Small Business Hustle

Small Business Hustle

Let's talk about Small Business in a small town and all the challenges and lessons we can apply to the hustle of running a small business. Join Molly Blair as she explores topics about running a small business and looks at ways you can apply those to another business environment or your personal life! We will explore topics such as leadership, advertising and what we can learn from a $7 bar of soap! Donate Today at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=W7T5FL6MCLQNJ

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September 5, 2024 24 mins
In this episode of Small Business Hustle, we tackle one of the most critical questions every business owner must answer: "Who is your target customer?" Without a clear understanding of who your ideal customer is, your marketing efforts could fall flat, leading your business down a path toward failure. Join Molly B as she guides you through the process of identifying your target audience and creating a customer avatar that will unlo...
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In this episode of Small Business Hustle we talk about seeing kids with their own money in my business. How does it impact their financial acumen? How is their behavior impacted? Are there benefits to learning to be "broke" in elementary school? Enjoy this short episode watching kids learn how to handle their own wallets and what observations I was able to make. 


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5 Leadership Quick Wins for a Struggling Leader. Some leaders go from being a top performer to a struggling leader. What are ways they can get back on top?
This is a great episode for any leader -- good or bad!! It can help good leaders guide other leaders better. It can help a leader who is having a hard time in their role see some quick ways they can improve their leadership to build trust with their team. 
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April 21, 2023 22 mins

In this episode we discuss the journey of selling Ramen Noodles after a manufacturing plant began making them in our small town of just 5600 people! I was nervous buying Ramen Noodles by the pallet!! I will share the journey of deciding to sell the noodles and the overall sales picture. 

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April 13, 2023 44 mins

How can you flip a normal process and make
 it better for your customers, your business and other businesses? Can you inspire change in others by leading a new path? What will you do when another business copies your unique idea?

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How can an Easter Egg Hunt help your business?  We have a quick-case study on Easter volunteering and how you can drive sales into your business by being an involved volunteer. Is your business a good community citizen? There might be really awesome opportunities left on the table if you aren't. In this case study we talk about being involved in an annual Easter Egg Hunt. 

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March 31, 2023 26 mins

Join Molly Blair this week on the Small Business Hustle when we discuss a book written by Andrew McCrea.  The book The Total Town Makeover by Andrew McCrea has many inspiring examples of how small towns made changes that amounted to a big impact in their communities. There are so many helpful takeaways we can use to positively influence our small towns.  

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In this episode we will dive into the way I transformed my Facebook Page for my business and what steps I took to do that. 
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This weeks episode on the Small Business Hustle is about Review and Reflection. Feel like you are always running at full speed? Spend some time reviewing what you have been doing. What is going well? What isn't? When you take notes on these activities you can use those insights to better plan in the future making yourself more efficient.

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February 23, 2023 23 mins

Check out Failed Sales and Marketing Examples in this weeks episode of the Small Business Hustle.  In this episode, we discuss ways that an item didn't sell or a marketing strategy that was only half realized. Discussing these examples can help re-inspire you to make shifts in your business that might reinvigorate your sales. 

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Let's find out why more money stays in the community when spent at a small business versus a big box or national retailer. How does a small business effect the health of a community. What is the importance of sales tax dollars on your small community?
Join us this week on the Small Business Hustle to discuss this topic. 

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Dive into the corporate workplace wisdom with Molly Blair as she unravels the corporate strategies that can supercharge your small business journey. Learn invaluable lessons and techniques garnered from her corporate experience that are tailored to elevate your entrepreneurial game. Tune in for actionable insights and elevate your small business to new heights!

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February 9, 2023 27 mins

What can you learn from the sales of a $7 bar of soap? Let's unpack all we can from exploring this sales journey. How do customers make their buying decision and what lessons can you take away for future inventory purchase decisions. 

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February 2, 2023 17 mins

Explore the topic of so called Advertising experts when operating a Small Business. 

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January 26, 2023 27 mins

Join Molly Blair on the Small Business Hustle as she discusses 5 Leadership pitfalls to avoid in any management or leadership position. 

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