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The Growth Tool That Can Help You Increase Revenue: Email Lists - with Jenna Kutcher
This Is Small Business
05/07/24 • 26 min
Want to build a loyal following of people who are excited to buy what you're selling? Stop spending your valuable time on the wrong marketing channels, and prioritize an email list. So says Jenna Kutcher, a digital marketing expert and host of The Goal Digger Podcast. After attracting thousands of followers on social, but seeing so few convert to customers, Jenna learned about the power of owning an email list - and she hasn't looked back! It's the number one ways she drives sales in her business.
You'll learn how to start a list, where to find your first subscribers, and how to grow and maintain a list. Plus, the surprising benefits of an email list - beyond the high ROI.
(06:40) Where to find your first subscribers
(07:25) How to use your email list to test out new business ideas
(09:40) The TWO things you need to focus on as an entrepreneur
(11:00) Tacticts Jenna uses to drive followers from social and the podcast to her list
(14:30) How to make time for your email list
(15:50) Don't make these two mistakes with your email list!
(18:00) Convinced? Here's how to start your list
Learn how to go from zero subscribers to an engaged list that lasts. Sign up for Jenna's FREE Email Building Master Class at jennkutcher.com/list. It only happens once a year - don't miss out!

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Strategies for Success as a Woman in Business
This Is Small Business
03/05/24 • 16 min
Being a woman in business can come with its challenges but with the right tools – it can become a journey of empowerment and growth. Just ask Katy Luxem, the CEO and founder of Big Dill Pickleball, who stands out in the sporting goods industry with her products. She’ll share the story behind why she started Big Dill Pickleball, some insights on how to succeed in ecommerce, and how she dealt with being a female founder in a male-dominated industry. You’ll also hear from Deepa Purushothaman, the Founder of re.write, Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and the author of The First, The Few, The Only. Deepa has spent most of her time helping women in the corporate world, so she accumulated a ton of advice that she’ll be sharing with us – like the importance of community.
Unlearn some ideas about what it means to be a woman in business and learn the benefits that can come from being a female founder.
In this episode you’ll hear:
(01:31) How Katy started Big Dill Pickleball
(03:20) How using branding and differentiation is essential if you want to succeed in ecommerce.
(05:20) The importance of building community and having a supportive network as a female founder.
(07:42) What you need to unlearn about what it means to be a woman in business.
(10:48) How to navigate issues that are out of your control.
(12:33) The benefits of being a woman in business

How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business
This Is Small Business
10/08/24 • 16 min
Want to build an award-winning business that not only thrives but also makes a real difference? Just ask Justin Forsett, former NFL player and CEO and co-founder of Hustle Clean, who turned his side hustle to a successful community-focused brand! In a live recording, we catch up with Justin, winner of the Amazon Force for Good Award. He reveals how his personal experiences – from humble beginnings to the highs and lows of professional sports – shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to giving back. We also bring back some of his essential steps to building a successful business from “Justin tackles the top 3 steps to start a business” so you can have key insights into what makes purpose-driven brands successful. Learn the actionable steps you need to set up your business for success and how to integrate community impact into your core values even in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey.
In this episode, you'll discover:
(1:35) How Justin transformed a personal experience into a thriving award-winning business.
(2:58) Why community impact is important to Justin and how he prioritizes it.
(4:37) How winning the Amazon Force for Good Award helped Hustle Clean overcome a major setback and continue their mission.
(5:58) How to give back to your community in the early stages of your business.
(7:30) The critical questions you need to ask yourself before launching your business.
(8:41) Why establishing a strong legal foundation is essential for long-term success.
(9:39) Key elements of a winning business plan, from market research to cash flow management.
(10:32) The importance of building a supportive "huddle" of mentors and advisors.
(12:09) Why defining your core values is crucial for navigating challenges and attracting the right team.
(13:39) How to avoid spreading yourself too thin by focusing on your core customer.
(14:30) Why embracing the entrepreneurial journey – with all its ups and downs – is key to finding fulfilment.

How to Attract Investors
This Is Small Business
02/28/23 • 11 min
On Episode 16 of This is Small Business and the second of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, Andrea continues her conversation on money with Allen Lau, co-founder and former CEO of Wattpad, and Executive director of WEBTOON, to talk about raising venture capital and angel investments and when you should start considering them. Join Andrea for this short but informative deep dive that’s definitely going into her small business playbook.Did you know that we have a voicemail line? If you have questions – or maybe a small business story you’d like to share – all you have to do is click HERE and leave us a message!
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Ruby Makes the Leap to Selling Online
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09/20/22 • 32 min
On Episode 9 of This is Small Business, Andrea dives deep into going from “brick and mortar” to the world of online sales with handmade small business owner Ruby Hong of Beets & Apples, and online sales specialist Nicole Leinbach of RetailMinded.com. Going online can feel intimidating at first, but it’s a must and increasingly important in order to stay competitive and scale up. As you make this switch, how do you plan for increased sales and keep up with distribution challenges? And where is it best to show up considering endless options? This episode is a “must listen” for anyone expanding into online sales!
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Alejandro and Nikhil Make the Jump to Medium-Sized
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07/26/22 • 36 min
On Episode 5 of This Is Small Business, Andrea sits down with Back To The Roots co-founders Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora to discuss their story of growing from college classmates with a quirky idea to sprout mushrooms out of coffee grounds, into a multi-million dollar garden supply company with a mission to help reconnect a new generation back to food and where it comes from. They produce and distribute easy & fun grow kits to help you get started, or a line of packet seeds if you want to really get your hands dirty. To ground it out, Andrea follows up with Chuck Templeton from S2G Ventures, best known as the founder and former CEO of OpenTable, a long-time entrepreneur who has a deep passion for helping early-stage and emerging entrepreneurs and companies scale their businesses. Chuck is now in league with Back To The Roots as they really start to hit their stride, making the jump from boot-strapping entrepreneurs to a booming medium-sized business. So come listen-in as Andrea gathers some great pointers for her small business playbook on what it takes to grow your creative adventure into a full-on venture!
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The Importance of Taking Time Off
This Is Small Business
03/14/23 • 13 min
On Episode 18 of This is Small Business and the third of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, Andrea dives into why it's so hard for us to take time off, even when we know we need it. She speaks with Professor of Psychology and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, Art Markman about why vacations are a crucial part of your business and how to set up your business in a way that allows you to take some much needed time off.
Did you know that we have a voicemail line? If you have questions – or maybe a small business story you’d like to share – all you have to do is click HERE and leave us a message!
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TISB: Behind the Buy – The Official Companion Podcast of Buy It Now from Prime Video
This Is Small Business
10/24/24 • 2 min
Are you an entrepreneur looking to turn your big idea into a successful business? Welcome to "This is Small Business: Behind the Buy", the official companion podcast to the Buy it Now show from Amazon Prime Video. Hosted by Andrea Marquez from This is Small Business, and featuring Jamie Siminoff, creator of Ring, this special season of TISB dives deep into the world of Buy it Now and the entrepreneurs who are building their businesses one pitch at a time. Every Thursday, we follow up with the winner of the previous night’s episode of Buy It Now on Prime Video. You'll hear directly from the entrepreneurs who took the stage, revealing the backstories, challenges, and business strategies that turned their dreams into reality.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an avid fan of the Buy It Now show, "Behind the Buy" offers behind-the-scenes stories that will inspire you to take the next step in your own business journey. From the intense preparation to the thrill of winning, we explore every angle of what it takes to pitch, win, and build a thriving business. Discover how each Buy It Now winner plans to use their prize to scale their business and how you can apply these lessons to your own entrepreneurial path.
Tune in and get inspired by the real stories behind the entrepreneurs and products featured on Buy It Now. You can find winning products on the Buy It Now Store. Follow TISB: Behind the Buy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to watch Buy It Now on Prime Video.

Comfort on the Go: Redefining Relaxation at New Heights
This Is Small Business
11/21/24 • 17 min
Meet Chris Osse, the founder of Armbie, a unique dual-arm support sling designed for comfort during long flights. Chris shares his journey from engineer to entrepreneur, revealing the challenges and triumphs he faced while bringing his innovative product to market. Join us as we explore the passion behind Armbie, the lessons learned along the way, and the pivotal moment that led Chris to pitch his product on the Prime Video show, "Buy It Now.”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
(03:10) Chris discusses his day job as an engineer and how it has shaped his problem-solving mindset.
(03:35) A long flight next to large passengers sparks Chris's idea for Armbie.
(04:09) Chris reflects on how discomfort led to his engineering brain devising a solution.
(04:15) Using a scarf, Chris creates the initial version of Armbie, emphasizing simplicity and portability.
(04:46) The lengthy process of perfecting the prototype involved hours of experimenting with fabrics and sizes.
(06:05) Life challenges, including a separation, test Chris's resolve but do not extinguish his passion for Armbie.
(07:27) During COVID, Chris realizes he has the time and resources to finally pursue his business idea.
(09:16) After applying to various entrepreneurial shows, Chris receives encouragement and interest in Armbie.
(10:17) The importance of practice and finding the right balance in his pitch becomes clear to Chris.
(12:10) Chris’s pitch garners 46 green lights from the audience, showing significant interest despite initial skepticism about the product's appearance.
(15:14) Positive feedback from judges, despite concerns over price, highlights the innovation of Chris's product.
(16:40) Chris celebrates winning a $20,000 cash prize, marking a significant milestone after years of hard work.
(17:30) Following his success on the show, Chris receives news that two of his patents are approved, adding to his momentum.
(18:58) Chris shares his belief that grit and perseverance are key to success in entrepreneurship.

Do You Have What It Takes to Own Your Own Business?
This Is Small Business
03/19/24 • 20 min
If there's one thing we’ve learned over the many episodes of this show, it’s that owning and operating your own business is hard. You have to overcome challenges you didn’t even know existed.
Thinking of becoming an entrepreneur or you’re wondering if you should stick it out? We have Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, scholar, speaker and consultant, who studies the science of maximizing human potential, to guide us through. “I do think for every market need, for every human desire, there is an entrepreneur who is inspired and equipped to meet that need and to help for people to connect with that desire”
And Pamela Wirth, of Hello Health, will share what she’s learned on her path to entrepreneurship. Learn from an expert and those who have been there!
In this episode you’ll hear:
(03:49) Why connecting with others is one of the most important traits of an entrepreneur
(05:23) What qualities you need to be an entrepreneur
(08:17) If you can't go all in on your business because you need the financial security of a 9 to 5, how else can you start your business journey?
(10:24) How do you start a business if you have too much on your plate?
(12:56) An entrepreneur is also a leader, so what qualities do you need to be a great leader?
(15:38) What are some hurdles that entrepreneurs might have to overcome when they're thinking about starting a business?
(18:45) What are some of the qualities you need to help you get through the tough times?
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FAQ
How many episodes does This Is Small Business have?
This Is Small Business currently has 114 episodes available.
What topics does This Is Small Business cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Small Business, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on This Is Small Business?
The episode title 'The Growth Tool That Can Help You Increase Revenue: Email Lists - with Jenna Kutcher' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This Is Small Business?
The average episode length on This Is Small Business is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of This Is Small Business released?
Episodes of This Is Small Business are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of This Is Small Business?
The first episode of This Is Small Business was released on Jun 14, 2022.
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