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  Want a content platform of your own? Learn More. 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 *