Season 2, Episode 10: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Melinda Emerson [Podcast]

Season 2, Episode 10: “Women, Wealth and Wow” with Melinda Emerson [Podcast]

Author: Donna Maria Coles Johnson March 19, 2015 Duration: 32:49
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of the Indie Business Podcast! In this tenth episode of our Women, Wealth and Wow! series, I introduce you to my friend and your Small Biz Lady, Melinda Emerson.

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Melinda is the author of Become Your Own Boss in Twelve Months, and the host of the weekly Twitter talk show, Small Biz Chat. Melinda has some insightful thoughts on the topic of how woman business owners can and should approach the pursuit of their entrepreneurial goals. You'll enjoy her breezy and down-to-earth style. Enjoy my chat with Melinda NOW!

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Season 2, Episode 10: Show Notes

Here are few episode 10 highlights.

    1. The accidental branding story of the Small Biz Lady and Small Biz Chat (starting at 2:03).

    2. Every kick is a boost (starting at 6:48).

    3. The power of Twitter and Twitter Chats to reach people personally and professionally (starting at 7:50).

    4. Look to other industries for examples you can model (starting at 10:20).

    5. Re-purposing your content (starting at 11:10).

    6. Melinda's tips for creating a Twitter chat as a peer-to-peer mentoring mechanism (starting at 13:15).
    7. Melinda's take on a bright future for women entrepreneurs (starting at 15:29).

    8. What we need need to do to prepare ourselves and others for success in the coming years (starting at 17:15).

    9. How to invest in yourself (starting at 20:00).

    10. Melinda defines wealth (starting at 22:38).

    11. The importance of building processes and systems (starting at 23:38).

    12. How to manage your business when so much of it hinges on your personal brand (starting at 24:36).

    13. Melinda's favorite productivity tools (starting at 26:17).

    Season 2, Episode 10: Resources in this Episode

    1. Social media management: Sprout Social

    2. Content saver: Pocket app

    3. Work break scheduler and reminder: Coffee break app

    4. Book: Become Your Own Boss in Twelve Months, by Melinda Emerson

    Connect with Melinda at Small Biz Lady

    Check out Small Biz Lady at her website, and on Facebook, and Twitter.

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Donna Maria Coles Johnson hosts the Indie Business Podcast, a resource for creative entrepreneurs who build their livelihoods from their craft. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the tangible, often gritty reality of running a small business centered on handmade goods and independent making. Each episode features a conversation with an American maker who has navigated the unique challenges of turning passion into profit. You'll hear firsthand accounts of product development, marketing on a shoestring budget, the complexities of e-commerce, and the personal resilience required to persevere. The discussions go beyond simple success stories to explore the lessons learned from setbacks, the evolution of a brand, and the practical strategies that actually work in a crowded marketplace. Tune in for honest talk about sales, sourcing, work-life balance, and the community that sustains the indie business spirit. This podcast serves as both a compass and a companion for anyone on the path to building a sustainable, creative enterprise, offering actionable insights and genuine inspiration directly from the voices who are living it every day.
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