The SmallBizLady Buzz - Issue 164

Business Inspiration from Tina Turner

Tina Turner was an inspiration person in so many ways. She escaped an abusive marriage, reinvented herself, and became a music icon, all because of an unwavering belief in herself. We all must dig deep inside ourselves to survive this thing we call entrepreneurship. I thought these words she wrote could inspire us all.

“When I started as a solo artist, I was a female Black singer in my forties with no money and few prospects for gigs. Still, I kept a ‘never give up’ spirit. Part of my spiritual practice is to change poison into medicine, to transform roadblocks through positivity. The force of my positivity pushed the discriminatory ‘isms’ standing in my way.

We all have it within our power to make decisions and take actions that elevate us. Every day, we express who we are, and who we wish to become, through our thoughts, words and deeds. Choose the positive path in everything you do. Spread positivity and kindness. That’s the way.

My legacy is that I stayed on course, from beginning to the end..because I believed in something inside of me.”

~ Ms. Tina Turner. 1939-2023. Rest in Power, Queen.

Check out the featured article of the week,?10 Ways to Monetize a Podcast.

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10 Ways to Monetize a Podcast

Throughout our enlightening series on podcasting, we’ve covered several key facets that every small business owner should know.?As we conclude this series, I’ve saved the best for last: I will show you how to turn your passion into profit with ideas for monetizing your podcast. As you venture into the world of podcasting, you’ll want to consider how to make your efforts financially rewarding. The strategies mentioned here are practical, effective, and designed to help you generate a steady income stream from your podcast. Continue reading....

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Podcast: High Tech High Touch Selling with Phil Gerbyshak

Checkout my recent podcast:?High Tech High Touch Selling with Phil Gerbyshak.

Phil Gerbyshak is a sales speaker, sales executive, sales expert, sales leader mentor, sales podcaster, and sales coach, and he’s been at it for a long time. He’s written six books and over 3000 articles and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Daily Globe and Mail, Financial Times, Investor’s Business Daily, Inc., and many other publications.

People recognize him for his personal brand of connection and simplicity, delivered with a smile and some hard-earned swagger. Phil joins me to talk more about making meaningful connections online and how we can better utilize our high-tech world to do high touch selling. To learn more, go to?PhilGerby.com.

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Melinda F. Emerson,?“SmallBizLady”?is America’s?#1?Small Business Expert. She?is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, marketing and social selling. Melinda is also the president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small business market. LinkedIn named her a Top Voice for 2019 in Small Business and Entrepreneurship.?In addition to being a former NY Times columnist, she is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC and Fox News. She is the host of?#Smallbizchat?LIVE and The SmallBizChat Podcast. A prolific writer, Melinda has published more than 5000 articles on her blog?www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the bestselling author of?Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded?and?Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.