
Small Business PR
For any small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to get more visibility and brand recognition without any PR experiences, the Small Business PR podcast is the place for you. With untraditional yet proven strategies to help you hack your own PR and marketing without ads or agencies, this podcast will give you a roadmap to go from unknown to legendary, regardless of how "early" or "small" your business is. Join us every week as our host, Gloria Chou, award-winning small business PR expert to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, helps you uncover your roadblocks, find your press-worthy angle, and unlock your greatest potential as the purpose-driven leader you already are. With interviews with top-tier journalists, diverse founders, and purpose-driven subject experts, this podcast will be your rocket fuel to getting your brand in front of thousands of customers who like and trust you. The best part? You don't need to have any "industry connections" or a huge budget to position yourself as the sought-after industry authority you know you are! Join us for the #1 PR Masterclass to learn the 3 step method to landing media features in 30 days at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass
Latest episodes

Jan 24, 2022 • 49min
How to Grow Your eCommerce Product to 6 Figures with Product Expert Kerrie Fitzgerald
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessOur special guest, Kerrie Fitzgerald, is teaching you things like how to collaborate with influencers without paying them, leverage your email list, and create customer superfans. Trust me, this information is invaluable because the world of online shopping is only going to continue to grow. TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Why you should consider launching a physical product Utilizing the audience you already have How to compete in the sea of people on social media The mindset of a six-figure business owner Focusing on one social channel to connect with your audience The importance of getting traction on Google How to collaborate with the right influencers Making it easy for people to buy from you Using coupons to get more revenue How to leverage the power of an email list Why people want authenticity Resources Mentioned:Visit Kerrie’s Website: http://www.kerriefitzgerald.com Follow Kerrie on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kerrie.a.fitzgeraldListen to Kerrie’s Podcast: http://www.kerriefitzgerald.com/podcastGet Kerrie’s Signature Course for E-Commerce Brands: https://marketing-by-kerrie.mykajabi.com/SlayandScaleProductAcademy Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Jan 17, 2022 • 12min
3 Things to Give Up In Order to Get PR for Your Small Business
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessIn this episode, I am sharing the top three things that I hear all the time from founders that are preventing them from securing media features.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Common limiting beliefs that founders carry aroundThe number one way to protect yourself from others stealing your ideasHow to remember that you are the expertWhy you don’t need to have everything figured out before you startResources Mentioned:Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Jan 10, 2022 • 51min
How to Manage Time Like a 7-Figure Entrepreneur and Make More While Working Less with Business Coach Rick Mulready
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessThis is a really important conversation for any entrepreneur to hear - it doesn’t matter if your business is brand new or if it has been around for years. The topics of mindset, control, delegation, diversity, and more in this episode will help you manage your time, manage your team and ultimately, grow your business with less hustle.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Tips for optimizing your mindset and timeWhat a time audit is and how it can benefit youHow letting go of control and your ego can help you delegate betterOvercoming fears around your own money or decisionsPutting parameters in place to safeguard your businessBeing more conscious when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusionResources Mentioned:Visit Rick’s Website: www.rickmulready.comFollow Rick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickmulreadyFollow Rick on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmulreadyListen to Rick’s Podcast: https://rickmulready.com/category/aoobpodcast/Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Jan 3, 2022 • 49min
White Privilege and Gender Gap in Startup Funding with IFundWomen CEO Karen Cahn
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessIn this episode we discuss why hiring a coach to guide you through fundraising is crucial, the challenges that women of color have in the funding landscape, and the clear steps that you need to take to get started funding your business as a woman.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: What white privilege really meansThe funding gap between white women and women of colorWhat crowdfunding is and why it’s more difficult for women of colorActionable tips for struggling business ownersWhy there are so many necessity entrepreneurs post-COVIDThe best and worst advice about getting fundingResources Mentioned:Follow Karen on Instagram: www.instagram.com/karencahnConnect with Karen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-cahnFollow Karen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.cahnVisit the IFundWomen website: https://ifundwomen.com/startup-coaching-plansConnect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Dec 27, 2021 • 30min
How to Grow Your Business With Short, Viral Videos That Convert with TikTok and Instagram Video Expert Spiffy Darko
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessMy guest, Spiffy Darko, is joining me in this episode to talk about how you can grow your business with short, viral videos on TikTok and Instagram.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: What NOT to do when it comes to posting schedulesWhether or not Instagram feed “aesthetics” matterTips for who to engage with and how on InstagramHow to come up with video ideas that viewers will likeWhy it's important to show your face on videoHow long your videos should beHow to leverage ads and PR for your videosResources Mentioned:Follow Spiffy on Instagram: instagram.com/iamspiffy_Follow Newport Nightlife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newport_nightlife/Contact Spiffy Directly: https://contact.spiffydarko.com/Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Dec 20, 2021 • 26min
