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Hit It and Quit It with Milton Hunt, Sharif Small and Lorraine Marchand

E350 • May 20, 2026 • 8 mins

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces the panel, Sharif Small, Milton Hunt, and Lorraine Marchand, who share their favorite business podcasts, apps, and marketing tips. They also highlight some of the best business books that have influenced their entrepreneurial journeys.

Key Points

  • Embracing in-person workshops can significantly enhance your connection with potential clients and foster stronger business relationships.
  • Utilizing traditional marketing principles, such as the four Ps (product, price, place, promotion), remains a timeless and effective strategy for business success.
  • Regularly revisiting foundational personal development books like "How to Win Friends and Influence People" can provide valuable insights for maintaining positive interpersonal relationships in business.

Milton Hunt is an HR expert, motivational speaker, and employee training specialist who brings real-world experience to help workplaces function better. A proud Native American and member of the Lumbee Tribe, he blends cultural insight with proven strategies to inspire, develop, and transform teams. Known as an engaging “edu-tainer,” he delivers powerful, practical ideas to corporate, government, and private-sector organizations. For more info, https://www.MiltonHunt.net

Connect with Milton Hunt:

Website: https://www.MiltonHunt.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milton-hunt-3aa39816 Twitter: https://twitter.com/miltonhunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hunt-International-2066629953431865 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milton.hunt Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/HuntInternational/videos

Sharif J. Small is a Tax Wealth Strategist, Fractional CFO, Real Estate Developer and Investor, and M&A Business Advisor with more than 20 years of experience leading a tax accounting, real estate development, and business mergers and acquisitions advisory practice. Sharif is passionate about helping small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses start, grow, and successfully acquire and scale companies. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build generational wealth, achieve financial freedom, and leave a legacy through sound financial strategy, ownership, and investment. For more information, go to https://www.sjsfinancialfirm.com

Connect with Sharif J. Small:

Website: https://www.sjsfinancialfirm.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjsfinancial


Lorraine Marchand is a seasoned executive, leadership expert, and author of No Fear, No Failure, Five Principles for Maintaining Growth Through Innovation. With decades of experience leading high-performing teams and driving innovation in complex organizations, she is known for helping leaders embrace change, overcome fear, and lead with confidence. Lorraine’s work blends practical leadership strategies with real-world experience, empowering professionals to make bold decisions, build resilient teams, and achieve meaningful results in today’s fast-changing business environment. For more information, visit https://www.lorrainemarchand.com

Connect with Lorraine Marchand:

Website: https://www.lorrainemarchand.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainemarchand

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Speakers

Sharif Small

Guest • 16%

Melinda Emerson

Host • 48%

Milton Hunt

Guest • 13%

Lorraine Marchand

Guest • 14%

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