when it's more efficient or just smarter to outsource it Today we are going to talk about the importance of systems in your VA business growth.     PRIVATE COACHING: Let's work together privately to get you to your really big goal. It's the fastest way to get results and we can start right away. Learn more about private coaching here. GROUP COACHING MASTERMIND: The Virtual Circle is a group coaching mastermind option that costs less than private coaching, and can help you achieve the goals you set for yourself. . Check it out here: https://yourvamentor.com/TVC . We'd love to have you join us! 50K VA GROUP COACHING PROGRAM: If you have been struggling to build your VA business, get in on this live coaching program where we will help you create the framework for a business that can earn you 50K a year and beyond. LAUNCHING AUGUST 2024, stay tuned! MONTHLY EMAIL MEMBERSHIP: I also have a brand new low-cost monthly membership program that will help you build your VA business – and it doesn't require you to be on social media! It's an email membership that I call The Virtual Toolkit! Every Monday morning you'll receive a lesson and a downloadable resource in your inbox, that you can use to take a step further in your VA business.  Get more details and sign up here now! SELF STUDY PROGRAM: My self study program Getting Started as a VA can help you get your VA business started easily and quickly too. You can sign up right away and be on your way to getting clients by the end of the program, with all the right foundations in place. Check out the program here. COMPLIMENTARY CONSULT: Reach out to me if you need to talk about where you are stuck and what the right option might be to get you moving. It's literally all I'm here to do is help you get to where you want to go. Book a complimentary Cut to the Chase call with me here.

Today, we're exploring the future of small businesses and the trends every entrepreneur should watch. We'll discuss four key topics shaping this future and recommend two must-read books that provide deeper insights into these trends. Books referenced in this episode: The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation To Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport

In this episode Dan runs through 3 trends we are seeing in the small business world right now, and some thoughts on how to keep ahead of them. He chats about profits, payments, brand, cost pressures…. all this and more on today's HeelanHub! www.heelanassociates.co.uk/podcast - the show for UK small business owners. info@heelanassociates.co.uk 02392 240040

Small business owners, I am talking to you.  While we are setting goals and theme words for the year, it is a powerful time to look at what is happening in the industry and adapt our priorities to focus on how we can think ahead in 2024 - all while grounding ourselves in the present.  After reading and researching, I have put together 5 small business trends for 2024 that I think you should know!  If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift!  ✨WANT TO BUILD YOUR DREAM BUSINESS? GET THE D.R.E.A.M.S GUIDE - CLICK HERE ✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS  What small business owners need to know in 2024  The top 5 business trends for small business owners  How to create impact for your small business  SHOW RESOURCES  Download the FREE guide to build the business of your DREAMS - HERE JOIN us in building YOUR abundant vision for 2024 - HERE JOIN us for The Business Birthing Retreat in March 2024 - HERE JOIN us within The Circle for our Quarterly Planning in 2024 - HERE LISTEN to my previous podcast about AI and Intuition - HERE GET your copy of LIGHT IT - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.   Bless it be.  With love, Laetitia! 

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Ann Smarty for the thirty-second episode of the Optimize podcast. Ann is an SEO expert with industry experience since 2005 and is the founder of Smarty Marketing, a client-first boutique SEO agency based in New York. She was the former editor-in-chief of Search Engine Journal, a frequent contributor to prominent search and social blogs like Small Business Trends and Mashable, and a speaker at Pubcon and other digital marketing events. In our episode today, Ann and I discuss organic search and AI predictions for 2024, her recent report, The State of The Link Building Industry 2023, helpful content, algorithm updates, and more! During the episode, Ann shares her experience with Google's algorithm evolution over the years and how user experience metrics signal Google that your website's content is valuable to the readers and should rank highly. In this week's deep dive, Ann shares her thoughts on the challenges agencies face in acquiring clients and the problems clients face when choosing an agency. Listen to her thoughts on the importance of experience and longevity when selecting an SEO agency, why you should educate yourself before your first meeting, and how shortcuts and hype can backfire. Rounding out the episode, Ann and Nate discuss link-building strategies, topical authority, creating link bait, and reputation management. Closing out the episode is our popular lightning round of questions! For more information, please visit www.positional.com or email us at podcast@positional.com.Resources:Join Positional's Private Beta Here: www.positional.comCheck-in with Nate on LinkedIn & TwitterCheck-in with Ann on LinkedIn & Twitter & Agency WebsiteThe State of The Link Building Industry 2023 Report

