#380: Turning Words into Wealth: How Mickie Kennedy Built eReleases and a Life He Loves

Are you struggling to get your business noticed by the media—without spending a fortune on PR agencies? Wondering how to turn your creative passion into a profitable, scalable business? Or perhaps you're frustrated with slow growth because you're not sure how to reach the right audience consistently. In this episode of Online Success Journey, Patience Nyesigire talks with Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, a press-release distribution company that has helped thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs gain real media exposure for over 24 years—without breaking the bank. From waiting tables and pursuing a Master's in poetry to leading a multi-million-dollar PR business, Mickie's path is anything but conventional. In this conversation, he shares: ⚉ Early Life & Career Pivot  ⚉ Founding eReleases  ⚉ Initial Challenges & Lessons Learned  ⚉ The Breakthrough Email Strategy  ⚉ Educating Small Businesses on PR ⚉ Networking vs. Social Media  ⚉ Key Business Principles  ⚉ Maintaining Creative Passions  ⚉ Mindset & Motivation ⚉ Future of PR & Business Growth  Mickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility. Mickie founded eReleases 22+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch. Mickie lives in Baltimore County, Maryland.    CONNECT WITH MICKIE:  🔗 Website: https://www.ereleases.com/  🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution  🔗 X: https://x.com/ereleases  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/  CONNECT WITH PATIENCE: 🔗 Website: https://onlinesuccessjourney.com/   🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinesuccessjourney/   🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinesuccessjourney/