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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 28 MIN

The Next Person You Meet Could Change Your Life

from Small Business Casual · host Emily Aborn

Text Emily! The best advice I ever got was just six words: "Get out there and meet people!"A former business advisor nudged me out of my retail shop and into the community over eight years ago. Her words changed my entire life. And today, I hope they change yours too!No matter what you're seeking: growth, clarity, connection, new friends, next steps, the answer is almost always in the people you meet. We're all just walking ripple effects, creating more ripple effects.In this episode, I'm sharing how meeting people has transformed my life and business. You'll learn how: Meeting just one person can exponentially increase who you know (Alex Sanfilippo & PodMatch)Meeting people creates long-term support systems (Kristy Ouellette of Mickey Guru Travel Company, a decade-long friendship)Meeting people transforms who you are and who you're becoming (Karen Kenney, a life-changing podcast guest and now a long-time collaborator and friend) Meeting people helps your business grow (Jessica Mercier, mutual collaboration that elevated both our brands)Meeting people opens doors you didn't know existed (Melissa Snow of Powerful Women Rising shows how connections can led to unexpected opportunities)You'll also hear:Why we avoid meeting people5 Simple ways to start connecting and building real relationshipsWhy showing up is always worth it, even when it's uncomfortableNext week: You'll hear from all five of these incredible people sharing their insights on increasing visibility through consistency, creativity, collaboration, cohesion, and connection.The next person you meet could change your life. But you have to meet them to know HOW. About Me & Let's Connect: Emily Aborn | Small Business Copywriter & host of Small Business Casual. 12+ years of copywriting experience in 122+ industries. I help you step into becoming (and sharing) the real YOU. For fun/downtime, I love reading, writing, hiking with friends, and moments of uninterrupted silence. Website: Emilyaborn.comFacebook: Facebook.com/Emily.CatherineGrace/LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/EmilyAbornSubstack: Smallbusinesscasual.substack.com/If you loved this episode, I welcome you to share your thoughts and aha’s with me at [email protected] AND I also would love for you to give me five stars and write me a review on the Apple podcasts app. Go to the show, scroll down a little, and find the little pencily thing where it says “Write a Review”. 

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Text Emily! The best advice I ever got was just six words: "Get out there and meet people!" A former business advisor nudged me out of my retail shop and into the community over eight years ago. Her words changed my entire life. And today, I hope they change yours too! No matter what you're seeking: growth, clarity, connection, new friends, next steps, the answer is almost always in the people you meet. We're all just walking ripple effects, creating more ripple effects. In this episod...

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