Being the Voice for Small Businesses: MAD Marketing Shares Their Story

Send Me a Text Message Here!The women behind MAD Marketing is Miranda Chavez-Hazim and Alison Beebe, who are the co-owners of MAD Marketing, a social media agency.Miranda and Alison share how MAD Marketing was created, their journey of entrepreneurship, and how living in their passion for promoting local businesses has led to them being the voice for small businesses.They also highlight the importance of collaboration, authenticity in social media marketing, and highlighting community events and businesses. Miranda and Alison also cover their personal struggles, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. MAD Marketing emphasizes the importance of jumping in when it comes to starting a business, while being prepared, setting boundaries, building expertise, and harnessing existing strengths.Here's a recap of the episode:00:14 Guest Introduction: The Women Behind MAD Marketing01:28 The Birth of MAD Marketing: A Journey of Passion03:56 The Power of Social Media in Business05:16 The Impact of MAD Marketing: Building Trust and Authenticity08:58 The Legacy of MAD Marketing: Supporting Small Businesses12:46 Personal Stories: The Individual Journeys of the MAD Marketing Founders19:37 Lessons from Entrepreneurship: Navigating Challenges and Building Success22:28 Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses in a Partnership22:45 The Importance of Trust in a Business Relationship23:19 The Journey of Continuous Learning and Improvement23:43 Navigating the Challenges of Technology in Business24:26 Finding Your Niche and Building Strategic Partnerships24:58 The Role of Social Media in Business26:01 Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear26:48 Reflecting on Past Experiences and Lessons Learned29:56 The Power of Saying 'No' and Setting Boundaries30:48 The Importance of Authenticity and Self-Care in Business36:32 Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship38:07 Avoiding Exploitation in BusinessFOLLOW:Alison BeeBe: @AlisonBeeBeMiranda Chavez-Hazim: @MirandaChavez-HazimMAD Marketing: @MADMarketingDanielle J. Martin: @daniellejmartintvBehind the Spotlight Podcast: @behindthespotlightdjmSupport the showCONNECT WITH DANIELLE:Instagram: @daniellejmartintvWebsite: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintvABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST:The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.