Time to Thrive - Marketing Strategies For Small Business
Time to Thrive delivers tactical, practical and results-driven marketing ideas, strategies and resources designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs ready to grow. Hosted by Bethany Meadows, president of Vertical Solutions Media for over 17 years, the show draws on real-world experience from leading a full-service marketing agency based in Birmingham, Alabama.
From building a brand that stands out to crafting content that connects and implementing growth strategies that work, Bethany shares proven approaches to help you stop treading water and start moving forward.
Get out of survival mode—it’s your TIME TO THRIVE!
Discover free resources, marketing training, and strategy coaching for business owners at www.TimeToThriveInBusiness.com.
Episodes
94 episodes
The Power of Business Texting (Chris Brisson)
What if your next business breakthrough could be as simple as a text message?In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Chris Brisson, founder and CEO of SalesMsg, to talk about why SMS is the most underut...
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Season 2
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Episode 97
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46:07
Building a Digital Presence That Converts (Rich Brooks)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Rich Brooks, founder of Flight New Media and host of The Agents of Change podcast and conference. With nearly three decades of digital marketing expertise,...
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Season 2
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Episode 96
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39:20
The Life-First Business Revolution (Racheal Cook)
Is hustle culture burning you out? In this empowering episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with business strategist and CEO Collective founder, Racheal Cook, to challenge the traditional model of entrepreneurship. Rache...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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42:03
Fixing Your Disconnected Marketing (Casey Cheshire)
What if the key to stronger marketing isn’t more automation—but more human connection?In this episode of Time to Thrive, we sit down with Casey Cheshire—Marine veteran, marketing automation expert, and host of over 500 po...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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40:21
Building Leadership from the Inside Out (Walter & Tasha Carter)
What happens when you combine military precision with entrepreneurial heart? You get Walter and Tasha Carter—co-founders of Maximize Growth and a dynamic husband-and-wife duo helping organizations elevate their leadership, communication, and te...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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41:25
More Than Survival: Thriving Through Trauma (Nick Prefontaine)
What does it take to go from life-threatening trauma to thriving entrepreneur? In this powerful episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Nick Prefontaine—top motivational speaker, 3x best-selling author, and found...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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34:33
How to Align Your Brand with Red & Blue Customers (Chris Peterson)
In today’s polarized world, consumer decisions are influenced by more than just price and quality—values and worldview play a major role. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Peterson, author of Red & Blue Customers and c...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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41:42
How to Start a Profitable Side Hustle (Nick Loper)
Want to start a side hustle but not sure where to begin? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation, to share practical strategies for launching and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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43:42
Mastering the Future of Small Business (Steve Strauss)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with small business expert and bestselling author Steve Strauss to explore the future of entrepreneurship. From leveraging AI and automation to streamlining operations a...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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44:19
From Zero to Millions: Building an Affiliate Empire (Matt McWilliams)
From struggling to make payroll to running multi-million-dollar affiliate programs, Matt McWilliams knows what it takes to scale a business through partnerships. In this episode of Time to Thrive, Matt breaks down the power of affiliat...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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42:31
The Marketing Tactic 97% of Businesses Ignore (John Dwyer)
Most businesses compete on price, but what if there was a better way to attract and retain customers? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with John Dwyer, founder of the Institute of Wow, to uncover...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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42:31
AI First Steps for Entrepreneurs (Diana Lee)
AI can feel overwhelming—especially for entrepreneurs who aren’t “tech-savvy.” But what if getting started was easier than you think? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Diana Lee, founder of Waggle.a...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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39:11
The Power of Smart Systems (Kate Erickson)
Are you drowning in daily tasks and struggling to scale your business? It’s time to simplify, systematize and thrive! In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows welcomes Kate Erickson, the brains behind the systems at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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38:28
How to Create Predictable Profits (Stu McLaren)
Are you ready to transform your business with the power of predictable income? In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Stu McLaren, a leading expert in membership-based business models and the creator of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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46:02
Balancing Logic and Emotion in Leadership (Kim Johnson)
In this insightful episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with Kim Johnson, an executive leadership consultant, master mindset coach, and bestselling author of The Emotional Dilemma of Leadership. Kim shares...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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35:19
Business Differentiation Through Culture (Barry LaBov)
In this episode of the Time to Thrive podcast, host Bethany Meadows chats with Barry LaBov, founder and CEO of LaBov Marketing Communications and Training, about the vital role of corporate culture in creating a competitive advan...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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31:57
Unlock Freedom With A Business That Runs Itself (Adrienne Dorison)
Ever feel like you’re chained to your business? In this episode of Time to Thrive, Adrienne Dorison, co-founder of Run Like Clockwork, reveals how to break free by building a self-sustaining business that thrives without your con...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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38:12
Building a Smart Hustle (Ramon Ray)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com and a powerhouse in the world of small business growth. Known for his energetic approach to personal branding and tech-driven...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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31:06
Building Business Success through Community and Purpose (Pamela Slim)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows interviews renowned author, business coach and entrepreneur Pamela Slim. Known for her bestsellers Escape from Cubicle Nation and The Widest Net, Pamela shares i...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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40:08
Unlocking Business Growth with a VA (Melissa Smith)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, we sit down with Melissa Smith, founder of The PVA and an award-winning virtual assistant consultant. Melissa shares her journey from executive assistant to VA expert and provides actionable advice fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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34:51
The Secret to Content That Converts (Lacy Boggs)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows talks with Lacy Boggs, Director of the Content Direction Agency, about the art of creating content that not only engages but converts. Lacy, an expert in content marketing strateg...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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36:08
Turning Big Ideas Into Reality (Heather Parady)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows is joined by Heather Parady, a creative visionary and fractional COO who helps unconventional leaders turn their big ideas into reality. Heather shares her expertise on overcoming...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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31:34
From Passion to Profit (Melinda Emerson)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows talks with Melinda Emerson, known as the “Small Biz Lady,” about turning passion into profit. Melinda shares her accidental journey to becoming a top small business expert ...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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35:48
The Secret for Sustainable Business Operations (Alicia Butler Pierre)
In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows chats with Alicia Butler Pierre, an expert in business infrastructure and founder of Equilibria Inc. Alicia shares her journey from chemical engineering to helping small b...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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36:25
Measuring and Increasing Your Customer's Lifetime Value (Valentin Radu)
I strongly believe that business success is directly predicated on how we treat our customers. In fact, I saw a statistic recently that cited a study showing that companies who lead in customer experience outperform their competitors by around ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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40:08