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Marketing Mums Podcast shares the latest in digital marketing news and discusses everything small business owners should know about marketing their businesses. Presented in human, not tech-speak, this podcast is for business owners.
Featuring- Ann Brennan and Anastassia Vangraefschepe of ASMM Digital Marketing who spend every day helping small business owners grow their businesses.
This is the podcast for busy business owners who are ready to take the next step towards successfully marketing their business.
Welcome to another episode of our no-nonsense podcast, where today, we're tackling a topic that's often overlooked but incredibly lucrative: Traditional Marketing for Home Service Companies. Have you ever wondered if you're leaving money on the table because your marketing efforts are too narrowly focused on the digital world? You're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into the often-neglected realm of traditional marketing strategies that could significantly boost your business's bottom line.
We'll explore why many marketing agencies have a tunnel vision for digital strategies, often at the expense of traditional marketing avenues that have stood the test of time. It's a candid discussion about the pain points of missing out on these opportunities and how diversifying your marketing approach can open doors to new revenue streams. From vehicle wraps to community events, and local sponsorships to networking groups, we're uncovering the forgotten goldmine of traditional marketing methods that can complement your digital efforts and fill your pockets.
Tune in to discover how to strike the right balance between digital and traditional marketing, and why this blend is essential for home service companies looking to expand their reach and profitability. It's time to broaden your marketing horizons and make sure that every dollar you spend works hard for your business. Let's get into the nitty-gritty of what traditional marketing can do for you.
Ann Brennan is not your average marketing guru. As the host of Ann's No-Bullshit Marketing Podcast and the brains behind ASMM Digital Marketing, Ann is a powerhouse of marketing expertise with a no-holds-barred approach. She’s here to deliver the hard truths about home service marketing, cutting through the fluff to bring you straightforward strategies that actually work. With years of experience under her belt and a relentless passion for helping home service companies thrive, Ann is the voice of reason (and sometimes of tough love) in the often-confusing world of SEO and digital marketing. If you're ready for advice that packs a punch and delivers results, Ann's your go-to marketing maestro.
In today’s no-bullshit episode of Ann's No-Bullshit Marketing Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the goldmine of SEO for home service companies. Ann Brennan, your no-nonsense host, doesn't just skim the surface; she digs deep into how countless home service businesses are blatantly leaving money on the table by ignoring the basics of website optimization. This episode is a wake-up call to all home service companies out there: optimizing your website isn't just a fancy digital tactic; it's your ticket to grabbing that low hanging fruit in the SEO world. From making damn sure your website visitors immediately understand what you do, to leveraging your BNI and chamber memberships for high authority backlinks, Ann covers it all. If you're tired of generic SEO advice and ready for real, actionable strategies specific to home service marketing, this episode is your holy grail.
Use Long-Tail Keywords
- Understanding Customer Search Habits: Dive deep into the specific phrases and questions your potential customers are typing into search engines. Long-tail keywords often capture the exact intent of the user, making them more valuable for targeted traffic.
- Content That Matches User Intent: Create content that directly addresses these long-tail queries. Whether it's blog posts, FAQs, or service pages, ensure your content is rich with these specific phrases that potential customers are searching for.
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Competitive Edge: Long-tail keywords are generally less competitive but highly specific. By targeting them, you're likely to rank higher in search results for users who are closer to making a decision or purchase.
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Get High Authority Backlinks:
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Leveraging Relationships: Utilize your business connections, such as suppliers, industry partners, and local business associations, to secure backlinks from their websites.
- Quality Content: Produce high-quality, informative content that others in your industry will want to link to. This could include original research, comprehensive guides, or insightful commentary on industry trends.
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Guest Blogging and Collaboration: Reach out for guest blogging opportunities on reputable industry sites or collaborate with influencers and thought leaders. These partnerships can result in valuable backlinks to your site.
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Optimize Your Google Business Profile:
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Complete and Accurate Information: Ensure every detail in your Google Business Profile is complete and up-to-date. This includes your business name, address, phone number, hours of operation, and services offered.
- Encourage and Respond to Reviews: Actively encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews and make it a point to respond to them. This not only shows prospective customers that you value feedback but also signals to Google the legitimacy and activity of your business.
- Utilize All Features: Make the most of all the features Google offers, like posts for special offers or updates, adding photos of your work or team, and answering FAQs directly on your profile.
By focusing on these strategies – utilizing long-tail keywords for targeted content, securing high authority backlinks for credibility, and optimizing your Google Business Profile for local visibility – home service companies can significantly enhance their online presence and SEO effectiveness.
Ann Brennan: Ann Brennan is not your average marketing guru. As the host of Ann's No-Bullshit Marketing Podcast and the brains behind ASMM Digital Marketing, Ann is a powerhouse of marketing expertise with a no-holds-barred approach. She’s here to deliver the hard truths about home service marketing, cutting through the shit to bring you straightforward strategies that actually work. With years of experience under her belt and a relentless passion for helping home service companies thrive, Ann is the voice of reason (and sometimes of tough love) in the often-confusing world of SEO and digital marketing. If you're ready for advice that packs a punch and delivers results, Ann's your go-to marketing maestro.
Get ready for another no-holds-barred episode of Ann's No-Bullshit Marketing Podcast, where we're tearing down one of the biggest lies in the home service industry: that all you need to worry about is generating leads. This episode is an unapologetic deep dive into why so many agencies keep pushing this misleading narrative and why this leads-only approach is a surefire path to mediocrity.
We're not just stopping at debunking myths. We'll explore the critical elements that home service companies must focus on beyond just lead generation. From cultivating a strong brand presence to delivering outstanding customer experiences and implementing robust follow-up strategies, this episode is a goldmine of straight talk on what it truly takes to win in the home service field.
This podcast isn't for the faint-hearted or those looking for sugar-coated advice. If you're ready for the raw, unfiltered truth about building a successful home service business, you're in the right place. And for those who can't stomach the reality? Well, there's always another podcast that'll feed you the fluff you want to hear. Tune in, if you dare, to transform your business with the real deal on lead generation and beyond.
Welcome to Ann's No Bullshit Marketing, where we lay it all out for home service company owners who ain't in it for the fluffy crap. If you're here for the easy button, move along. But if you're the kinda badass who craves the unfiltered, no-nonsense truth about conquering the home service industry, you're in the right damn place.
Every week, I'm dishing out straight-up, zero-bullshit marketing insights that cut through the noise and get to the heart of what works. No sugarcoating, no shortcuts, just gritty, real talk to help you kick ass in your business. So, strap in, folks, because we're about to dive deep into the world of home service marketing, and I won't hold back. Let's get shit done, together.
Learn more about how the No Bullshit Marketing team can help you expand your business.
Your host is Ann Brennan, the no-nonsense CEO of ASMM Digital Marketing and the bold voice behind "Ann's No Bullshit Marketing Podcast."
Ann is not your typical marketing guru. She’s a straight-shooter, known for her no-bullshit approach, especially when it comes to working with home service company owners. Her philosophy? Cut through the crap and get straight to success. She believes in telling it like it is because, let's face it, not everyone can handle the truth, but that's the only language Ann knows.
At ASMM, Ann leads a team of similarly minded, no-nonsense professionals, offering fractional CMO services that are anything but ordinary. They dive deep into traditional marketing realms like SEO, website design, social media management, and ads, but don't get it twisted - Ann loves to think outside the box. This creative yet direct approach is what makes her clients stand out as the undisputed experts in their fields within their communities.
But wait, there's more to Ann than just marketing. She’s also the heart and soul behind Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention, a cause close to her heart, showcasing her commitment to making a difference. And for those looking to ride the wave of the future, Ann is the creator of She Knows AI, a revolutionary platform where business owners learn to harness the power of AI to skyrocket their businesses.
Tune in to "Ann's No Bullshit Marketing Podcast," where Ann brings her unfiltered, hard-hitting advice to the table, helping you cut through the noise and bullshit of the marketing world. Get ready for some real talk, innovative ideas, and maybe a few f-bombs along the way. This is marketing advice with a kick - the Ann Brennan way.
In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss surprise benefits of social media.
Together they discuss:
- Connecting with and getting to know your customers
- How to improve your customer service and SEO
- Controlling your brand
- How to find influencers, partners, and industry leaders
- Promoting your products
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At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss marketing during a down economy
Together they discuss:
- Reminding customers of your value
- How to show customers your stability
- How to market smarter
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Together they discuss:
- Reels and TikTok as viable marketing opportunities
- Understanding how to use these tools
- How Instgram Reels and Tiktok are valuable for both your business and personal brand
Want to learn more about Social Media Marketing? Head over to our blog.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia tackle reputation management. They cover how to respond to both positive and negative reviews and how to maintain a positive reputation across all socials.
Today’s actionable item: Create a Template.
Create a template specifically for reviews - and do something with it. Make sure you have a streamlined process in place to gather new reviews and ensure your employees are aware of it.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia tackle reputation management. They cover how to respond to both positive and negative reviews and how to maintain a positive reputation across all socials.
Today’s actionable item: Create a Template.
Create a template specifically for reviews - and do something with it. Make sure you have a streamlined process in place to gather new reviews and ensure your employees are aware of it.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share their guide to Google My Business.
They share their tips on how to use Google My Business to its fullest potential.
This episode’s actionable item: ensuring you are the primary owner of your Google listing. Without a presence on Google, your business is essentially impossible to find. Make sure no prior employees or members of your company have the ability to completely close your business on Google.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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Everybody has a personal brand. The problem is that most people don’t cultivate theirs. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss the first rule of personal branding and why personal branding is so important for people today.
Want to learn more about Social Media Marketing? Head over to our blog.
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Small businesses across the country are struggling to find and keep employees. These same businesses have failed to see the value of social media to reach potential employees and keep the ones they have. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann Brennan, the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing, shares the ways you can find and keep your employees using simple social media marketing techniques.
Interested in learning more about using social media for your business? Check out our blog.
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Being a business owner is hard. Ann and Anastassia are here to make it a little bit easier. In this episode of Marketing Mums, they share five essential tasks every business owner should outsource in order to (somewhat) lighten the load of being a small business owner.
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Email marketing is one of the most overlooked tools for a small business. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia help you see the benefits of email marketing for your small business, give you some tips on how to do it yourself, and explain why email marketing may be one of the few marketing tasks you want to just hand over to a professional team.
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Marketing is one of the most important parts of running a small business. But who has the time to spend marketing when you are trying to make sales, fulfill orders, and balance the checkbook? In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss ways to streamline your marketing process to save time, money, and maybe most importantly, aggravation.
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So, you’ve figured out how to start getting reviews, and you now understand the importance of responding to every review. But is that all? Of course not. Ann and Anastassia are committed to making marketing simple for you. In this episode of Marketing Mums, they help you see the importance of repurposing reviews on your social media platforms and offer ways for you to take advantage of this key tool.
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Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to create every single piece of content you need for social media? Well, Ann and Anastassia have good news. You don't. In this episode of the Marketing Mums, they discuss user-generated content, give some examples of what other companies (both big and small) have done successfully, and offer some guidance on steps you might take to encourage your customers to start sharing content about your company.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, in honor of mental health awareness month, Ann and Anastassia discuss mental health in business.
Together they discuss:
- Monitoring your mental health
- Controlling the controllables
- Creating a mental health network within your company
- How to ask for help
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If you watch closely, social media platforms will tell you just what you need to do to be successful on social media. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share their favorite advice - to be successful, use the tools you are given.
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Are you ready to create content for your business that you can put to work for years to come? In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share how to create evergreen content that can be repurposed and reused for years into the future.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss using Instagram Reels, Tik-tok, and Youtube shorts to become the face of your business. In this episode, you'll learn some technical tips about creating content for your channels.
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Everybody has a personal brand. The problem is that most people don’t cultivate theirs. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss the first rule of personal branding and why personal branding is so important for people today.
Want to learn more about Social Media Marketing? Head over to our blog.
Click here to donate or to purchase tickets for our Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention concert.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss A/B testing for your business marketing.
A/B testing is a way of assessing which features, words, and/or layouts gain more interaction and attention. It’s an easy way to see what your audience responds to.
Together they discuss:
- A/B testing in email marketing, websites, blogs, and video
- How to use A/B testing in your business
- Using A/B testing before making changes to different features of your business
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Together they discuss:
- Reels and TikTok as viable marketing opportunities
- Understanding how to use these tools
- How Instagram Reels and TikTok are valuable for both your business and personal brand
Want to learn more about Social Media Marketing? Head over to our blog.