As we step into the new year, I thought it'd be a fun way to do a “what's in/what's out” for small businesses. Being an entrepreneur myself, I'm a firm believer in the importance of setting fresh goals and intentions with the new year. It's not just about strategy, but also for gaining the mental clarity needed for effective business planning.In this episode, I'll dive into some exciting 'ins' – think TikTok shop, marketing techniques, and little tweaks in customer interaction that could make a big difference. On the flip side, we'll also take a peek at some 'outs' – those outdated practices and mindsets that might be holding you back more than you realize. Because in reality, it's all about shedding some of the old to make way for the new.So don't miss out! Tune in to this episode and uncover key insights to make 2024 an exceptional year for your small business.In this episode, we cover:A sneak peek into the latest exciting updates on my Patreon pageThe unseen impact of goal-setting on your business and mindsetExploring the growth and opportunities of TikTok Shop for small businessesA simple yet effective communication tool on IG that could revolutionize your customer interactionsThe secret to effortless and trendy content creation for your brandWhy being true to yourself and your space matters more than you thinkTackling the hidden challenges of content creationOvercoming mental barriers that unknowingly limit your business potentialRelated EpisodesEp. 132 TikTok Shop 101: A Step-By-Step Guide for Small Business OwnersEp. 147 TikTok Shop & Print on Demand: Strategies for Earning Passive IncomeResourcesDETAILED DIARY SHOW NOTESAccess exclusive content, start or supercharge your biz growth, and be part of an inspiring community of supportive entrepreneurs by becoming a Patreon member! Check out more details here. Follow @detaileddiarypodcast to stay up-to-date about everything related to the podcast!

What are the small business trends for 2024, you ask? Well, you're about to know so you don't get left behind - and can effectively grow your new business! READ MORE HERE!**FREE RESOURCES:**

Every year, the approaches and strategies that are top of mind for creatives evolve. In 2024, there are yet again a new set of trends on the rise that artists and makers can focus on in order to stay on top of the latest and greatest approaches to business. Let's take a look at the top 10 trends creatives need to be aware of in 2024.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

On this episode, we talk about handling unsolicited advice. In our interview segment, we chat with a couple who own a franchise location of a Pinterest-inspired craft studio. Then we visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler and talk about our fave YouTube channels. Thanks for listening! Small Business Trends article here Psychology Today article here

Send us a Text Message.How can you cut your stress in half immediately?What is the secret to self-confidence that every one of us already has?I hear people talk about "mindset," but what does that mean and what does it have to do with confidence or success?This week on the podcast, William interviews Robin Sacks. Robin's Philosophy is Simple: you are over-thinking everything!Robin helps smart people get out of their own way so they can show-up with real confidence, stress less, and accomplish more, regardless of the situation.By teaching clients how to shift their self-talk, body language, and mental-game, they feel more calm, show-up with more confidence, and feel more in control of their stressors. Why is That Important? Because confidence, self-talk, and effective communication skills are the keys to mastering real-life situations in the moment - any moment. And nobody ever teaches us those skills!The great thing to know is - these skills can be learned.Professionally, Robin is a confidence coach, professional speaker, author and motivator. Robin has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. An award-winning journalist herself, she has also trained Emmy award nominees and an Emmy award winner. Personally, she is a mom, wife, and friend.Her book, "Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!," was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010 and is available everywhere.What would you do with more confidence and less stress??? Follow Robin on LinkedIn to get weekly tips, tools, and advice on how to grow confidence and ditch stress in every aspect of your life!Support the Show.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Listen to, "HUUB Small Business Trends for 2023" It's a New Year with new challenges for Arizona entrepreneurs. In this session, five experts discuss trends that may impact Arizona businesses in 2023. Hear Eden Sunshine's thoughts on business strategy, Alex Gambino's take on SEO and social media, Jennifer Mansfield on good accounting practices, Gabriel Ortiz on digital marketing, and Sonja Talley on the latest HR trends.

Pierre DeBois is the founder and CEO of Zimana, an analytics services firm that helps organizations achieve profitability improvements in marketing, Web development, and business operations. Zimana has provided services for clients in many industry verticals. Pierre has also provided digital marketing and analytic workshops. His first major workshop was for the City of Chicago Treasurer's Office as part of the 2014 Small Business Expo (SBE). Since then, he has conducted workshops and presentations across the United States, including: • CodeMash, Sandusky, OH 2020 • CodePalousa – Online 2020 • Juneteenth Conf – Online Tech Conference 2021 • Signals — Online Conference 2021 • Presentation, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce 2022 His workshops have covered the gamut of business, data science, and digital marketing topics, with a focus on JavaScript frameworks, Google Analytics, marketing, and R Programming. Pierre is also an analytics and business intelligence writer. He has contributed articles to CMSWire for nearly a decade. Pierre's articles were among CMSWire's Top Digital Marketing Articles for 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. He is also an associate editor of business book reviews for Small Business Trends, as well as credited as a technical editor for two Pearson/Que digital marketing publications. Pierre has been featured in the Chicago Sun Times, and was a presenter for the Google Get Your Business Online program in 2017. Pierre is a Prairie View A & M University graduate (mechanical engineering) and a Georgia Tech graduate (MBA). He is a native Gary, Indiana, serving small businesses and organizations throughout the United States. Recently, Pierre was on our show. During our conversation, Pierre talked about: – Growing up Gary, Indiana and leaving Gary – Working with Ford in the Midwest – Leaving Ford to start Zimana – Diversity at Zimana – COVID 19 and Black marketplace – Digital Marketing – Which platforms does your market live on? – Analytics and how to use them – Tech trends in Black businesses You can contact Pierre via: Website Business Page Linkedin Instagram Twitter Book an appointment with Pierre Zimana – Linkedin Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube Google+ The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Podcasts The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Join the brilliant Bianca Cross, founder of Mindful Market as we have an open conversation on consumerism, how we go here and Bianca's expert tips on how you can be a huge part of the change to more mindful and sustainable shopping habits.

