10 radically honest opinions and five uplifting messages every small business owner needs to hear

What if we just said what we meant? In this week’s episode, Mia shares 10 radically honest opinions about the small business marketing space – no fluff, no fence-sitting – plus 5 encouraging reminders to keep you moving forward. From broadcast channels and Brené Brown quotes to pricing, platforms, and what your audience really wants  — this episode is a salty (but constructive) hot take on what’s holding small business owners back, and what’s actually worth your time. If you’re ready for a reset on what works, what doesn’t, and where to spend your energy in 2025 — this one’s for you. 🎧 Enjoy the episode, and if you’ve got thoughts, we’d love to hear them, shoot us a DM.   What you’ll learn in this episode: ✨ Why female business owners need more straight talk, not just cheerleading ✨ What happens when you build for the squeaky wheels ✨ How repetition builds reputation ✨ Five seriously refreshing truths about modern marketing (spoiler: it’s not about AI)   Mentioned in this episode: Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine Adam Mosseri Michael Hill x Miranda Kerr campaign 'A New Era'   Segments in this episode: 🐍 Gurus in the Wild: A truly wild story about a former school staffer turned real estate agent who allegedly used a student database to cold call families… yes, really.   Ripple Festival is a two-day celebration of small business, creativity, and purpose. Nov 12 & 13, Grazeland, Melbourne. Ripple Festival is where music, art, comedy, and small business collide. Because creativity isn’t just for artists, and strategy isn’t just for boardrooms. Tickets are on sale now (payment plan available) Visit RippleFestival.au for details   Ask me anything We will have dedicated episodes where Mia answers your questions. Submit questions here: Got Marketing Podcast or send us a DM.   Connect with Mia on LinkedIn Follow got marketing? on Instagram Give us feedback Marketing Circle    Download the Focus Framework to learn where to focus your marketing efforts based on your stage of business, individually for product and service-based brands. https://zencastr.com/?via=mia