Click here to donate or to purchase tickets for our Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention concert.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share how they make the most out of every single learning experience.
Together they discuss:
- Being adventurous in business
- Getting the most out of reading
- Attending and making the most of conferences
- Involving your team
- Exposing yourself to different types of content
Today’s Actionable Item: Taking notes and creating a document.
When you come across information, whether it be online, in a book, or in a podcast, make a document with notes. Don’t just sit on these notes - truly look at them. Ask yourself: How can I implement this information in my business? Is there a way to use this to make our client experience better? How am I going to make content out of this information?
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In this special edition episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share how you can be the expert in your field, and how you can show that expertise through social media.
- Be the expert - you know the most and are the most knowledgeable about what you do!
- Always learning - staying cutting edge on the latest and greatest in your industry
- Social Media - what you share matters, make it count
- Blogs, Video and Podcasts - are all great ways to show you are the expert
- Speaking at Events - think small and know you are the expert
Shoutout to Ann Hadley and Michael Hyatt for excellent examples of being the expert in your field.
Today’s Actionable Item: show your audience that you are an expert in your field.
You can do this through many channels: social media, webinars, podcasts, speaking at events, etc. Customers gravitate towards businesses that clearly show their expertise.
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LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok … the list goes on. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia answer the big question when it comes to social media: Which social platforms should your business be on? They share which platform is best based on your business. Additionally, they share tips on how to make the most of your chosen social media platform.
Today's actionable item is to claim your apple maps listing for your business.
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Small businesses across the country are struggling to find and keep employees. These same businesses have failed to see the value of social media to reach potential employees and keep the ones they have. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann Brennan, the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing, shares the ways you can find and keep your employees using simple social media marketing techniques.
Interested in learning more about using social media for your business? Check out our blog.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia cover customer pain points and how to address them.
In business, a pain point refers to a specific problem that your products or services solve for prospective customers or clients. Understanding and identifying potential customers’ pain points are critical to tailor your sales and marketing practices.
How to come up with your list of pain points, problems you solve for your customers:
- Ask your customers?
- Why is your phone ringing? What do they ask you for when they call you? Keep track of that
- Look at your analytics, you may be surprised
Today’s actionable item: start asking your clients questions: Why did you hire me? What made you choose us? How did you find us? What do you like best about what we’re doing? How can we improve?
This can be done through a survey or a phone call. It will help you figure out how your message as a brand is coming across and what problem you are solving for your audience.
Wondering how to know your customers better in order to address their pain points? Listen to Episode Five: Knowing Your Audience.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia cover all types of content management: blogs, books, podcasts, videos, and more. They also share how to repurpose content across all platforms.
Today’s actionable item: Creating spreadsheets.
Create a spreadsheet with various ideas for content to help with future planning and publishing. Spreadsheets help wit creativity, covering your pain points and organization.
Wondering how to get people to notice your content? Check out our blog post on Ways to Get Your Facebook Page Noticed by Users.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss community management. They share different ways to connect with your community - both online and in person.
Today’s actionable item: Go and find your industry hashtags.
Think about what hashtags really matter for your industry and use them. They’re a powerful tool for your business.
Looking for help on finding your industry hashtags? Check out our blog post on how to find the best hashtags for your industry.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia tackle reputation management. They cover how to respond to both positive and negative reviews and how to maintain a positive reputation across all socials.
Today’s actionable item: create a template.
Create a template specifically for reviews - and do something with it. Make sure you have a streamlined process in place to gather new reviews and ensure your employees are aware of it.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia address social media marketing. They share tips and tricks to optimize your engagement on social media - including what social platforms are the best for your business and what time of day to post. They also explain engagement: how to follow up on posts to overall enhance your brand.
Today’s actionable item: look at your insights.
Each social media platform will tell you how many people are interacting with your content, how many people are looking at your page, and which of your posts are the most popular. Look at the type of content that attracts the most engagement and continue posting about that topic.
Check out our blog post on how to use hashtags the right way.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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Digital marketing changes by the minute. Here's what to expect in digital marketing in 2022.
In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss their digital marketing tips as we begin the New Year. They share how to connect with your customers on a more personal level, increase online engagement, and the importance of creating captivating live content.
Today’s actionable item: Choose your word for the year. Whether it be “fearless,” or “intentional,” or “health,” choose a word that has significance to you and try to embody it as you go through personal and business struggles.
Check out our blog post on sample prompts for live videos.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia break down email marketing. They share how to fight subscriber forgetfulness while increasing mailing list numbers.
Today’s actionable item: create twelve email subjects. Start now - consider what emails you’re going to send over the next twelve months and create their subjects. Remember big and small holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, the Fourth of July, and Valentine’s Day.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia cover everything about Search Engine Optimization.
First, they define Search Engine Optimization - the term is often thrown around but most people have no idea why it’s important. They describe the steps to take and the tools to use in order to ensure your business will be found on Google. Ann and Anastassia also cover the difference between Organic SEO and Paid SEO.
Today’s actionable item: plumping your website’s copy. Your website’s copy is invaluable - treat it that way. Consider what emotion your copy evokes in your customers, and what to add to ensure every aspect of your business is addressed in it.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia dive into what truly matters when it comes to websites.
They share how to design a website that is user-friendly while optimizing engagement. Additionally, they break down what makes a good website and how to improve a bad one.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share their guide to Google My Business.
They share their tips on how to use Google My Business to its fullest potential.
This episode’s actionable item: ensuring you are the primary owner of your Google listing. Without a presence on Google, your business is essentially impossible to find. Make sure no prior employees or members of your company have the ability to completely close your business on Google.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia dive into digital marketing to help entrepreneurs market their businesses.
Together they discuss every aspect of digital marketing, including website basics, social media engagement, reputation and community management, content marketing. Additionally, they break SEO down to the basics and cover your digital marketing needs.
This episode’s actionable item: cause marketing. Fresh from the October Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention Event, Ann and Anastassia discuss the importance of cause marketing and that if you support a worthy cause, that means something to you, it builds culture and community around your brand. Share your cause with your team, and get them on board to help others. It’s not about helping your business as much as it helps your heart and soul.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share tips on how to know and attract your audience.
Successful marketing lies in truly knowing your audience. Go beyond the basics - know the identity of your audience. What are their favorite stores? What type of music do they listen to? What are they doing on the weekends?
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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This week on Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia dive into marketing.
They discuss how much bigger marketing is than you might suspect. Ann and Anastassia share the seven P's of marketing - Product, Pricing, Promotion, Place, People, Process, and Physical Evidence.
Additionally, in this episode, Ann & Anastassia add a new segment - Actionable Item. In this segment, they give you one item you can put to work in your business today.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss being intentional with your marketing.
In order to truly master marketing, randomized ads and promotions won’t cut it. Intentionally marketing to your audience helps foster a closer bond between brand and buyer.
At ASMM Digital, our goal is to help our clients understand marketing by speaking in a more human voice. If you are ready to market your business in a more effective and efficient way, this is the podcast for you.
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In this episode of Marketing Mums, we discuss Getting to the Heart of Your Brand.
Too often small business owners are haphazard about the way they market. They throw things up on social media, create a TV commercial, or print an ad based on a promotion they are having without giving any thought to the brand.
Your brand is so much more than your logo and your colors. It's the very essence of who you are and why people should buy from you. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss how to get to the heart of your brand.
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In this first episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia introduce the concept of marketing and share how thinking like a marketer can make a big difference in your bottom line.
For five years, Ann Brennan and Anastassia Vangraefschepe have worked together helping local businesses use social media marketing to gain attention for their businesses. In their new podcast, Marketing Mums, they will give business owners advice on how to market their business. What makes this podcast different? Real talk by real people. We are here to help you truly understand marketing and give you real-life advice that you can implement immediately in your business.
Tune in next week as we discuss Understanding Your Brand.
Ann Brennan is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and previously hosted the ASMM Small Business Connections podcast.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Jessica Fialkovich. Jessica became a first-time entrepreneur at the age of 25 and since has been able to successfully establish, develop and sell multiple small businesses in a number of different industries.
We discuss:
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Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Business
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Business
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Business Valuation: How Much Is Your Business Worth?
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Running a Business to Increase Value and Profitability
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Strategies to Increase the Likelihood That Your Business Will Sell
In the last eight years, Jessica has been able to build her business brokerage firm from a two-person team to one of the top firms in the country. Under her leadership, the office has been the number one Transworld Business Advisors franchise location in the world for the last five years, has made the Inc 5000 list for the last three, and been recognized by the Financial Times, the Denver Business Journal and others. Jessica is also the Founder of Exit Factor, which teaches business owners how to buy and sell businesses for the most profit in the least amount of time.
Jessica’s Favorite Books for Business-
Driven: How to Succeed in Business and Life by Robert Herjavec
Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To Book by Jack Welch
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Cristel Sias, an experienced business coach and consultant that partners with CEOs, executives and solopreneurs to optimize their leadership skills and maximize profit. After more than a decade working in business development, Cristel knows what makes leaders successful and business operations run efficiently.
We discuss:
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What mistakes do business owners make when attempting to grow their business?
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What are strategies to grow a business?
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Do start-ups need strategy?
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Where do business owners find data to grow their business?
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How do you start growing an established business?
Cristel focuses her work on small to mid-sized businesses aiming to scale based on available resources. In addition to leading her own firm, Cristel serves as Business Advisor to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program where she helps entrepreneurs develop a growth plan that will increase revenue, capacity, and profit. She is an adjunct professor teaching entrepreneurship, management and finance for start-ups.
Cristel’s Favorite Books for Business-
Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Annie P. Ruggles, the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy. For over a decade, she has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses.
We discuss:
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What is sales avoidance and how can someone overcome it?
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What is the final and most important piece of “Know, Like, Trust”?
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How to ask for money in a way that feels good for yourself and the client.
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How does someone learn to love sales?
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Is empathy a blessing or a curse in sales? What about introversion?
Annie's pride and joy is her podcast, Too Legitimate to Quit, which serves up small business strategies with a pop culture twist every Monday.
Annie’s Favorite Books for Business-
Hilda by Coach Jennie
The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz
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In this episode of ASMM Digital's Small Business Connections, Ann Brennan explains the importance of knowing your customers. She gives tips on how to discover who your customers are if you are an established business and how to create avatars for your customers if you are not.
Knowing your customers can help you craft messages that hit home, help you find the best places to market to your customers and even build services and products that will have these customers coming back again and again.
The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Scott Schober, the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems - a 48-year-old provider of wireless test and security solutions.
We discuss:
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Why seniors and the elderly are often targeted by cybercriminals and scammers, and what they can do to stay safe.
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How cybersecurity has become more important amidst the COVID pandemic with millions of more people working remotely from home.
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Many think that a person needs to be technically savvy or spend a lot of money to improve their security. Why is this untrue?
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Best practices we can all take with our credit and debit cards at the gas pump or ATM.
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When we see headlines detailing the massive data breaches of large companies like Target and Home Depot, how can a small business owner possibly afford to keep their assets safe?
Scott is the author of three best-selling security books: Hacked Again, Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business and Senior Cyber. He is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances, and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless threats, drone surveillance and hacking, cybersecurity for consumers, and small business.
Scott is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more networks. Scott also serves as the CSO and Chief Media Commentator for Cybersecurity Ventures and sits on several cyber advisory boards for various companies.
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Scott’s Favorite Books for Business-
Driven: How to Succeed in Business and Life by Robert Herjavec
Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To Book by Jack Welch
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Brian Johnson, the Founder and Owner of Main & Johnson, a Business Consulting & Coaching company aimed at seeing small to medium-sized businesses thrive.
We discuss:
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An airline analogy and how it pertains to business.
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The importance of assessing strategy development.
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How to approach the discussion of price with a customer.
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Brian's message for business owners relevant for 2021 and beyond.
Brian has a strong background in building multimillion-dollar business units within Fortune-500 companies. His background includes creating commercial strategies that incorporate market segmentation for several regions, P&L management, and organizational design. Brian has a passion for changing the cultural fabric of people leadership, marketing, and sales in companies by empowering teams to exceed goals.
Brian’s Favorite Book for Business-
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Intimacy and Relationship Coach, Orla Quinn. Orla's passion is to help couples create their 5 Star Relationships through her 8-week program. She uses a combination of couple consultation, teaching methodology, and skills-based training to deliver a consensual communication, sensual touch, and conscious connection curriculum that promises to reset relationships to 5 Star Potential.
We discuss:
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How and why Orla became a relationship coach.
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How relationships affect the life of a business owner.
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How personal relationships affect business relationships.
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Orla's key to healing relationship wounds.
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Orla’s Favorite Books for Business-
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Alexander Low, Head of Enterprise Strategy and Operations of Lately. Prior to joining the team at Lately, Alexander launched multiple global social selling initiatives (one of which LinkedIn themselves point to as the success case), leading the development, training and execution for tens of thousands of employees on LinkedIn and other social channels. Alex is also a LinkedIn Sales Navigator master, a member of the Sales Enablement Society and hosts the star podcast (ironically) named Death of a Salesman.
We discuss:
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What is social selling?
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Where do people go wrong when it comes to social selling?
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Can social selling be for everyone?
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How does AI and data relate to social selling?
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What is the future of sales and marketing?
Alexander’s Favorite Books for Business-
Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty by Patrick Lencioni
Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie and Die by Eric Siegel
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This week, take another sneak peek at the new Marketing Mums podcast. Learn what it takes to market your small business successfully and what you can do to boost your business today. Eavesdrop on Ann and Anastassia as they begin a conversation on all things marketing.
Ann and Anastassia Discuss:
-How to avoid procrastination
-Targeting a specific audience
-Considering what you “really” sell
-Plus, more marketing tips and advice...
The host of Marketing Mums is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and also hosts Small Business Connections. She started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Take a sneak peek at the new Marketing Mums podcast. Learn what it takes to market your small business successfully and what you can do to boost your business today. Eavesdrop on Ann as she begins a conversation on all things marketing.
Ann Discusses:
-The importance of networking
-Different types of networking
-Social media optimization
-Growing your email list
The host of Marketing Mums is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and also hosts Small Business Connections. She started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Eric Reed - CEO and Co-Founder of reed5group and frequent guest lecturer at IU Kelley School of Business. A Renaissance man whose expertise has been honed through a variety of perspectives, Eric’s success in business growth is rooted in his proven sales and marketing leadership and sophisticated marketing media strategies. He believes in people and the power of humans in today's business world. Companies that fail to understand where the market will be in 3-5 years will lose. Eric has over 15 years of passionate experience in sales, marketing and organizational leadership. He is a thought leader in strategy and relationships and a pioneer in ad tech, content silos, and a meaningful personalized presence in the content space.
We discuss:
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How to deal with a “ Culture Clutter “ in your business. Why should you care?
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Enough of the buzz phrases, what is meant by creating culture, really?
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What are the benefits of Fractional Sales Leadership, particularly in today’s business landscape?
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What is the importance to business success by the alignment of “Shrinking your Universe” is that something we can manage?
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Where is healthcare marketing heading- Community Health or Treating Symptoms? Why is it important?
Books for Business Mentioned-
Hot Flashes by Barbra Raskin
Unleash Your Primal Brain: Demystifying How We Think and Why We Act by Tim Ash
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
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Take 5, The Rethink Marketing Podcast
The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Lloyd Malech, a seasoned trial attorney who offers his professional legal services in the areas of divorce, family law, child custody, child support and domestic violence. With more than 26 years of trial experience to his name, Mr. Malech has highly honed legal skills. He has proven himself time and again — achieving excellent results in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
We discuss:
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Lloyd's background and what he did to get where he is today
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Lloyd's "Life Purpose" and how it relates to his personal business goals
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Networking and building business connections
Lloyd’s Favorite Books for Business-
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
The Art of War by Sun Tsu
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Courtney DeRonde. Courtney is a CPA and Managing Partner of TDT CPAs and Advisors, a boutique advisory and accounting firm for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. They help overwhelmed, successful leaders understand and maximize financial information so they can achieve better results and move their organization to the next level.
We discuss:
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What are 5 common blind spots of growth-stage companies?
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What are 3 things to prioritize in any economy?
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Why is paying zero tax the wrong goal?
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What is the difference between a tax preparer and a business advisor?
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What do lenders and investors look for when they read your financials?
Courtney is primarily responsible for her firm’s vision and strategic direction. Her professional background includes almost two decades serving small businesses and non-profits. As an owner in her firm and managing partner, she also has firsthand experience running and scaling a small business. Courtney and her husband Brian live in Des Moines, Iowa, along with their three children, M’lynn, Brady and Callen, and their Whoodle, Oscar.
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Courtney’s Favorite Books for Business-
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Dan Duckworth, founder of The Crucible Life — an online community for changemakers— and the host of The Changemakers Masterclass. Dan is an expert in transformational leadership, helping leaders in every industry and sector and at every level of authority to answer the call of the changemaker and achieve the trophy goals that they care most about.
We discuss:
- How leadership is transformed
- How to get you and your organization unstuck
- How to motivate people to peak performance
- How to build high-performance teams
- How to lead culture change
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Dan’s Favorite Books for Business-
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks Consulting vs. Coaching with Sara Evans of Sara G. Evans Career Consulting. Sara is a career consultant for motivated professionals who need a change for the better. As an experienced leadership development, organizational design, and change management consultant for Fortune 100 companies, federal institutes and academic institutions, Sara is well-versed in switching (and yes, even losing) jobs.
We discuss:
- Consulting vs. Coaching
- Leaving corporate America to start an individual business
- How to target clients
- The process of working with clients
- A few career freebies exclusively for our listeners
With 25+ years of work experience across ten industries, Sara is no stranger to changing jobs. Sara's successes in self-awareness, resilience and articulating and selling her own personal brand are credits to her career.
Having worn many career hats, Sara's life work is devoted to helping career changers turn 'what if' into reality, and business leaders focus on actions that bring the results they want. Sara holds a BA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and an MPS in I/O Psychology from UMBC. She is also a trained Co-Active coach with the Coactive Training Institute (CTI). When she's not helping others gain career clarity, Sara can be found walking her dog Cooper or attending one of her son's hockey games with her husband, Owen.
Sara’s Favorite Books for Business-
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Meghan Lynch, the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers.
We discuss:
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The fears holding high-potential companies back from growth
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Brand strategy for family businesses
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What is a second-stage company?
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Common mistakes companies make when they rebrand
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How to hire and manage marketing expertise
Favorite Books of Business-
Meghan’s Favorite Books for Business-
Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Benjamin Hardy
Leading Change by John P. Kotter
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about marketing your podcast and the perfect pitch with Rich Perry, the co-author of Bankroll Your Mind – an International #1 Best Seller in multiple business, success, and leadership categories.
We discuss:
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How to get the right podcast features
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Crafting your perfect pitch
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Preparing for the interview (Interview prep 101)
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Positioning yourself as a credible expert
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Marketing your episode for optimal exposure
As a coach and an entrepreneur, Rich helps his clients communicate a powerful message to connect with their audience and build the brand their customers will trust. Rich is an expert and highly sought-after marketing coach with over 20 years of experience leading unified teams, implementing marketing strategy and branding, and organizing popular community events and seminars.
Rich's Favorite Book of Business-
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Mickie Kennedy, the founder and President of eReleases, the small business leader for press release distribution. He is an expert at helping small businesses increase their visibility and credibility.
We discuss:
- Increase Visibility and Credibility: Using Press Releases to Promote Authors, Small Businesses, and Startups
- How to Get Regular Local Media Coverage Without Spending a Dime
- Honing Your Unique Selling Proposition to Make You Irresistible to the Media
- How Credibility Through PR Allows You to Close More Sales, Both Online and Offline
Favorite Books mentioned on the show-
Ann is currently reading- Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth
Mickie recommends- 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall
Mickie offers a Free Master Class: How to Build a PR Campaign Designed to Get Massive Media
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In this episode of the Small Business Connections podcast, we are joined by Allison Williams, the owner of the Williams Law Group and the founder of the Law Firm Mentor. Allison specializes in helping law firms systemize their processes, grow their revenue and lead a firm without the chaos that is often involved in this endeavor.
The lessons Allison teaches apply to small businesses as well as law firms and in our discussion, she gives advice on how to:
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Niche your business in order to scale your business
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Why it's important to have a manual that is a living, breathing document
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Where a small business starts to create if s/he has several parts of their business that require systematization
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How a small business can create a marketing plan that creates consistent recurring revenue
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The top three components to making a successful hire in any business
In this episode, we talked about Allison's favorite book, No BS Ruthless Management of People and Profits by Dan Kennedy
Ann discussed one of her favorite new podcasts, The Tim Ferris Show, specifically the episode with Hugh Jackman
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Sure, you could go to Wix, Squarespace or WordPress to build a website but is that going to be the answer for your specific needs? In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann speaks to Dick Rabil of Slice®Works about all of the things most small business owners forget.
We discuss:
-Custom Websites… what makes them unique?
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What are your customers’ pain points?
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What is the problem you solve?
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Why SEO is more important than ever to and yet it’s not as easy as it seems
Richard “Dick” Rabil is the founder and president of Slice® Works. A quick-start thinker, Dick sees in pictures that empower organizations to visually tell their story with the end goal of creating a platform for their success.
As the marketing and communications landscape has changed, Dick and his wife, Kathi, have transitioned Slice® Works to a branding, integrated marketing, and digital agency. Together, they created the Slice® Works SharpStrategy process which is a highly effective brand development tool.
The former director of the Virginia Tech EMBA said that Dick “has contributed to the success of the program, with his creativity, design and knowledge of network marketing and branding.”
Spanning a career of over 35 years, Dick and his team have repeatedly been recognized for their excellence. He has sharply honed his skills of creative direction for large branding campaigns, websites, publications, and integrated marketing for a variety of organizations.
Follow Dick on Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about using the Clubhouse app to increase your brand's visibility, why continuous learning is important for business owners, and how to create loyalty from your employees with MyCore co-founder, Cheryl Cage.
We discuss:
-The Clubhouse app: what is it and how can it help you be a part of great conversations
-Books for Business
-Assumptions we Make
-Continuous Learning
-Creating Loyal Employees
Together, Cheryl and Ann started Leaders are Readers on the Clubhouse app. Every Monday at 10:55 am they discuss a chapter of the chosen book for business. The book they are reading and talking about is: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller.
As the cofounder of MyCore, Cheryl becomes a resource to those whose business work in the B2B space as a complement to their services. MyCore changes the way of work by helping businesses of under 100 employees integrate cloud-based technology with human expertise. They've pulled together the best providers for payroll, accounting, taxes, bookkeeping and HR, to offer a single point of contact, to bring you a world-class client experience.
Contact Cheryl Cage: Clubhouse | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
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Join us as Ann talks with Jeff Chastain, who formed Admentus to work with entrepreneurial leaders after spending a number of years inside corporate America. Since then, he has worked with numerous small and large businesses to implement various technology solutions to meet their needs.
We discuss:
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What a ‘real’ vision for an entrepreneurial business should look like and how to make it a useful tool in the business.
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How to instill a sense of discipline and accountability within the organization to ensure resources are well utilized.
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Why running a business on numbers (instead of gut feel) is so critical and how to do that.
Favorite Books of Business-
The Prosperous Coach: Increase Income and Impact for You and Your Clients by Steve Chandler
Business Made Simple: 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution, Management, Personal Productivity and More by Donald Miller
To Contact Jeff at Admentus- Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin
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Join us as Ann talks with Tatiana Tsoir, a numbers expert with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners become the boss of their bottom line.
We discuss:
- What can you do today to stop your anxiety and be the boss of your bottom line?
- What are the 5 critical decisions you need to make before starting a business?
- What things can make or break your business idea?
- Are you making cash flow mistakes?
- What to do if you found yourself becoming an “accidental entrepreneur".
To preorder Tatiana’s book: Dream Bold, Start Smart
Favorite Books of Business:
Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz
Get Paid What You’re Worth: The Expert Negotiators’ Guide to Salary and Compensation by Robin Pinkley
To Reach Tatiana: TalkToTatiana.com
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Join us as Ann talks with life coach, writer, public speaker, self-published author and survivor, Kawan Glover. Kawan is a Survivor because he has lived through a stroke and three brain surgeries. He also dealt with suicidal ideations, one attempt, opioid addiction, depression, and has been $1.2 million in medical debt. Despite these hardships, he has started his own company called Overcome Adversity, which leverages his ordeal to help others, as the name says, Overcome their Adversity no matter the shape or form.
We discuss:
- What’s your why?
- How important is mental health to you and how has it impacted your life?
- What was writing a book like?
- What is some practical advice for our viewers?
- What keeps you going?
Kawan speaks to us with an experienced mindset of what he calls Victory over Victimhood. He reminds us that the hardships are not your fault but they are your responsibility. The darkest night always comes before the brightest morning are Kawan’s powerful words to remind us to look forward.
Favorite Books Mentioned -
Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life’s Purpose by Kawan Glover
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
To Reach Kawan: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
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Join us for this episode of Small Business Connections as Ann talks with Matej Harangozo of Digital Science Media, an award-winning entrepreneur, music enthusiast, and innovative technologist. We discuss:
1: Where did the idea for Digital Science Media and Open Source Entertainment come from? Where did your interest in music come from? What made you get into the industry?
2: Where do you think the music industry is headed?
3: What do you think is the difference between being an entrepreneur and being a business owner?
4: What is one failure you had as an entrepreneur, and what did you learn from it?
5: What advice would you give an entrepreneur looking to be a disrupter? Any advice on how to create alternative income?
Favorite Books Mentioned -
Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
New Bands to listen and follow:
Spotify New Artist Playlist - New Music Friday Playlist
Hello Sister- Spotify | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
IAMOBAS - YouTube | Instagram
Julian Ewald - Spotify | YouTube | Instagram
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about work-life balance, or should it be life-work balance with entrepreneur coach and founder of DTK Coaching and author of Mindset Mondays, David Taylor-Klaus. Work is no more a part of someone’s life than family and David helps people find their balance of life’s rhythm.
We discuss:
-Soul-Sucking Culture and why we need to delete this devastating phrase
-Words Create Worlds with open space to the possibility
-Happy Accidents
-What will this look like when it’s easy?
-Mindset Mondays - David’s book
David and Ann have a lot in common right from the beginning while they share their passion for helping others, cycling and the close to the heart efforts of suicide prevention. The life of the entrepreneur needs to be balanced and choosing to see the world through a lens of humanity. Changing your lens changes your possibility.
David introduces his acronym REWIRE Framework with custom prompts to reinforce new ways of thinking, being or doing. Additionally, David has a live group coaching program- 52 Weeks In 52 Days - mindset shift to quickly integrate into your life starts 3/1/21.
Favorite Books in Business:
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Soulbattical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life by Shelly Paxton
Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content by Ann Handley
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about succession planning and taking care of your business and yourself financially with Stratus Wealth Advisor, Sam Brownell. Entrepreneurship has many demands and it is vital to plan for your personal and professional future.
We discuss:
- How has the pandemic affected the value of my business?
- What is succession planning and why is it important to my business and my family?
- What type of ownership transfers are available to me as a business owner?
- How do I minimize taxes when I sell my business?
- How do I protect my family throughout the succession planning and ownership transfer process?
Sam Brownell, CVA, CFA, MBA has been a financial professional since 2006 and formed Stratus Capital Management in July 2013 to provide goals-based investment management to individuals and small businesses. As the firm grew, an increasing number of small business clients sought Sam’s advice on their own business growth issues, including valuation, tax strategy, business continuity planning, and succession planning. In 2019, Sam obtained the CVA certification from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) in order to better serve his business clients.
Sam’s Favorite Book- Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Sam’s free succession planning kit.
Connect with Sam Brownell: Linkedin
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Brian Loebig, of Loebig Ink, returns to ASMM Small Business Connections to discuss what's next in digital marketing. 2020 was a rollercoaster ride for small businesses. 2021 is shaping up to be equally unpredictable. So how are you going to take control of your digital marketing?
We discuss:
-Networking for Your Business and Personal Brand
-Practical Tips for Networking
-Meeting and Time Management
-The Value of Diversity
-What's Next in Digital Marketing
-Project Refit
Brian Loebig is the founder of Loebig Ink, LLC, and an award-winning technology blog, TheInkBlog.net. Brian has over 15 years of experience working as a practitioner and administrator in the small business, non-profit, human service, and technology fields with a special emphasis on SEO, web design, and social media.
Brian has developed and helped implement Internet marketing strategies for the National Council for Traditional Arts, the National Alliance for Performance Excellence, Volvo of Central Virginia, The American Red Cross of Central Virginia, Fixation Marketing, Business Networking International, the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club and many more.
Learn more about Brian or booking him to speak with your organization at about.me/brianloebig or keynote speaker.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, one of our favorite guests, Dean Forbes returns to talk about being the expert in your space.
Dean answers:
What is the #1 thing you must have absolute clarity on in order to achieve your goals & dreams?
What is the fastest and most effective way to go from where you are right now to where you want to be regardless of the starting point?
What skill must you improve to confidently and consistently influence people to take massive action?
What is the most important asset you need to continuously work on in order to launch, endure, and sustain your success?
What experiences have you had that make you the ultimate authority on this subject?
If you know anything about Dean, creator of the Impact Factor ™, you know he’s a dedicated student of influential mastery, transcending limits and making an impact that matters. His message has moved the needle for others for almost two decades because of that passion.
Dean embodies the secrets of the masters; those who have the charisma to quickly draw anyone into their vision. With over 15,000 hours of practice across diverse audiences of different sizes, he will show you exactly how he's been able to connect at a deep emotional level with virtually everyone who's experienced his magic.
No matter what reality you’re living in right now, Dean is a coveted High Impact Coach who can turn business owners and teams into in-demand market leaders with the Impact Factor ™ so you can Make An Impact That Matters in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Books mentioned on the show:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The Underdog Advantage by Dean Graziosi
Millionaire Success Habits: The Gateway to Wealth & Prosperity by Dean Graziosi
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Breath the New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
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Chris Brogan joins us for this episode of the ASMM Small Business Connections Podcast to talk about why you should think about your business as a show. In today’s marketing space, it is more important than ever to figure out how to engage your audience between their purchases when they may or may not want to buy. For 2021 and beyond we continue to find new ways to gain our audience’s attention.
We discuss:
“Why should a business think about itself as a show?”
“You’re changing your title to ‘Showrunner.’ What’s that about?”
“Can you run a business without thinking about it as a show?”
“What are the practical elements to work through to make a show?"
Turning your business into a show is a means of packaging your business’s information to stay top of mind when our audience is deciding to buy. Gain someone’s attention and make good use of it. We learned in 2020 that localized businesses do really matter and that the community will support their local businesses.
The showrunner role is similar to that of the CEO in regard to theme maintenance. The CEO’s responsibility is to define the vision of the business while recruiting and nurturing the staff who are going to keep the vision flowing. As a showrunner, the question to answer is, what do I need to do to take into account the theme or scope of the business. The marketing goal of the showrunner is to get the little rectangle box out of someone’s pocket and gain the audiences’ attention. Chris uses the Mandalorian as an example. The showrunner-CEO is the director who ensures the theme actor delivers their lines in character, staying with the theme as a whole. The showrunner figures out new ways to run your business.
Chris Brogan is president of Chris Brogan Media, offering business storytelling and marketing advisory help for mid to larger-sized companies. Chris is a sought after keynote speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books and counting. He’s working on his tenth: title forthcoming. His latest project is The Backpack Show: a business show dedicated to finding insights from unusual places.
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Creating a podcast is a great way to get your message out to the world. It may be the perfect place to start when creating content for your small business. they discuss making the podcasting process less daunting. Today's guest on Small Business Connections is Justin Hornback. They share why you should consider starting your own podcast, what equipment you must have and the process for recording, posting and sharing your podcast with the world.
Together, Ann and Justin share how podcasting has helped small businesses and the benefits we discovered along the way. They both met more people in the last year and had more meaningful conversations than we ever imagined. They each learn something from each guest and sometimes themselves hosting each episode.
Podcasting for both Ann and Justin gives small businesses a voice and a platform for audiences to hear their stories. The audience and the purpose expand as the guest and host share their story's.
To get started in podcasting you just need a phone, a goal and a hosting platform. Of course, you can invest in a good microphone and other items but, do not let this get in your way.
Podcasting hosting platforms/equipment mentioned on the show:
Streamyard, Skype, Zoom, Libsyn, Podbean, Anchor FM
Canva, Headliner
Shure SM58 Microphone, Zoom Recorder
Learn more about Justin Hornback and Snapshots Made Yesterday: Snapshots Made Yesterday focuses on the small moments of life. The goal of the show is to inspire others to hone in on just one moment and savor it. Or look for an opportunity to create a snapshot moment for someone else.
Subscribe to Justin's podcast- Snapshots Made Yesterday Podcast
Follow Justin: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
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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:
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Simplifying a business vs. "boiling the ocean"
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Whether to take a partner or go solo
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Pros and cons of different funding
-Lessons learned on my second go-around
-A/B testing made simple
Nicole started Homeownering, Inc by narrowing down where she could be the most impactful and provide the most value to consumers. Her desire to solve a problem, particularly, helping consumers successfully traverse homeowner-related transactions including the amount of equity in your home and how to get a mortgage and refinance without being at a disadvantage to banks. By trusting her gut, learning from her life experiences, Nicole was able to simplify her passion and make an impact. Nicole focuses on the consumer and finds joy in making people’s lives. She provides the assurances that her consumers are going to benefit from.
Books mentioned on the show-
Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff
Path to Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Vol 1 The by Robert Caro
Grant by Ron Chernow
How I Built This by Guy Raz
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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
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How to avoid Zoom fatigue in meetings
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Collaborative tools your company should use
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Processes for onboarding remote team members
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Measuring the productivity of your team members
Shelly J. Spiegel is a visionary thinker, charismatic leader, and creative force in admissions marketing and technology. Her company, Fire Engine RED, is an innovative marketing, data, technology, and consulting services company that’s served the education market since 2001. Her dedication to her clients, as well as her ability to understand the needs of the education market, have earned her the respect of enrollment professionals everywhere.
Shelly’s also an author and remote work advocate. In October 2019, she published Fully Remote, the first-ever book that tells readers how to set up, lead, and manage their own successful all-remote company. Fully Remote is based on Shelly’s 19+ years of running Fire Engine RED, one of the first all-remote companies in the U.S.
Fully Remote: How to Set Up, Lead, and Manage Your Own Successful All-Remote Company by Shelly J. Spiegel-
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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-driven business and the bestselling author of "Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud."
Lisa shares her expertise on PURPOSE as she answers these questions:
- Why do so many businesses think purpose is fluffy?
- What’s the biggest misconception about noble purpose?
- Does noble purpose fly in the face of capitalism?
- How does having a noble purpose influence sales results?
- How does purpose impact a business’s performance over time?
With 19 years of research, 112 organizations transformed and 1.7 million people inspired, Lisa has a message worth sharing and most definitely worth implementing.
Follow Lisa McLeod: MacLeodandMore.com
Ann shares, that this was one of her favorite conversations of the year because it made her think about her business's purposes and whether she is conveying this purpose to her ASMM Digital team in the right way.
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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 you how. Harnessing the power of storytelling is an ancient art and a teachable skill. Storytelling holds emotion and emotions are universal. Communicating your story and making a connection with others is like magic. Melanie breaks down the structure of the story and dives deep into the four natural storytelling powers- to heal, to inspire, leadership and foretell.
Melanie shares the secret to storytelling and that the dots on the page become books and stories with power. She loves helping people find their story and condense their story to become their fifteen minute keynote. Once learned, you can keep going and share your authenticity by telling your story.
Melanie’s Favorite Books
Bennett Cerf’s Little riddle book: (Mail-me books) Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
To reach Melanie Gow:
The Legend Within- https://awakenthelegendwithin.com/home/
Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegow/?originalSubdomain=uk
Thank you to the Warrior Music Foundation for sponsoring this episode.
The Warrior Music Foundation offers free music therapy and music lessons to our active-duty military, veterans and their families by providing a venue for learning, healing and camaraderie using music. The Foundation's goal is to improve mental health in the military community one person at a time. Please take a few minutes and visit their website, Facebook or Instagram to see the amazing work they are doing for our military and veterans.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Alex Ray about self-confidence.
They discuss:
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Why Self-Confidence Is The Key To Happiness
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Can we learn to be more self-confident?
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How bravery plays into self-confidence
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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 teaches bravery as a way to overcome low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and fear of failure. He's a life coach, podcaster, and doggie dad.
When asked to describe himself, Alex says:
"I used to be extremely insecure. Most of my brain power felt like it was going towards thinking about what other people thought of me. And I had a mental list of the things I wished I could do but felt totally inadequate to do them. In 2017 I hit rock bottom. I felt completely empty, constantly trying to earn value from what I could do for others. And no matter how much I achieved, I still felt worthless. That October I tried to end my own life. I'm so thankful I was unsuccessful. What I learned on the other side of that experience though, I wouldn't change for the world. The confidence I was always seeking came from learning to live bravely.
