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The Real Power of Having a Coach with Deryl Sweeney

The Power of Having a Coach with Deryl Sweeney

Join Christy as she talks with her friend and coach, Deryl Sweeney, about his own experience with business ownership and the real power coaching has had for him. Listen long enough to hear Christy Share some of her own work that Deryl has put her through and the impact it has on her daily life. 

Deryl Sweeney is a Professional Coach focused on helping entrepreneurs and high performance professionals build the businesses and the lives that they really want. 

Deryl has launched and scaled multiple businesses, raised millions of dollars as a co-founder of a grass-roots charity raising money to cure cystic fibrosis and developed marketing tactics and strategies for clients nationwide. He coaches and mentors entrepreneurs, executives, founders students, soccer players, and everyday people on their businesses, careers, and lives. 

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What Being Professional Looks Like Today

What Being Professional Looks Like Today

Welcome to another great episode of Small Business Success Talk with your host, Christy Smallwood. In this episode, I discuss what being professional looks like today. If you’re a person out in the workforce, you already know that “being professional” has definitely evolved and looks much different than it did many years ago. 

For this show, I mention LinkedIn’s #IAmProfessional campaign and you can watch one of their videos here. What being professional looked like years ago, does not look the same today. It could mean having tattoos, dressing a little differently, being a full-time parent, having piercings, being emotional. These are just some things that would have NEVER been thought of as being professional years ago which is why I love this campaign from LinkedIn. 

Now, with all of that being said, there are some aspects of being professional that have NOT changed and have remained the same. A great example of that has come from my own personal experience that I mention in this episode and that’s dealing with unprofessional managers.

What does being professional look like to YOU and how have you personally seen it evolve? 

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Keeping Up With Digital Marketing Changes

Keeping Up With Digital Marketing Changes

For this episode of the Small Business Success Talk podcast, we’re joined by Amy Torres of Director of Marketing Inc. and Kristina Stubblefield of SoIn Media Group. We’re calling ourselves the “Marketing Mavens” because of our combined knowledge and experience in the field of marketing. Brittany Murphy of One Thing Marketing was not able to join us for this episode, but she will be joining us in the future!

This was a LOADED episode so you’ll definitely want to grab your favorite notebook and pen to take some notes. Without giving too much away, we discussed the constantly-changing world of marketing, how people are connecting with businesses now vs in the past, and the big one (brace yourself) that you cannot work from a to-do list. 

We hope you enjoy this episode because we’ve got more comin’ at ya so stay tuned for more episodes with the Marketing Mavens!

WEBSITE: SoIn Media Group, Director of Marketing Inc., Eagle Eye Strategies

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Family Business Down on the Farm With Dallas Montgomery, Owner of Montgomery Farms

Family Business Down on the Farm With Dallas Montgomery, Owner of Montgomery Farms

For this episode of Small Business Success Talk, we had the chance to sit down with our good friend Dallas Montgomery of Montgomery Farms. A family-owned business, it’s a beautiful 40-acre outdoor venue located in Underwood Indiana and they do everything from corporate events to weddings.

He got into his second calling as a chef and did that for 7 years until teaming up with his sister at Montgomery Farms. With his background in hospitality as a hotel chef, it just made sense!

We got to hear what it’s like to co-own a family business, what’s slated for the future for Montgomery Farms, and much more enjoyable conversation with Dallas. Another great episode in the books and we know you’ll enjoy it just as much as we did!

BIO: Dallas R. Montgomery, the third Dallas in the family, started selling sweet corn out of the old Barn at the age of eleven before being tall enough to even see over the corn. After attending Purdue University he left the family business and was an executive chef for seven years in Indianapolis. After the conversion of Montgomery Farms into an event venue by sister Mandi, he moved back to Southern Indiana and joined forces once again with his sibling and is now a proud business owner with her.

WEBSITE: Home – Montgomery Farms

FACEBOOK: Montgomery Farms

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/montgomeryfarms/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/montgomery-farms

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Using SWOT To Its Full Potential & The Impact You Have

Using SWOT To Its Full Potential & The Impact You Have

On this episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy talks all about the SWOT analysis, how you can apply it to your personal life and not just your business.

Christy also briefly mentions that sponsorships are now available for the Small Business Success Talk podcast. If you’re interested in sponsoring a show, let’s connect!

Lastly, if you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow us there as well for a new tip every Tuesday and quotes from each guest we’ve had on the podcast.

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Tapping into individual superpowers with human analytics, Michael G. Hall of Hall & Associates, Inc.

Tapping into individual superpowers with human analytics, Michael G. Hall of Hall & Associates, Inc.

Our first guest since the rebrand of our podcast (which is now Small Business SUCCESS Talk if you haven’t heard yet), is Michael G. Hall. A Louisville native, he has his degree in Accounting and Economics. After being a CPA and moving into corporate finance, he realized he wanted to do something different and less self-driven which is what got him into human analytics. What exactly is human analytics you ask? Also known as people analytics, human analytics is the collection and application of talent data to improve critical talent and business outcomes.

