The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with Jane Hanson: Effective communication has always been the key to being a successful small business owner. But now with most of our communications happening online, have the rules of being a powerful communicator changed? Here to help small business owners become powerful communicators in every medium is long-time TV anchor and communication coach, Jane Hanson.SEGMENT 2 with Shawn Hill: A lot of small business owners think that the only time you can get a review is after the customer has purchased from you. But what if you could get a review at multiple points in the customer’s journey to increase your chances of getting a great final review? Shawn Hill is here to share how small businesses can utilize reviews and reputation marketing to grow their business.SEGMENT 3 with Andrea Kayne: Now is the time to think about how your company can fit into the personal lives of your employees, not the other way around. The pandemic has caused people to reject “universal truths” and “shoulds” that don’t reflect their values. If your company’s lifestyle doesn’t work for them, they’ll move on. Andrea Kayne is here to help small business retain their team members by re-centering on work-life balance and finding their inspiring why.Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Yaro Starak: A lot of small business owners think they need to be at the center of everything in their company, but in reality, the best scenario is that you get out of the way so your company can grow without you! Yaro Starak is here to share why and how to make it happen.SEGMENT 2 with Kerry Hatch: While financial payment systems have been going digital in the past 5 years and are now sped up by COVID, so many B2B transactions are behind and it’s hurting the growth of small businesses. Kerry Hatch is here to share a powerful solution that will give you more choices for how you handle business transactions.SEGMENT 3 with Monique Golden: In this ever-changing world, we need innovation and evolving skillsets to adapt to it. That’s one of the reasons why XPRIZE was born. XPRIZE is a non-profit organization that designs and hosts public competitions intended to encourage technological development to benefit humanity. Monique Golden is here to tell us more about it.Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Gloria Feldt: What will it take to achieve gender parity and propel more women to leadership roles? Gloria Feldt, a nationally recognized social and political advocate of women’s rights, is here to share how we can move toward gender equality.SEGMENT 2 with Zeke Bronfman: How do you start a beverage company from your dorm room? Zeke Bronfman, grandson of the late Seagram CEO Edgar Bronfman, and his roommate Nate Medow did just that, and Zeke is here to share their story.SEGMENT 3 with Libby Hikind: What grants are available to small businesses and nonprofits that are not well known? Libby Hikind, founder of Grantwatch, is here to share tips for finding and applying for grants to help fund your organization.Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Tim Higgins: For a lot of entrepreneurs, people like Elon Musk are their hero - they buck current trends and can be brash against the establishment. What is Elon Musk really like and how did he build Tesla? Journalist Tim Higgins gives us the inside story.SEGMENT 2 with Pamela Slim: What if dozens of your ideal clients were easy to find? What if you could show up in networks that really wanted what you are offering? Pamela Slim shows us how to discover new customers that are right in front of us.SEGMENT 3 with Jonathan Friedman: We are facing a mental health crisis in this country. People are more anxious and overworked than ever. Jonathan Friedman shares what you can do to take care of your mental wellbeing and that of your employees.Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Mary J. Nestor: Communication with team members has always been a tough part of any small business owner’s job. Working remotely has made it even tougher. What will happen when we head back to the office? Mary Nestor is here to help us communicate authentically at work.SEGMENT 2 with Tony Drockton: Under the Obama Administration, the SEC began allowing small businesses to crowdfund investments or go public directly to consumers and investors by using the legal process called Regulation A+. Regulation A+ is for rapid growth firms and has a high bar to be approved directly by SEC, but it allows you to raise up to $75M. Tony Drockton is here to share his current experience raising money through Regulation A+ for his company, Hammitt. See offering circular: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1769693/000110465921114370/tm2127162d1_253g2.htmSEGMENT 3 with Ken Rusk: With the new infrastructure bill before Congress, what effect will this have on blue collar jobs and opportunities in the US? What do we need to do to fill the shortage of blue collar workers? Here to give us his insight is blue-collar construction business entrepreneur, Ken Rusk.Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Shawn Hill, starting at 0:00: 72% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations from real people, and 90% of consumers say that positive online reviews influence their buying decisions. Sean Hill is here to help small business owners build their social proof, get more powerful reviews, and grow their business.SEGMENT 2 with Ruth King, starting at 18:15: Most small businesses don’t make the kind of profit in their small business that they think they do. Why is that? It starts with understanding your financial statements. Here to help is the Profitability Master, Ruth King.SEGMENT 3 with Victoria Jones, starting at 36:15: Companies are collecting our data from virtually every device and service and we as consumers have very little say in the matter. Do we actually have a way to protect our privacy online? How can we as small business owners stand out in the crowd by actually protecting our customers data?Sponsored by NiceJob and Plastiq.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 and 2 with Melinda F. Emerson, the “SmallBizLady”, starting at 0:00: It’s eighteen months after the pandemic has started and many small business experts think that now is a great time to start a new business. Why now? What do you need to know before you actually get a business off the ground?SEGMENT 3 with Kelly Knight, starting at 37:45: In a post-pandemic economy, how do you get everyone in your organization on the same page and moving in the same direction?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Hikari Fleurr: Being a “social media influencer” has become a legitimate way for people to make money, both part-time and full-time, as many brands are seeing the power of hiring influencers to push their products. What exactly does it take to become a social media influencer, and what goes on behind the curtain between brands and influencers?SEGMENT 2 with Joel Libava: With the rise of the COVID delta variant and with as many as 30% of the US population reluctant or unwilling to take the vaccine, is it time for private business to act by making it a requirement of their employees?SEGMENT 3 with Victor Ho: Contactless payment has been around for a while, but it really took off during the pandemic when consumers did not want to touch anything. How can small businesses offer this option to their customers without driving up their costs?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 and 2 with Melvin J. Gravely, II: Over the last year, the subject of race has been front and center in the news and business… and it’s time for all of us to care. Addressing this issue can help improve the economy of every community. Melvin Gravely is here to help us talk openly about race in America and our path to economic growth. Melvin is the CEO of Triversity Construction in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the biggest construction companies in the region. He is the author of the book “Dear White Friend: The Realities of Race, the Power of Relationships and Our Path to Equity”.SEGMENT 3 with Senofer Mendoza: For a long time, venture capital investing has been a man’s world. Most of the VC firms are run by men who invest in male founders. Senofer Mendoza aims to change that. She is a Founder and General Partner at Mendoza Ventures and an advocate for diversity and inclusion across both her professional and her personal life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com

SEGMENT 1 with Marcus Sheridan: We all know that video is a powerful sales and marketing tool… but why don’t more small businesses use it? Marcus Sheridan is here to help business owners and professionals get over their fear and aversion to video and show them just how it can explode sales, drive marketing, and grow their business in a virtual world.SEGMENT 2 with Victoria Jones: When Amazon could not deliver in two days, it was definitely the beginning of the apocalypse. The breaking of the supply chain during the pandemic has been a huge issue for small business owners. Victoria Jones is here with some advice on what to do and how to better manage inventory so you can meet customer demand.SEGMENT 3 with Maggie Ference: Is now a good time to start a business? What funding and lending options are available to prospective entrepreneurs right now? Do you actually need a business plan? Maggie Ference is here to shed some light on how to get your business off the ground.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.Listen to all the episodes of The Small Business Radio Show at www.barrymoltz.com