Now I coach members of the community who feel stuck in their own insecurities and fear. I help them live bravely so they can break that cycle and thrive not just survive."
Follow Alex:
Website: coachalexray.com
Instagram: @coachalexray
Podcast: Becoming Brave- Apple Podcasts, Spotify
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 small businesses with the power of visualized data science and artificial intelligence for digital marketing. Arjun is a firm believer that every SMB should have an unfair advantage to compete against unlimited marketing budgets.
Arjun’s Favorite Books for Business-
Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filing Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream Customers by Russel Brunson
Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Creating a Mass Movement of People Who Will Pay for Your Advice by Russel Brunson
The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone
The Closer’s Survival Guide - Third Edition by Grant Cardone
To reach Arjun Rai:
HelloWoofy.com
Content Masters by HelloWoofy.com Facebook Group
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 Me.”
Together they discuss:
-Getting past imposter syndrome
-How to no longer fear people’s judgments
-How to no longer fear failure
-The fear of success
Mia’s Book for Business-
Meant for More: Stop Secretly Struggling and Become A Force to be Reckoned With by Mia Hewett
This is the book Mia wishes she had when she started plus, the password as a show listener to access the ebook for free. http://miameantformorebook.com/ Password: Freebook
Ann shared her charity, Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention, as we are in the state of a mental health crisis and we need your help to continue to spread the words: #YouAreNotAlone. We are far below the necessary funds this year so, the mission is to raise funds through our virtually hosted event. Tune in to the Burgers and Bands Virtual Facebook Event and please support this cause if you are able.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 Army veteran.
We discuss:
-Defining Public Relations
-The difference between PR, Marketing, Advertising, and Branding
-Four steps to incorporate a Public Relations strategy for a business: Research, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
It is vital to realize that Public Relations incorporates marketing, advertising, public relations and branding all under the same umbrella. Analyzing each of these helps you fully craft your message to present your products and services. To best incorporate a successful Public Relations strategy it is necessary to follow the four steps. Each step leads to the next and helps sustain your business.
Pamela recommends planning strategically and stresses blogging as a great form of Public Relations because blogs have the longest shelf life on social media and provide meaningful communication to help your audience use your goods and services.
Ann shares her, writer’s trick- once you start writing the next idea will come to you. Pamela adds, once you start writing, the walls come down, all you have to do is put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard.
Pamela’s Favorite Books of Business
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Make it Rain!: How to Use the Media to Revolutionize Your Business & Brand by Areva Martin
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield
Pamela is the author of, Born of Sin: A Jay Dee Abraham Novel, an Amazon #1 bestseller.
Ann shared her charity, Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention, as we are in the state of a mental health crisis and we need your help to continue to spread the words: #YouAreNotAlone. We are far below the necessary funds this year so, the mission is to raise funds through our virtually hosted event. Tune in to the Burgers and Bands Virtual Facebook Event and please support this cause if you are able.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, 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 Devshop builds software for websites and mobile applications for small businesses.
Ecommerce Solutions
Geordie recommends as a brick and mortar to develop your online presence in order to gain revenue online, while as a consultant, it is vital to develop your digital audience. Ann mentions that today’s digital audience is your foot traffic. Businesses need to make sure their business is easily accessible. Onestop DevShop offers Shopify apps and other applications to make it easier for customers to find you online.
Pivoting Online
The sooner you start the more established you will become. Geordie suggests creating something you can continue after the pandemic. The flux of working from home and continuing to work from home will continue for many businesses. Ann shares the best time to plant a tree was 50 years ago or today.
Time Management
Geordie masterminds with other entrepreneurs and found that time is an entrepreneur’s most valuable asset. If time is trouble, put a value of your hour, what you would charge for your time. Geordie recommends tracking your time and reviewing after a month to reveal tasks you can change the amount of time you spent. Geordie says that no CEO should be working on the same thing twice. You will discover tasks you should delegate or hire someone to do for you. OneStop DevShop developed the app, ticktocklab.com and as a listener of the show, if you mention you heard it here, on the Small Business Connections Podcast, he will offer you a discount on the app.
Geordie graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in forestry. Married and coming to the realization that forest firefighting was taking him away from his wife and the pay only comes through when on the fire, Geordie switched into a computer career. He completed some Oracle certifications and entered the corporate world. It took two years and Geordie knew it was worth his while. He is now on the other side of his entrepreneurial journey and has been at it for 15 years.
Geordie’s Favorite Books of Business
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy
Ann shared her charity, Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention, as we are in the state of a mental health crisis and we need your help to continue to spread the words: #YouAreNotAlone. We are far below the necessary funds this year so, the mission is to raise funds through our virtually hosted event.
Tune in to the Burgers and Bands Virtual Facebook Event.
Please tune in and support this cause if you are able.
The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast as a means of helping her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 it on the spot. Getting to know Liz, she shared the fun fact that she has seen half of the country. Liz's enthusiasm is infectious as they share a few laughs and discuss all things copy related.
Let's define copy, it's the words you use to communicate about your business. Liz writes copy about clients when she interviews her clients about their business. Copy matters. You can have a posh website but, if it doesn't tell about you and what your business offers you are not going to reach as many people.
Liz helps entrepreneurs launch and build online businesses. Building an effective website begins with your number one call to action and clarity of what you want your website to do. Liz and Ann discuss the importance of conveying the message; what you wish people knew about you.
In addition to copywriting and web design, Liz hosts the podcast, Liz on biz. Be sure to check it out and, tell her how you found the show. Every Monday, she delivers 30 minutes of entrepreneurship. Liz started her podcast in 2016, on Election Day (listen to hear why not to do that). The Liz on biz podcast is getting ready to celebrate its 200th episode with the CEO of Hint, Kara Goldin.
Liz's Favorite Books
Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin
The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabrielle Bernstein
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Ann shared her charity, Burgers and Bands for Suicide Prevention, as we are in need of funds. We are far below the necessary funds this year so, the mission is to raise funds through our virtually hosted event.
Tune in to the Burgers and Bands Virtual Facebook Event
When: 11/28/20
Where: Facebook
Time: 12pm-3pm
Please tune in and support this cause if you are able.
The Small Business Connections Podcast was created as a means of helping ASMM Digital's clients gain a broader audience at the start of the pandemic. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world.
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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, pursued an engineering degree at the University of Maryland and while at school fell in love with entrepreneurship. Brad's passion for helping businesses developed while working on a school project where he developed a bicycle-sharing company paired with working for an energy efficiency business. Brad saw ways to incorporate a new concept with the bicycles and ways to improve the energy business's efficiency.
Brad helps small businesses adopt "Lean" strategies and technology to become scaleable. He enjoys building systems and showing companies how to be sustainable businesses. Brad focuses on helping businesses save time, money and build consistency all the way through their processes.
Brad offers a free Lean Assessment Tool for you to explore and find one thing you can fix or streamline in your business today. The Be Lean Assessment will help you pinpoint the weakest link and give you recommendations to improve and obtain your business goals.
Brad's Favorite Books of Business
The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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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 Arkside, they partner with franchisees and regulated industries such as automotive, law, financial, health care, casino gaming, trade groups and manufacturing. Nathan and his agency figure out how to be compliant with each industry's regulations and provide ways to market effectively while creating visually pleasing advertising campaigns.
As a serial entrepreneur, Nathan has started seven companies. He began in high school when started creating websites for local businesses. He taught himself how to create HTML and enough photoshop to build local businesses ' websites. Growing from this, Nathan learned that you have to love a business's idea in order to properly represent the company.
Nathan shares that he was inspired by the motivational posters of his youth and one that stuck with him is- "Your Altitude is Determined by Your Attitude." Two years ago, Nathan turned this outlook into his perception of there are only two kinds of days. Many describe the two types of days as good days and bad days. Nathan does not accept bad days. He lives his life of taking what someone might describe as a bad day and calls these, educational days. Nathan shares that he learns something from these days and this perspective allows him to do more with his life. There are plenty of moments of failure and every misstep offers learning opportunities. These moments helped shape his company into a better company. This outlook has Nathan in the midst of writing his book- 2 Kinds of Days. #2kindsofdays
Nathan shares his 2 rules of marketing:
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Marketing should always be treated as an investment.
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Never make it hard for someone to give you their money.
As a marketing professional, Nathan shares that word of mouth is the best advertising you will receive. Marketing as partners and not as vendors are important to sustain a successful business.
Nathan's Favorite Books of Business
Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
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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 a networking chapter include: building relationships, giving and receiving referrals and helping other local businesses grow.
Sarit Arbell is an entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people grow professionally, personally and financially. These growth opportunities and the ability to help others grow are what attracted Sarit to BNI. Combining her knowledge and interest in people's financial and personal growth, together with her passion for her community, Sarit enjoys visiting BNI chapters and supporting members' growth.
Leadership, wealth and social responsibility are Sarit's main goals. Sarit has invested a lot of time growing personally and believes in promoting others to believe in themselves. Her motto in business and in life is Win-Win. Sarit believes empowering others will help to improve our world.
Mentioned in this episode:
Choose to Lead, Sarit's Podcast
Lead to Win, Michael Hyatt's Podcast
BNI Capital Business Alliance
BNI Central Maryland
ConnectMOCO
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Givers Gain: The BNI Story Ph.D Ivan R. Misner
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield
Thank you to the Warrior Music Foundation for sponsoring this episode.
The Warrior Music Foundation offers free music therapy and music lessons to our active duty military, veterans and their families by providing a venue for learning, healing and camaraderie through music. The Foundation's goal is to improve mental health in the military community one person at a time. Please take a minute and visit their website, Facebook or Instagram to see the amazing work they do for our military and veterans.
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 grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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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 a master's degree in Psychology. Understanding how people feel about money helps her determine the best course for her clients to manage their money and goals. Her mission is to help people become financially healthy and maintain financial freedom.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
The Power of Attention: Awaken to Love and Its Unlimited Potential with Meditation by Sarah McLean
Thank you to the Warrior Music Foundation for sponsoring this episode.
The Warrior Music Foundation offers free music therapy and music lessons to our active duty military, veterans and their families by providing a venue for learning, healing and camaraderie using music. The Foundation's goal is to improve mental health in the military community one person at a time. Please take a few minutes and visit their website, Facebook or Instagram to see the amazing work they are doing for our military and veterans.
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 grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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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 not to take advantage of small businesses' marketing
Jonathan shares that recruiting, growing and developing new businesses is not a one size fits all strategy. He recommends leveraging what you do really well to figure out the best use of your time. Deciding to recruit and hire requires the discovery of your hourly worth.
Jonathan reminds us that being an entrepreneur is naturally stressful and time consuming. Analyzing the stress of caring for your business and managing the stress and work/life balance is crucial to both the success of your business and yourself. Jonathan suggests getting out of the trenches of your business for a different perspective of how your business operates. This is vital for growth and useful for determining your business SOPs. Successful business owners will look at their business from the outside in.
Jonathan recommends examining your business this way:
-You serving the customer
-You serving the team
-The team serving the customers
Mentioned in this episode:
Jonathan joins us from Brighton, UK.
His most used social media platform is Facebook.
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 grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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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 postvention. He talks about the serious side and also adds some humor to educate people in knowing the signs of depression and the importance of speaking up about mental health.
We discuss:
-Why he became a comedian
-His TEDx Talks
-How he became a TEDx Talks coach
-Tips for you to apply to be on your own TEDx Talk
-You are not alone
Frank has been a stand-up comedian for 34 years and joins us from Eugene, Oregon. Stand-up comedy is his way of making a living and a difference in the world. He found his way to Tedx Talks when his wife mentioned he should apply. As a person who battles his depression and chronic suicidal ideation, Frank shares his self-care plan and the analogy of Sisyphus, his rock and the hill.
Frank shares how to apply to invited to speak on a TEDx Talk. You have to have an idea worth sharing, something you are passionate about. Google TEDx Talk applications to see what is already out there and be creative in your title and hook.
Ann and Frank stress that you can find hope in something you love. They discuss hopelessness and helplessness and stress the importance of if you think someone is showing signs of depression, ask them if they are having thoughts of suicide. Ask them if they have a plan. If they are having these thoughts and do not have a plan, make the phone call to the crisis line. If you are not physically with them, call the police to do a wellness check. You can make a difference and you can save a life.
