Become The Expert

In this special edition episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia share how you can be the expert in your field, and how you can show that expertise through social media.

Be the expert - you know the most and are the most knowledgeable about what you do!
Always learning - staying cutting edge on the latest and greatest in your industry
Social Media - what you share matters, make it count
Blogs, Video and Podcasts - are all great ways to show you are the expert
Speaking at Events - think small and know you are the expert

How Social Media Can Help You Find & Keep Employees

Small businesses across the country are struggling to find and keep employees. These same employees have failed to see the value of social media to reach potential employees and keep the ones they have. In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann Brennan, the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing, shares the ways you can find and keep your employees using simple social media marketing techniques.

Small Business Owner, Celebrating Employees, Marketing PodcastAnn BrennanFebruary 28, 2022Marketing Mums, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Owner, Podcast for Business, Podcast for Marketing, Business Advice, Social Media Marketing, Finding Employees, Keeping Employees, How to Find Employees On Social Media, Work Culture, Core Values, Business Core Values, Cause Marketing

Community Management: Why Does it Matter?

In this episode of Marketing Mums, Ann and Anastassia discuss community management. They share different ways to connect with your community - both online and in person.

Today’s actionable item: Find your industry hashtags. Think about what hashtags really matter for your industry and use them. They’re a powerful tool for your business. Looking for help on finding your industry hashtags?

Community Management, Small Business Owner, Small Business MarketingAnn BrennanJanuary 24, 2022Marketing Mums, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Owner, Podcast for Business, Podcast for Marketing, Business Advice, Social Media Marketing, Meetup, Community Management, Grow Your Community, Find Your Community

Improve Your Online Security

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Scott Schober, the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems - a 48-year-old provider of wireless test and security solutions.

Cyber Security, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanJuly 19, 2021Small Business Owners, Podcast For Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Podcast For Entrepreneurs, Small Business Connections, Cyber Security, Data Breaches, Stay Safe, Inexpensive Security, Protect Your Information, Senior Security, Security For Seniors

Simplify Your Business

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about simplifying your business with Nicole Hamilton, Founder & Owner of Homeownering, Inc. Nicole has a passion for mortgages and creates transparency by spending time with consumers. She built her business to help the middle class with homeownership and provides tools to navigate negotiating the best deal with ease.

Mortgage Genius, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanJanuary 4, 2021small business owners, podcast for small business, entrepreneurship, podcast for entrepreneurs, small business connections, focus on the consumer, simplify your business, desire to solve a problem, gaining the most value, partner or solo, trust your gut in business, gaining life experience, making an impact, making a difference

Does Copy Matter

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks all about copy with copywriter, web designer, intuitive business mentor and podcast host, Liz Theresa of LizTheresa.com. Liz settles the big question of which is more important: good copy or hot looking website.

Copywriter, Business Mentor, Web Designer, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanNovember 23, 2020copy matters, copywriter, copywriting, effective copy, effective website, liz on biz podcast, personal brand, person branding, podcast for business owners, podcast for entrepreneurs, small business connections, web design

Lean Business

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about entrepreneurship, their passion for helping small businesses, and the Lean Framework with Brad Eisenburg of BELeanBusiness.com.

Only 2 Kinds of Days

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Nathan Greenberg, founder of Arkside Marketing, a full-service advertising agency specializing in regulated industries. Together they discuss Nathan's philosophy of there are only two kinds of days, his serial entrepreneurship and the two rules of marketing.

Entrepreneurship, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanNovember 16, 2020client alignment, creativity crucible, educational day, everyone can market, favorite books of business, marketing investment, marketing partners, marketing professional, regulated industries, serial entrepreneur, word of mouth advertising, podcast for small businesses, podcast for marketing, podcast for entrepreneurs

Networking In The Time of COVID

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about networking during COVID with Sarit Arbell, ExecutiveDirector of BNI Central Maryland.

Business Networking, Small Business Owner, EntrepreneursAnn BrennanNovember 11, 2020business networking, business network international, empowering others, givers gain, leadership, networking during covid, podcast for business owners, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for networking, podcast for small business owners

Work ON Your Business, Not IN It

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Jonathan Kiekbusch, a life long entrepreneur and Founder of SEOButler, The i2W Agency and the WeRCMO.

Small Business Growth, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanNovember 4, 2020business recruiting strategy, examining your business portfolio, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, sop, stakeholders, standard operating procedures, time utilization

Depression Doesn't Always Look Sad

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about how depression doesn't always look sad with The Mental Health Comedian, Motivational Speaker, and TEDx Talk Trainer, Frank King. As a suicide prevention and postvention speaker, Frank has been on TEDx Talk several times. As a keynote speaker, he talks with companies and meets with their teams about mental health, suicide prevention and postvention. He talks about the serious side and also adds some humor to educate people in knowing the signs of depression and the importance of speaking up about mental health.

Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owner, Well BeingAnn BrennanNovember 2, 2020chronic suicide ideation, depression lies, frank king, mental health, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, purpose and passion, qpr, selfcare, suicide postvention, suicide prevention, tedx talk, tedx talk coach, mental health comedian, you are not alone

Leadership Myths

We bust the myths of leadership with personal strategist and facilitator, Jodi Hume of LeadingClarity.com. The analogies, metaphors and stories are heartfelt and help clear up what it takes to be a good and effective leader. We all need help sometimes and, that is exactly what Ann and Jodi provide.

Business Owner, Communication Skills, Entrepreneurs, Leadership Training, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanOctober 28, 2020business self care, coordinating help, facilitator, leadership coaching, leadership myths, personal strategist, selfcare, marketing podcast, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for business owners

Master the 4 Intangible Secrets For Massive Influence

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses how to Master the 4 Intangible Secrets for Massive Influence with Dean Forbes, the High Impact Coach of Xpertmastery.com. With over 20 years of experience, Dean knows the feeling in your gut telling you, I want to help others. Dean helps people focus on influence to raise their level of impact.

Motivation in Business, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanOctober 14, 2020captivating presence, communication skills, compassion, emotional intelligence, empathy, good listening skills, good steward, high impact coach, intangible secrets, listening, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, power of vulnerability, proactive eq, purpose, sphere of influence

5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, Ann discusses the 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur with Arthie Moore, joining us from South Africa. Arthie developed two successful international companies: Celebrating Humanity International as an International Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Ki Leadership Institute specializing in exclusive values-based leadership training programs, with a focus on creating an impact in many countries.

Leadership Training, Small Business Owner, Cause Marketing, EntrepreneursAnn BrennanOctober 12, 2020celebrating humanity, compassionate leader, compassionate leadership, diversity and inclusion, diversity values, inclusion values, intentionality, leadership programs, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, respect, successful mindset, the learning revolution, podcast

Working as a Couple

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, we talk with Rick and Natascha Weedon, of Wealth Thru Wellness about working as a couple and their keys to success in the entrepreneur world.

Working Couple, Entrepreneurs, Small Business OwnerAnn BrennanSeptember 21, 2020c4networking, collaboration, find your passion, health and wealth, networking, play to strengths, podcast for entrepreneurs, working couple