Hosted by Loralyn Mears, PhD · EN · 200 episodes
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Welcome to Small Business Stories, the podcast where we celebrate the real-life journeys of small business owners. We dig into inspiring tales of triumphs, challenges, and the tough lessons we learned along the way. Each episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical tips that you can use to fuel your own entrepreneurial dreams. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your business, you'll find motivation and insight in every story. Tune in and get ready to be inspired by the heart and hustle of small business owners just like you! We say it like it is - no filters. Being an SMB owner isn't easy, but we're compelled to do it.
Loralyn Mears, PhD hosts Small Business Stories, a business show with 200 episodes published.
S6:E55 Markets shift. Policies change. Supply chains break. Yet businesses still need to serve customers, protect margins, and make decisions. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Abe Orgel , founder of Simple Forwardi
S6:E52 The platforms are changing. Search is changing. Customer acquisition is changing. So what remains stable when everything else feels uncertain? In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Ismael Wrixen , Founder and CEO
S6:E51 What if the biggest limitation in your business isn't your circumstances? What if it's the story you've accepted about what is possible? In this episode of Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Patrick Eng
S6:E50 A lot of businesses think they need more marketing. But better marketing is only part of the equation. In this episode, Jimi Gibson, marketing strategist and former professional magician, explains how the psycholo
S6:E49 Yes, you can charge premium pricing - but only if your customers feel the difference. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Vance Morris , founder of Deliver Service Now and former Disney leader, to explore how b
S6:E48 The pressure to automate everything is reshaping entrepreneurship. But faster content does not automatically create deeper trust. In this episode of Small Business Stories , Dr. LL sits down with Allan Ngo , found
S6:E46 More entrepreneurs are investing in ads, automation, and AI-generated content, yet many are still struggling to convert customers. In this episode of Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Carolyn Lowe , fo
S6:E45 What happens when a business grows faster than its structure, messaging, or leadership capacity? In this episode of Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with James Brown , founder of Business Accelerator Insti
S6:E44 Marketing typically fails because of misalignment between the message and the buyer. Product market fit, or the lack thereof, is a business death nail. Many founders are active across multiple channels, yet their
S6:E43 Growth is often treated as proof that everything is working. But internally, it can signal the opposite. And growth can BREAK you and your business. Many businesses expand faster than their systems can support. Wh
S6:E42 The market is louder than ever, yet trust feels like a rare commodity. Many founders are visible but not chosen. They generate impressions, traffic, and activity, yet still lack meaningful conversations with ideal
S6:E41 Growth exposes what founders postpone (isn't that the truth?!). Many businesses believe HR is just paperwork. In reality, HR often determines whether growth compounds, or fractures. If people don't trust your stan
S6:E40 Most businesses either have a revenue problem or an operating problem. In this episode, Dr. LL explores why capable founders often stay trapped inside businesses they built: overloaded, reactive, and too central t
S6:E39 Trust isn't built by showing up more. It's built by being understood. In this episode, Dr. LL explores a recurring challenge facing entrepreneurs: why visibility alone isn't translating into credibility or growth.
S6:E38 Access to capital isn't just a financial decision. It's a strategic one - albeit increasingly confusing. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Kunal Bhasin to explore how the lending landscape has evolved—and why
S6:E37 Franchising is often misunderstood. Many assume it's "passive income" that prints cash in the backyard. NOTHING is really passive! Especially not at first. Others think franchising is low-risk, or limited to fast
S6:E36 Many founders don't talk about this - but we do. Burnout doesn't happen all at once. It builds through small, misaligned decisions over time. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Jessica Volker to explore what s
S6:E35 Some of the strongest businesses are built without a clear path. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Nicholas Breedlove , CEO of NVB Playgrounds, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a business in
S6:E34 If people don't trust what they see, they won't engage with what you say. And for many small business owners, that breakdown starts with their image. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with photographer Olga Mische
Ismael Wrixen
ThriveCart
1 appearance on this show
Patrick Engasser
Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Coach
1 appearance on this show
Jimi Gibson
marketing strategist and former professional magician · Thrive Internet Marketing Agency
1 appearance on this show
Vance Morris
Chief Experience Officer - Deliver Service Now Institute · Deliver Service Now institute
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Erika Rasure
psychologist · Beyond Finance
1 appearance on this show
Carolyn Lowe
Cofounder and CEO · ROI Swift
1 appearance on this show
Dr James Brown
Hall of Fame sportscaster and broadcasting legend · Business Accelerator Institute
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Griffin
Specialist in HR systems, hiring compliance, workforce growth strategy · Griffin Resources
1 appearance on this show
Dan Norcross
property entrepreneur
1 appearance on this show
Kira Shishkin
Founder & CEO · Informed.now
1 appearance on this show
Giuseppe Grammatico
franchise expert, author, and entrepreneur · GG the Franchise Guide
1 appearance on this show
Jose Berlanga
real estate investor, author, speaker · Onyx Land Partners
1 appearance on this show
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