Franks Favorite Books of Business:
The Message of You: Turn Your Life Story into a Money-Making Speaking Career by Judy Carter
Liv to Tell by Olivia Sain
You may reach Frank at each of these links:
Your TEDxCoach.com
TheMentalHealthComedian.com
858-405-5653
Also mentioned in this episode:
Suicide Crisis Line Text- 741741
Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention- this charity is where Ann expresses her passion for stopping suicide. Burgers & Bands is an event built in and around our, Anne Arundel County community to not only bring awareness and raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention but also to show people in our community that they are not alone.
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 grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe and most importantly- #YouAreNotAlone
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 are not born leaders- that's another myth, for another day. Ann and Jodi talk and share stories that provide clearer insight into two leading ladies' busy careers.
The 4 myths we discuss-
It's Lonely at the Top- MYTH BUSTED
Leading is is an endurance sport- MYTH BUSTED
Leading is Knowing- MYTH BUSTED
Leading means having all the answers- MYTH BUSTED
Jodi quotes Seth Godin's "The problem you can't talk about... is now TWO problems." Ann and Jodi dive deep into their experiences sharing that #youarenotalone and the importance of not having all the answers is part of being a leader. Coordinating help is vital to being a leader. This is where leadership gains energy and the business moves successfully forward.
Jodi realized she was a facilitator at a young age and compares this discovery to a peanut M&M, separating the variables, she found her entrepreneurial skill.
Jodi works with founders and leaders around the world, helping them from the beginning stages of a start-up business, through the growing pains and celebrates the victories. Jodi is a certified CoActive Coach, a trained skilled facilitator from Johns Hopkins University and has a Psychology Degree from Loyola University. You can also find Jodi singing with The Wafflers, a Blues & Folk Band, and as a host on her podcast, So Here's My Story...
So many great stories are shared in these 40 something minutes. One we have to mention is Ann's story about endurance. Leading is an endurance sport so, you have to treat it like one. You have to rest, hydrate and train. Ann completed an Ironman competition and knows what endurance that took. She talks about her good friend Bill Bradley and his ultra-endurance races. Bill tells Ann, if I would just call you and you remind me to rest for 30 minutes, I would get the rest I need to complete the challenge.
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 grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
It doesn't have to be lonely at the top.
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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 reaching listeners in Baltimore, MD to now reaching people nationally.
Allan says that executives and business owners can benefit from coaching just as elite athletes work with coaches to better their performance. Allan's Why Coaching helps clients think outside of the box, coming up with new or different ways to increase and build their company culture. He finds new ways to grow his clients' business.
When choosing a Why Coach, Allan recommends finding someone you trust and has an appreciation for you and your business. You should like the coach's philosophy and be able to talk to your coach. Allan considers himself a constant learner and creates new streams of revenue.
Allan's Favorite Books of Business
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
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 get in front of more people. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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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 subconscious beliefs about perfectionism
-Learning how to overcome perfectionism to make more money, be successful and have a fulfilling life.
Lisa is a counselor with over 18 years of experience helping people lead better lives. She has worked with the Billings Clinic, Office of the Public Defenders, Vocational Rehabilitation and Mental Health Center. In her spare time, Lisa likes to read, workout, hang out with friends, spend time outdoors in beautiful Montana and enjoy time with her family.
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 get in front of more people. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in 20 countries.
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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 one-on-one private studio, Janis provides customized, individual movement and nutrition coaching. Her certifications include AADP, Critical Alignment and Yoga Therapy, Rainbow Kids Yoga, STOTT PILATES II, TRX suspension training, Yamuna Body Rolling and Yin Yoga.
Janis' unique "discipline-agnostic" approach has helped hundreds of people navigate their body issues through education and movement techniques to full body sustainability. Janis is also a speaker, facilitator, instructor and mother.
Janis has been quoted in Reader's Digest, Prevention, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Working Mother, Sparkpeople, MyFitnessPal and Beachbody.
Ann mentions her charity, Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention and the importance of asking for help. It can be lonely out there and she wants everyone to know - #youarenotalone
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 get in front of more people. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world.
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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:
-Having a Captivating Presence
-Authentic Empathy
-Power of Vulnerability
-Proactive EQ
Ann and Dean have a great discussion, diving into each of these intangible secrets. They stress the importance of finding your purpose and knowing you have value to offer the world.
Dean says- putting these secrets together, creates a powerful and magical potion to make change, and he strives to embody these words.
Together with, Jared Heinz they created Xpert Mastery and are offering a master class sharing how to spread your message and raise your impact factor.
Dean's Favorite Books of Business
Art of War by Sun Tzu
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The Big Leap by Gay Hendrick
Mentioned in this episode:
Ann is the CEO of ASMM Digital and created this podcast as a way of helping her clients connect with current and potential clients during the pandemic. Ann goes live with every episode and then publishes the podcast from the live show.
Ann sheds light on finding your purpose. She recommends taking those necessary moments to find your purpose. Ann shares that Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention is her purpose. She created this charity with her family to spread the word that you have a purpose and #youarenotalone
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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 training programs, with a focus on creating an impact in many countries
The 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
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Compassion - the key to influence in every aspect of your life
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Intentionality - how to impact people every day, respectfully and serving a more meaningful purpose
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Success Mindset - the insider secrets to recognizing and honoring different points of view help build hope
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Defining You - what makes you unique and what is the energy you exude
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Celebrating Humanity - how including a diverse team to fast track your company and seamlessly innovate your business
Arthie shares these essential skills to be a successful entrepreneur and reminds us all to live life with intention, where everyone feels honored and loved. She also stresses the value of listening to others with intention, adds value to you. Her business quote: "At the Level of Respect ALL People are Equal!"
Books mentioned on the show-
Arthie's Favorite Book of Business
The New Learning Revolution 3rd edition by Gordon Dryden and Dr. Jeanette Vos
Ann's current Book of Business
How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs by Guy Raz
Mentioned in this episode:
Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention is Ann's Charity and was created to spread the word and importance of knowing #youarenotalone
Entrepreneurship can be lonely and we know many are struggling. Please reach out to someone and check on your strong friends.
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 get in front of more people. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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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 after the show wraps.
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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 choosing to buy a business that was already established, Bruce looked for what fit his family's lifestyle without needed to relocate. He wanted a balance in life between family and running a successful business. Bruce recommends doing your research and finding a place and position you can add value.
Helpful Business Owner Tips:
Bruce recommends not sitting in the office. As a business owner find where you can add value and service.
Sell to your customers as you would sell to your grandmother.
When hiring, be sure to build a team with the correct culture.
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 grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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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 stresses that life is about the people around us and an irresistible vision, draws people to you. He recommends you stretch yourself beyond your perceived capabilities to make your vision astronomical. Webster tells us he learned the hard way and suggests finding 5 people excelling in your industry to study and learn from.
The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created to help her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
Through the technology of today, Webster joins us from South Africa. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe.
In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about Choosing Your Clients with Business Operations Consultant, Andrea Dunathan of DunathanConsulting.com. Andrea looks at the way you run your business and offers practical advice with a hands-on approach to set up standard processes and strategies to help your business run smoothly.
We discuss:
-Analyzing current and past clients for the characteristics that make a difference
-Using your marketing/sales process to screen for your desired characteristics
-How an attitude of abundance really helps
-Worst 20% of your clients take up a lot of your time and energy and how to determine if they are really valuable to you
-You can train your clients by stating clear expectations from the start
As a consultant, Andrea's goal is to help her clients be successful. Her consultation services take a deep look at the way your business is run and then, she devises strategies to develop processes to streamline and help your business run more efficiently. Andrea's service specialties include HR, Finance, IT and Marketing. As a bonus for joining us in this episode, you may schedule a free consultation with Dunathan Consulting.
Mentioned in this episode:
James Bonato of JamesBonatovideo.com shares that he learned the hard way about choosing clients.
Ann reminds us that September is Suicide Prevention Month and to be sure to check on your strong friends.
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The host of ASMM Small Business Connections is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started this podcast as a means of helping her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be a guest on the show, please message Ann directly through Linkedin.
In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, we talk about stress, how to deal with it and the benefits of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), with Christine Hunt of, Hunt For Hope Wellness.
Stress is at the root of everything and EFT/Tapping helps release the root causes of your wellness issues. Christine helps people relieve their stress and remove the obstacles. She helps you figure out what is holding you back and assists in releasing the underlying causes in your life. EFT reduces the emotional intensity around those moments and aids in moving on in the correct direction.
Christine's Tagline
Helping you get over it, so you can get on with it!
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In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, we talk with Rick and Natascha Weedon, of Wealth Thru Wellness about working as a couple and their keys to success in the entrepreneur world.
Rick and Natascha are married, have a blended family and run their business together. They play to each other's strengths to cover all the bases with their business. With their busy lives, they show people how to be healthy and use wellness as a way to make money. They share the most important key to finding entrepreneurial success is to find something you are passionate about. Discover what you have a burning desire to pursue so you can do what you want, when you want, with who you want. You have to jump into your business with both feet and they are both in it together.
Rick and Natascha met through a networking event and they stress the importance of building relationships for growing your business. Networking helps build your community and when cultivated, unites strong relationships and referrals. Through the benefits of networking, Rick created C4 Networking - Connect, Collaborate, Contribute and Celebrate.
Rick's Favorite Book of Business
Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom by Robert T. Kiyosaki
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In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, we talk about the importance of knowing your personal brand as a small business owner with Christine Gritmon of Christine Gritmon Inc.
We discuss:
-What your personal brand means to you, your clients and potential clients
-How to use social media as a means of networking
-How to become MORE human in this time of physical distancing
-How to use this unique time not just as a stop-gap, but as a time of much-needed permanent change in how we do interact online
-What people need from us now- our prospects, existing customers and our networks
Christine hosts workshops, training sessions, and her show-"Let's Talk About Brand" on Facebook and #ChatAboutBrand on Twitter. She is a personal brand coach, helping people rock their personal brand.
Christine's Favorite Books of Business
Content Mavericks: How to Grow Your Business with Insanely Shareable Content by Andrew and Pete
Twist: How Fresh Perspectives Build Breakthrough Brands by Julie Cottineau
Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing by Eric Butow, Jenn Herman and Stephanie Liu
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In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan we discuss mindset coaching and the benefits of working with a transformation coach. Our guest, Luke Harlan of The Mindset Revolution, is a Transformational Business, Mindset and Health Coach. Luke's goal is to free people from the common myths, misconceptions and limiting beliefs that hold them back from becoming the best versions of themselves to thrive personally and profit professionally.
Ann and Luke discuss how mindset coaching provides insight and perspective as the coach is an empathetic listener assisting people with their self-improvement journey. Everyone has a story and the coach helps you take your current state to your desired state. Luke stresses the importance of the mindset shift with clarity, insight, passion and purpose in order to achieve your goals.
Luke shares his 5 Shifts for Transformation
-Self Awareness
-Self Accountability
-Examing Your Belief Systems
-Having a Big Vision
-Having Intentional Action
Working with a transformation coach helps us progress through the stages. Ann and Luke also share what we can do on our own to get started with the mindset shift. Stop the negative self-talk. We are our own worst critic. If it serves us, keep it going and if not, let it go. This is very liberating. Working with a transformation coach can help assess where we are in freeing our minds and what we need to have successful lasting transformations in all aspects of our lives.
Ann Brennan, the host of Small Business Connections runs ASMM Digital Marketing and started this podcast as a means of helping her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be a guest on the show, please message Ann directly through Linkedin.
Reminder: September is Suicide Prevention Month and Ann shares the important message of her Charity, Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention - You Are Not Alone. Sometimes the hardest part is asking for help. Please ask, there is help available. Being and entrepreneur can be very lonely. Don't go it alone, ask for help.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with the Founder, President and Chief Finacial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness, Inc., Tracey Bissett. As a financial detective, Tracey wants to help as many people be as profitable as possible. Tracey shares that money can be harnessed and used as a tool. It is important to quantify financial issues as it permeates every aspect of your life.
We discuss:
Common Biz Money Mistakes
What Entrepreneurs are Doing Right!
What Entrepreneurs Need to Be Accountable For
Cash Flow is Key
How to Price Your Offer
Plus, more great tips!
