The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Milton Hunt, Sharif Small and Lorraine Marchand

In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces the format and encourages listeners to subscribe. The discussion features a panel where Melinda, along with Sharif Small, Milton Hunt, and Lorraine Marchand, share their favorite business podcasts, apps, and marketing tips. They also highlight some of the best business books that have influenced their entrepreneurial journeys.

Milton Hunt is an HR expert, motivational speaker, and employee training specialist who brings real-world experience to help workplaces function better. A proud Native American and member of the Lumbee Tribe, he blends cultural insight with proven strategies to inspire, develop, and transform teams. Known as an engaging “edu-tainer,” he delivers powerful, practical ideas to corporate, government, and private-sector organizations. For more info, https://www.MiltonHunt.net

Sharif J. Small is a Tax Wealth Strategist, Fractional CFO, Real Estate Developer and Investor, and M&A Business Advisor with more than 20 years of experience leading a tax accounting, real estate development, and business mergers and acquisitions advisory practice. Sharif is passionate about helping small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses start, grow, and successfully acquire and scale companies. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build generational wealth, achieve financial freedom, and leave a legacy through sound financial strategy, ownership, and investment. For more information, go to https://www.sjsfinancialfirm.com

Lorraine Marchand is a seasoned executive, leadership expert, and author of No Fear, No Failure, Five Principles for Maintaining Growth Through Innovation. With decades of experience leading high-performing teams and driving innovation in complex organizations, she is known for helping leaders embrace change, overcome fear, and lead with confidence. Lorraine’s work blends practical leadership strategies with real-world experience, empowering professionals to make bold decisions, build resilient teams, and achieve meaningful results in today’s fast-changing business environment. For more information, visit https://www.lorrainemarchand.com

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Old School Marketing Tips:

Even if it’s your service or book, whatever it is you’re doing, the 4 Ps would stand the test of time.
TOMA – top of mind awareness. When people understand who you are and remember who you are -you’re there and you’re present – they will buy from you.
Do In-Person workshops, because you make the instant connection.