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Small Business PR

Small Business PR

Gloria Chou

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For any small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to get more visibility and brand recognition without any PR experiences, the Small Business PR podcast is the place for you.
With untraditional yet proven strategies to help you hack your own PR and marketing without ads or agencies, this podcast will give you a roadmap to go from unknown to legendary, regardless of how "early" or "small" your business is.
Join us every week as our host, Gloria Chou, award-winning small business PR expert to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, helps you uncover your roadblocks, find your press-worthy angle, and unlock your greatest potential as the purpose-driven leader you already are.
With interviews with top-tier journalists, diverse founders, and purpose-driven subject experts, this podcast will be your rocket fuel to getting your brand in front of thousands of customers who like and trust you.
The best part? You don't need to have any "industry connections" or a huge budget to position yourself as the sought-after industry authority you know you are!
Join us for the #1 PR Masterclass to learn the 3 step method to landing media features in 30 days at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Small Business PR episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Small Business PR for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Small Business PR episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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From helping thousands of product businesses get featured in the hottest gift guides and magazines such as Oprah's favorite things, BuzzFeed, Elle and more, I am sharing the 10 best ways to get your product in your dream magazine in front of thousands of eager customers! This is the BEST way to get more sales and grow your product biz without ads or social media, so this is a MUST LISTEN if you make a product!
Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

  • How getting featured in gift guides and product lists can boost your sales, SEO, and street cred!
  • Aligning the pitch with the angle to capture journalist's attention.
  • The power of local media and building a solid presence in your community.
  • Why being seen and trusted is key for small businesses.
  • The nitty gritty of pitching process and connecting with journalists.

In the competitive world of small business, being seen and trusted is the name of the game! When you tap into the right angles, craft killer pitches, and build relationships with journalists, your PR game gets a serious boost and let your brand out there for everyone to see!
Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.
If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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Small Business PR - 3 Types of Money-Making Emails to Send with Eman Ismail
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06/24/24 • 30 min

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You know that your email list is a HUGE asset for your business, and that every successful business has an engaged email list, right? Then you must listen to this week's episode, where copywriting pro Eman Ismail shares ALL her tips on HOW to make money by emailing your list, even if you have a tiny email list subscriber count. These 3 types of money making emails work for any industry niche, so tune in now to see how you can start sending emails easily and make more sales today!
Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

  • Why email marketing matters for small biz owners.
  • Strategies for creating effective email sequences.
  • Balancing content and product promotion in email.
  • Creating engaging and non-pushy sales emails.
  • Welcome sequence as a revenue-generating tool.
  • Getting customers back with abandoned cart emails.
  • Keeping the love alive with post-purchase emails.

Email marketing is an indispensable tool for small business owners looking to drive sales and build lasting customer relationships. By implementing the essential email sequences —welcome sequences, abandoned cart sequences, and post-purchase sequences— you'll craft an email marketing game plan that's as engaging as it is profitable!
Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.
If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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Small Business PR - How to be authentic as f*ck in your marketing w/Sun Yi
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08/26/24 • 35 min

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How do you actually grow an organic audience to over 150k with no ads? By being authentic in your marketing and not doing what everyone else's is "telling you to do!" My friend, storyteller, and marketing expert Sun Yi Shares all of his lessons growing his audience from zero to hundreds of thousands in just a short time frame without using ads or having lots of "famous friends". Tune in if you want to truly stand out in this saturated online space and create content that engages and converts, because people want to buy from people!

Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

  • Strategies for growing Instagram followers.
  • Building personal branding on social media.
  • Crafting relatable and simple content.
  • Techniques for engaging audiences.
  • Selling products through compelling stories.
  • The “Inventor’s Journey” in marketing.
  • Visual storytelling in digital marketing.
  • Addressing consumer pain points in sales.
  • Insights into consumer psychology and buying behavior.
  • Tips for E-commerce and sales pages.
  • Simplifying language for better engagement.
  • Trends in online content creation and coaching.

