In this episode, Melinda Emerson presents the “Hit It and Quit It” segment, engaging in lively discussions on key business topics with Toni Harris Taylor and Michelle Songy. Each guest shares their favorite podcast, a business app they find indispensable, a marketing tip, and a business book that has impacted them.
Toni Harris Taylor, an award-winning networking expert, franchise owner of Network in Action Global Partners, and the powerhouse behind The Toni Harris Taylor Network. Toni is known as The Coach Who Connects. She helps entrepreneurs transform their contacts into contracts and their networks into net worth. She’s a sought-after speaker, trainer, and franchise consultant who has taught thousands of business owners how to grow through intentional connections. She shares exactly how to make networking a profitable part of your business growth strategy. For more information: www.ToniHarrisTaylor.com
Michelle Songy is the Founder and CEO of Press Hook, a media platform that helps small businesses connect directly with journalists, editors, and creators. A serial entrepreneur and former American Express exec, she previously founded and sold her first startup, Cake Technologies. Today, Michelle is on a mission to make PR more accessible, transparent, and effective—especially for underrepresented founders and purpose-driven brands. Her work sits at the intersection of tech, media, and small business growth. www.presshook.com
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Old School Marketing Tips:
Share Marketing Brand Swag
Networking – good old in person networking
Pick up the phone and call someone
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Connect with Toni Harris Taylor:
Website:https://www.ToniHarrisTaylor.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/toniharristaylorFacebook: https://facebook.com/toniharristaylorLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/toniharristaylorYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/toniharristaylor
Connect with Michelle Songy:
Website: https://www.presshook.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepresshookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@presshookFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/presshookTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thepresshookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepresshook
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