Rieva Lesonsky joins host Shawn Hessinger of Small Business Trends to discuss the latest retail trends, including how to understand Millennial and Gen Z shopping habits.

Reflection Interview Franchise Interviews started off as a newsletter.  I had no idea I would be hosting one of the longest running podcasts on the topic of franchising.  Sometime back in 2006, Anita Campbell invited me on her show Small Business Trends Radio to discuss the newsletter.  Needless to say, I was a bit nervous because this was my first appearance on the radio.  I recently listened to the podcast with Anita and realized how much I have grown as a person.  Several months later, I got an invitation to turn our newsletter into a weekly internet radio show/podcast.  I thank God I said yes to the offer.  I was able to see what our website looked like in 2005 from the website Archive.org.  I will include some of those photos in the show notes.  Listen to my interview with Anita Campbell over 17 years ago!  

The One-on-One series here at Small Business Trends was an idea I had that I shared with SBT publisher Anita Campbell, and she was gracious enough to allow me to give it a whirl. And the first conversation I had for the series was with Jon Ferrara, who is the cofounder of Goldmine (which he sold back near the turn of the century) and more recently the founder of Nimble. Well, that initial conversation took place twelve years ago this month, and to mark the occasion I recently caught up with The Right Reverend (my nickname for Jon) for a LinkedIn Live conversation (as part of a back-to-back show with TechCrunch enterprise reporter Ron Miller) to talk about the state of CRM, and why he's still as passionate today about the industry he co-founded back in 1989 as he was back then.

Are you aware that Amazon offers last-mile services through delivery service partners? They do. And if you are thinking about a small business opportunity in this fascinating logistics niche, you'll want to check out this episode where Brent Leary, the Managing Partner at CRM Essentials, talks to Small Business Trends about his amazing visit to an Amazon delivery station in the Atlanta metro area and the important role small businesses play in Amazon's last mile.

Welcome to the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast! Today, we are joined by Robin Sacks, who talks about how we can rewire our brains to get a better grasp of things. Robin used to be all over the place until she had clarity on what she wanted to do. When she realized that our brains are programmed to think negatively, she shifted her mindset and chose to look at the positive side of things. She now passionately teach others how to shift their self-talk, body language, and mental game. There is so much to unpack from this episode, so stay tuned! Here's what to look out for in this episode: ● The beginning of her entrepreneurial journey ● Why we think the way we do ● Choosing to think positively ● Clarity and Confidence ● And many more! About Robin Sacks: Professionally, she is an award-winning journalist, award-winning playwright, author, speaker and Success Mindset Coach. Personally, she is a mom, wife, and friend. Through keynotes, group training, and private coaching, she provides a simple and humorous bent on Self-Talk, Motivation, and Confidence. Her specialty is providing tools and thinking which allow participants to shift their self-talk, body language, and "mental game." By doing these things, clients can "get out of their own way" and authentically "level-up" beginning the moment they walk out the door. She is proud to say that she has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. Her book, "Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!," was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010 and is available at all the usual suspects, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Find Robin on . . . Website: https://www.robinjsacks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinsacks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsacks/ Connect with the Pursuit of Relentless Podcast! Website: https://alainanadig.ca Instagram: @alainanadig @pursuitofrelentless

Stoyan Kenderov discusses how a small business can survive a recession in this latest episode of Small Biz in :15 by the team from Small Business Trends.

Season 2 Episode 57 HOST: Sheila Glavee GUEST: Robin Sacks Robin helps smart people get out of their own way so they can show-up with real confidence, stress less, and accomplish more, regardless of the situation. By teaching clients how to shift their self-talk, body language, and mental-game, they feel more calm, show-up with more confidence, and feel more in control of their stressors. Why is That Important? Because confidence, self-talk, and effective communication skills are the keys to mastering real-life situations in the moment - any moment. And nobody ever teaches us those skills! The great thing to know is - these skills can be learned. Professionally, Robin is a confidence coach, professional speaker, author and motivator. Personally, she is a mom, wife, and friend. Robin has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. Her professional experience includes being an on-air talent for NBC and ABC network affiliates. An award-winning journalist herself, she has also trained Emmy award nominees and an Emmy award winner. Coaching clients range from young athletes to Fortune 500 executives. Her book, "Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!," was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010 and is available at all the usual suspects, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Sadly, there was a time when small business owners might have shied away from hiring neurodiverse employees, concerned they couldn't complete tasks or fit in with the team. But those days are over, says Anita Murphy, CEO of One Bridge Center, a company specializing in training these individuals for the workforce of the 21st century. In this latest episode of SmallBiz in: 15, Anita Murphy sits down with Shawn Hessinger, the Executive Editor for Small Business Trends to discuss the major misconceptions that employers have about neurodiverse employees and the many reasons why it's a good idea to hire them. Other key points Anita Murphy discusses in the video center around successful neurodiverse worker case studies and how small businesses can go about placing these individuals within their organization.

