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Hit It or Quit It - Steven Pope, Alicia Miller, and Thomas Young

E261 • Jul 17, 2024 • 11 mins

Melinda hosts a panel discussion with Steven Pope, Alicia Miller, and Thomas Young. They share old school marketing tips and their favorite business tools.

Key Points

  • Using LinkedIn for business news can be more effective than traditional news apps due to the curated content from your professional network.
  • Giving away valuable content for free can build trust and lead to more complex, paid consulting opportunities.
  • Understanding timing and circumstances is crucial for business success, as highlighted in Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers."

Connect with Steven Pope:

Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy, a marketing agency managing 300+ active brands. Steven is a best-selling author with his book “Amazon Selling Tips,” which hit the top business books lists on all of Amazon. Steven started his career as a TV reporter in Idaho, then was an eCommerce Director for 10 years for brands ranging from Gold & Silver Coins to Women’s Plus Size Clothing. Steven then created My Amazon Guy, an agency with 300+ employees on growing traffic and sales on Amazon. Steven not only owns MAG but also My Refund Guy, My Warehouse Guy, 4 Amazon Brands. Steven has been viewed by millions of people on YouTube in thousands of videos where he shows how to handle ANY problem faced on Amazon. Website: https://www.myamazonguy.com, https://myrefundguy.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUSEsDS2sdgNJfCcCM_5Uw?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-amazon-guy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myamazonguy

Connect with Alicia Miller:

Alicia Miller is the Managing Director of Emergent Growth Advisors. She helps new franchise brands launch strong from the start and also works with mid-stage brands seeking a private capital partner to accelerate enterprise growth. She’s also the author of the new book, Big Money in Franchising.
Website: https://www.emergentgrowthadvisors.com/ Book: http://www.bigmoneyinfranchising.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmoneyinfranchising/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emergent-growth-advisors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552134925352

Connect with Thomas Young:

Thomas Young is President and CEO of the World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). He gained more than a decade of comprehensive experience in legislative affairs, policy advising, and public engagement during his tenure at Bellevue Strategies. Thomas’s background encompasses significant involvement in diverse political campaigns, notably Ken Lawrence for Montgomery County Commissioner, Donna Bullock for State Representative, and Lynne Abraham for Mayor. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he played basketball and earned All-American honors, leading the team to the Division II National Championship game. His passion these days is helping Philadelphia area businesses export.
Website: https://www.wtcphila.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WTCPhila Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtcgp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/world-trade-center-of-greater-philadelphia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtcphila/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLBMklOhaw8nMYvVXAa2fgQ

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Speakers

Melinda Emerson

Host • 42%

Steven Pope

Guest • 12%

Alicia Miller

Guest • 22%

Thomas Young

Guest • 14%

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