It’s a Small Business World
Small businesses make up approximately 90% of companies around the world, but they often struggle to compete with the other 10% that are “too big to fail.” Join KC Goundiam, founder and CEO of B2BeeMatch, and Jaime Buelta, small business advocate and tech wiz, as they interview small business owners and industry experts to find out why some small businesses succeed in today’s global marketplace while others fail to thrive. Whether you run a small business, are thinking of starting one, or are just curious about these crucial contributors to the world economy, tune in for fresh insights and fascinating conversations in each new episode!
Episodes
50 episodes
025 - How to ensure gender parity in your small business with Caroline Codsi
How to implement gender parity in your small business with Caroline CodsiWant to make sure that your business prioritizes diversity and gender parity? Listen to Caroline Codsi, founder and CEO of Women in Governance, discuss the n...
024 - How to develop skills to grow your small business with Sherry Coutu
Want to make sure that your team’s skills are up to date with changing technology and business trends? Listen to Sherry Coutu, Chairman of Workfinder, Non-Executive Director of Raspberry Pi, and business leader in financial services, technology...
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023 - How to strengthen brand messaging and content strategy with Afton Brazzoni
Want to learn how to strengthen your brand messaging and content strategy? Listen to Afton Brazzoni, founder of Scribe National, discuss strategies to improve your company’s unique messaging and story. Get more information re...
022 - How to develop a success mindset with Jacqueline Foley
Want to develop a success mindset in business and beyond? Listen to Jacqueline Foley, Executive Brand Coach, discuss strategies to improve your mindset and avoid negative self-talk. Get more information related to this...
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021 - How to stand out as a small business with Adam Konowe
Want to learn how to develop your business brand and reputation? Listen to Adam Konowe, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Edelman, discuss strategies to build and promote your small business! Get more information r...
020 - How to maximize your business’s productivity with Anthony Impey of Be the Business
Want to maximize your business’s productivity and get the business education you need? Listen to Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, explain how business leaders can access education and improve business performance!Get more infor...
019 - How to succeed as an entrepreneur with Kaylee Astle
Want to learn how to succeed as an entrepreneur? Listen to Kaylee Astle, founder and CEO of Blanka, discuss her startup journey, and get tips and tricks to help you overcome some of the biggest challenges out there today!Get more ...
018 - How venture capitalists can help you grow your small business with David Hornik
Want to learn what to look for in a venture capitalist? When to look for one? And how to make your company pitch deck irresistible? Listen to our interview with David Hornik, founding partner of Lobby Capital, as we discuss the world of venture...
017 How the right connections can help you grow your small business with Nasheen Liu
Ever wonder how the right connections can help you grow your small business? Listen to Nasheen Liu, Partner and SVP of CIO Program Strategy at The IT Media Group, discuss her experience as a tech entrepreneur and share how the right connections...
016 How your business can get US government contracts with Michael LeJeune
Do you want to apply to get US government contracts for your business? Listen to Michael LeJeune, Chief Strategist of Business Breakthroughs and Federal Access Program Manager at RSM Federal, discuss the process of breaking into government cont...
015 How your business can thrive in Africa with Valerie Bowden
Do you want to expand your business into Africa? Listen to Valerie Bowden, Founder and Director of CRDLE, discuss how and why Western businesses are expanding into the African continent.Get more information related to this episode...
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014 How LinkedIn can grow your business with Katheline Jean-Pierre Coleman
Do you want to build your business and reputation on the internet’s largest professional network, LinkedIn? Listen to Katheline Coleman, Senior Executive at LinkedIn, discuss best practices, engagement niches and growth tips for small businesse...
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013 Why businesses need strong brand identities with Flavilla Fongang
Brand psychology influences consumer decisions. Do you know how brand characteristics affect your small business? What brand details should you consider when expanding your brand internationally? Listen to the advice Flavilla Fongang, Founder o...
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012 Why businesses need entrepreneurial guidance with Naomi Peng
Do you want tips for beginning your entrepreneurship journey? Are you wondering if your small business should continue to invest in marketing during a recession? Listen to Naomi Peng, interviewer of entrepreneurs and Founder of SaaS Semantics, ...
011 Why businesses need sustainability plans with Paolo Taticchi
Sustainability should be important to every business. Do you want to sustainably transform your small business? How do environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors affect your risk management? Listen to the advice Paolo Taticchi, consult...
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010 Why small businesses need to prioritize branding over sales with the brandarchist’s Gary J. Nix
Small businesses need to prioritize developing a recognizable brand over pushing sales. Want to learn how your small business can use branding to influence, create connections and form lasting relationships with a target audience? Listen to wha...
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009 Why businesses need a marketing mindset with Keri Jaehnig of Idea Girl Media
Why business need a social media strategy with Keri JaehnigDo you want to build a strategic online presence to grow your business? How do you develop a “marketing mindset”? What mistakes should you avoid when expanding your bra...
008 Why businesses should prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion with Cheryl Cole
Why businesses should prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion with Cheryl ColeDo you want small and medium businesses to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? How can businesses advocate for intersectional women? Is ...
007 How international law facilitates trade in Morocco with Ghiyta Iraqi
How international law facilitates trade in Morocco with Ghiyta Iraqi International lawyers help businesses enter foreign markets. Want to learn about international law and trade opportunities in Morocco? Listen to what Ghiyta...
006 Why startups need consistent support with Kayla Isabelle
Startups need consistent backing and guidance to grow and expand. Want to learn how to find support and resources for your early-stage business? Listen to what Kayla Isabelle, CEO of Startup Canada, has to say about supporting Canadian startups...
005 Why Canadian businesses need help expanding to international markets with Canada's Chief Trade Commissioner
Canadian businesses need support and guidance to make global trade connections. Want to find resources to help your business expand or export internationally? Listen to what Sara Wilshaw, Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada and Assistant Deputy ...
004 Why women-led small businesses in Canada need advocacy now with Nancy Wilson
Many small business owners and self-employed folks get left behind in Canadian policymaking. Want to learn how to advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Canada? Listen to KC and Jaime interview Nancy Wilson, founder and CEO of ...
003 Why small businesses need to change how they do marketing with Eric Fulwiler
Many small and medium businesses struggle with marketing in a way that brings real growth. Want to learn how to market your business? Listen to what Eric Fulwiler, cofounder and CEO of Rival, has to say about the biggest mistakes small and medi...
002 PR and design advice from an entrepreneur couple with Rachel Ott and Patrick McCaully
There are many misconceptions in the business world about PR and design. How do you avoid being vanilla in both of these areas? Tune in to this week’s episode to meet Rachel Ott and Patrick McCaully, an entrepreneur power couple who will give a...
001 Small businesses NEED to invest in digitization
Join podcast co-hosts KC Goundiam, CEO and founder of Red Dot Digital and B2BeeMatch, and Jaime Buelta, software architect and tech contributor to B2BeeMatch, as they take a deep dive into their understanding of how to achieve success in the bu...