Authenticity is the key to unlocking the true potential of your brand; just ask Sun Yi, who grew his Instagram from 60K to 130K by ditching jargon for genuine, relatable stories. Simplify your message like you’re speaking to a friend, not a boardroom— trust me, no one is impressed by corporate-speak. Remember, it’s not about sounding smart; it’s about making your audience feel seen and understood.
Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.
If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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In this episode, I dive deep into the world of podcast guesting and how it can be a game-changer for your business growth. As a firm believer in organic visibility strategies, I discuss why traditional quick-fix schemes don't work and why podcasting stands out as a credible and authoritative approach.

Join me as I outline the three critical reasons why you should make guest podcasting a priority in your PR and marketing efforts.

Key Points:

  • Boosting SEO and Earning Backlinks: I'll explain how appearing as a podcast guest can significantly improve your SEO and provide valuable backlinks to your website, driving long-term traffic and audience growth.
  • Building Trust and Expanding Your Network: I'll share insights on how guest podcasting can help you tap into established audiences, build trust quickly, and expand your network in meaningful ways.
  • Creating and Repurposing Content: Discover how a single podcast appearance can provide you with a wealth of content to repurpose across your social media channels, streamlining your content strategy.

I also share my personal journey and effective pitching strategies, emphasizing the importance of exploring diverse topics relevant to your business. For more in-depth strategies and to learn about my proprietary pitching method, visit my website at www.gloriachoupr.com and check out my PR Secrets Masterclass.

Tune in to gain actionable insights and connect with me on social media @GloriaChouPR. Whether you're thinking of starting your own podcast or planning to guest on others', this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you leverage podcasting for your small business's PR and growth.
Also if you ever wonder how to get into a podcast even if you've never pitched or been interviewed before, here’s a video episode I created for that:
EPISODE 04: HOW TO PITCH AND GET ONTO ANY PODCAST EVEN IF NO ONE KNOWS WHO YOU ARE

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If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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Small Business PR - 3 GOLDEN RULES for creating content
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04/15/24 • 11 min

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From being in masterminds with entrepreneurs with large followings and platforms, here are the 3 golden rules I learned about creating content smarter in less time. If you are tired of creating content and spending hours on social media, this episode is a must listen to shave hours off your content creation so you can get more ROI for each piece of content you create!

Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

  • Create powerful, enduring content to develop deep connections with audiences and drive sales for the business.
  • Apply strategies to repurpose long-form content across various platforms that will maximize the brand’s reach and voice.
  • How to master DIY public relations and land media exposure without the need for a large budget.
  • Understand how to navigate the media landscape, position yourself as a go-to expert and unlock speaking and feature opportunities.
  • How to measure the return on investment for your content and prioritize activities having long-term value.

By focusing on crafting evergreen content, maximizing its repurposability and harnessing the power of media attention, entrepreneurs can build lasting relationships with their audience and convert content into sales on a budget,

Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.
If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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  1. Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
  2. Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
  3. Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business

If you're thinking of pitching for a product guide or something that's seasonal, this episode is for you. Access the journalist's mind on what comprises the winning pitches that help business founders get their products featured on shopping guides. Topics We Discuss in this Episode:

  • Practical steps to prepare for pitching your product
  • Understanding what shopping guides are really for
  • What makes a great pitch according to a journalist
  • The biggest pitching mistakes of most business founders
  • How you should connect to a journalist before and after your pitch

If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachou.com/masterclass.Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn: Gloria Chou
Join Gloria Chou's PR Community: Small Biz Pros: By Gloria Chou
Follow Emily Cieslack on Instagram: @emilycieslack
Connect with Emily Cieslack: emilycieslak.webstarts.com
Get 10% off through 31st of December 2022 using the Code GloriaPR10 :https://www.greenablutions.com/collections/all

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Small Business PR - What PR is and is NOT

What PR is and is NOT

Small Business PR

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01/08/24 • 17 min

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PR can absolutely transform your business and life through the power of positioning and visibility. Getting your expertise in front of the right eyes can mean sales, investors, awards, invitations, recognition and so much more. But it has to be done the right way. No one trusts those pay to play Forbes feature opportunities they get in their request inbox, so why would the reader trust the sponsored article that comes from those. Even Forbes 30 under 30 lists have been under fire for just how exactly some people made it on there.

