How to Have a Social Media Strategy for Small Business Owners
Release Date: 07/23/2025
Investing in Our Future – Why the Chamber Foundation Matters
The Community Brew
One of the things I love most about this podcast is that it gives us a chance to slow down a bit. At our networking breakfasts, things move pretty quickly. People are introducing themselves, exchanging business cards, grabbing coffee, and trying to win one of the raffle prizes. We don't always have time to dig a little deeper into the stories behind what we do. So today, I thought we'd do exactly that. Today we're talking about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Foundation—and why I believe it's one of the most important things we do as a Chamber. Episode Link: Check out other...
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Why is using a travel agent better with Gregory Newman
The Community Brew
Gregory provides why using a travel agent will help customize your vacation to your wants and needs and how that will save you time and money. Gregory Newman is the owner of The Carefree Traveler, a boutique luxury travel advisory firm with roots in Carefree, AZ since the 1990s. He brings a blend of Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Logistics experience; having lived and worked in Southeast Asia and South America before coming back to The Valley to work and eventually take over operations at The Traveler. The Carefree Traveler team brings a combined 60+ years of travel advisory...
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How to start a beverage company with Rico Austin
The Community Brew
How to start a beverage company with Rico Austin Rico is an avid fisherman and has traveled far and wide to cast his line into many waters. He has worked for several international companies in both sales management and marketing management roles. Rico put together Tres Cabo Amigos, which owns “BAJARRIBA Tequila!” Their first bottle rolled off the line in December 2022 and was awarded “Bottle / Package of the Year” 2022 by Tequila Aficionado Media and Magazine. They were also a finalist for Tequila of the Year, 2022, in both expressions of Plata and Reposado, and in 2025 Double Gold...
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Time Management – You Can’t Manage Time, But You Can Manage Yourself!
The Community Brew
Running a business isn't a nine-to-five job. It's often a six-in-the-morning-to-ten-at-night kind of commitment. There are customers to serve, employees to lead, bills to pay, social media to update, networking events to attend, family responsibilities, and somewhere in there you're supposed to remember to eat lunch. Sound familiar? The truth is, none of us gets extra hours. Every one of us gets the same twenty-four hours every day. Successful people don't have more time. They simply become better at deciding how to use it. In this episode, Steve breaks down how to manage your time. ...
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How natural products are better than chemicals with Mitch Love
The Community Brew
How natural products are better than chemicals with Mitch Love Pure Desert Organic Pest Control is the only locally owned 100% organic/natural pest control company in Cave Creek. Mitch explains how safe natural and effective pest control products are over chemicals. We specialize in desert pests and rodents including scorpions, roaches, ants, rats and more! Contact Pure Desert Organic Pest Control at. 29834 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-202-1898 Mention this podcast and receive $100 off your service. Watch it on YouTube: Check out other Podcast episodes. Check...
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How learning about leadership helped me grow my business
The Community Brew
Learning about leadership helped grow my business Aerick tells us how learning about leadership and bringing those concepts into his business has helped his business grow and engage his employees. Aerick Squire owns Arizona Custom Signworks in Phoenix, which specializes in creating high-quality, custom signage that provides a lasting impression. From concept and design to installation, we use state-of-the-art equipment and premium materials to craft durable, visually striking signs that elevate your brand's presence. Contact Aerick at: 20819 N 25th Pl, Ste B104, Phoenix, AZ...
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Why Cash Flow Analysis is important for business owners
The Community Brew
Cash flow analysis helps business owners forecast their financial future and avoid surprises. We want to provide you with practical tips on how to analyze your cash flow and use it for the growth of your business. What is cash flow? - Cash flow, in simple terms, is the money moving in and out of a business. - Now there is a difference between *cash inflows* (sales, loans, investments) and *cash outflows* (expenses like rent, payroll, utilities). - A positive cash flow is key to maintaining and growing a business, while a negative cash flow needs immediate...
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How to grow your business in a new market
The Community Brew
How to grow your business in a new market Bob Grubbs from Black Mountain Cooling shares how he started and grew a new business in another state. Contact Black Mountain Cooling: 602-606-8866 Watch it on YouTube: Check out other Podcast episodes. Check out the Chamber. Make sure you like and subscribe to our channels to check out other great experts sharing their expertise, tips, and strategies to grow your business and contribute to the community. #carefreecavecreekchamber #podcast #business #businesstips #community #carefreeaz...
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The Power of Soft Skills for Small Business Owners
The Community Brew
While technical expertise and industry knowledge are essential, soft skills are the glue that holds everything together. They enable better communication with customers, smoother operations, and stronger relationships with your team. In fact, research shows that businesses with owners and employees who excel in soft skills tend to have higher customer retention and greater business success. Watch it on YouTube: Check out other Podcast episodes. Check out the Chamber. Make sure you like and subscribe to our channels to check out other great experts sharing...
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How your teeth affect your health with DMD Dental
The Community Brew
DMD Dental focuses on oral systemic health and not your “normal” dentist. DMD Dental and Wellness is an oral-systemic-focused dental practice. Utilizing advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge technology, they help their patients increase their healthy longevity. Dr. Du Mond is a graduate of Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She loves improving her patients’ oral and systemic health by demystifying oral care and disease and explaining how each links to the other. Dr. Du Mond is a third-generation dentist striving to help her patients learn more about...
info_outlineWhy social media matters for small businesses.
Let’s start with the basics. Why should a small business owner care about social media? Isn’t it enough to have a website or rely on word of mouth?
I know I hear that often! Social media is vital because it allows small business owners to directly connect with their customers, build relationships, and promote their services in a very cost-effective way. Especially for local businesses, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn are where potential customers spend a lot of their time, and you want to be where they are. It's also a way to humanize your brand—showcase what’s happening behind the scenes, offer promotions, and share community involvement.
One big misconception business owners have about social media is that they think they need to be on every single platform, or that they need to post every day. But really, it’s more about choosing the right platform for your audience and being consistent with quality content over quantity.
Choose the right platforms for YOUR business
Create engaging content
Post consistently and schedule your posts
Engage with followers
Paid advertising and boosting posts
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