Biggest Mistakes I Made in 2021, and How You Can Avoid Them
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessIn this episode, I am doing just that. I am breaking down how my year has gone, and I’m getting really vulnerable with you to share the biggest lessons and mistakes that I made this year.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Why and how I started to delegate in 2021The steps I took to feel more abundantHow developing systems and processes benefited my community, team, and IWhy I am not on all different platformsHow I worked on my money mindset in 2021What went really well this yearWhat I am really proud of from this yearResources Mentioned: Listen to Episode 2: https://www.gloriachoupr.com/show-notes/this-pitch-framework-helped-thousands-of-small-businesses-get-top-tier-press-features-for-freeConnect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Dec 13, 2021 • 20min
How to Use HARO to Find Journalists and Get Media Features for Free
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessTune in to learn how to maximize your success with this baseline tool, how many emails you can expect to receive per day with HARO, why domain authority is important, tips for understanding what is subject line worthy in your industry, why you should use an email tracking device and so much more.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: How to maximize your success with this baseline toolHow to make sure you don’t spend hours responding to inquiriesThe amount of inquires you can expect to receiveWhy domain authority is importantTips for understanding what is subject line worthy in your industryWhy you should use an email tracking deviceResources Mentioned:How to Use Haro (Help a Reporter Out) And Find Journalists and Editors: https://www.gloriachoupr.com/resources/2020/6/9/how-to-use-haro-help-a-reporter-out-and-find-journalists-and-editorsFollow Gloria on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gloriachouprConnect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Dec 6, 2021 • 38min
How to Find Your Million Dollar Pitch With Shark Tank Contestant and Elevator Pitch Champion Precious L. Williams
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessIn this episode, we’re welcoming Precious Williams to the podcast to teach you the secrets to a million-dollar elevator pitch. She’s covering everything from rejection to confidence-building to crafting your perfect pitch. TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Developing confidence Being unapologetic about who you are Turning rejection into opportunities Defying the oddsTurning your perceived flaws into your secret weaponWhy you need an elevator pitch The importance of standing out from the crowd How to be a master storyteller The best things to include in your pitch Resources Mentioned:Take Precious’ quiz: https://pitchingforprofit.comBuy Precious’ Books: https://learn.perfectpitchesbyprecious.com/triplethreat Crowdfunding Campaign: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/where-does-money-reside-business-salesFollow Precious on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectpitchesp Connect with Precious on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectPitchP Follow Precious on Twitter: https://twitter.com/perfectpitchp Connect with Precious on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/precious-l-williams Follow Gloria on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gloriachouprConnect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Nov 29, 2021 • 43min
How to get into the Wall Street Journal and Top Tech Publications with Business Journalist Suman Bhattacharyya
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessWe are covering the benefit of having a pre-existing relationship with a journalist, what makes a good pitch and story, why you shouldn’t be using buzzwords, whether or not media kits are necessary and so much more.TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Tips for avoiding errors in a pitchThe benefit of having a pre-existing relationship with a journalistWhat makes a good pitch and storyWhy you shouldn’t be using buzzwordsWhether or not media kits are necessaryHow to follow up and when you shouldWhy you need to get creative to build relationshipsResources Mentioned:Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941Follow Suman on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newsientConnect with Suman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suman-bhattacharyya-011932126/If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram

Nov 22, 2021 • 44min
How to Rank on #1 on Google Search Results and Get More Customers Using YouTube w/ Jamar Diggs
Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessIf you have been thinking about starting your own YouTube channel or up-leveling your strategy on your existing YouTube channel, this is the episode for you. Tune in and take notes because Jamar is sharing so many great pieces of advice!TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Using Youtube as a search engine strategically to scaleHow to repurpose your Youtube video across different platformsThe value in creating foundational content Tips for creating a Youtube funnelHow long your video should be when you’re first starting outHacks for intros and outros on your videosHow to make sure you have consistent branding throughoutMindset shifts you need to make to have a successful channelResources Mentioned:Visit Jamar's YouTube Channel: https://jamardiggs.com/youtubeVisit Jamar's Website: https://www.jamardiggs.comVisit Jamar’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jamardiggsFollow Gloria on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gloriachouprConnect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass. Additional Resources:Get the PR Starter PackLet’s connect on Instagram