Practical BizZ Podcast

12/21/2023

Happy Holidays to all and thank you for a fun year it was great meeting so many of you. Thank you for your support.

09/28/2023

09/16/2023

The date of Season 4 will be announced in the upcoming days.

What are some topics you would like to hear more about?
Who are some guests you would like to hear from?
Drop your favorite small business resource organizations or small business owners you'd love to see on our platforms below.

09/08/2023

Next week we'll be recording business spotlights of our sponsors for the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit

You will be hearing from

Thompson Insurance Group
EforAll Rhode Island
Insperity
Falvey Insurance Group
Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

Let us know what kind of insight you would like to know about these organizations in the comments below.

08/30/2023

Please take a few moments and nominate your three favorite local small businesses for these amazing awards. The awards will be presented during our 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit!

You can nominate your small business friends here: https://www.stellarbusinessconcepts.com/rismallbusinesssummit

Good luck to all of our nominees!

Do you love a small business in Rhode Island? Do they exhibit great leadership skills? Are they the definition of a Cinderella story? Or maybe they just give back to the community.

We want to hear from you! 👇

Please visit our website:

https://www.stellarbusinessconcepts.com/rismallbusinesssummit

Then nominate a small business based in Rhode Island for one of the THREE categories:

✨Lifts Up Other Small Businesses
✨Gives Back to the Community
✨Leads By Good Example

Submit your nominations no later than 9/10 at 12pm EST. Awards will be issued at the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit so be sure to grab your tickets to watch us announce the recipients live!

Good luck to all!

08/24/2023

QUIZ TIME!

As we concluded Season 3 of Practical BizZ Podcast we want to hear from you. Which guest spoke about Social Media Marketing? Put your answer in the comments below.

For an extra entry ✨ let us know what your favorite thing about that episode was.

08/22/2023

Season 3 finale!

Full YouTube video in the comments below 👇

08/21/2023

Today is our Season 3 finale! We are wrapping up Season 3 with our final guest, Riverzedge Arts.

In this week's final episode, we'll uncover the path to economic and cultural sustainability that Riverzedge paves for its participants and the broader community.

🔗 link to full episode in the comments below.

Don't forget to find Lou in the graphic below. Thank you to our loyal listeners for another phenomenal season here at Practical BizZ Podcast

08/16/2023

SHE MEANS BUSINESS!

Check our podcast host out at the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit happening on Thursday, September 21st at The Event Factory here in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Get your practical bizz advice in person! Who knows, she may even sign your Practical BizZ Podcast merch if you visit our table.

The hidden treasure awaits in the comments below 🧐

Don't allow your customers to abandon your ship! Attend the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit and see Erica hit the stage at 2:15 speaking passionately about customer retention.

For a list of other speakers and panelists and what can be expected at the summit please visit our website for more information.

🔗 in the comments below

08/15/2023

What benefits does the BBB have for small business owners? We speak with Paula Flemming, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer and she shares with us how your small business can generate a competitive edge with the Better Business Bureau.

Link to the full episode is in the comments below.

Don't forget to find Lou the

08/09/2023

Thank you for all your support small business community. On our way to reaching our next milestone.

 Welcome to the Practical Bizz Podcast! In this podcast, we offer practical advice and tips for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow their businesses. Our guests are industry experts who share their insights and experiences on topics such as marketing, sales, finance, leadership, and m...

08/07/2023

It's Monday, so you know what that means!

In today's episode we discuss the importance of building relationships with elected officials, understanding the legislative process, and staying informed about policy changes that could impact your business.

Hear it from industry experts Jennifer Ortiz and David Dadekian.

🔗 in the comments below

08/01/2023

Want more Poppy Champlin belly laughs?

Link to watch the full video in the comments.

07/31/2023

This RI native comedian will be our keynote speaker at the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit on Thursday, September 21st 2023 at The Event Factory

It's not going to cost you a fin to get in but buoy, you may want to call that checkered crab that brought us all these laughs in today's episode with Poppy Champlin

This episode will hook and reel you in.
🎣 to this episode in the comments below

Don't forget to find Lou the Loyal Lobstah 🦞

07/27/2023

Maybe we should save the jokes for Poppy Champlin but we couldn't resist this one.

