This Is Small Business
Episodes
How to Exit Your Company - LIVE at Amazon Accelerate 2023
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking forward to exiting your company? Take a glimpse into what happens during and after exiting a business. Jewel Burks Solomon, managing p...
How to Provide Great Customer Service
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep customers coming back for more? By being attentive to their needs and priorities. Learn customer-centred ideas to integrate into your ...
Benefits of Acquiring a Manufacturer
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should I work with a manufacturer or do the manufacturing myself? That’s a question every small business owner starts thinking about as they grow. S...
How to Differentiate Your Product
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you show customers that your product is different - and better - than competitors'? Aaron and Whitney Cordovez, Cofounders of Zulay Kitche...
How to Find Your Ideal Price Point
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much is my product worth - and what is my customer willing to pay? Every entrepreneur asks these questions at some point in their small business j...
How to Self-Publish a Book
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every step you need to take to get your book in front of an audience - learn the process of publishing with Naibe Reynoso, a journalist and the f...
How to Hire Your First Employee
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to make your first hire? Learn how to find the right fit, and why retention is so critical. Keirsten A. Greggs, the Founder & Princi...
Why You Should Protect Your Intellectual Property
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you don't protect your IP, and is it worth all the paperwork? Jeannell Darden, CEO of Moisture Love, shares her story of battling...
How to Find Your Ideal Customer
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to identify your target market? Or maybe you’re wondering where you can find your ideal customer? Andrea breaks down the customer...
How to Know When You’re Ready to Launch Your Product
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you preparing to launch your first product? Andrea learns how to prepare your MVP (minimum viable product), and how to know when you're ready to g...
Introducing Season 3 of This is Small Business
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an aspiring or early-stage entrepreneur with a product to sell? Learn how to grow your small business from a diverse group of entrepreneurs an...
Next Generation: What Comes Next?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive deep into the aftermath of the competition and catch up with our teams to hear about their experiences and discover what lies ahead...
Next Generation: We Win Some, We Lose Some
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of "This is Small Business: Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert bring you to the thrilling final day of the Ric...
Next Generation: The First Eliminations
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 of "This is Small Business: Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert guide you through the first round of eliminations at...
Next Generation: The Practice Pitch (Navigating Nerves and Feedback)
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of "This is Small Business: Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert take you through the first day of the Rice Busi...
Next Generation: Balancing Act
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of "This is Small Business Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert offer a glimpse into the days leading up to the ...
Next Generation: Unveiling the Contenders (part two)
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of "This is Small Business Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert uncover the dos and, more importantly, the don'ts of ...
Next Generation: Unveiling the Contenders (part one)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of "This is Small Business Next Generation," hosts Andrea Marquez and Mitch Gilbert break down the various stages of the Rice Busine...
Next Generation: High $takes
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 1 of “This is Small Business Next Generation”, host Andrea Marquez gets you acquainted with her new co-host Mitch Gilbert, founder of&n...
The Who’s Who of Business Plan Competitions (Trailer)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to witness the ultimate battle of wits and innovation as entrepreneurs compete for up to $3M in prizes in one of the largest and richest...
Bonus Episode: Empowering Diverse Voices Through Storytelling
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of This is Small Business, Andrea Marquez travels all the way to Las Vegas for Movement Evolutions where she hosts ...
Live From Dallas: US Veteran Matt Has a Plan
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez goes to the Veteran Edge conference by the Institute for Veterans and Mil...
Miguel Connects With His Community to Grow His Brand
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 28 and the season finale of the second season of This is Small Business, Andrea explores what it means to be a Latinx entrepreneur by ...
Danyel Manages a Momentous Merger
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 27 of This is Small Business, Andrea looks into what could be the future of your business, that is, if you eventually want to merge your s...
Product Improvements Without Breaking the Bank
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 26 of This is Small Business and the seventh of our This is Small Business Minisodes series, Andrea continues her discussion on product i...
Leslie Adds a New Product to Her Lineup
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 25 of This is Small Business, Andrea discusses product iteration – more specifically how do you find out when it’s time to offer addit...