Tracey is passionate about taking the mystery out of money, helping her clients understand and improve their level of financial fitness with the goal of increasing confidence and utilizing their financial skills to become successful in their financial lives. Tracey has a money meeting agenda download you may access as a benefit of listening to this podcast. Just go to BissettFinancialFitness.com (linked here in the show notes)
Tracey lives in Toronto, Ontario, has a really cute dog, Rosie, loves live music and enjoys rollercoasters.
Tracey's Favorite Books of Business
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
There's No Plan B for Your A Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do by Bo Eason
Ann's mentions-
The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business by Mike Michalowicz
Reminder: September is Suicide Prevention Month and Ann shares the important message of her Charity, Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention - You Are Not Alone. Sometimes the hardest part is asking for help. Please ask, there is help available. Being an entrepreneur can be very lonely. Don't go it alone, ask for help.
The Small Business Connections Podcast is hosted by Ann Brennan, owner of ASMM Digital Marketing. The podcast was created to help her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world and has been listened to in over 20 countries.
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Join us in this episode of Small Business Connections as Ann talks with Kenneth "Shark" Kinney, a keynote speaker, accomplished marketer, lead generation driver and business growth consultant. Ann met Kenneth at the Philadelphia Digital Summit two years ago and they have connected to share insight on the digital and social media world ever since.
Kenneth is passionate about leveraging data in omnichannel strategies and know for driving growth in digital marketing and advanced addressable TV. Kenneth hosts his own marketing podcast, you may listen at ASharksPerspective.com.
Today's Hot Topics:
A holistic look at marketing and advertising
The convergence of TV and digital marketing
Clearing up mixed messaging
Understanding attribution today
Importance of customer experience
We also share our charity, Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention as it is Suicide Prevention Month and our charity is in need of funds.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this brief episode of Small Business Connections, Ann shares her top 3 tips for using social media to grow your business. Ann shares exactly what you should do, as a small business owner on social media.
-Build Relationships
-Educate Potential Customers
-Reveal Your "I wish people knew"
When is it okay to just straight-up sell on social media? Ann shares this plus lets you in on AUA- Ann's Unsolicited Advice.
We also share our charity, Burgers & Bands for Suicide Prevention as we are in need of funds. The mission is at the forefront, bringing awareness to September as suicide prevention awareness month.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, we talk about the importance of movement as a business owner with Tina McDermott of Tina McDermott LLC. Our physical health and mental well being are tied and can both affect how well we can run a business.
We discuss:
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Ways to integrate stretching and movement throughout your day
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Benefits of movement and stretching
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Walking meditations using simple breathing techniques
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Ways to create healthy habits for movement on a daily basis
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The importance of sunshine and vitamin D
You may download Tina's free ebook here- Weight Loss Secrets
Tina's Favorite Book
Just Breathe by Dan Brule
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Cindy Maka of Undreamed Shores Travel about Cindy's top 5 ways of reevaluating and adjusting your business during the pandemic.
Cindy's Top 5 Reevaluating Strategies:
-Changing Your Career
-Don't Give Up
-Thinking Longer-Term Goals
-Surrounding Yourself with Positive People
-Selling Hope
Plus, Ann and Cindy share the value of finding ways to build your business through networking events, networking groups, virtual conferences and the power of being more self-aware. The pandemic has provided introspection for many.
Cindy decided to open her travel agency to offer more than travel. She wants to get to know you to customize your trip. Cindy started this adventure when she started thinking about retirement and hired a career coach to help discover her top 15 lists to find the career that was the perfect fit.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, we talk with Felicia Barlow Clar, CEO of BarClar Entertainment, LLC and Epilogue Tributes as she shares her journey of running multiple businesses and her top 5 success strategies on being a renaissance woman.
-Re-inventing herself and being a renaissance woman
-Pivoting in business and her personal life
-Mindset as a barrier to business owners
-Shifting to Celebrations of Life and how businesses can host events
-How she keeps a work/life/emotional balance with her career while staying grounded in her spiritual beliefs
Ann and Felicia share the importance of hosting events for your business. Events can drive your business, elevate your members and provide feel-good moments for everyone who attends. Get creative and figure out how to host an event during the pandemic by collaborating with other similar businesses.
Felicia's Favorite Books for Business-
The Power of Decision: A Step-by-Step Program to Overcome Indecision and Live Without Failure Forever by Raymond Charles Barker
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us as we discuss how businesses can survive and thrive with Carter Wilcoxson, founder of CSI Financial Group. In this episode of Small Business Connections, we cover three very important topics:
How to attract, acquire and retain clients
The importance of networking through building relationships
Carter's secret to being your client's hero
Following these tips will help you proactively set your clients up for success while demystifying the process. We also discuss the reality of realizing as business owners we may not be for everyone. We strive for total client engagement and how it is essential for your business that your clients buy into your process. What we can not get more of is time.
Carter's favorite books we discussed:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us for this episode of Small Business Connections as Ann talks with Toi Sweeney of the Well Dressed Brand and author of Secrets of the Well Dressed Brand. Toi is a fashion stylist, designer, brand image strategist, speaker and entrepreneur who helps people dress for success. She shares the importance of using your wardrobe as a business strategy.
Your wardrobe is your brand packaging. Think like a TV celebrity and put your "war clothes" on because when you look good you feel good. Toi shares we are more powerful than we know and we represent our business so, align your wardrobe with what you want to say. Once you decide what you want to say, make sure your business is aligned. Dressing well affects your long-term vision. Your wardrobe is your brand packaging.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, we talk about living chemically clean and the importance of building relationships through being a small business owner, with Jack Smith of Smith Living.
We dive into how safe is your home especially relevant with so many of us working from home. Chemicals, fragrances and nutrition impact our health. It is important to read labels to be informed, consumers. Did you know fragrances are added to chemical cleaning products to mask the chemical smell and give us a sense that these familiar scents trigger us to believe this means clean?
Clean does not smell.
Jack was personally affected by the environmental impacts of chemicals in products. From his personal experiences, Smith Living was created. Jack's mission is to help others get healthy and develop life-long clients. He is part of his local BNI and benefits from networking, referrals, purpose and opportunities to communicate with like-minded business owners. Jack shares that his BNI experiences help expand your vision.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, we discuss referrals- asking for, giving, and growing your business referrals, with Stephen Crisp of Nerd Singing. The booming growth of Stephen's business comes from referrals, mastering his craft and his pivotability. Stephen makes disciples, not clients by helping them problem solve and his desire to be the best part of his clients' day. When you help a client solve a problem, they then tell other people how you helped solve their problem. Understanding your clients leads to more clients and ultimately builds your network and your business.
Stephen and Ann talk about the importance of delegation and not telling people you are too busy, as this leads to potentially lessening your referrals. Stephen realized there was a better way to gain time and this was by expanding his business and hiring employees. Offering the science of singing and helping clients develop their voices grew into Stephen becoming an artistic mentor.
Pivoting in the pandemic created more business and more referrals. Showing clients you care because you believe in your product leads to referrals. Your next level product is seeing an opportunity instead of an obstacle and building on it.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses avoiding fatigue and staying motivated are vital motivations for your business' success with Sal Schittino of Sal's Therapy Corner. Sal shares the 5 keys for self-care for entrepreneurs.
Sustaining high levels of motivation:
-Avoiding useless suffering
-Overcoming decision fatigue
-Changing self-limiting beliefs
-Standing up for yourself and getting what you want in life
Sal emphasizes why as business owners we must be disciplined in our self-talk and how becoming more mindful helps you avoid fatigue and ultimately helps you stay motivated.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode, we discuss the identity of your business and your own identity as a business owner with Dhru Beeharilal of the Nayan Leadership Group. Dhru is a leadership, executive and agile coach.
Dhru shares 5 key points of business identities:
-Identifying identity in the context of entrepreneurship
-What a business identity is and why cultivate it
-Your individual identity impacts your business identity
-What happens when identity is out of alignment and how this affects the whole organization
-How to realign your identity and your business' identity
As the founder of Nayan Leadership, Dhru works with clients to separate story from reality and helps them live into the future of possibility for the business owner, their organizations and their families. Through cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Dhru inspires his clients to take effective action in order to make the world more mindful, authentic and fulfilled.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of the Small Business Connections Podcast Ann talks with Cat Harvey about content, creation, writing and why hiring a copywriter is a good idea. Cat has 25+ years of business experience and is passionate about communication and connection. You can find Cat on the web at the Copy Cat Writer and Cat Harvey The Client Whisperer for Coaches.
We discuss the importance of your content and how you will benefit from hiring a copywriter for your webpage, email, blogs, social media presence and more. Additionally, Cat shares what new opportunities are out there for the aspiring writer including; bots, product descriptions, YouTube Channels and social media ads.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us as we discuss making the sales process enjoyable for your clients, customers, team and yourself, with Tasha Smith, the founder of Emerge Sales Training. Tasha breaks down the who and why of sales and reminds us to look at everything from the customer's perspective.
We dive into the importance of making the world a better place by creating a motivated team that is ready to help others, the importance of making a difference in the world and the vital keys to motivation. The joy in business strategies builds your team, your customers and you.
In addition to being the CEO, Tasha is a business coach, speaker and author of Customer First. She has over 19 years of experience in leadership and sales and shares her passion for helping others in today's episode.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Today, marketing is different and constantly changing. Pivoting is essential to building, maintaining and growing your business relationships. Carlos Gil, author of The End of Marketing and co-creator of Outlaw Masks discuss that business is about relationships and how to cultivate social media as both a news outlet and an escape.
Carlos emphasizes the importance of and difference between social media platforms. Your clients and potential customers need to be engaged and want what is real and relatable. Carlos shares keys of today's marketing; being more human, your tone on social media, pivoting, networking and consistency.
Carlos Gil is an Entrepreneur, Brand Marketing Executive, Start-up Founder and Public Speaker with more than eight years of leading social media marketing and strategy for global brands. Carlos's work is featured in CNN Money, Mashable, Inc. Magazine, Social Media Examiner and he is a recurring speaker at SXSW, Social Media Marketing World and other marketing industry events.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Today we talk with Jarod Spiewak of Blue Dog Media about using systems, automization, customizing strategies, and the mindset of continuous improvement. These processes build efficiency, helping you finish more work and get your company's marketing published in less time, ultimately saving you time and money. We discuss some of the systems we both use and relish in the benefits systemizing brings.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Today we talk about managing your growing business with Dr. Josh Funk, CEO and founder of Rehab2Perform, a local Maryland Physical Therapy and Wellness Center. We discuss the strategies Dr. Funk uses to continue to grow his business. Dr. Funk shares the importance of intentional inclusivity, creating autonomy, decentralized leadership to taking ownership and his take on being greater than yesterday.
We discuss the importance of empowering your staff, having your clients and staff reach their goals by using measurable goals and building on routines. The goal of his business is to be at the forefront of their communities through innovation, progressive business operations, strategic growth and clinical excellence.
They just announced their Inc. 2020 Award for Best Work-Places.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Knee pain is a common problem and many are susceptible to it. Suffering with knee pain for years before taking steps to address your knee pain is not necessary. Renee Moten, The Knee Keeper joins us today sharing that you can recover. Renee discusses what causes knee pain, how to spot it early, and how to prevent the pain using a holistic approach.
With a focus on relieving knee pain, Renee developed a six step system to help heal your knee pain. She addresses the importance of releasing toxicity after knee surgery and breaks down the chronic knee pain cycle to help you get back to living a fully mobile life.
You may explore more or make an appointment with Renee by visiting her website, Functional Fitness, Knee Pain Relief. Also, please check out Renee's Book: Knee Pain Recipe.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us as we talk about the importance of caregivers, what hiring a caregiver for your senior aged family can do for you and how to avoid caregivers' burnout. Today, we talk with Winsome Brown of Lean On Dee Senior Care Advocates.
Winsome speaks from personal experience as she and her sister became the caregivers for their mother. Winsome and her sister created Lean On Dee as a result and are experts on senior care advocacy. They help people through the process of making life-altering decisions and honoring their loved ones with planning and preparedness. It is important to have valuable resources when family roles change. It can be very rewarding to take care of your parents or a loved one and, Lean On Dee is there to answer the questions and provide help.
Winsome shares services they provide and you should look for in choosing senior caregiving services. Their company provides peace of mind for you and your seniors through wellness visits, doctors' appointments, resources, education, companionship and, more. Winsome shares food for thought on what you need to prepare and look for when deciding to add senior caregiving to your life or the life of a loved one.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses book publishing for entrepreneurs and how to get started writing a book with, Michelle Vandepas, co-owner of GracePoint Publishing. Michelle identifies the two types of writers and says, it's time to write your book if you think you might want to write. Think you want to write a book, start with writing some notes as if you were writing the back cover of a book. This process takes your thoughts and narrows them down to a paragraph. Now, you have a concentrated, focus a collaborative publishing company may be able to assist you being made into a book.
