The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
A series focused on small business advice and strategies, by Melinda Emerson, known as "SmallBizLady", discussing various aspects of entrepreneurship and small business management. Get insights from experts about topics relevant to small business owners.
How I Became SmallBizLady
In this episode, Melinda Emerson shares her personal journey to becoming America's number one small business expert. She discusses the birth of her idea for small business advice, the struggle to publish her book "Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months", and the creation of the Small Biz Chat Podcast. There's also a focus on work-life balance and discovering your calling.
Key Points
- Melinda Emerson shares her journey of becoming the "SmallBizLady" and emphasizes the importance of seeking proper business advice and learning from mistakes to avoid pitfalls in entrepreneurship.
- She highlights the transformational period of her high-risk pregnancy, during which she was compelled to reevaluate her workaholic lifestyle and the direction of her business, ultimately leading to the creation of her book "Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months."
- Melinda discusses the origin of her Twitter chat #SmallBizChat and the subsequent launch of the Small Biz Chat podcast, demonstrating how setbacks can lead to new opportunities and ways to reach and support the small business community.
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Transcript
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