BIO: My passion for the past 20 years has been spearheading dynamic change in organizations by identifying and developing the employees’ talents to match the culture of their company.

By closely collaborating with owner-operators and C-level managers, I uncover and share what drives the people, pinpointing their motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. In my experience, this has resulted in up to a 20% increase in revenue. Armed with this crucial data, C-suite managers now have a roadmap from which they can better manage their bottom line while maximizing top line growth.

Hall & Associates, Inc. is a strategic advisory firm that works exclusively with visionary business leaders and management to scale and transform organizations using Applied Psychometric Analytics Traits (this translates to “Moneyball for CEOs”).

Experienced in industries such as FinTech, retail, high-tech software, healthcare, digital imaging, and real estate, I have been a key member of several boards of directors and advisory boards, including: MasterCard Prepaid Policy Council, American Institute of Public Accountants eCommerce Education Committee, Association of Corporate Growth, Austin Chapter Financial Executives International Board of Directors, two-time Financial Executives Global Summit Chair, and Transaction Wireless (First Data) Advisory Board, among others.

I have a track record of successfully guiding organizations thru transformative processes to pivot and execute company strategies and tactics that is unparalleled. I implement a step-by-step talent optimization process, with the ultimate goal of aligning your talent strategy with your business strategy.

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrayhall/

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The Importance of Company Culture and Employee Retention, Owner of Magnet Culture, Cara Silletto

The Importance of Company Culture and Employee Retention, Owner of Magnet Culture, Cara Silletto

For this episode of Small Business Small Talk, we had the chance to sit down with a good friend of ours, Cara Silletto from Magnet Culture. We enjoyed getting to hear about her background where she grew up as a theater kid, then moved on to being an Event Planner for a state association which then planted the seed for her to eventually become a speaker trainer. Her main focus at her business, Magnet Culture, is all about employee retention and culture. If this is something your own business is struggling with, this episode is one you’ll definitely want to check out!

BIO: Workforce thought leader and keynote speaker Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, works with organizations to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles. Workforce Magazine in Chicago named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com listed her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch.” She is the author of the book, “Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer,” and Louisville Business First named her one of their 2018 Forty Under 40.

WEBSITE: www.WeReduceTurnover.com

FACEBOOK: Magnet Culture, a Crescendo Strategies company

LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/carasilletto

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2021 In Review and Lessons Learned

2021 In Review and Lessons Learned

In this episode of Small Business Small Talk host, Christy Smallwood, gives a fun recap of 2021. It’s been a great year for Small Business Small Talk that has hosted many wonderful business owners. If you’ve not listened to all episodes, you need to. Lots of great content for all of you business owners out there.

Christy also started a NEW travel podcast with fellow host, Tara Branch of Vacations by Tara. Stay tuned for more details on when that will be launching. For those that love travel, you won’t want to miss it!

Lastly, Small Business Small Talk is now on Instagram (@smallbusinesssmalltalk) so be sure to give us a follow on there.

That’s just a small sampling of 2021 so be sure to listen to the full episode for all the fun details. We hope you all had a great 2021 and an even better 2022 ahead!

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On the Journey with NFL Professional, Author, & Entrepreneur – Jordan Babineaux

On the Journey with NFL Professional, Author, & Entrepreneur -
Jordan Babineaux

On this episode of Small Business Small Talk, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Jordan Babineaux, former NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans. We discussed his childhood in Port Arthur, Texas, his journey with the NFL, and how he got to where he is today with his business, Pivot to Win. At the young age of 39, Jordan has already accomplished so much in his professional career, but he recognizes that it’s the failures and losses as well that get us to our path of success and how having the “growth mindset” is truly important to achieving what we want.

WEBSITE: pivottowin.com

FACEBOOK: Jordan Babineaux

INSTAGRAM: @jordanbabineaux

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Helping small business with IT and cybersecurity, owner of Z-JAK Technologies, Jeff Chandler

Helping small business with IT and cybersecurity,
owner of Z-JAK Technologies, Jeff Chandler

We recently sat down with Jeff Chandler on Small Business Small Talk. He’s been in the business of IT since the 80s and owns his own IT company, Z-JAK Technologies. His desire to be an engineer as a kid is what got him started in the field.

With small businesses also being prone to cyber attacks, his clients enlisted his help in helping to secure their systems. Thus, Jeff ‘s book on cybersecurity was created called “Hacked!”.

If this is a pain point with your business, make sure to visit the website link below for Z-JAK Technologies so Jeff can get you taken care of!

BIO: Jeff Chandler is the founder and CEO of Z-JAK Technologies.

With more than 35 years of experience as a developer, systems architect, business consultant, and insurance executive, Jeff is an expert in cybersecurity and technology.

Jeff served previously as Chief Technology Officer for Jefferson National Financial. He was part of the startup team that built the company and served in a number of roles over the years with that carrier.

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IT Services & IT Support Louisville, KY | Z-JAK Technologies

BOOK:  Hacked! Cybersecurity Protection Guide – Z-JAK Technologies | IT Services and IT Support in Louisville, KY

WEEKLY CYBERTIPS EMAIL: https://zjak.net/cybertips

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