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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about simplifying your business with Nicole Hamilton, Founder & Owner of Homeownering, Inc . Nicole has a passion for mortgages and creates transparency by spending time with consumers. She built her business to help the middle class with homeownership and provides tools to navigate negotiating the best deal with ease. We discuss:  - Simplif...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about the best practices for remote work with Shelly J. Spiegel, CEO & Chief Creative Officer of Fire Engine RED, INC . Shelly started a fully remote business in 2001 and has literally written the book on how to best adapt your business to remote work today.  We discuss:  -How to build a strong, positive culture at a fully remote company - H...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann mentions; as the year comes to an end, you may be spending more time planning for what's next. That's why this is perfect timing for today's podcast with Lisa Earle McLeod. Together, they discuss how having a noble purpose can increase your morale AND your bottom line. Ann and Lisa dig into noble purpose as Lisa is the global expert on purpose-dri...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about the power of stories and how you can powerfully tell your story with Melanie Gow, the Legend Maker and founder of Awaken the Legend Within . Melanie helps people awaken the legend within and learn the keys to telling their story impactfully. As a story strategist, Melanie shares that we all have a story worth sharing and she can show y...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Alex Ray about self-confidence.  They discuss: - Why Self-Confidence Is The Key To Happiness - Can we learn to be more self-confident? - How bravery plays into self-confidence - Plus, his one tip to help people learn to truly be themselves Alex Ray is a life coach who helps others in the LGBTQIA+ community overcome insecurity. He teache...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about avoiding scope creep, using emojis and how using EQ skills helps small businesses with HelloWoofy Founder and CEO, Arjun Rai. How often have you found yourself doing extra work for a client and wondered how exactly this happened? Arjun has a solution to this problem. Arjun Rai is an NYC based entrepreneur who is on a mission to support...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about getting rid of fear as a business owner with Mia Hewett, business coach and founder of Aligned IntelligenceTM . Mia has co-owned and operated a seven-figure business, is an international speaker, and a world-class business coach. Her methodology removes all the blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt leaving you feeling "free to be...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Pamela Hart Vines, a communications strategist, filmmaker, and author. As CEO of Troop Public Relations and Vines Film , Pamela creates cinematic video projects and short films for business owners and influencers, using storytelling and promotional strategies to build respected brands for her clients.  Pamela is a proud and decorated US...

In this episode of Small Business Connection s, Ann talks about ways to never stop growing and the importance of realizing your time value with software entrepreneur, the founder of Onestop Devshop , Geordie Wardman. They discuss how Geordie transitioned from being a forest firefighter to an entrepreneur, ecommerce, time management, pivoting online and Geordie's favorite books of business. Onestop...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks all about copy with copywriter, web designer, intuitive business mentor and podcast host, Liz Theresa of LizTheresa.com . Liz settles the big question of which is more important: good copy or hot looking website. Right from the start, it was divulged that Liz is from the Boston area. The word wicked flowed out of Liz's mouth and Ann caught i...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about entrepreneurship, their passion for helping small businesses, and the Lean Framework with Brad Eisenberg of BELeanBusiness.com . Brad got an early start in entrepreneurship and he had many signs that showed him the way. Brad went from Mechanical Engineering to Engineering Businesses. As a child, Brad wanted to design roller coasters, p...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with  Nathan Greenberg, founder of Arkside Marketing , a full-service advertising agency specializing in regulated industries. Together they discuss Nathan's philosophy of there are only two kinds of days, his serial entrepreneurship and the two rules of marketing. Nathan says anyone can market. The question is, how to market effectively. At...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about networking during COVID with Sarit Arbell, ExecutiveDirector of BNI Central Maryland . When COVID hit BNI bought 10,000 Zoom links to transition from in-person networking to virtual networking. Ann and Sarit discuss choosing the right networking group for you. Be strategic, visit several and find the best fit. Some benefits of joining...

In this episode of the Small Business Connections, Ann talks money and financial tips with CEO and Founder of Crusaders 4 Change , Shay Cook. We discuss the five M.O.N.E.Y. Keys to Freedom: -Manage -Opportunity - Necessity -Experience -You Shay Cook is an Accredited Financial Counselor and Financial Fitness Coach who helps people with their personal finances. Shay has both a bachelor's degree and...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Jonathan Kiekbusch, a life long entrepreneur and Founder of SEOButler , The i2W Agency and the WeRCMO. Jonathan shares his experiences and expertise as we discuss: -Recruiting the right team -The Sleeping Giant Strategy for scaling your business -Why SOPs are crucial and how to build them -How to work ON your business, not IN it -How no...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about how depression doesn't always look sad with The Mental Health Comedian, Motivational Speaker, and TEDx Talk Trainer, Frank King. As a suicide prevention and postvention speaker, Frank has been on TEDx Talk several times. As a keynote speaker, he talks with companies and meets with their teams about mental health, suicide prevention and...

In this episode of Small Business Connections Ann talks about the myths of leadership with personal strategist and facilitator, Jodi Hume of LeadingClarity.com . The analogies, metaphors and stories are heartfelt and help clear up what it takes to be a good and effective leader. We all need help sometimes and, that is exactly what Ann and Jodi provide. Why are there myths about leadership? People...

In this episode of Small Business Connections Ann talks with Executive Coach, Allan Hirsch of Allan Hirsch Advisors . They discuss pivoting in the pandemic and how Allan went from in-person meetings and radio to zoom calls and hosting his own podcast. As a coach, Allan helped his clients pivot by finding new ways to reach customers. As a radio person, Allan pivoted to podcasting and grew from reac...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about perfectionism in business with counselor and life coach Lisa Matovich Brook L. C.P.C. of LMB Counseling Services . We discuss: -Perfectionism - the good, bad and ugly -Overcoming the three Ps - Perfectionism, Procrastination and Paralysis -Using EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and EFT to uncover and change your subcons...

As entrepreneurs, we spend so much time taking care of others. Whether we are taking care of our employees, our customers, or our families, our days are spent focusing on anything but ourselves. In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses why you need to make you and your health your number one priority with Janis Isaman of My Body Couture . As the founder of My Body Couture, a on...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses how to Master the 4 Intangible Secrets for Massive Influence with Dean Forbes, the High Impact Coach of Xpertmastery.com . With over 20 years of experience, Dean knows the feeling in your gut telling you, I want to help others. Dean helps people focus on influence to raise their level of impact. The 4 Intangible Secrets to master: -Havin...

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, Ann discusses the 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur with Arthie Moore, joining us from South Africa. Arthie developed two successful international companies: Celebrating Humanity International as an International Diversity and Inclusion Specialist Ki Leadership Institute specializing in exclusive values-based leadership t...

In this brief episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses morning rituals and one of the most important things you can do each day as an entrepreneur. The Small Business Connections Podcast with Ann Brennan was developed as a way of helping her clients connect with current and potential clients. Ann is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and goes live every episode and then we publish aft...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Bruce Spencer of Walt Eger's Service Center in Severn, MD about how to buy and then, run a business. Topics Discussed: How to find a business to buy What to consider when looking for the business to buy How he prioritizes his family Best advice for customer service Lessons learned when hiring And, why Bruce drives the shuttle In choosin...

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan the conversation is about entrepreneurial vision, value and understanding who you are with her guest, Webster Tsenase of Sennasi Global Consulting . We discuss: -Creating an Irresistible Vision -Understanding Who You Are -Studying Your Industry -How to Add Value to the Market -Creating and Sustaining Valuable Relationships Webster stre...