Michelle walks us through what a publisher does from start to finish and how to avoid common first-time author mistakes. GracePoint Publishing is a Collaborative Publishing company that has book coaches and processes to help you get your book published and in the reader's hands.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Have you heard about the Lean Out Method, for leveling up your business? Join us as we talk with Crista Grasso of the Lean Out Method, about using her method to build clarity, focus and taking your business to the next level.
In business, you want sustainable success. The Hustle has you working harder instead of smarter, and is not sustainable. Crista says it is necessary to look more holistically and broadly at the lifestyle you want then, fit your business into this. The Lean Out Method helps develop your clear vision and set your longterm and near-term goals.
Join in this enlightening conversation to learn how to be more effective and boost productivity.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join me as I talk with investment Advisor John Stoj, of Verbatim Financial about how he went from a high power finance career to sushi and back to finance. We discuss John's process and his analytical approach of how he started Rold Rite Sushi, experienced success, sold the business and then, created his own finance business.
John was frustrated and tired of someone else affecting his business and spent a year and a half researching and studying what need he could meet. He put his analytic mind to good use and came up with the process of- Starting With an Exit Plan for Your Business. You build it, grow it and then, sell it. It's vital to answer the question- how long do you want to run your business and what happens when it ends.
As a financial advisor, John stresses the importance of paying attention to the difference between fixed and variable costs and shares these differences with us. John helps his clients stop wasting time and money. He looks at his business today, as a lifestyle business, allowing him to balance work and life.
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When's the last time you assessed your communication skills for your business and yourself? Bill Kurzeja of Professional Success South joins us today, sharing the art of communication, confidence and salesmanship. Bill brings awareness to the art of communication and being aware of what is happening around you. Confidence, communication and selling yourself are vital to the success of your business and promoting oneself.
There are telltale signs you or your organization could benefit from consulting with Bill. Does your company have a high turnover rate, are you losing clients, are there disturbances internally or, maybe you have a gut feeling. They work with your business to develop a communication plan by first evaluating, then assessing and follows up with accountability.
Bill says to live in the moment and pay attention.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Today, we discuss Marketing Pathways, Marketing Plans, and the importance of consistency and frequency with Alex Fakeri of, MOJO Creative Digital. Alex and Ann discuss why you have to do more than build it and they will come. You have to resonate with people and you can't be afraid to take chances. These two have collaborated and networked to boost local small businesses to spread the message of becoming creative and getting your message out there, with us as the experts. Action is required and as business owners, you need to be engaged and take action with your marketing campaign.
Additionally, Alex shares his social responsibility for how he is active in the community and gives back as a wounded veteran.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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What is your Market Reality and Brand Promise? Damion Lupo joins me today to share his wisdom. We delve into the pain points and how you know the market needs or cares about what you have to offer. Damion shares these valuable topics from his book, Unicornomics.
Join us and discover what mentoring is really about. Damion asks how much do you trust yourself and are you ready to do the work? We discuss Brand Promise and why it needs to be consistent throughout your organization plus, other essential ways to take the opportunity to reinvent yourself.
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Join us today as we discuss going digital for the first time and how to increase your web traffic and email list with Sarah Noel Block of Tiny Marketing. Sarah shares the importance of building systems, content ideation and how to systemize; creation, distribution and promotion for your business.
If you are looking for ways to increase your lead generation and which marketing automation platforms to use, Ann and Sarah's tips are exactly what you need.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In today's episode, I talk with Tony Martignetti of Inspired Purpose Coaching about how building high performing teams, living a fulfilling life and improving your human connections will help you avoid stress and burnout.
Tony shares how to accomplish your goals and the goals of your team. He sheds light on the importance of having every person in your workplace come alive, connect and share their voice. Diversity in thinking and appreciating people's differences aids in building great teams. Recognizing and respecting what everyone in your organization brings to the table will aid in lessening stress and burnout.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join Ann and Nikole as they discuss teamwork, the importance of referrals, leveraging and leadership for small businesses.
It's the story of everyone around me -Nikole Dickman of Envoy would say if you asked her to walk you through her journey. Finding herself in the position of job relocation to stay with the company, she took the severance package and started her own IT services company- Envoy Managed Services. Her team decided to stay and join Nikole's new company.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, we talk with Nathalie Gregg, Adjunct Faculty/Leadership & Performance Coach/Speaker about her brand #LeadLoudly. Today's discussion includes:
3 ways that women can Lead Loudly today
-The importance of choosing a word for 2020
-Mission-critical behaviors needed to excel in 2020
-The Role mentorship has played in Nathalie's success
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Naheed Oberfeld, of Oberfeld Coaching about why you might be feeling stuck, how it may be related to past experiences, how to properly use affirmations, the importance of inner alignment and how you may benefit from using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
Our conscious beliefs and behavior are tied to our unconscious patterns, and Naheed's unique process helps you uncover old stories that continue to impact us and diminish our success. Naheed has helped many uncover and release these stories resulting in growing their businesses, gaining senior leadership positions and, significantly reducing stress in their lives.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Building your Business' Social Media Presence is crucial to growing your business. You want to build a community around your brand. In many ways, it is easier to rely on your personal brand. Your customers trust you and may even be sending your business. In this episode, Ann shares the 3 most important techniques to help you leverage your personal brand while you grow your business brand.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode, we discuss the difference between your vision and your mission with Cheryl Cage and Nathan Bourne of MyCORE. They explain why your business needs to invest in the employee experience in order to build the customer experience. Plus, a bonus tip on growing as a business with reading books.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann dives into our case study on how our staff worked together to create new marketing ideas for our clients. Using an interview format, we host a daily live video series highlighting our clients and their small businesses. We promoted our interviews on all the social media platforms including- Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Libsyn and our website.
We discovered the best way to reach more potential clients and engage our current clients is to use all of the platforms and use the tools within the platform. We have seen the power of content marketing and share our results with you.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, we discuss the benefits of cause marketing for your business, what we have learned about running a charity and business at the same time and evaluate what might be a good alternative.
When you visit the ASMM Digital website you will see that we are dedicated to stopping suicide. Suicide prevention is a very personal cause for me as a business parent and business owner. Through our experience of running an agency in conjunction with a suicide prevention charity is, that people care. People care whether a company is giving back. People also care whether the principals care about the cause or are doing it for publicity's sake. Authenticity for your cause will gain support for your cause and your business.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us while we talk about how to optimize your business' online profile with Brian Loebig of, LowbigInk. Your online presence is the first and last impression that you get to make with your audience. Make sure it's a good impression. Today's episode covers the importance of SEO for your business as well as your personal brand, how to stay connected during this pandemic, how to get started with Google My Business and why relationship marketing is so important.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Many of the same traits that make someone a good entrepreneur also make them prone to suicide. They are strong. They are independent. The are doers, people of action. The care deeply. Because of this, I want to tackle this subject head-on. How are you doing today? What are you doing to protect your mental health? Who do you have to tell when things are going poorly? Do you have a plan for when to ask for help?
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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#YouAreNotAlone
Leadership is a learned skill and even for natural-born leaders have to earn it through constant education. Today's guest of Small Business Connections is a life-long learner and a leader, both naturally and professionally. But, more importantly, he is an observer of what makes a good leader.
Sean Heritage is a proud husband and father who spent most of his adult life serving as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer in the United States Navy.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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If small business owners learned nothing during the recent crisis, they learned the importance of having an ecommerce site. Unfortunately, many business owners still believe they don't need one because they don't have a product to sell. In this episode, we discuss how wrong that is and why you need to start thinking outside the box right now. Michael Carico of Ablespark joins in this news-breaking discussion.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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This episode of Small Business Connections shines a light on the importance of optimizing your online presence. For too many people, the mere mention of the word optimization is enough to freak them out. But optimizing your SEO, social media platforms, Google My Business or YouTube channel can make an enormous difference for your business.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us as we talk with Laura Reiss from Crux Organizing on the importance of time management and organizing your work processes.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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What are you doing to build a community around your brand? In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann shares her 3 tips plus a bonus tip on exactly how to build a community around your brand.
They say that loyalty is dead. You will hear Ann say - You, as a brand are forgettable. It's true. But, you or your team as humans are not. Build a community around your brand and you will build loyalty.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Join us as we talk with Dan Willis, The Millennial Motivator and international pubic speaker. We discuss: what is your bottom line, what tools you should personally use, how and why you should build a community, and the importance of learning and embracing failure.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Step two of your post-crisis marketing plan requires empathy. Ann discusses how to be empathic in your social media marketing plan. The crisis we are living through is serious. Ann shares the importance of why we need empathy to understand your employees and customers. Ann can help your find your empathic voice.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Patrick Lee of The Spark Business Institute and Chesapeake Think Tank joins us to discuss main street today. Patrick is a passionate advocate for small businesses and is asking the question, "Are we ready for a small business revolution?"
Throughout his career, Patrick Lee has sought out diverse experiences, gaining insight into business and the minds of business owners. A serial entrepreneur, Patrick understands the challenges leaders face as they try to maintain momentum. Through his work with the Spark Small Business Institute, he helps small and mid-sized businesses overcome obstacles to success and establishes a sound strategy for the future.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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If you are a small business owner, this series is for you. Ann shares how to reposition your marketing for your reopening. Marketing post-crisis will look considerably different. At ASMM, we had been directing our clients toward a more human approach to marketing prior to the quarantine. Now, being more human is a must for all small businesses. In this bonus episode, Ann gives you the first key to being more human in your marketing campaign.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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.
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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 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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 the box thinking has made him one of the top Networking Professionals in the United States. As Executive Director for BNI in Maryland, his duties include training and educating directors and ambassadors, conducting leadership team training twice per year and developing new programs to help members have a prosperous BNI membership.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 is passionate about leveraging capitalism as a force for good. She blends a strong background in finance with design thinking, behavioral science and an unwavering belief in the power and potential of human beings.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Alissa Santora of Crofton, Karen Russell, of Central Maryland.
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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?
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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 as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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.
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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.
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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 means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 can personalize their technology. If we learned nothing else in the time of this coronavirus, we learned that the way we were doing business is ready for a change. Will you be ready to make that change?
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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 Marketing. The podcast was created as a means of helping her clients build a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 Burton of the Founder's House.
In this special edition of Small Business Connections, we focus on the positives we have seen in the business world in the midst of a crisis. Networking is where it's at.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 a community around their brands. Since its inception, the podcast has grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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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 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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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During this time of social distancing, what should you be doing as a salesperson? Suzanne Ratti, CEO of Ideas360 speaks with us about the best practices during this time.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In the midst of social distancing, exercise and nutrition are more important than ever before. In this podcast, we speak with personal trainer and nutritionist, Nirit Roddy from Fit With Nirit.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Chrissy Rey Cearlock from Pongos Interactive and Pongos Learning Lab/Coder Kids Club about actively helping small businesses take their business online and learning during the pandemic.
Chrissy considers herself a technology early adapter because she constantly looks for new technology and ways to implement learning. We discuss the STEAM education center and coder kids club and follow up with Pongos Interactive in building websites and mobile apps.
For elearning and the coder kids club, Chrissy offers classes for entertainment, coding as well as camps. She uses different online platforms and streaming services for different courses. Some of the courses and offerings at Pongos include Coder Club, STEAM Enrichment Programs, YouTube Stars, Robotics Club and a Minecraft Club.
Elearning, website development and mobile apps are all Chrissy's areas of expertise offered on her Pongos Interactive website for the business owner and entrepreneur. She offers a WordPress Crash Course, where you can learn everything you need to know to build your website. Additionally, offered is a prerecorded course on how to create an online learning website. Chrissy helps people create and build a new stream of income. She offers a free 30-minute consultation and has a facebook group, Get Your Business Online to help you on your way.
Chrissy's tips for businesses: Be sure to share and comment with 4 or more words on social media posts.
Ann and Chrissy discuss the benefits of using Streamyard for live stream to multiple platforms.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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Being an entrepreneur is difficult in the best of times. Though, in a pandemic and social distancing, topped by our children being home and learning in a completely new way, we might all lose our minds.
Karima Davis, owner of My Tutor Partners has been involved in virtual learning for 23 years. Today, Karima shares her tips with us.
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 grown to include guests from around the world. To be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn.
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