20 episodes

All You Need to Know to Start or Grow Your Small Business!
Through a combination of interviews and topics presented by your host, Connie Whitesell, you will learn how to: Determine the ideal small business for you and create a comprehensive business plan providing the roadmap for your business success. You will learn how to grow your existing small business through strategic planning, utilizing short-term and long-term marketing strategies tailored specifically to you and your industry, and implement personal and professional success strategies.

For more information and to access show notes, please visit SmallBiz101Podcast.com

Small Biz 101 Podcast Connie Whitesell - Business Planner, Strategist, Coach

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    • 3.7 • 12 Ratings

All You Need to Know to Start or Grow Your Small Business!
Through a combination of interviews and topics presented by your host, Connie Whitesell, you will learn how to: Determine the ideal small business for you and create a comprehensive business plan providing the roadmap for your business success. You will learn how to grow your existing small business through strategic planning, utilizing short-term and long-term marketing strategies tailored specifically to you and your industry, and implement personal and professional success strategies.

For more information and to access show notes, please visit SmallBiz101Podcast.com

    Focus on Purpose: How Headshot Photography Reflects and Amplifies Business Success - SB020

    Focus on Purpose: How Headshot Photography Reflects and Amplifies Business Success - SB020

    In this episode we were joined by Women's Portraiture Artist and Photography, Elizabeth Snyder.
     
    Together we discussed her photography experience, along with why headshot photography is so important for professionals. We also dived into her Passion, Purpose, Power! Masterclass that is designed to help women find their purpose by recognizing their passions.
     
     
    About Elizabeth:  
    Elizabeth Snyder is a women's portraiture artist, confidence expert, and workshop leader passionately committed to helping women feel their best. She specializes in women's portraiture, branding, and headshots because it is her mission to help women feel their worth in any situation. Elizabeth has decades of photography experience and has won many awards for her artistry. These awards include The Portrait Masters competitions, the Castellani Art Museum's 20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York exhibition, the WeddingWire Couples Choice award, and the top 10 photographers in Buffalo through Expertise.
     
    To learn more about Elizabeth, and see examples of her amazing work, visit: https://www.elizabethsnyderphotography.com/
     
     
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    Learn more about Scattered to Streamlined at: https://scatteredtostreamlined.com/ 
     
    Join our Facebook group and join other small business owners working together to provide the best tips, strategies and value to elevate each other: https://www.facebook.com/groups/streamlinedbusinessstrategies 

    • 29 min
    Discovering Your Niche, Embracing Your Values: A Path to Meaningful Success - SB019

    Discovering Your Niche, Embracing Your Values: A Path to Meaningful Success - SB019

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with start-up clarity coach and founder of Humanity Inc., Melissa Davis. Together we delved into the importance of discovering your ideal niche and how understanding and embracing your core values can be the catalyst for creating a thriving and impactful business.  We also discussed identifying and connecting with your target audience, while aligning your values to infuse authenticity and purpose into every aspect of your entrepreneurial journey.
    About Melissa Davis: 
    Melissa Davis is on a mission to make sure that every changemaker has a fair shot at bringing their impact to the world. Through her work with startups, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, she's uncovered an invaluable process for helping them get clarity on their purpose, impact, and perfect business.
    If you'd like to get in touch with Melissa and her mission, you can visit her website: https://www.humanityinc.world/
    And get her Values Exercise for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs here: https://bit.ly/S2S-Values-Exercise
     
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    Learn more about Scattered to Streamlined at: https://scatteredtostreamlined.com/
    Join our Facebook group and join other small business owners working together to provide the best tips, strategies and value to elevate each other: https://www.facebook.com/groups/streamlinedbusinessstrategies 

    • 42 min
    Hidden Treasures: Unveiling Small Business Resources at Your Public Library - SB018

    Hidden Treasures: Unveiling Small Business Resources at Your Public Library - SB018

    In this episode, we're oined by professional librarian of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Carol Ellen Kowalik-Happy, who reveals the unexpected wealth of tools, materials, and expertise available to small business owners through the public library.
     
    We also discussed her one-on-one Book a Librarian sessions that provides entrepreneurs with various topics, including market research, grants, nonprofit resources, and patent, trademark, and copyright.
     
    About Carol:   
    Carol Ellen Kowalik-Happy has been a professional librarian for over 15 years. She is an energetic and dedicated librarian and educator with a strong passion for serving diverse communities. As a Small Business Librarian, she provides one-on-one Book a Librarian sessions on various topics, including market research, grants, nonprofit resources, and patent, trademark, and copyright.
     
