The Real Reason Businesses Are Closing (And How to Stay Ahead) - Podcast Episode 349

The Real Reason Businesses Are Closing (And How to Stay Ahead) - Podcast Episode 349

Author: Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert June 20, 2025 Duration: 25:21

** Come Along to the 2025 Social Media and Marketing Conference in Melbourne - in August - get your tickets here: https://www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/conference

 

The Real Reason Businesses Are Closing (And How to Stay Ahead) - Podcast Episode 349

Innovation. It's not just a buzzword, it's the lifeline of business. In this episode of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast, I'm diving into what happens when businesses stop evolving. Spoiler alert: they start disappearing.

Think iconic brands like Katies and Just Jeans or long-running shows like The Project and Q&A, gone, not because they weren't loved, but because they didn't innovate.

So, let me ask you this, when was the last time you did something innovative in your business?

In this honest and action-packed episode, I explore:

  • What innovation really means for small business owners (and no, it's not just shiny tech)

  • Why marketing and innovation are the only two things that truly matter in business

  • How I'm walking the innovation talk by launching the 2025 Social Media & Marketing Conference

Whether you're stuck in the "this is how we've always done it" cycle or ready to shake things up, this episode is your nudge (or maybe your push!) to get curious, get courageous, and start innovating.

Tune in now, because doing what you've always done may not get you where you want to go next.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/podcast 


Running a small business often feels like a constant juggling act, where the big dreams meet daily grind. The Small Business Made Simple Podcast cuts through that noise with practical, actionable conversations. Host Jenn Donovan brings her background as a speaker, author, and marketer directly to your earbuds, but she’s not just theorizing. Having been deep in the trenches herself, she understands the unique mix of ambition and overwhelm that defines the entrepreneurial journey. This podcast focuses on real-world application, offering bite-sized social media and marketing strategies you can implement immediately, without needing a massive budget or a dedicated team. You’ll also hear from fellow small business owners who share their own stories-the successes, the stumbles, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a blend of expert guidance from Jenn and peer-to-peer solidarity, all designed to provide both clarity and accountability. Think of each episode as a focused coaching session that helps break down larger goals into manageable steps, reinforcing the confidence that you can, indeed, build the business you envision. Tune in for honest talk that simplifies the complex, making growth feel less like a solitary struggle and more like a shared, achievable path forward.
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