{"podcast":{"title":"Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast","slug":"do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","podcast_index_feed_id":7627760,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/OoLlOizM.rss","website_url":"https://sedgwickandrews.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/07cacb42-7c0f-44d4-884d-8be23043124e/logos/e9430cc7-f608-4e67-906f-49a9804b50f7.png","author":"Aisha Massengill","episode_count":23,"summary":"Ready to take your small business from basement startup to Big Boss success? Welcome to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss! where we prove that with the right strategy, any up and coming business owner can compete with the big guys. Hosted by Aisha Jorge Massengill, founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, a seasoned employment attorney who's advised large publicly traded companies for over two decades, this podcast is your courtside seat to business transformation. Just like that fearless 13-year-old girl shouting \"\"I got next!\"\" on Bronx basketball courts, successful entrepreneurs don't just wait their turn—they prepare for it. They study the game, assess the competition, and build the skills they need to win when opportunity calls. What You'll Discover: Real Success Stories: In-depth interviews with business owners who've successfully scaled from side hustles to legitimate enterprises Strategic Frameworks: Proven systems and structures that help small businesses compete like industry giants Legal & HR Insights: Employment law guidance that protects your growing team while fostering company culture Risk Management for Entrepreneurs: Smart ways to minimize liability while m…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:19:55.255262+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760"},"episode":{"title":"Building Six-Figures Organically: Social Media, Government Contracts & Community","slug":"building-six-figures-organically-social-media-government-contracts-community","published_at":"2026-06-24T11:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/building-six-figures-organically-social-media-government-contracts-community","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/442950330ee1ac2b6dd1e7bd88c1d810a1dea5fb4b13f3527dde2434afa4ff03/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MzlmM2MxYy05NjVlLTQ5MTEtYjJkNi1hZThkZGFhNTYwOWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzYWFhNTcyMTJiZDk4YzIyYjE3NDFmL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMjNfXzE3LTQ2LTMwLm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/442950330ee1ac2b6dd1e7bd88c1d810a1dea5fb4b13f3527dde2434afa4ff03/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MzlmM2MxYy05NjVlLTQ5MTEtYjJkNi1hZThkZGFhNTYwOWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzYWFhNTcyMTJiZDk4YzIyYjE3NDFmL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMjNfXzE3LTQ2LTMwLm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, host Aisha Jorge Massengill sits down with Myown Holmes, Owner and Senior Strategist of Socially Polished and Founder of The Prism Effect, to talk about building a six-figure business organically while balancing family, a full-time career, and entrepreneurship. Myown shares how she leveraged social media, strategic relationships, and community-building to grow her business, navigate government contracting opportunities, and create a platform that empowers minority women entrepreneurs. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How the “Power of One” framework can help you grow without burnout Why focusing on one platform can outperform trying to be everywhere at once How to build a referral network and secure early testimonials through strategic partnerships The government contracting opportunities many small business owners overlook Why knowing your numbers and building the right advisory team is critical for growth ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:04 – Welcome & guest introduction 01:04 – Building a business while raising a family 03:31 – The realities of building in the margins 07:25 – Knowing when it was time to leave her job 09:22 – Creating a structurally sound business 13:35 – Breaking into government contracting 16:12 – Diversifying revenue vs. stabilizing revenue 17:50 – The “always be marketing” mindset 18:57 – Knowing your numbers and building your dream team 22:38 – Finding the right platform for your audience 23:31 – The Power of One framework 26:04 – Organic marketing vs. paid advertising 31:10 – Building a referral network through bartering 35:59 – Using AI in small business 39:01 – The hardest lessons of entrepreneurship 40:26 – The mission behind The Prism Effect 46:22 – What “Do Small Business Like a Big Bo…","meta_description":"In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, host Aisha Jorge Massengill sits down with Myown Holmes, Owner and Senior Strategist of Socially Pol…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2856,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/episodes/building-six-figures-organically-social-media-government-contracts-community/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/building-six-figures-organically-social-media-government-contracts-community.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}