Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! Podcast - Talking Small Business

A small marketing budget doesn't necessarily mean small results.  However, you will need to me more proactive, creative, and flexible than the competition.  I'll be talking with Jeremy Slate about Getting Big Results From Small Pond PR.  Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world.  He studied literature at...

The rate of change continues to accelerate and you don't want to get left behind as a small business owner.  I'll be talking with Kimberlee S. Williams about how she Helps Entrepreneurs THRIVE in the Current Environment.  Kimberlee S. Williams is the Founder and President of Shift Small Business Now.  She is also a Co-Founder of the Newark Business Hub and serves as its CEO.  I...

People are your most important asset, but it is more challenging than ever to find the people that you need to move your business forward. I'll be talking with Deidra Viney about Hiring and Retaining the Right People.   Deidra owns Express Employment Professionals of Edison and Jersey City, NJ.  She has 20+ years experience connecting companies with talented staff and has become one of t...

Randal Pinkett, Ph. D., MBA, has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and scholar. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm.  He is also an international public speaker, a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News, and was the winner of NBC’s hit...

A  customer journey is a story about understanding your users, how they behave while they visit your website, and what you can do to improve their trip, so they keep coming back.  I'll be talking with Edward Fridie about enhancing your customer journey.  Edward Fridie is Principal of FridayNite Design LLC a company that engages in a broad range of areas with a focus on e-commerce an...

Inflation is increasing faster than it has in 30+ years.  What does that mean for you and your business?  How can you prepare for what's coming next?  I'll be talking with Gene Bohensky about how inflation may be stealing your profits.  As a Sales and Marketing Strategist, Gene Bohensky founded Archer Strategies to help companies develop and refine their sales processes to get...

Accessing capital can be difficult, but it is even more difficult if you are a start up or micro-business.  I'll be talking with Ellen McHenry about Start Up and Micro-Business Financing Options.  Ellen McHenry has worked as a senior lender in the non profit sector for 20+ years. Her work has been focused on Economic Development, assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses to obtain fin...

Sales is the lifeblood of your business and one of your most important jobs as an entrepreneur.  I'll be talking with Adam Rosen about Selling More! Easier, Faster and Better.  Adam Rosen is an entrepreneur that loves to support business owners and share his rollercoaster startup journey to help those on a similar path.  As a founder of a tech startup, Adam spent 5 years leading a c...

Business contracting can be great for your company, but contracts can be difficult to obtain.  Even when you obtain one, there are many ways that a contract can put you out of business if you're not careful.  I'll be talking with Avis Yates Rivers about the Secrets To Success in Business Contracting.  Avis Yates Rivers is President and CEO of Technology Concepts Group International,...

The key to maximizing profits is optimizing your business for scale.  I'll be talking with Anthony Nitsos about how to Optimize Your Business To Scale and Maximize Profits.  Anthony Nitsos scales B2B SaaS companies by setting up state-of-the-art Finance and Stakeholder Ecosystems, delaying the cost of hiring a CFO, and building internal competence to efficiently scale by leveraging a hyb...

Two heads are better than one and three heads are better than two when developing your business plans and strategies.  I'll be talking with Alejandra Giron about Building Your Strategy Team.  Alejandra is a relationship-oriented strategic banker who helps businesses get to the next level. She prides herself in helping her clients with the skills, tools, connections, and capital to develo...

In the digital marketing world, content is King... and QUEEN!  Your content may be good, but does it drive revenue?  I'll be talking with Jimmy Newson about creating content that converts.  Jimmy Newson is the founder of Jimmy Newson Consulting, an online marketing and sales strategy firm. Clients call him “The Impact Influencer” because of his extraordinary results. He’s also the S...

Many small business owners have difficulty accessing capital even though that does not need to be the case.  I'll be talking with Alex Marin about The Secret To Successfully Financing Your Business.  Alex Marin is a personal banker who has varied experience and great life skills. He brings both to the table to help business owners find the best banking solutions for their financial needs...

Many small business owners underprice their products and services which hurts their profitability. I'll be talking with Cecile Reid, CPA about Understanding Your Costs To Price More Effectively.  Cecile Reid, CPA is President of Meridian Business Services, a training and development firm located in Barbados that is dedicated to the needs of business owners and corporate professionals.  S...

Small businesses are often overlooked or marginalized, which makes it difficult for them to Survive and THRIVE.  I'll be talking with John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM about Economic Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship.  John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM has served as the Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ), since 2007. In this role he works to iden...

Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, marketing expert, and business coach. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500 brands that target the small business market. Her advice is widely read, reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She has an online school www....

Although business certification and contracting can be confusing and frustrating, there are many opportunities for those small business owners that get it right.  I'll be talking with Raul Mercado about How to Successfully Navigate the Procurement Process.  Raul Mercado is the New Jersey Statewide Director for NJIT Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) offering supply base diver...

Business owners must continually provide value to customers and clients to remain in business.  I'll be talking with Hunter Hastings about the Value Generation Principles of Austrian Economics.  Hunter Hastings is the host of the Economics For Entrepreneurs podcast and a founder of the Economics For Business online learning, content, and community platform for entrepreneurs. He is a co-m...

What is "The Metaverse" and why should I care?  How can it benefit me and help my business grow?  I'll be talking with Tyrone D. Taborn about "The Metaverse" - Don't Miss The Opportunity!  Tyrone D. Taborn is Mayor of STEM City USA, a leading metaverse city.  He is also founding CEO of Career Communications Group, Inc., a leading media company that supports organizations in pro...

To develop a winning strategy for your current or startup business, you should start with the right mindset to achieve your goals.  I'll be talking with Walter Hill Jr. about concepts from his book, Think Red Flags , a simple but new proactive approach to achieving a more profitable small business.    After 40 years of navigating the business world and leading an award-winning...

Every entrepreneur wishes they had M.O.R.E. T.I.M.E. because there are never enough hours in the day. I'll be talking with Lori Brooks about solutions for accomplishing more in less time.  Lori Brooks is a financial sales operations expert, author, public speaker, producer, and host of The Small Business with Lori Brooks Show on Roku. Lori identifies areas for growth, provides tools and strat...

All businesses are facing employee challenges in the current environment. They include not enough/too much staff, employees being off, and losses in productivity.  However, there are also opportunities for strengthening your team and achieving breakthrough results.  I will explore these topics while Talking Small Business with Tye Taylor.  Tye Taylor is an HR Professional with over...

2022 is here, and it's time to put our best foot forward when it comes to growing our business and increasing our profits. What is the best way to do that? By understanding what our competitors are doing. This is the most effective way to take advantage of the time, energy, and money your competitors have already invested in finding and targeting your audience. As business owners & entrepreneu...

Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business with Gene Bohensky. Gene discusses how to Unlock The POWER of LinkedIn for Your Business. As a Sales and Marketing Strategist, Gene Bohensky founded Archer Strategies to help companies develop and refine their sales processes to get great results. He works with select B2B clients to help target the right audience for their specific product or servic...

Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business with Debra Dixon-Anderson about Creating THE KILLER Marketing Plan for 2022.  Debra Dixon-Anderson is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of success working in the public relations, marketing, branding, digital, event management, and communications industry. She also has significant expertise in business-related C...