Ann's No Bullshit Marketing

Have you avoided planning your estate? Do you think you need to have more money before you bother? Are you nervous about calling an estate attorney because you think you don't know enough? Now more than ever, we have to face these fears. That is why I ask Tara Frame of Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law to join us to share the top 5 reasons to plan your estate. The Small Business Connections Podcast i...

Vince DeCrisci of Chimmeytek joins us to discuss overcoming adversity. Vince is one of Ann Wilson Brennan's mentors and a rock in the small business community. Having been in business for 25 years, this is not the first crisis Vince has seen in his business through. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to survive the tough times as a small business owner. The Small Business Connections Podcas...

Jerry Schwartz, Executive Director for BNI 4 Shore , joins us to discuss how to adjust your business and your networking to these times. Are Networking Groups effective in the new environment? How does your business maximize exposure with social distancing? What is proper ZOOM etiquette? Jerry covers these topics and more. Jerry Schwartz is a pioneering focused goal maker who's divergent out of th...

Small business owners are facing more stress than ever before. It's never been easy to own a small business but, in the time of a pandemic, everyday life is even more stressful. Charlotte Rehn, Stress Management Coach , joins us to discuss managing your stress on a daily basis. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was create...

Do you feel overwhelmed? Like there are simply not enough hours in the day? Keziah Robinson, of Cassia Partners  joins us to speak about how to change that and still be as productive as ever, maybe even more. Keziah Robinson, of Cassia Partners is a business strategist and coach with over 15 years of experience working with leaders, business owners and founders across multiple industries. Keziah i...

Tommy "The Man With The Plan" Sommers from LogoZone Promotions joins us to talk about how he made the biggest pivot in his business by focusing on the current needs of his clients. We also discuss how he stepped outside of his comfort zone to start using social media marketing. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was create...

We are joined by Kate Bradly Chernis of Lately , a social post auto generator where artificial intelligence meets humanity. Kate discusses how she migrated from DJ to CEO of a tech start-up and what that journey has meant to her, why AI is great but only with an element of human mixed in and the whole new way the world of conferences will move forward after this pandemic. The Small Business Connec...

Andrew Leonard of BL Technical joins us to discuss technology during a crisis. Which video conferencing service is best for you? What should you consider when your staff has to move to virtual work? How do you keep your system safe during this time? How proactive was your IT team? Andrew answers these questions and more. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASM...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Michael Caimona, of Warrior Music Foundation about the effects of the pandemic crisis on his non-profit. We also discuss why now more than ever Warrior Music Agency is an essential service for members of our military families. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast...

How does your local Chamber of Commerce help your business? You might be surprised to learn how hard they work for their members. Join us and 4 Chambers of Commerce CEOs from Maryland who discuss the ways they are helping their members and the community at large. Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce CEO's we talk with - Beth Nowell of Northern Anne Arundel County, Liz League of Severn Park,  Al...

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Jennifer Yeats of Berkshire Hathaway Penfed Realty  about real estate in the time of this pandemic. Should you be listing your home? How do you tour a home? What about settlement? The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients b...

John Maggio, the author of Success With Local Marketing and owner of Hawk Marketing Services , joins us to discuss his book, local marketing, and how networking plays a part in small business success. You may download a free copy of John's book- Success With Local Marketing . The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created...

Laura Reagan, LCSW-C of Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing joins us to talk about mental health in the time of a pandemic. Laura stresses that nobody's pain is worse. We discuss collective trauma, how we can cope, and how we can get help during this time. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created as a...

George B. Thomas of Impulse Creative and Sprocket Talk joins us to talk about living life beyond your default, how changing just one word can change your perspective and how you are the master of time, especially as a business owner. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a c...

What is it like to own a retail store in the midst of social distancing? Heather Summers of Park Home in Severna Park, Maryland joins us to talk about the steps she has been forced to take to keep her business running in the midst of this pandemic. Heather shares how she leads in this time of crisis. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing ....

Lee Priddy, of Priddy Music Academy and Ann discuss what it took to take an entire music academy online, how he has managed to keep all of his teachers busy and what he has been doing to help support local musicians who have been out of work since the crisis started. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created as a mean...

Lee Norwood of Annapolis College Consulting shares a very important message for parents and students, Don't panic!" In the episode of ASMM Small Business Connections, we discuss college visits in the time of social distancing, how to lower the stress around the process and how to help your student make the right choice. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM...

AliceAnne Loftus of Leading Ladies Coaching joins us for a chat about positive psychology and the role it plays in leadership. Whether in the midst of a crisis or in the day to day workings of your business, your style of leadership matters. Learn how a few small changes can help you, your team and your bottom line. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Dig...

Cherise Irons, creator of Irons Group, LLC joins us to talk about leadership in the time of crisis. As a teacher and school administrator, Cherise honed her leadership skills. She has since gone on to become a coach with the renowned John C. Maxwell Team and is currently helping business leaders nationwide learn to lead through the pandemic. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann...

In the past couple of weeks, Ann has spoken with dozens of small business owners. They have all said the same thing, "If you want to grow your business, you need to take control of your data, specifically your clients and your potential clients."  In this episode, Michael Carico of AbleSpark joins us to talk about the new CRM his team developed as well as some of the other ways small businesses ca...

Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. Join Ann as she speaks with Matt Watkins, of Titan100 about the importance of accountability and real connections. Matt is the creator of Titan100, a unique organization designed to help entrepreneurs grow their business through accountability, education and true connections. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital...

It's hard to think of business in Anne Arundel County without thinking of Erin Lewis of Goosehead Insurance, Lewis Agency and The Dream Queen Association, John Maggio of Networking In Annapolis and Hawk Marketing, AliceAnne Loftus of Bright Beginnings Children's Learning Center and Leading Ladies with AliceAnne Loftus, Suzanne Hackett Ratti of Ideas 360 and Smart Women Professionals and Jamie Burt...

Jessica Koch, of Jessica Koch Consulting and Ann speak about working with other small businesses to collaborate where everyone wins, creating online courses for your small business, and creating a sales force through affiliate marketing. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build...

Lee Crumbaugh, of Forrest Consulting joins us to talk about creating a strategy for your business and implementing or adjusting that strategy during this pandemic. The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing . The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has gro...

Jeff and Lauren Gerlach, owners of Challenger Auto & Truck Service join me today to discuss your car and the pandemic. Jeff and Lauren have found a unique way to help people have their cars serviced during this time and will share that with us, as well as explain why a woman-owned auto shop is a little different. They will also answer questions about your car and the pandemic. The Small Business C...