EP039: Perspectives on Small Business with Cynthia Kay

Introducing your communication and small business expert. Our guest today is Cynthia Kay. Cynthia is a known speaker, author, and communicator. She is also a spokesperson for small business and is the President of Cynthia Kay and Company — a video production company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Her expertise for conference events includes communication makeovers, leadership, corporate video production, presentation and media training. She even creates customized presentations on a variety of topics for groups, networks, events, and businesses. You can schedule Cynthia to speak or host a workshop at your next event by visiting cynthiakaybiz.com.

You will hear Cynthia and I discuss these 5 topics and more:

4:50 | The National Small Business Association (NSBA)

17:40 | Hiring

24:55 | The importance of video

34:30 | Event speaking

42:10 | Her dad, the dry cleaner

Music, “Here for the Win” provided by Songwriter Jess

Useful links from this episode:

• Cynthia’s website: CynthiaKayBiz.com
• Cynthia Kay and Company: ThinkCK.com
• KazSource
• KazCM
• SportsEpreneur

Articles and videos mentioned in this episode:

• 5 Business Lessons From My Dad the Dry Cleaner
• When is the Right Time to Hire?
• 2018 NSBA Leadership Group Presentation
• Facebook Live Interview: Importance of Video for Small Businesses

Apps mentioned:

• LinkedIn
• Yelp

Buy Cynthia Kay’s books:

• Small Business for Big Thinkers
• Stop Wishing. Stop Whining. Start Leading.

Hire Cynthia Kay to speak:

• Cynthia Kay Speaking Packet

Other important links:

• National Small Business Association
• Jared Nichols
• Detroit Lions
• Automate Show
• Clearwater Beach
• Grand Rapids, Michigan

Key Takeaways from this episode with Cynthia Kay:

• “Entrepreneurs are risk adverse.”
• “I would rather bet on myself and my ability, even in the tough times.”
• “No one can pay you enough money to do a job that you don’t love.”

Connect with us:

Cynthia Kay: Instagram, LinkedIn

Thank you so much for listening to this podcast, “Perspectives on Small Business with Cynthia Kay.”