Between Boomers seeking to cash in and fears of inflation and recession, more small businesses are expected to go up for sale. But how do you get the money to buy one of them? One excellent option, says Chris Hurn, Founder/CEO of Fountainhead Commercial Capital, is a loan backed by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). In this latest episode of SmallBiz in: 15 Chris Hurn sits down with Shawn Hessinger, the Executive Editor for Small Business Trends to discuss this topic in depth. Other key points Chris Hurn discusses in the video are the steps small business owners can take if they've found a business they want to acquire and want to finance through the SBA. This includes the requirements and documents you'll need to put together to qualify. You can catch up to Chris Hurn at https://www.fountainheadcc.com/ if you need more information after watching this episode.

If you are wondering what is a chamber of commerce and if it can help your business, this latest episode of SmallBiz in: 15 is one you won't want to miss. Here, former Chamber Executive and Co-founder of Save Your Town Deb Brown sits down with Shawn Hessinger, the Executive Editor for Small Business Trends to discuss this topic in depth. Highlights of the interview What is a Chamber of Commerce? include: • Benefits your local chamber can bring your small business • When you should join more than one chamber • If you should consider starting your own chamber of commerce Deb Brown also explains why asking how a chamber can help your business may not be the right question to ask and what is a better question to ask instead. You can catch up with Deb Brown at https://saveyour.town/ if you need more information after watching this episode.

Are you a business owner that feels you are going alone most of the time? Your work time and personal time is valuable, so no one needs to inform you that it is essential to find a way to balance things out. And then there is the aspect of finding time to grow your business. What to do? If this sounds like you, maybe it's time to rethink getting a virtual assistant. Join Shawn Hessinger of Small Business Trends and Andrew Cohen of Work Better Now to find out if a virtual assistant can be the solution to your overextended workload. Andrew answers questions in the video, such as what is a virtual assistant? What does a virtual assistant do? What kind of businesses need them? Is a VA worth it to my business? And where and how you can find a virtual assistant.

Alan Trefler of Pega – Current Climate Makes You Focus on Efficiency, but Not at Cost of Engagement by Brent Leary and Small Business Trends

If you are a business owner that gets less than flattering reviews about your company, you may participate in manipulating or suppressing reviews. For instance, you don't ask unhappy people to leave a review but ask happy customers to leave one. Additionally, you may also be tempted to buy or incentivize reviews, thinking these tactics will make the problem go away. However, is that savvy business practices or does it make the problem worse? And—is there a better way to go about responding to negative online business reviews? Shawn Hessinger, the Executive Editor for Small Business Trends, sits down with Mike Blumenthal, the co-founder and analyst at Near Media, to answer those questions and more. In this episode, they discuss new federal guidelines and how you should respond to negative reviews.

This week on the Design Driven Life, Wendy Yates speaks with Arjun Rai. Arjun is a New York City based entrepreneur originally from West Windsor, New Jersey (aka Princeton Junction). Since high school, Arjun has been networking with some of the most well known entrepreneurs and even worked on a few projects and startups of his own.Upon graduation, Arjun pursued his career opportunities and came to New York City where he enrolled at the New York Institute of Technology in 2011 with scholarships and grants. Following a few weeks into college, Arjun launched his second startup, fuelbrite.com, a social media agency focused on small businesses and startups, and a student-focused organization, TheBizDen.After interning at a PR and ad agency in the summer of 2012, Arjun quickly saw the need for yet another startup within the tech space and raised a seed investment round to build it out. That startup became Wrkbench.io which was a virtual collaboration space designed for creative and visual people (we liked to say we make visual conversations).After spending a few years and learning the ins and outs of running a venture backed startup, Rai set out to modernize another industry related to his former passion of social media. The startup would be known as HelloWoofy.com which is a social media management platform driven by artificial intelligence to help small to medium sized businesses with digital marketing.Arjun currently lives in New York City. Arjun went to the NYIT School of Management (majoring in Small Business and Entrepreneurship). He also holds several notable awards and has been previously or is currently a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Golden Key International Honour Society. Professionally, Arjun has also been a member of The One Club, The Art Directors Club, The Advertising Club of NY, Social Media Marketing Society, IVY Connect Club etc.Featured on: Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, Inc Magazine, MarTech Today, Search Engine Land, NASDAQ, Small Business Trends and more.the Design Driven Life is sponsored by Well Fit Human Retreats. Well Fit Human combines travel, fitness, and humanitarian work in vibrant destinations. Create positive impact through personal growth during our life-changing experiences. elevate yourself on their upcoming retreats.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Happy Women's History Month!! Register for the FREE conference, TheMommyCon, on March 17-19, 2022. Go to www.TheMommyCon.com to register. Now, let's interview some amazing women! Starting with... Robin Sacks has been called a “self-talk ninja.” Professionally, she is a confidence coach, professional speaker, and author. Personally, she is a mom, wife, and friend. Robin's simple and humorous approach to Confidence and Stress Management helps clients and audiences shift their self-talk, body language, and "mental game" so they can step out into the world everyday with more confidence and less stress. Robin has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. She has trained Emmy award nominees and an Emmy award winner, and her coaching clients range from young athletes to Fortune 500 VPs. Robin's book, "Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!," was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010. If you would like to learn how to work with Robin, hire her as a speaker, or just get inspired, visit RobinJSacks.com. Follow Robin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsacks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robin_sacks/ ======= Follow me on Instagram for more tips on Motherhood, Marriage, and Mompreneur Life. www.ingstagram.com/jaqualialynn Join my community More Than Just A Mom on Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jaqualia-lynn-leonard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jaqualia-lynn-leonard/support