So here on the Small Business PR Podcast we’re all about leading with transparency, authenticity, and value, which is exactly how you’re going to land media features that are ACTUALLY trusted and respected.

I’m tired of business owners getting scammed 20k on agencies that don’t deliver, so in today’s episode we’re going back to the basics and covering:

-What is PR and how will it help your business

-What PR scams you should watch out for

-Should you invest in PR, marketing, or ads

-How PR will immediately improve SEO

Resources Mentioned:

If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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  1. Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
  2. Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
  3. Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business

Our special guest, Kerrie Fitzgerald, is teaching you things like how to collaborate with influencers without paying them, leverage your email list, and create customer superfans. Trust me, this information is invaluable because the world of online shopping is only going to continue to grow.

TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Why you should consider launching a physical product
  • Utilizing the audience you already have
  • How to compete in the sea of people on social media
  • The mindset of a six-figure business owner
  • Focusing on one social channel to connect with your audience
  • The importance of getting traction on Google
  • How to collaborate with the right influencers
  • Making it easy for people to buy from you
  • Using coupons to get more revenue
  • How to leverage the power of an email list
  • Why people want authenticity

Resources Mentioned:

If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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  1. Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
  2. Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
  3. Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business

In this episode, we’re going through how to find and work with an assistant or intern so that they can do outreach for you while still getting press success. Emi is sharing her best advice on making connections, following up, staying organized, and so much more.
TOPICS WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

  • How to lead with value
  • The importance of making genuine connections with people
  • Why you don’t need tons of experience to get featured
  • Being strategic about who you’re pitching to
  • How to take advantage of social media
  • Finding the right person to join your team
  • The importance of having a good follow-up strategy
  • How to keep your outreach organized
  • Making it clear that you’ve done your research on people you’re reaching out to
  • Making a good first impression
  • How to handle rejection

Resources Mentioned:

If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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Small Business PR - Afraid to hire for your business? Hear THIS
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04/22/24 • 36 min

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To really make your business stand out in the marketplace, you gotta get how much your own effort matters and be all about learning and growing non-stop. So always be on the lookout for opportunities that will help you grow personally and professionally and think: “is my business competitive enough? OR am I just content with where I am now?
Every business needs a team to scale, and no business succeeds as a team of one. If you are hiring your first intern, assistant, contractor, or team member, or are looking to hire your 10th, this episode is a MUST LISTEN. We talk the top 3 mistakes small businesses make when hiring, how to fire someone without stress, how to decide WHO to hire for WHAT roles, and how to address money scarcity fears. This is an raw and authentic episode that every CEO needs to hear. Listen as business strategist and leadership expert Veronica Romney who has worked with the industry's TOP names, breaks down lessons learned from helping entrepreneurs scale their team as they go from zero to 8 figures.
Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

  • Small business owners must embrace the role of chief advocate and spokesperson for their brand.
  • Recognize delegation as a tool to scale business, avoid common hiring mistakes, and strategically invest in the right team members.
  • Support team members according to their strengths as thinkers or doers.
  • How to approach hiring and firing without fear, instead recognize it as an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
  • Assess potential hires based on their strategies for achieving outcomes rather than just their resumes.

Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.
If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

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How many episodes does Small Business PR have?

Small Business PR currently has 159 episodes available.

What topics does Small Business PR cover?

The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Small Business PR?

The episode title 'White Privilege and Gender Gap in Startup Funding with IFundWomen CEO Karen Cahn' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Small Business PR?

The average episode length on Small Business PR is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Small Business PR released?

Episodes of Small Business PR are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Small Business PR?

The first episode of Small Business PR was released on Sep 28, 2021.

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