SCORE Podcast: Where Small Business Matters

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SCORE Podcast: Where Small Business Matters Podcast

SCORE recognizes that entrepreneurs are, by nature, courageous and resilient. This podcast delivers actionable content to aspiring entrepreneurs and those who are striving to transform their side hustles into small business success. You’ll learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, find the tools and resources readily available to small business owners, and discover how mentors can be a valuable guide to help realize your dreams. This 30-minute program is produced and hosted by SCORE, a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant small business communities through mentoring.

  1. 21/09/2021

    Episode 21.20 – Search Engine Optimization and Marketing with Eric Seropyan

    Once upon a time, giving a name to your company starting with the letter “A” was the ticket to the top of the search engine commonly known as the Yellow Pages.  That was so 1990’s! Co-hosts Tom Nixon, Armando Ojeda and Marc Trail are joined by Eric Seropyan, Founder and Owner of “This is My South Bay”, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and SEM. Listen to learn how this valuable technology can position your company for maximized exposure and protect your virtual real estate in this competitive online world. Discussion points: From Jewelry to SEO / SEM Difference between SEO / SEM One, the other, or both? Is SEO / SEM a “Go It Alone” proposition? First steps Cautionary tales and potential pitfalls Question of the Day: Best SEO tools and plugins References and Resources: Visit This Is My South Bay Email Eric Connect with Eric on LinkedIn Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    34 min

  2. 07/09/2021

    Episode 21.19 – Marketing in a Digital World, with Dee Lockett

    Is it LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram? We could “Ask the Google,” but there is a better option! Tom, Amrando and Marc meet up with Dee Lockett, Founder of The Marketing Department Unlimited and HER Web Design Agency to dig into the digital marketing world and show our SCORE clients and friends how it can be applied toward their business success. Discussion points: Word on the street - the business owners “Marketing Pain Points.” Don’t let this digital world confuse you It shouldn’t cost a fortune Dealing with negative results Options, options options Question of the day References and Resources: Check out Dee's Bio The Marketing Dept. Unlimited Website HER Web Design Agency Dee on LinkedIn Dee on Instagram Dee on Facebook Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    38 min

  3. 19/08/2021

    Episode 21.18: The Year in Review, 12 Months Later

    Every show needs the anniversary episode right? Episode 21.18 marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast hosted by volunteers with the Southeast Michigan Chapter of SCORE. To celebrate, the co-hosts, Armando, Marc and Tom, each picked their top-3 favorite a-ha moments, lessons learned, or most inspiring stories and guests from their first year "on the air"...from small business owners, to aspiring start-ups...and from veteran volunteer mentors to those just joining our cause for the first time in 2020. It's been a rather tumultuous year, but one that has also produced so many positive outcomes for our can-do business community.  Listen in to hear a round robin discussion of select episodes as chosen by our co-hosts! References and Resources: Interested in becoming a mentor or volunteering to help? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando, Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    37 min

  4. 05/08/2021

    Episode 21.17: Making Lemonade out of Lemons, with Bea Wolnerman of Beas Squeeze

    Is the juice worth the squeeze? Co-hosts Tom Nixon and Marc Trail are joined by Beatrice Wolnerman of Bea’s Squeeze and Bea’s Detroit to discuss a unique marketing “gimmick” that turned into a growing beverage brand, shared workspace and merchandising company. Listen to learn her lessons, hear about the importance of mentorship, and incorporate some of Bea’s innovative thinking into your strategic planning and vision. Discussion points: Why it took until adulthood to open a lemonade stand What makes Bea’s lemonade stand so special Serendipity of one business opportunity leading to another Implementing new business concepts in a rapidly changing environment Why entrepreneurs need to make lemonade out of lemons, regardless of industry Question of the Day: How, why and when to incorporate e-commerce into your business strategy References and Resources: Visit Bea's Squeeze Website Bea's Squeeze on Facebook Bea's Squeeze on LinkedIn Bea's Squeeze on Instagram Visit Bea's Detroit Website Bea's Detroit on Facebook  Bea's Detroit on LinkedIn Bea's Detroit on Instagram  Take at look at ORRI Corp Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    29 min

  5. 15/07/2021

    Episode 21.16 – Family Business Dynamics, with Angela Doa of Orri Corporation

    “All in the Family Business!” Co-hosts Tom Nixon and Marc Trail are joined by Master SCORE Mentor David Broder and Angela Doa - COO of ORRI Corporation to discuss the issues surrounding the generational transition of a thriving family business and how SCORE mentorship can support this process. Discussion points: From reluctance to a passionate career opportunity A successful company needs a mentor? Advice from a mentor that has been there, done that The value of a mentoring relationship thru the eyes of the “mentee” Question of the day References and Resources: Take at look at ORRI Corp Connect with Angela Doa on LinkedIn Connect with David Broner on LinkedIn Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    33 min

  6. 01/07/2021

    Episode 21:15: Business Sustainability, with Jeffrey Hollender of the American Sustainable Business Council

    Is the “New Normal” really new? Co-hosts Tom Nixon and Marc Trail are joined by Jeffrey Hollender and Certified Volunteer Mentor Richard Gibbs to discuss business sustainability concepts that are impacting businesses globally—both small and large, private and public. Discussion points: Jeffrey’s career path and areas of focus Business realities as to sustainability Business sustainability has been around for a while Impact on the small business owner Benefits of sustainability on the small business owner Question of the day: Why do mentors mentor? References and Resources: American Sustainable Business Council Get In Touch with Jeffrey Hollender Connect with Richard Gibbs on LinkedIn Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    32 min

  7. 17/06/2021

    Episode 21.14 – Franchising as Entrepreneurship, with Paco Beltran of Entrepreneurs Source

    What is the difference between entrepreneurship and “self-sufficiency,” in the world of business ownership? Tom, Armando and Marc are joined by Paco Beltran of The Entrepreneur's Source, to discuss how franchising can bridge the gap between “going it alone” and “being in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” Discussion points: Paco’s personal journey from the corporate world to franchising Personal attributes to be successful as a franchisee Due Diligence is the secret to successfully navigating the franchise investment Making the franchise opportunity fit your lifestyle Your family is a part of this decision Why franchise when you can go it alone? Question of the day References and Resources: Email Paco Beltran The Entrepreneur's Source Connect with Paco Beltran on LinkedIn Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    37 min

  8. 03/06/2021

    Episode 21.13 – Recruiting, Retention and Rewarding During Recovery, with April Halliburton

    Tom, Armando and Marc are joined by April Halliburton, SCORE Mentor and Founder of ALL-4-HR & Business Solutions, to discuss issues and opportunities as employees return to the workplace Discussion points: Issues impacting the return to work Post pandemic call for new skill sets Change the position but retrain the employee Attracting and retaining talent 5 generations in the workforce Optimism rules! References and Resources: Connect with April at SCORE Contact April at ALL-4-HR Interested in becoming a mentor? Start here! Visit our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Armando,  Tom and Marc on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

    38 min
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SCORE recognizes that entrepreneurs are, by nature, courageous and resilient. This podcast delivers actionable content to aspiring entrepreneurs and those who are striving to transform their side hustles into small business success. You’ll learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, find the tools and resources readily available to small business owners, and discover how mentors can be a valuable guide to help realize your dreams. This 30-minute program is produced and hosted by SCORE, a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant small business communities through mentoring.

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  • Creator
    SCORE of Southeast Michigan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SCORE of Southeast Michigan

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