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Small Business PR

By: Gloria Chou
  • Summary

  • For any small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to get more visibility and brand recognition without any PR experiences, the Small Business PR podcast is the place for you.

    With untraditional yet proven strategies to help you hack your own PR and marketing without ads or agencies, this podcast will give you a roadmap to go from unknown to legendary, regardless of how "early" or "small" your business is.

    Join us every week as our host, Gloria Chou, award-winning small business PR expert to thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, helps you uncover your roadblocks, find your press-worthy angle, and unlock your greatest potential as the purpose-driven leader you already are.

    With interviews with top-tier journalists, diverse founders, and purpose-driven subject experts, this podcast will be your rocket fuel to getting your brand in front of thousands of customers who like and trust you.

    The best part? You don't need to have any "industry connections" or a huge budget to position yourself as the sought-after industry authority you know you are!

    Join us for the #1 PR Masterclass to learn the 3 step method to landing media features in 30 days at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass

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Episodes
  • 10 ways to get featured in the media for free
    Jul 8 2024

    From helping thousands of small businesses get featured in their dream magazine outlets, TV, podcasts, gift guides more, I am sharing the top 10 angles ANYONE can pitch to the media, for free, zero PR connections required! If you want to get featured so you can get more sales, visibility, and authority, this episode is for you!

    Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

    • The difference between a story topic and a story angle.
    • Three powerful angles: leveraging seasonal trends, commenting on major company news, and using community data or surveys.
    • How to challenge industry norms, make bold predictions and tell heartwarming local stories.
    • Leveraging current regulations and policies for relevant pitches.
    • Using gift and product guides to expand your reach.
    • How small business owners can get featured in top-tier media outlets without prior connections or a big budget.


    Mastering PR is about creating unique story angles and leveraging timely trends to stand out in the media landscape. By implementing these strategies, anyone can transform from an unknown entity to a sought-after industry expert in just 30 days.

    Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.

    If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

    • Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
    • Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
    • Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business
    • DM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr
    • Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou
    • Join Gloria Chou's PR Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941


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    19 mins
  • PR tips from a food/travel journalist w/Kristie Hang
    Jul 1 2024

    Do you love food, travel, or have a business in this niche? Today's fun episode is all about stories involving local food and travel stories. Whether you make a consumable product or have a travel related product or business, our guest shares all the ways you can pitch and get featured and tell your story to a wider audience. Kristie Hang is a food, travel, and Asian culture Host & Journalist seen on Eater LA, CNN, Food Network, Netflix, KTLA, and more! Tune in and be warned--you might get hungry after listening to this episode!

    Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

    • The advantages of freelance writing, including the freedom to pitch stories to multiple editors and showcase diverse culinary cultures.
    • Seamless connection between food and travel journalism.
    • Challenges of creating seasonal and engaging content.
    • Current trends in the food industry.
    • Tips for crafting effective pitches, emphasizing clarity, personalization, and relevance.
    • Follow up etiquette and provide value to recipients.
    • Kristie’s favorite dining spots, including a unique home-based Malaysian food service in LA.
    • Unconventional stories such as the alleged boba shortage during COVID.


    The worlds of food and travel journalism offer unique opportunities to explore diverse cultures through cuisine. By understanding the economic pressures on small businesses and the true costs behind dining experiences, consumers can make more informed choices and support local enterprises. Additionally, effective pitching and PR techniques are necessary for both journalists and small businesses to create meaningful connections and share compelling stories with the world.

    Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.

    If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

    • Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
    • Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
    • Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business
    • DM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr
    • Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou
    • Join Gloria Chou's PR Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941
    • Follow Kristie Hang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristiehang/?hl=en
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristiehang?lang=en
    • Check out her website:
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    25 mins
  • 3 Types of Money-Making Emails to Send with Eman Ismail
    Jun 24 2024

    You know that your email list is a HUGE asset for your business, and that every successful business has an engaged email list, right? Then you must listen to this week's episode, where copywriting pro Eman Ismail shares ALL her tips on HOW to make money by emailing your list, even if you have a tiny email list subscriber count. These 3 types of money making emails work for any industry niche, so tune in now to see how you can start sending emails easily and make more sales today!

    Here’s What We Cover In the Episode and More:

    • Why email marketing matters for small biz owners.
    • Strategies for creating effective email sequences.
    • Balancing content and product promotion in email.
    • Creating engaging and non-pushy sales emails.
    • Welcome sequence as a revenue-generating tool.
    • Getting customers back with abandoned cart emails.
    • Keeping the love alive with post-purchase emails.


    Email marketing is an indispensable tool for small business owners looking to drive sales and build lasting customer relationships. By implementing the essential email sequences —welcome sequences, abandoned cart sequences, and post-purchase sequences— you'll craft an email marketing game plan that's as engaging as it is profitable!

    Product Businesses! Download my free HOW TO GET INTO A GIFT GUIDE/PRODUCT ROUND UP roadmap for free HERE to get more sales and traffic to your site this season.

    If you want to land your first feature for free without any connections, I want to invite you to watch my PR Secrets Masterclass, where I reveal the exact methods thousands of bootstrapping small businesses use to hack their own PR and go from unknown to being a credible and sought-after industry expert. Register now at www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass.

    • Watch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 days
    • Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips
    • Download the 10 ways to get free PR for your small business
    • DM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr
    • Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou
    • Join Gloria Chou's PR Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/428633254951941


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    30 mins

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