Melinda Emerson, Small Biz Lady: Meaningful Networking and Conveying Confidence

This week Melinda Emerson shares how to communicate effectively as a small business owner. Listen in as Laura and Melinda discuss strategies for managing others, making the most of networking events, and how to handle your inner critic. Melinda also reveals key characteristics every entrepreneur needs to create a sustainable business.   Here are a few things you’ll learn during this conversation: How to adjust your communication style for different employees Qualities to look for in potential business relationships The most expensive fears that are costing you business deals How to delegate through communication The top questions to ask yourself before starting a business   About Melinda Emerson:   Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and marketing expert. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500 brands that target small businesses. Her advice is widely read, reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs weekly online. She has an online school www.smallbizladyuniversity.com and hosts The Smallbizchat Podcast. She is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months.   You can connect with Melinda in the following ways: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melinda-emerson-smallbizlady/ Website: https://succeedasyourownboss.com/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Instagram: @VocalImpactProductionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When you speak, do you want to inspire others and be recognized as a true leader? Do you want to feel more confident, have greater influence, and get bigger results? This is the show for executives, business owners and leaders who need to command the room, connect with their audience and close the deal. Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more! For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com  To book Laura as a guest or speaker email [email protected]