The Not-So-Small-Business Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Kelly Brozyna, State Director of the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) and Brian Moran, CEO of Small Business Edge, co-host a lively, engaging, and educational podcast to help NJ business owners navigate the twists and turns on their roads to success. Guests include leaders from state government, academia, and successful entrepreneurs. Each episode provides business owners with key takeaways that they can immediately implement into their companies. Listeners are encouraged to share their feedback and provide topics for future shows.
In this Episode, Francis Schott has seen it all. As a seasoned New Jersey restaurateur, he talks with Kelly and Brian about the financial crises, the pandemic, and the importance of financial adaptability, maintaining brand integrity, and building strong community relationships to win in the restaurant business!
In this Episode, Ramon Ray shares his wisdom on personal branding, highlighting the importance of creating your own platform and the power of networking in business.
In this episode, ADHD and executive function specialist Annika Ostrom discusses the challenges and nuances of ADHD in the workplace. With Kelly and Brian, they explore the effects of the pandemic on ADHD diagnoses, the importance of understanding and open dialogue in a workplace setting, and potential strategies for businesses to better support employees with ADHD.
In This Episode: Keisha Renee Wesley, a proud 26-year veteran of the Paterson Fire Department shared her remarkable story of channeling her passion into empowering her community with vital life-saving skills through her initiative "CPR Learning for Us." Brian also spoke with Keisha about "Justice 4 Just Us," an outlet providing crucial support to dispatchers facing PTSD.
In this Episode: Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, discusses various challenges facing small businesses, including variable costs, access to capital, and regulatory changes.
In this Episode: Laurie McCabe, Cofounder & Partner at SMB Group, discusses the growing interest of business owners in utilizing AI for their operations. She highlights that they need to proactively educate themselves about its potential applications and implications to stay competitive in an evolving landscape
In this Episode: As business owners prepare for the upcoming holidays, Brian Moran gives them 10 critical steps to take to make the most of their opportunities while avoiding costly mistakes.
In This Episode – John Lawson gives listeners an education on the basics of AI and how it will transform every business.
In This Episode – Christine Telyan, Co-founder, and CEO of UENI (pronounced You and I) has built almost 700k websites for business owners. She explains to Kelly and Brian how business owners can get their websites ready for the upcoming holiday season. GREAT tips!
In this Episode: Kelly Brozyna, NJSBDC’s State Director, gives business owners an update on all the services and programs being offered at the SBDCs throughout the state of New Jersey. Every NJ business owner should listen to this episode!
In This Episode, Michale Hitchcock, Director of Product Management, Accounting, and Tax at Intuit’s Quickbooks, joins Kelly and Brian for an in-depth discussion on how artificial intelligence is changing the way Accountants do business and how it will benefit their small business clients.
In This Episode, Scott Wells, co-owner of Bolero Snort Brewery, takes Kelly and Brian on a guided tour through the world of craft beer in New Jersey. Scott details Bolero Snort’s creative branding, unique marketing strategies, and their commitment to product variety and quality which has led to great success.
In this Episode: Kelly and Brian discuss the state of the small business market at the end of Q1, 2023 and what business owners need to do NOW to not only survive, but thrive in the current economy.
In this Episode: Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of Grow Biz Media, shares small business trends to watch out for in 2023 with a focus on the segment of women business owners.
In this Episode: Kelly and Brian welcome listeners to 2023 and share with them all the ways that the NJSBDC can help them in business this year. Listen, take notes, and then call or visit your local NJ Small Business Development Center.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with serial entrepreneur, author, mentor, and college Professor Len Green from the Green Group.
Len provides advice and shares incredible stories from his decades in business (he is currently involved in over 30 companies) as well as his 20+ years teaching at three different colleges and universities.
This podcast is MUST listen to material as you make your plans for success in 2023. Enjoy!
In this episode, Kelly and Brian speak with Jocelyn Ring, a Brand Strategist and Consultant at the Ring Effect. They discuss how brands have changed over the past few years and how business owners can strengthen their brands while avoiding common mistakes made by many small businesses. It’s a great listen. Be prepared to take lots of notes.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with Don Newman, Director of Small Business Advocacy at the NJ Business Action Center (BAC). Don is a wealth of information and provides numerous resources and program information to help NJ business owners with all aspects of their companies, from Financial to Exporting. If you are a NJ business owner, you can’t afford to miss this podcast!
In this episode, Kelly and Brian speak with Stacey Linderman, Founder & Principal Consultant at A6 Financial and Business Optimization, a financial and strategic advisor for companies in every stage of business.
Stacey gives firsthand experiences of how companies successfully navigated the past two years, how business has changed since then, and what she sees for the future of work.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk to Christine Telyan, Co-founder and CEO of UENI (pronounced You and I), a mission-driven company that built beautiful and functional websites for over 650,000 small businesses.
In this episode, Kelly puts her co-host Brian Moran on the hot seat to answer questions about where small businesses are headed in the second half of 2022, what we can expect from the government, and how he might navigate the uncharted waters ahead.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of Grow Biz Media, former Editor at Entrepreneur magazine, and one of the most respected journalists in the small business market. They discussed the current state of small business, what’s ahead, and why business owners should be planning now for the upcoming holidays.
In This Episode: Kelly and Brian host Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director of the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC). Melanie talks about the vast number of programs they offer to support NJ businesses. If you are a NJ small business and you haven’t reached out to Melanie and the NJ Business Action Center, what are you waiting for?
In this episode, Kelly and Brian discuss how the pandemic has caused so much increased anxiety and stress among business owners, especially women business owners. They also talk about silver linings and steps business owners can take to successfully deal with mental health issues in the workplace.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk to Jill Johnson, Co-founder and CEO of the NJ-based Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) an independent, not-for-profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship. The discussed various ways to help women and minority owned companies level the playing field on access to capital, government contracts, and other opportunities for business owners. Lots of takeaways!
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with Judith Sheft, Executive Director at the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, otherwise known as CSIT. They talk about grants for NJ’s startup business community, federal SBIR/STTR programs for NJ innovation-based entrepreneurs, and a lot more. Well worth your time if you’re looking for more valuable resources for your NJ business.
Brian quizzes Kelly on how she would handle many of the top issues and priorities that NJ business owners face on a regular basis. For example, “what if you lost your largest customer, what would you do?” Hear Kelly’s responses and then start to put together your own answers to the What If game.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with entrepreneurial expert and author Jim Barrood about his TedX talk on immigrant innovation as well as what’s happening in the tech and financial space in New Jersey.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian discuss the three small business surveys conducted over a 14-month period by the NJSBDC and the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. Included in the podcast are valuable resources to help all small businesses with whatever obstacles are in their way. Listen to the show and then visit the NJSBDC website at www.NJSBDC.com to find out how their counselors can help you run a better business.
Kelly and Brian talk to Christina Fuentes, Managing Director of Community Development & Small Business Services at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Christina shares the MANY wonderful resources and programs provided to NJ’s small businesses by NJEDA. Biggest takeaway? Sign up for the NJEDA newsletter so you never miss another opportunity for your business. Go to www.njeda.com for more information.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk to Mike Affuso, EVP and Director of Government Relations at the NJ Bankers Association. They discuss the state of banking in NJ and how business owners can have better relationships with their bankers. Lots of good takeaways here, so be prepared to take notes.
In this episode, Kelly and Brian cover a number of current issues and obstacles facing NJ business owners as the state fully reopens its doors. Have a pen and paper ready as they have at least five key tips you will want to implement into your business TODAY!