What really goes through an entrepreneur’s mind before they hit “post”? In this raw and revealing episode of Small Biz Breakdown, host Brent Leary leads a lively roundtable with Ramon Ray, Ivana Taylor, Shashi Bellamkonda, and Leland McFarland—pulling back the curtain on the emotional and strategic challenges of showing up online.
From liking posts you haven’t read to battling self-doubt before sharing personal stories, this episode gets honest about how business owners navigate authenticity in the digital world.
💬 Get a preview of what’s inside:
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Should you “like” before you read?
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Why vulnerability wins over polish
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Smart ways to build your engagement strategy
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Mental hurdles that hold people back
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How to find—and own—your online voice
Hit play and rethink how you show up online.
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