In this episode, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel discussion with Michelle Songy and Ryan Hogan. Each guest shares their favorite podcast, a business app they find indispensable, a marketing tip, and a business book that has impacted them.
Michelle Songy is the Founder and CEO of Press Hook, a media platform that helps small businesses connect directly with journalists, editors, and creators. A serial entrepreneur and former American Express exec, she previously founded and sold her first startup, Cake Technologies. Today, Michelle is on a mission to make PR more accessible, transparent, and effective—especially for underrepresented founders and purpose-driven brands. Her work sits at the intersection of tech, media, and small business growth. https://www.presshook.com
Ryan Hogan, is a Navy Reservist, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Talent Harbor, a flat-fee recruiting service built for growing small businesses. After scaling Hunt A Killer to over 50M he launched Talent Harbor to fix the broken hiring system and help businesses find top talent without bloated commissions. For more information, https://www.talentharbor.com
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Old School Marketing Tips:
- Focus on the outcomes and results you’re providing instead of features
- Focus on the problem you solve
- Pick up the phone and call people.
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Connect with Michelle Songy:
Website: https://www.presshook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepresshook
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@presshook
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presshook
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thepresshook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepresshook
Connect with Ryan Hogan:
Website: https://www.talentharbor.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan
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