In this episode, host Steph Blake sits down with Jon Mest, a former data scientist turned PR pro, to uncover practical, budget-friendly ways to level up your public relations game.

Jon shares his expertise on how small business owners can secure press coverage without shelling out for expensive agencies.

What You'll Learn:

• PR Basics: What every small business owner needs to know

• Modern PR Strategies: What works today and why

• Tailoring Your PR Plan: Strategies designed for small businesses

• Building Brand Awareness: How to stand out without overspending

• Pitching Made Simple: Tips to craft pitches that get noticed

• Paid vs. Earned Media: What’s worth your time and budget

• Real-Life Mistakes to Avoid: Learn from common PR missteps

CONNECT WITH JON MEST

• Website
• LinkedIn

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• 1300 Journalists' Twitter Handles

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

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In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake chats with Roger Pearson, a business expert and master tax advisor with over 50 years of experience.

Roger breaks down the nitty-gritty of deciding whether an LLC or corporation is the right fit for your business. From tax implications to practical considerations, Roger shares his wisdom to help small businesses thrive and avoid costly mistakes.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• A straightforward introduction to LLCs and corporations (because we’re not here to overcomplicate things).

• The tax implications of each option (minus the headache).

• When it makes sense to consider an S Corporation (hint: timing matters).

• Practical considerations you probably haven’t thought about yet.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH ROGER PEARSON

• Website
• YouTube
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• The Three Pillars to Build a Solid Foundation: The basic parts that have to fit together to build a solid foundation under your business.

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

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The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

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Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here

In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake dives into all things chaos (and how to conquer it) with systems and operations consultant, Lauren Glenn.

If you’re an entrepreneur juggling more ideas than you have sticky notes, this episode is your chaos-busting roadmap. Steph and Lauren unpack the secrets to managing overwhelm, ditching overcommitment, and finally hitting those elusive goals.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The Big vs. Small Biz Breakdown: Key differences between Fortune 500 giants and scrappy small businesses (hint: it’s not just the budgets).

• Chaos Control 101: Practical strategies to manage the madness and stay on track.

• Overwhelm SOS: Simple tips for business owners who feel like their to-do list is running the show.

• Mindset Magic: How to shift your thinking when overwhelm strikes.

...and so much more!

CONNECT WITH LAUREN GLYNN

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Threads
• YouTube

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• 7 Days to Streamline Your Business:
• The "7 Days to Streamline Your Business" challenge is a free, actionable mini-course designed to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs identify their most time-consuming and costly tasks, prioritize them based on profitability, and create a step-by-step optimization plan to boost efficiency, reduce stress, and increase profits.

Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training.

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One shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first.

🔗 Learn more here

--

The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for.

🔗 Get a free demo here

--

Get direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business.

🔗 See available options here

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The automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time.

🔗 Get The Workflows Here