What kind of small business trends should you keep on your radar for the coming year? Let me share my top seven trends with you:1. E-commerce businesses models2. Remote work 3. Communication applications4. Cashless payments5. Virtual events6. Video marketing 7. Gig workers 

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Resources:www.robinjsacks.comLinkedIn - @RobinSacksIG - @RobinSacksHappy Podcast Friday! Welcome to Episode 157: “Get Off My Bus” – with Author & Motivational Speaker, Robin Sacks. Professionally, Robin is a confidence/performance coach, professional speaker, author and motivator. Personally, Robin is a mom, wife, and friend. She is proud to say that she has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. Robin wrote a book, "Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!," and she was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010. I personally think Robin is fabulous and I cannot wait to get this interview started! Here is a preview of our topics:*Are you on autopilot? Anything taking up my time that needs removed? *We get in our own way more than anyone else or anything else… The good news is that if I'm the problem, I'm also the solution *Pulling you into my calm, not getting pulled into your chaos *Setting boundaries for ME *Givers need to set limits, because takers never will (we know where we get our stress, we know where we get our energy) *Vent Clock – don't carry around your stress (once you unpack your baggage you don't have to carry it around all day) *Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent Direction Not Perfection Resources:www.healtlhaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestylesIG- @houselifestylesLinkedIn - @houselifestyles

This week on the Human Insight Podcast, we interview Brent Leary, CRM industry observer, author and speaker.  Leary is co-founder and Managing Partner of CRM Essentials LLC, an Atlanta based CRM/CX advisory firm covering tools and strategies for improving business relationships. He writes regularly for CRM Magazine and ZDNet, and is a founding member of Newseek's Expert Forum. He hosts the weekly One on One conversation series for Small Business Trends, the A Few Good Minutes livestream series, co-hosts The CRM Playaz show, and is a regular on the Gillmor Gang show on TechCrunch. In his conversation with Janelle Estes, UserTesting's Chief Insights Officer, Leary discusses:  Can a company actually be customer centric? Or are they just data centric about their customers? The tension between tracking our customers and transparency of what that information is being used for? Building stronger customer relationships How technology is making things easier to do, except it doesn't seem to be getting any easier to find, catch and keep good customers. Why?

This week on the Human Insight Podcast, we interview Brent Leary, CRM industry observer, author and speaker. Leary is co-founder and Managing Partner of CRM Essentials LLC, an Atlanta based CRM/CX advisory firm covering tools and strategies for improving business relationships. He writes regularly for CRM Magazine and ZDNet, and is a founding member of Newseek's Expert Forum. He hosts the weekly One on One conversation series for Small Business Trends, the A Few Good Minutes livestream series, co-hosts The CRM Playaz show, and is a regular on the Gillmor Gang show on TechCrunch.In his conversation with Janelle Estes, UserTesting's Chief Insights Officer, Leary discusses: Can a company actually be customer centric? Or are they just data centric about their customers?The tension between tracking our customers and transparency of what that information is being used for?Building stronger customer relationshipsHow technology is making things easier to do, except it doesn't seem to be getting any easier to find, catch and keep good customers. Why?This episode originally aired December 20, 2021.

On today's episode, Ami Kassar interviews Anita Campbell, Founder and CEO of SmallBizTrends.com, on challenges small businesses have had in her community during the pandemic and how they're coming out of it. Anita is the Founder and CEO of Small Business Trends LLC. She bootstrapped the company from a nascent idea. Previously she was a General Counsel and CEO of a technology subsidiary of Bell & Howell. She founded this site in 2003 and was named one of the 30 Small Business IT Influencers to Follow in 2020 by BizTech Magazine. Small Business Trends is an award-winning hub of more than two million entrepreneurs, business owners, influencers, and experts. The site features over 20,000 pages of content, reviews tech products, cover small business news, and interview movers and shakers. They spotlight other small businesses and startups. The core focus is practical content with targeted tips, trends and answers to your toughest questions. Recorded 07/08/2021.

