# How to Run a Business Without Fear with Lorraine Marchand

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Podcast: [The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smallbizchat-with-melinda-emerson-1185911)
Published: 2026-05-13T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://smallbizchatpodcast.com/episodes/kEVlJwaiMgF
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## Resource

In this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by Lorraine Marchand to discuss overcoming fear in business, inspired by Lorraine's book. They address the fear of failure in innovation and Lorraine shares her personal experiences with fear in business. The conversation explores the concept and benefits of fearlessness in decision-making and how fear can impact business strategies. Lorraine introduces the five Cs as a method to overcome fear, offering practical strategies for small business owners to conquer their fears and make confident business decisions.

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