    You can get in touch with Carol by emailing her: kowalik-happyc@buffalolib.org
     
    And be sure to visit the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library’s website which is a great starting point for the tools we mentioned today.
     
    https://www.buffalolib.org/subject-guides/business-and-finance/small-business
     
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    Learn more about Scattered to Streamlined at: https://scatteredtostreamlined.com/ 
     
    Join our Facebook group and join other small business owners working together to provide the best tips, strategies and value to elevate each other:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/streamlinedbusinessstrategies 

    • 45 min
    The Power of an Online Business Manager - SB017

    The Power of an Online Business Manager - SB017

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tiffany Pavelka, founder of Red Cape Consulting.
    Red Cape is my OBM and has done a wonderful job helping me with my own business. Having a business manager can have a huge impact on a business and during our conversation we discuss what she’s done for myself, and her other clients.
    In addition to this, we delved into a discussion on staying current with the most recent trends, maximizing efficiency in business operations, and Tiffany's insights on best practices and lessons learned throughout her company's 5-year anniversary. 
    About Tiffany:
    Tiffany Pavelka is the CEO and Founder of Red Cape Consulting, a relationship-based marketing and business management company that partners with thought leaders worldwide to deliver life-changing business results. She strongly believes in the power of authentic connections, both in business and life. Empowering her clients to achieve their business goals while fostering lifelong relationships.
    If you'd like to get in touch with Tiffany, you can contact her by email at: tiffany@redcaperesults.com or visit Red Cape’s website at https://redcaperesults.com/
     
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    Learn more about Scattered to Streamlined at: https://scatteredtostreamlined.com/
    Join our Facebook group and join other small business owners working together to provide the best tips, strategies and value to elevate each other: https://www.facebook.com/groups/streamlinedbusinessstrategies
     

    • 35 min
    Business Success Interview with Janna Willoughy-Lehr - SB016

    Business Success Interview with Janna Willoughy-Lehr - SB016

    In this episode we chat with Janna Willoughy-Lehr, the owner of Papercraft Miracles, a company specializing in handmade stationery and paper goods.
    Janna shares some of the strategies she uses to stay on track and productive and the unique approach Janna takes to differentiate herself from other companies in the crowded handmade stationery market. We also explore Janna's "why" - the reason she started Papercraft Miracles.
    About Janna:
    Janna Willoughby-Lohr is a talented artist, poet, musician, and entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY. Her company, Papercraft Miracles, specializes in crafting paper art that brings meaning to people's lives. She's been recognized for her work by winning the Ignite Buffalo Grant and being named 40-Under-40 by Stationery Trends Magazine and is the host of Reach the Stars Podcast and a dedicated member of the NAWBO’s Buffalo/Niagara Chapter, where she leads the membership committee and serves as a founding member of the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force. Janna is a mother of three who enjoys bright colors, small things, and giggling.
    You can learn more about Janna and her company, Papercraft Miracles by visiting: 
    https://www.papercraftmiracles.com/
    Email: janna@papercraftmiracles.com
    Instagram: @papercraftmiracles
    Gallery works and artists books:
    https://www.papercraftmiracles.com/galleryworks
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    Learn more about Scattered to Streamlined at:
    https://scatteredtostreamlined.com/
    Join our Facebook group and join other small business owners working together to provide the best tips, strategies and value to elevate each other:
     https://www.facebook.com/groups/streamlinedbusinessstrategies

    • 1 hr 2 min
    How Body Self-Image Impacts Business Success - SB015

    How Body Self-Image Impacts Business Success - SB015

    In this episode we talk with Tabitha Sweeney on the impact of body self-image on business success.
    Tabitha delves into the profound impact that body image has on other areas of our lives, such as our sense of worthiness, boundaries, and our ability to attract abundance. She shares her insights on how we can align our lives with our authentic selves and explains why it's crucial for our overall wellbeing and success. Additionally, we discuss why we may experience frequent failures in achieving our goals and how we can overcome this pattern.
    About Tabitha:
    Tabitha Sweeney is a highly respected champion and mentor who empowers female entrepreneurs and business owners to enhance their net worth and revenue by embracing authenticity and self-worth. She firmly believes that a healthy body image is the cornerstone of a successful life and guides women in repairing the foundation of their self-image.
    Connect with Tabitha and learn more about her June 2nd Failure to Success program! https://hustling-motivator-4937.ck.page/2654bc046d
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabithalynnsweeney
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabithalynnsweeney/
    Podcast: https://bit.ly/42BZnAq
     
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    Learn more about Scattered to Streamlined at: https://scatteredtostreamlined.com/
    Join our Facebook group and join other small business owners working together to provide the best tips, strategies and value to elevate each other:
     https://www.facebook.com/groups/streamlinedbusinessstrategies
     

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Kuldrin ,

Priceless Information

Out of the 40+ podcasts I listen to, this is one of three I listen to at home instead of in the car so I can take notes. The information she gives away in this podcast has saved me from commiting several business blunders. If you have any thoughts of starting a business or even if you already own your own business there are tidbits to mountains of gold in every episode.

DerekSteinmetz ,

Its like a business coach in your pocket!

Once I found this show, I listened to all the available episodes in one day. It is clear that Connie knows a lot about small business. Her decades of experience workin in and owning small businesses make her uniquely qualified to host this show. Its like a business coach in your pocket. Don't miss this show!

jamesdnewcomb ,

Good all around podcast.

Great production quality, and a knowledgeable host. Off to a great start!

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