Want more of Marcus' episode? Full YouTube video in the comments.

07/26/2023

This week's small business spotlight is an episode with The Reaper's Beauty Co. and the mother and daughter team that founded this small business out of East Providence, RI.

We often hear how the family business leads to regrettable family affairs and financial discrepancies. This story is anything but! Mother, Samantha and daughter, Jordan found strength in their relationship by coming together and establishing this body care based business.

Hear their story. 🔗 in the comments below 👇

07/26/2023

Do your homework! 📝

Marcus shares some great insight on what to look for when choosing a website developer and designer for your business' website.

Avoid those developers who charge you thousands of dollars and leave you with a website that looks like everyone elses.

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07/25/2023

Give us a follow on Twitter

Be sure to look closely at the graphic below for another attempt at finding Lou

07/24/2023

It didn't take Marcus long to figure out the importance of website develop and design and how it directly influences consumers when purchasing a good and/or service.

In today's episode, Erica and Marcus will provide our listeners with facts, tips, and explain why having a clear brand and how it represents your business. These are crucial components for your business' website.

Listen to the full episode below 👇👇

Don't forget to find Lou 🦞

07/21/2023

Just start

07/19/2023

This week's small business spotlight features a guest who got the push of fate by Erica. She attended one of our workshops seeking some guidance with pursuing her dream job and kept putting in on the back burner. We'd like to officially congratulate Krunchy Kate LLC for taking that leap of faith and doing it full steam ahead (veggies not included 🥦🥬)

She has been on The Rhode Show more times than we can count making a name for herself and branding her services.

🔗 to her podcast is in the comments below

07/18/2023

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT. (You can listen to it too 😂) In this week's episode, Deana from The Rhode Island Wave mentions how she's witnessed tremendous growth with her clients who advertise in her paper. It takes consistency and patience but you will reach your target audience with mixed media.

🔗to watch the full YouTube video in the comments below 👇

07/17/2023

In this week's episode we spoke with the Publisher of The Rhode Island Wave, Deana. She touches on the topic of the importance of mixed media and how it can benefit your business. It all stems back to brand awareness and really creating that collaborative environment in your community.

Don't forget to find Lou The Loyal Lobstah. Comment GOT HIM when you find where he's hiding. 🦞

🔗 to the full episode in the comments below

07/13/2023

This weeks Small Business Spotlight is an in depth conversation with Magikal Makings owner Christen. She shares her story about being a busy mom and running her small business based out of here in Warwick, Rhode Island. She also discusses the importance of putting your customer at the center of everything you do as an entrepreneur.

🔗 to the full video is in the comments below 🍄👇

07/12/2023

ICYMI 😜

This weeks episode has a lot of comic relief and some GREAT insight about how social media can evolve your business. Dayna shares her knowledge and tips to help make your social media platforms useful and engaging.

Want to hear more about what she has to say? She will be speaking at our 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit on Thursday, September 21st at The Event Factory, here in Warwick. Link to purchase tickets is in the comments below.

07/11/2023

We offer our weekly episodes in audio and video format. You can find us on our YouTube channel BizZ Podcast. We upload our content every week with fresh information.

🔗 to our YouTube Channel in the comments. Please like and subscribe 👍

07/10/2023

Here at Practical BizZ Podcast we specialize in giving our loyal listeners from Westerly to Woonsocket the best business advice around town.

Starting this week you can find Lou the Lobstah on our podcast thumbnails every week. We want to give you more reasons to look forward to the release of our podcast episodes. So while you're listening to the latest and greatest social media advice from Dayna, be sure to find Lou on the thumbnail.

No spoilers! Just comment 'FOUND HIM' when you spot him. This week it's super easy but the upcoming weeks we will make it a little bit more challenging.

🦞🦞

07/10/2023

This special guest is a guest speaker for our 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Summit. In today's episode, Dayna speaks about social media and its never ending evolution and how it can take your business to the summit of this entrepreneurial journey.

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