Social Media Ideas for The Smallbizchat Podcast

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Jane Veron and LaChelle Adkins

In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson kicks things off with a brief introduction and sponsor mention, followed by the engaging “Hit it and quit it” segment. The conv...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Utilize Collaboration to Grow Your Visibility with LaChelle Adkins

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by LaChelle Adkins to discuss her journey and the Fresh Start Coaching Program. LaChelle shares insights on starting a coaching business...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Leverage Coaching to Grow Your Business with Jane Veron

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Jane Veron to delve into the intricacies of entrepreneurship and the support offered by the Acceleration Project (TAP). Jane shares he...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Frederick Douglass – The Power of Owning Your Voice with Melinda Emerson

In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson highlights Frederick Douglass’s remarkable entrepreneurial journey as part of the America 250 series. The discussion delves int...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Benjamin Franklin – America’s First Great Entrepreneur with Melinda Emerson

In this episode, Melinda Emerson delves into a special series spotlighting notable entrepreneurs, with a focus on Ben Franklin as America’s first mega entrepreneur. The discussion...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Mary Katharine Goddard – America’s First Woman Publisher with Melinda Emerson

In this episode, Melinda Emerson continues the America 250 series by spotlighting Mary Katharine Goddard, a pioneering figure in American history. The discussion begins with an ove...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: James Forten – American’s First Black Millionaire with Melinda Emerson

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces a special series spotlighting historical entrepreneurs, focusing on James Forten. The discussion highlights Forten’s early life and chal...

#823: Retail Trends, Networking & Business Growth: What Boutique Owners Need to Know

Ashley Alderson and Samantha Conner share why live events, networking, and stepping outside your daily routine can completely transform your business. After attending dozens of mar...

The SmallBizChat Podcast: America at 250: Mary Ellen Pleasant – America’s First Black Venture Capitalist with Melinda E...

In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson delves into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Mary Ellen Pleasant as part of the America 250 series. The discussion cov...

Class Is In Session Live Special Edition

#824: The Power of Showing Up: How Live Selling Built a Loyal Customer Base

What happens when you stop trying to copy other boutiques and simply show up as yourself? On this episode Ashley Alderson is joined by Selina Sanchez of Dragonflies Boutique. Selin...

How Ben Bozzay Turned a Personal Problem Into a $20K MRR SaaS Business

In this week’s episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Ben Bozzay and I discuss how Tech Lockdown grew from a personal problem into a SaaS business …

#821: The Truth About Boutique Growth, Burnout & Staying Consistent

Can you really build a successful boutique without burning out? For the past 10 years, Ashton Dockery has been part of The Boutique Hub while building Be You Boutique from the grou...

#819: What 50+ Years in Boutique Retail Can Teach Today’s Store Owners

Can a boutique really survive for more than 50 years? Starting with just three pieces of jewelry in 1970, Linda Winter built Accessories With a Flair and Hair into a unique busines...

#818: The Boutique Marketing Strategy Most Retailers Are Missing

More traffic won’t fix a boutique that’s speaking to the wrong customer. Ashley sits down with Josh Orr, CEO of Capital Commerce, to break down what separates seven-figure boutique...

How Nick Gray Turned a Hobby Into a Multi-Million Dollar Exit and Launched a Personal Website Business

In this week’s Niche Pursuits podcast, Nick Gray and I discuss turning personal passions into sellable businesses, the trust-building power of books, …

How to run B2B GTM when your buyer asks ChatGPT first

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners podcast, Alon Waks, CMO at SpotDraft, talks about what actually works when Indian founders enter the US, and how AI is changing the sh...

#822: The Future of Live Selling: AI, Automation & Smarter Boutique Systems

What if your business could make more money while requiring less of your time? From AI-powered product creation to pre-recorded live sales, automated subscriptions, social media sy...

ChatGPT ads aren't just for big brands anymore: What small businesses should know

  For most of the year, ChatGPT Ads have only really made sense for massive companies with large budgets. They could run the ads and learn the ins and outs of the platform, but the...

#825: The Boutique Owner’s Guide to Using AI in Your Business

What if AI could do more than answer questions—and actually help run your boutique? Ashley sits down with Jim Nidiffer, the Boutique Hub’s Director of AI & Innovation, to break...

Own it, launch it, talk to them: A practical playbook from Hostinger's CEO for Indian MSMEs

In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longer a technical hurdle, but a confide...

How Brian Casel Turned 20 Years of Startup Experience into Builder Methods With YouTube, Community, and AI Agents

In this week’s episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Brian Casel and I discuss how he’s building Builder Methods through YouTube, email, community, …

#820: 13 Scariest Lessons I’ve Learned in Business | (Boutique Hub Turns 13!)

What do 13 years of entrepreneurship really teach you? As The Boutique Hub celebrates its 13th anniversary, Ashley Alderson takes a step back to share the 13 biggest (and scary) le...

How Chad Howard Built a $4.5 Million Porta Potty Business in Less Than Two Years

In this week’s episode of the Niche Pursuits podcast, Chad Howard and I discuss how he left a decade-long corporate career and built Halftime Rentals …