Just a few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of speaking with Robin Sacks, a confidence coach, about how we can all be more sure of ourselves and in a better position for career success. Today, she returns for another topic that is undeniably prevalent nowadays. We all know that virtual meetings have become ubiquitous in the past 16 months. How can we make the most of them and still create real connections on our video calls? Robin shares some of her best tips in our new podcast.Robin Sacks is a confidence/performance coach, professional speaker, author, and motivator. She has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. Her professional experience also includes being an on-air talent for NBC and ABC network affiliates. As an award-winning journalist, she has also trained Emmy award nominees and an Emmy award winner. Her coaching clients range from young athletes to Fortune 500 executives. Robin's book, Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!, was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010.Virtual meetings have become commonplace and inescapable recently, especially during the pandemic in the past year and a half. Most of us – all of us? – have been on our fair share of Zoom calls, Skype meetings, and so on, primarily for work, but also for general socializing. But how have we really adapted to our virtual landscape? How has it changed the ways we expect to interact with others? What will the lasting effects be, even as we start to open up and return to “normal”? Robin shares her observations and ideas.We also dive into a scary topic: public speaking. How is it different in a virtual setting versus an in-person setting? In what ways can public speaking be easier or harder on video calls? Robin offers valuable insights here, including tips on how to rock your public speaking, regardless of the venue.It can be hard to develop your skill as an engaging speaker. Much of it comes down to building up confidence and practicing a lot. But a lot of what makes you engaging is how you read the room and interact with your audience. How can you ensure that you're an engaging speaker during virtual meetings? When you lack certain audience cues and reactions, how do you know how well you're doing? How do you keep their interest? Listen to our podcast for Robin's best tips on this!Ultimately, with interaction of any kind, we want to make connections. That often comes naturally in in-person settings, but how do you foster those connections through a virtual forum? And on a related note, how can we get the most out of virtual meetings and webinars moving forward into a post-COVID world? We end our discussion here, with Robin's wisdom, advice, and insights.To find out more about Robin Sacks, visit her official website here. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn. And of course, be sure to read Robin's book, Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!Support the show (https://p2q.link/donate)

Podcast: One on One Interviews (LS 26 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Tien Tzuo of Zuora: 2nd decade of Subscription Economy should democratize access to everythingPub date: 2021-03-12It was ten years ago last month that I first spoke with Tien Tzuo, founder and CEO of subscription management platform Zuora, about what he was calling the Subscription Economy. Back then people really didn't know what it was all about as most of us were still buying things outright to own them. Five years later when I next spoke with Tien things had changed dramatically as most of us were subscribing to at least one of the things we used to buy outright, like music, movies, clothes and even cars. With it being five years later, it was time to talk with Tien to get his reflections on the first decade of the Subscription Economy, how the pandemic impacted SE companies, and of course to get his take on what the next five years will look like as we enter the second decade of the Subscription Economy.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brent Leary and Small Business Trends, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: One on One Interviews (LS 26 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Tien Tzuo of Zuora: In Five Years You Won't Buy Anything, but Subscribe to EverythingPub date: 2016-10-14Tien Tzuo, cofounder and CEO of Zuora, introduced us to what the SE was back then. And last week, I had the opportunity to catch up to Tien at the Zuora headquarters to see where we're at today with subscription business models. He talks about how far the business model has come in those five plus years, how latest technologies like IoT and machine learning is changing the subscription business, and why he feels that five years from now we may not be buying anything the traditional way.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brent Leary and Small Business Trends, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

A lot of our success in life comes down to our own confidence and outlook. In many ways, we make our own luck by believing in ourselves and looking at things as opportunities rather than obstacles. But confidence doesn't come easily to all of us. How can you get out of your own way and stop holding yourself back with self-doubt and pessimism? We spoke with Robin Sacks, a confidence coach, about how we can all be more sure of ourselves and in a better position for career success. She offers tools that will help you become more confident. Robin Sacks is a confidence/performance coach, professional speaker, author, and motivator. She has facilitated personal and professional development workshops internationally for companies including Microsoft, Panera, and American Greetings. Her professional experience also includes being an on-air talent for NBC and ABC network affiliates. As an award-winning journalist, she has also trained Emmy award nominees and an Emmy award winner. Her coaching clients range from young athletes to Fortune 500 executives. Robin's book, Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!, was nominated for Small Business Trends' Small Business Book of 2010.To start off our discussion, we learn about Robin's incredible career and how she first got into confidence and performance coaching. Robin's role in leadership began back in high school and college when she was a sports captain. Moving into broadcasting may look like a complete switch on the outside, but Robin began to see commonalities in her position there compared to her role as a team captain. She developed a sense of how she sees things from a very different perspective from a lot of people. For example, in reporting weather, meteorologists will describe the day as partly cloudy… but that can be reworded as partly sunny. Or consider when they say there's a 20% chance of rain… that's also an 80% chance of sunshine! Looking at things from a brighter angle can influence how you interact with your environment and portray yourself. Many people – especially those who are smart – have a tendency to get in their own way. They often over-think things and can easily become stressed. Why is that? Robin offers her observations of why smart people start to catastrophize and worry about the worst possible outcomes. But the truth is, the worst that could happen probably won't happen. It's important to recognize this and gain some control over that negativity spiral. How can women learn to shift their self-talk, body language, and mental-game to exude more confidence? What kinds of benefits will this lead to in terms of feeling more in control, calm, and confident? This is a major one, and Robin shares some important ideas and actionable tactics here. Think about how other people have defined you and learn to deconstruct that. To find out more about Robin Sacks, visit her official website here. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn. And of course, be sure to read Robin's book, Get Off My Bus!: How to Get Clarity, Get in the Driver's Seat, and Get Moving in Your Life!Support the show (https://p2q.link/donate)

