As a business and growth strategy consultant, Jimmy Newson has worked with organizations of all sizes, but his specialty is working with small businesses and entrepreneurs. He founded Moving Forward Small Business, a membership-based organization that helps companies grow and achieve their goals through practical and actionable advice. Additionally, Jimmy has strategic partnerships with private, government, and nonprofit organizations, leveraging his extensive network and experience to provide businesses with comprehensive solutions for their needs. Find out more at movingforwardsmallbusiness.com. 

In 2001, Chris Carr launched a start-up in his spare time – a marketing company called Farotech. What started primarily as a web design firm quickly became a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in helping clients in the healthcare, orthopedics, manufacturing, SaaS, and cybersecurity fields see explosive growth through a proven marketing system.  Since early 2020, Chris has become a thought leader in artificial intelligence (AI). Through years of analysis, workshops, and hands-on experience, he’s observed the rise of modern AI and its potential to reshape the business landscape. Recognizing that most businesses are not ready for this massive disruption from AI, Chris offers workshops and lunch-and-learns to equip businesses for the future that’s already here. Find out more at farotech.com. 

Robyn Streisand founded The Mixx and Titanium with diversity in mind. A trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community, she has made it her mission to make marketing and advertising more inclusive. As the recipient of AdAge’s “Women to Watch” and the OUT100, Robyn is recognized as a gifted connector of people, a strategic problem-solver, and a champion of marginalized communities. As well as being an active member of her own companies, Robyn serves on the board of several nonprofits, including How Women Lead, The Phluid Project, and the Hetrick-Martin Institute. To find out more, go to TheMixxNYC.com. 

Three amazing guests – Jimmy Newson, Chris Carr, and Robyn Streisand – join me simultaneously for a fun, lighthearted, rapid-fire round of my favorite business questions.

We get their opinions on some business tools, old-school marketing tips, and great books for aspiring business owners.

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:

• Fun, fast-paced round of questioning.
• Our guests' favorite podcasts.
• Their favorite business app.
• Their favorite old-school marketing tip.
• Plus a few other questions about great resources for up-and-coming business leaders.

Resources Mentioned:

• Brand in Demand Live! - https://smallbizladyuniversity.com/brandindemandlive/  use code SBLVIP!
• BossQuiz:  https://smallbizladyuniversity.com/boss-quiz/ 

Podcasts Mentioned: 

• Entrepreneurs on Fire
• The Marketing AI Institute Podcast
• Rishad.Substack

Apps Mentioned: 

• Voxer
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