How to Foster Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 24 of This is Small Business and the sixth of our This is Small Business Minisodes series, Andrea talks about how you can ensure diversit...
Toyin Leverages Small Business Success to Drive Community Impact
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 23 of This is Small Business, Andrea talks to two inspiring entrepreneurs who have successfully integrated social impact into their busine...
Pros and Cons of a Business Partnership
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 22 of This is Small Business and the fifth of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, Andrea discusses all the pros and cons of a b...
Meghan Parts Ways With Her Business Partner
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 21 of This is Small Business, Andrea takes on a topic that not a lot of people like to talk about – parting ways with a business partner...
How to Manufacture Your Own Product
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 20 of This is Small Business and the fourth of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, we continue our conversation on shipping and...
Chevalo and Monique Search for a Product Supplier
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 19 of This is Small Business, Andrea talks about sourcing your products with Chevalo & Monique Wilsondebriano, co-founders of Charles...
The Importance of Taking Time Off
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 18 of This is Small Business and the third of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, Andrea dives into why it's so hard for us to ...
Renee Aces Achievable Goals
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 17 of This is Small Business, Andrea talks about setting goals and mechanisms for your business in a way that lead to success with Renee M...
How to Attract Investors
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 16 of This is Small Business and the second of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, Andrea continues her conversation on money w...
Detara Finds Funding for Her Business
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 15 of This is Small Business, Andrea Marquez tries to demystify the fear around all things money by talking about some ways to approach fu...
Top 3 Small Business Mistakes to Avoid
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 14 of This is Small Business and the first of our This is Small Business: Minisodes series, Andrea talks to Christina Wallace, senior lec...
Justin Tackles the Top 3 Steps to Start a Business
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 13 of This is Small Business, Andrea talks to Justin Forsett, former NFL player and founder of the company Hustle Clean, about getting yo...
This Is Small Business - Season Two Trailer
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon’s This is Small Business is back for a second season with weekly episodes that dig deep into the pivotal moments that small busines...
Season One Rewind With Danyel Surrency Jones
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the Season Finale of This is Small Business, Andrea sits down with Danyel Surrency Jones, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of POWERHAND...
August Prepares for the Holidays
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 11 of This is Small Business, Andrea tackles getting ready for the holidays with Fort Boards Founder, August Graube, and Edward Anderson...
Kyle Hires A Super Team
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 10 of This is Small Business, Andrea learns a few tricks for hiring a super team when she speaks with Kyle Goguen, Owner and Founder of P...
Ruby Makes the Leap to Selling Online
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 9 of This is Small Business, Andrea dives deep into going from “brick and mortar” to the world of online sales with handmade small b...
Daniel Nails Product Presentation
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 8 of This is Small Business, Andrea talks about the unboxing experience with Daniel Singer, Founder & CEO of Filthy Foods, and design...
Rod & Pernell Divide and Conquer
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 7 of This Is Small Business, Andrea gets some legal lessons from Naveen Thomas, director of the Business Transactions Clinic at New York U...
Marina Gets Seriously Sustainable
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 6 of This Is Small Business, join Andrea in conversation with self-proclaimed sustainable transformation expert Shannon Kenny, and Marina...
Alejandro and Nikhil Make the Jump to Medium-Sized
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 5 of This Is Small Business, Andrea sits down with Back To The Roots co-founders Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora to discuss their story...
Cora & Stefan Build Organic Loyalty
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 4 of This Is Small Business, Andrea speaks with Cora Miller, founder of Young King Hair Care, a male-focused brand that aims to celebrate...
Shannon Goes All In On Mental Health
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 3 of This Is Small Business, Andrea shares some “real talk” with Shannon Goldberg, CEO and founder of Izzy Zero-Waste Beauty, about w...
Eva Jane Stands Out In The Crowd
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 2 of This Is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez sits down with Eva Jane Bunkley, Founder of The Makeup Bullet and Eva Jane Beauty, to ...
Max Scales His Side Hustle
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 1 of This Is Small Business, host and self-declared “curious Millennial” Andrea Marquez learns about how (and when) to scale your side...