The wait is over! Are you interested in content marketing or want to learn a bit about what is growth hacking and marketing?. In this episode, I have invited a special guest Hans Van Gent | Founder and Chief Strategist @ User Growth, Founder of InboundRocket, and much more. Hans is named one of the top 20 Content Marketers to follow by Small Business Trends. Hans has shared some fantastic insights on content marketing and distribution, growth hacking and marketing, and much more. Key Takeaways from today's episode: ✅ Content Marketing = solving customer problems ✅ Create attention = thumb-stopping content ✅ Communicate = deliver the brand promise, interaction and much more Thoughts? What is your take on content marketing?, Any advice for those who want to break into the industry? Do listen to this episode if you want to learn more about content marketing, Connect with Hans on: User Growth Website: https://usergrowth.io/ Hans Van Gent on LinkedIn and @jcvangent on Twitter Connect with the host Roohi Kazi: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: https://bop.me/roohikaz Business Podcast by Roohi website: https://6thimbles.wixsite.com/bizpodroohi

In this episode, Therese interviews Michele Pariza Wacek who shares the story of going from being a well-known, very successful copywriter, to following her lifelong dream of publishing fiction books.It can be hard to give up the bread and butter of your business! But in this episode, you can get hope and inspiration as Michele chronicles her journey of what it took to say yes to pivoting to finally do what she waited her whole life for.We share how the journey can be challenging. We talk about how to ride the waves of fear as the resistance shows up. Enjoy this episode and may it inspire you to follow your dreams!!!Michele Pariza Wacek is a copywriter and best-selling, award-winning fiction and nonfiction author. When Michele was 3 years old, she taught herself to read because she wanted to write stories so badly.Writing has been a driving passion throughout her life. She became a professional copywriter (which is writing promotional materials for businesses), which led to her founding an international copywriting and marketing company that has sold nearly $50M worth of products and services for her clients.As a fiction author, she writes psychological thriller/mystery/romantic suspense novels. She also hosts a popular book and entertainment blog. Check out MPWNovels.com for more.For nonfiction, she's the main author and creator of the “Love-Based Business” series that include both business and personal development books. For articles and resources on business, writing, success and more, visit LoveBasedBiz.com.Both her love-based philosophy and her fiction have been regularly featured in media outlets such as CBS, ABC, NPR, Forbes, AZ-TV, USA Today, Voice America, Small Business Trends, Small Business Radio Show, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Web.com and E-Commerce Times.She holds a double major in English and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently she lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona with her husband Paul and southern squirrel hunter Cassie.Check out Michele PW's love-based copywriting services and get in touch if you're ready to integrate loved-based copy into your business >> https://michelepw.com/Love-Based PublishingWelcome to Love-Based Publishing where we specialize in books designed to help shift our businesses, our marketing, our goals, our relationship with money and especially our lives to a foundation of love. >> https://lovebasedpublishing.com/FREEBIES:Love-Based Copywriting TemplateIt's the perfect companion for the "Love-Based Copywriting Method: The Philosophy Behind Writing Copy That Attracts, Inspires and Invites" book, which is now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other online stores.>> https://lovebasedcopywritingbook.com/templateBook: The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone>> https://mpwnovels.com/sign-up/Get Social with Michele:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelepwauthorTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/michelepwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelepwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichelepw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new wave of entrepreneurship is dawning, according to Salesforce Vice President, Merlin Luck, who shares key insights from Salesforce's annual Small Business Trends report. With optimistic, customer-centric and digital forward businesses proving the most resilient.

Stephanie Chandler is an expert in business, marketing, and social media and was awarded by Small Business Trends in 2012 as a Top 100 Small Business Influencer. With a passion for writing and public speaking, Stephanie founded the Sacramento Speakers Network, the Nonfiction Authors Association, and the Nonfiction Writers Conference. She is the award-winning author of many books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan, The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan, and Own Your Niche, which earned a Global Ebook Award for Best Business Book of the Year. Stephanie's expertise has been featured in publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, BusinessWeek, and Wired and has served clients including Visa Business Network, Yahoo! Small Business, Dell, The UPS Store, and American Express Open, among others. Stephanie joins me today to share her insight on book authorship and the publishing process. She discusses why you should take the time to produce a high-quality book that will help you elevate your presence in the professional marketplace. Stephanie also highlights what to consider when it comes to choosing between traditional and self-publishing, and the importance of investing enough money, time, and resources into bringing your book to fruition. “There is no other business card like writing a book.” - Stephanie Chandler This week on the SmallBizChat Podcast: Resources Mentioned: Connect with Stephanie: This episode is sponsored by… Mixmax Mixmax is a powerful email automation tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales teams. Powered with innovative technology and designed to make communicating with clients and customers easier, Mixmax combines the power of Gmail with the efficiency of automation to power the world's fastest-growing companies. It's time to automate, schedule, and engage your clients and customers and systematize your sales process like never before! Try Mixmax for free at Mixmax.com Fix Your Business! Are you ready to run your business with intention? Ready to create a business that allows you to live your dream life and take those dream vacations you deserve? Then you need a copy of my latest book: Fix Your Business: A 90-Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Remove Chaos From Your Business. Fix Your Business gives you concrete advice on the problem areas many small business owners face as well as the step-by-step process to find solutions so you can live the life of your dreams. It's time to take back control of your business and change how your business is run. Order your copy of Fix Your Business and design your business - and life - with intention. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you remember what doing business was like before the era of the smartphone? The 2010s brought about several advancements within society, revolutionizing the way we live our lives and do business as a result. As we move into a new decade, it can be beneficial to reflect on the way our professional landscape has evolved and consider what trends and developments the future may hold. Today, I share my thoughts and insights on the last decade, what I envision happening in the next ten years, and the potential impacts in the business marketplace. I discuss the game-changing advancements that have contributed to our “on-the-go” culture in which we can do business from practically anywhere, even a phone. I also share my thoughts on how you can take steps today to effectively map out your game plan for succeeding in the current business climate. “Content really has become currency, and if you develop great content, the world will beat a path to your door no matter where that door is.” - Melinda Emerson This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: Your SmallBizChat Action Point for the Week: Fix Your Business! Are you ready to run your business with intention? Ready to create a business that allows you to live your dream life and take those dream vacations you deserve? Then you need a copy of my latest book: Fix Your Business: A 90-Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Remove Chaos From Your Business. Fix Your Business gives you concrete advice on the problem areas many small business owners face as well as the step-by-step process to find solutions so you can live the life of your dreams. It's time to take back control of your business and change how your business is run. Order your copy of Fix Your Business and design your business - and life - with intention. 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. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Melinda Emerson reflects on the past decade in business, discussing the impact of technology, the rise of e-commerce and content marketing, and future trends like mobile marketing and voice marketing. She also shares insights on the role of AI in business success and how to utilize resources for small business growth.

