Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD 🎙️ Small Business Marketing with Kristen Corral: How She Scaled 7 Restaurants Without a Big Budget
Small business marketing doesn’t have to mean big spending—and Kristen Corral proves it. In this episode, she reveals how she went from Las Vegas showgirl to successful entrepreneur, scaling seven restaurants with minimal ad spend using scrappy but strategic marketing.
If you're struggling to grow your business without breaking the bank, this episode will help you rethink your approach to social media, build a powerful email list, and create community partnerships that convert into real revenue.
Kristen shares the exact mindset, tools, and tactics she used to build Tacoarian, a thriving plant-based restaurant brand, and how she now coaches other women entrepreneurs and small business owners to do the same—without relying solely on social media.
You’ll learn:
Why your social media might not be converting—and how to fix it
How to use email list building and blog SEO to increase visibility
The overlooked power of Google My Business and local SEO
How to craft community-driven campaigns that benefit both nonprofits and your brand
Why blogging, despite what many think, is still a major growth engine for small businesses
Kristen’s experience is the answer to many questions small business owners are asking today:
“Why isn’t my social media converting?”
“How can I grow with no marketing budget?”
“What’s the best way to stand out locally?”
“Can AI actually help my marketing or replace expensive contractors?”
Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, a marketing consultant, or just looking for creative ways to scale on a shoestring budget, Kristen’s insight offers practical solutions with real-life proof.
00:00 – Intro: From Showgirl to Serial Entrepreneur
01:00 – Kristen’s First Business & Evolution into Restaurant Ownership
03:00 – What Most Get Wrong About Small Business Marketing
05:00 – Social Media ≠Sales: Why You Need Email Lists
07:00 – How AI Fits into Strategic Marketing (and Where It Doesn’t)
09:00 – Building Community That Converts: TEDx Takeaways
11:00 – Digital vs. In-Person Community Marketing
13:00 – Las Vegas Lessons: Branding in a Competitive Market
14:30 – Scrappy But Strategic: Marketing Tactics That Cost $0
16:30 – The Return of Blogging for SEO (and Why It Works)
18:30 – Where Substack, Medium, & Newsletters Fit into Strategy
19:45 – Kristen’s Advice for First-Time Entrepreneurs
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Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.
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