# Grow Your Business with the S.O.A.P. Method with Dr. Stephanie West

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Podcast: [The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smallbizchat-with-melinda-emerson-1185911)
Published: 2026-01-21T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://smallbizchatpodcast.com/episodes/JKLi6Cp30c2
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Duration seconds: 1097

## Resource

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Dr. Stephanie West, who shares her journey from veterinarian to business advisor. They discuss common traps business owners fall into and introduce the SOAP framework, which is crucial for business assessment and problem prioritization. The conversation highlights the role of AI in evaluating business issues and finalizing the SOAP framework.

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