Jason Hartman starts today's show comparing asset class sizes to see if cryptocurrencies really are the biggest bubble out there. It's always important to ask the question: Compared to what? Then Jason talks with Anita Campbell, founder and publisher of Small Business Trends, about what markets are currently the friendliest to entrepreneurs. Some rankings are surprising and there's a big surprise when it comes to entrepreneurs in rural areas. They also discuss the potential impacts of minimum wage on small business. Key Takeaways: [2:14] A misnomer about the real estate market [7:44] Jason's latest binge-worthy show is educating him about money and making a statement about governments and central banks [10:06] Comparing asset class sizes [14:24] Derivatives are the biggest market BY FAR Anita Campbell Interview: [18:23] Some of Anita's rankings for best cities for entrepreneurs really suprised her [21:13] How Anita's company was able to use the US Census to help in the rankings [24:09] Technology has allowed rural areas to start flourishing as entrepreneurial havens [26:40] Does having more entrepreneurs in an area make the market more or less stable? [32:54] How the movement to a $15/hr wage is impacting entrepreneurs Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.SmallBizTrends.com www.DataUSA.io

Stacie and I met through mutual interests on social media and through empowering Business women. She intrigued me with her thriving FB group "Elite Society Of Ambitious Moms". Our conversation gets real about religion, daily rituals and the wake-up call, that Stacie faced in her personal and business life. I loved talking to Stacie and both agree we ALL work hard as Moms and in our business's. We need to give ourselves a break and honor our greatness! Stacie is best known as an International Best Selling Author, Award-Winning Podcast Personality, and Business Strategist. As a Business Strategist, she helps new and seasoned entrepreneurs put themselves first so they can design a beautiful life doing what they love. Stacie teaches clients and students how to use and infuse the power of collaboration to rapidly accelerate the growth of their business. She's a firm believer in collaboration because it's one of the easiest ways to build a thriving, profitable, and fun business. Her clients use her proven collaborative strategies to amplify their marketing message to increase their online visibility, increase their credibility to attract quality leads, building trusting relationships with their target audience, join forces with successful entrepreneurs, and build a quality email list of the right people who are happy to buy their products and services. Stacie's expertise has been showcased in multiple media outlets including The Huffington Post, Small Business Trends, Killer Startups, About, Ambitious Entrepreneur Network, The Boomer Business Owner, Women on Business, Evan Carmichael, and Morpheus. Website: http://StacieWalker.com You can find Stacie Walker on the following social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacieawalker/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stacieawalkermedia/ Elite Society of Moms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virtualsolopreneur/

Judith Wentzel owner of EFT Coaching and Consulting LLC, is a certified life coach specializing in rapid business transformation and profit generation for women (and a few smart men) in real estate and other professional services. Women realtors hire Judith to become multi-million dollar producers, listing more, selling more, while enjoying a higher quality lifestyle and more free time. With over 25 years of business and marketing experience, Judith delivers a diversity of powerful tips, techniques, and resources blended with her own wealth of experience empowering clients to consistently grow their business and generate greater profits with ease and confidence Annemarie Cross Listed in the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs – 2014 by Entrepreneur.com, Top 100 Small Business Podcasts worldwide for 2013 by Small Business Trends, and the Top 50 Podcast for Entrepreneurs – 2012 Report, Annemarie Cross continues to share her Branding, Marketing & Money Mindset & Purposeful Leadership strategies with entrepreneurs, small business owners and purposeful leaders globally  

Ivana Taylor is the publisher of DIYMarketers.com, a resource for entrepreneurs who want do LESS marketing and make MORE money.  In 2010 she ranked #21 out of 30,000 influential people on the Internet.  She is the book editor for Small Business Trends, a contributing author to AMEX Open Forum and has appeared on MSNBC.