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The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
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Hit It & Quit It with Ryan Hogan and Michelle Songy

E314 • Aug 27, 2025 • 11 mins

In this episode, Melinda Emerson presents a dynamic discussion in the "Hit It and Quit It" segment, where she explores various favorite business topics with her guests. The conversation provides valuable insights and perspectives on achieving small business success.

Key Points

  • Focus on the outcomes your business provides rather than just the features or benefits.
  • Utilize AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to enhance business productivity.
  • Old school marketing techniques that emphasize human connection, like picking up the phone, can be incredibly effective.

Michelle Songy is the Founder and CEO of Press Hook, a media platform that helps small businesses connect directly with journalists, editors, and creators. A serial entrepreneur and former American Express exec, she previously founded and sold her first startup, Cake Technologies. Today, Michelle is on a mission to make PR more accessible, transparent, and effective—especially for underrepresented founders and purpose-driven brands. Her work sits at the intersection of tech, media, and small business growth. https://www.presshook.com

Connect with Michelle Songy:

Website: https://www.presshook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepresshook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@presshook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presshook Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/thepresshook Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thepresshook

Ryan Hogan, is a Navy Reservist, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Talent Harbor, a flat-fee recruiting service built for growing small businesses. After scaling Hunt A Killer to over 50M he launched Talent Harbor to fix the broken hiring system and help businesses find top talent without bloated commissions. For more information, https://www.talentharbor.com

Connect with Ryan Hogan:

Website: https://www.talentharbor.com LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan

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Speakers

Ryan Hogan

Guest • 15%

Melinda Emerson

Host • 64%

Michelle Songy

Guest • 14%

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