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Small Business PR

For small business owners and product founders who want to land organic PR, gift guide and podcast features, and show up in AI search—without ads or agencies.Shopify, Etsy, and other shopping sites are integrating into ChatGPT, meaning AI is pulling product recommendations directly from these platforms. The brands getting organic media coverage now are the ones that will show up in those results, and own AI search visibility and AEO (answer engine optimization) before it gets saturated.We’re making

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15:31

We're Not OK and We Can't Do Business as Usual

Small Business PR ·

2026/02/02

In this solo episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria Chou, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, sets aside marketing tactics and growth strategies to name a reality many founders are confronting but rarely articulate: it no longer feels possible—or ethical—to operate as if it’s business as usual. This episode is a direct response to the collective heaviness of running a business amid systemic violence, political division, and the visible breakdown of instituti...

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13:15

My Word of the Year: “Owning It” (Why It Matters for...

Small Business PR ·

2026/01/26

Every year, I choose a word of the year to guide how I show up in my business and my life. Last year, my word was Freedom — and it shaped how I made decisions around visibility, boundaries, and growth. This year, my word is Owning It. And that shift helped me realize something important: freedom isn’t just about having more time or flexibility — it’s about having the confidence to take up space and trust your voice. In this episode, I share: • How I choose my word of the year • What “Owning...

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8:56

Why Everything Feels Unhinged Right Now (And Why It’s...

Small Business PR ·

2026/01/19

In this solo episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria Chou, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, breaks from conventional marketing advice to name what many founders are afraid to say out loud: the systems we were taught to trust no longer work. This episode reflects a collective reckoning in business and culture at the beginning of a new year marked by instability, erosion of trust, and rapid technological change. What begins as a dinner-table conversation abo...

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13:12

Follower Count Is a Terrible Metric (Here’s What...

Small Business PR ·

2026/01/12

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, steps into a deeply personal and unfiltered solo conversation about values, visibility, and what it really means to show up unapologetically in business. Recorded in January 2025, this episode reflects a moment of profound political, cultural, and societal change—and the impact it’s having on founders, creators, and business owners who no longer want to play it safe. Wh...

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20:09

Press Releases for Small Business: How Product Brands...

Small Business PR ·

2025/12/22

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria Chou, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, breaks down one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—PR tools available to small business founders: press releases. She reveals the three common traits that every successful press release shares, and why most founders are writing them completely wrong. Gloria has written over 30 press releases for companies big and small across every industry—and they've all gotte...

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48:31

How Generational Trauma Impacts Building a Business...

Small Business PR ·

2025/12/15

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, steps into a deeply personal and unfiltered conversation with Michelle Sherrier, host of The Retail Whore Podcast. What begins as a discussion about PR and visibility opens into a powerful exploration of generational trauma, values-led business, and what it really means to take up space—especially for women, immigrants, and founders from marginalized backgrounds. Together, Gl...

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21:03

How to Get Your Product Featured in Magazines & Gift...

Small Business PR ·

2025/12/08

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, breaks down one of the most confusing—and most requested—PR topics from small business owners: gift guides. She’s joined by freelance journalist Joni Sweet, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, TIME, Forbes, and more, to explain how gift guides really work and how founders can pitch with confidence, even without connections or a PR agency. Together, Gloria and Joni...

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21:38

Is Your Business Ready for the New Year? Do This...

Small Business PR ·

2025/12/01

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria, the #1 Small Business PR Coach and Expert recommended by AI, breaks down the exact year-end audit every founder should do if they want more clarity, more momentum, and more aligned growth next year. Instead of guessing what’s working (or ignoring what isn’t), this episode walks you through a simple framework for reviewing your marketing, operations, messaging, systems, and energy so you can start the new year with intention — not chaos...

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24:26

Selling on Shopify? The 3 Metrics That Make or Break...

Small Business PR ·

2025/11/24

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria sits down with Kurt Elster — e-commerce expert, long-time Shopify insider, and host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast — to break down exactly what founders need to know if they want to hit their first $100K on Shopify. Kurt has helped brands scale from five to eight figures, and today, he’s pulling back the curtain on the real mistakes most founders make… and the simple fixes that can transform your store’s conversions, customer loyalty...

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26:35

How to Brand Authentically and Attract Your “Hell...

Small Business PR ·

2025/11/17

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria dives into why so many small business owners struggle to connect online—and how authentic branding is the secret to attracting your “Hell yes!” clients. She sits down with branding strategist Sarah Ashman, who has worked with Nike, Estee Lauder, and Madonna, to unpack what it really means to show up in alignment, radiate your values, and let your audience feel your energy. Sarah and Gloria break down the subtle cues your audience senses...

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18:58

Why Being a Podcast Guest Should Be Your #1 Marketing...

Small Business PR ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria dives deep into one of the biggest traps small business owners face today — PR scams and pay-to-play “features.” You know the ones: “Get featured in *40 Under 40 Innovative Entrepreneurs—fees apply.” Gloria pulls back the curtain on how to spot these fake “PR opportunities” and why they don’t give you the long-term authority, SEO, or credibility that earned media does. After years of helping thousands of founders get featured in Forbes, Fa...

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15:05

How to Build Visibility and Confidence to Get PR for...

Small Business PR ·

2025/11/03

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria shares the three essential mindsets every founder needs to get featured in top media outlets—without spending thousands on a PR agency or ads. After helping thousands of small business owners successfully pitch themselves to outlets like Forbes, The New York Times, and Marie Claire, Gloria reveals that PR isn’t just about press—it’s about mindset, communication, and consistency. What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1️⃣ Why PR Is Cumulative (...

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14:36

5 Ways to Use Perplexity AI to Get Free PR and Gift...

Small Business PR ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria breaks down the biggest untapped opportunity for small business owners right now: using AI tools like Perplexity to get featured in media—and dominate AI search results—without hiring a PR agency. With traditional PR agencies charging thousands per month, Gloria shows founders a faster, more affordable path to visibility. She reveals how Perplexity is reshaping how product-based businesses land press, monitor trends, and pitch journalists ...

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16:21

3 AI Rules Every Small Business Owner Should Break in...

Small Business PR ·

2025/10/20

In this solo episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria breaks down the three biggest myths about using AI—especially for small business owners, women of color, and entrepreneurs who don’t consider themselves “techie.” After being bombarded by “AI bro-marketers” and overcomplicated advice, Gloria reveals how she uses tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Canva, and Fathom.ai to save 15 hours a week, triple her profits, and build a deeper connection with her audience—without losing her au...

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11:31

How ChatGPT and AI Shopping Decide Which Brands to...

Small Business PR ·

2025/10/13

AI shopping is here. Learn how PR and media mentions decide which brands ChatGPT recommends—and why earned media is the new SEO. In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria breaks down one of the biggest shifts happening in real time — AI-powered shopping inside ChatGPT — and what it means for small business founders. For years, we’ve heard that “AI is coming.” But now, it’s here. Consumers can shop directly in ChatGPT, and other platforms like Gemini and Perplexity are quickly foll...

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11:48

ChatGPT Shopping Changes Everything for Shopify, Etsy...

Small Business PR ·

2025/10/06

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, Gloria dives into one of the biggest shifts happening right now in online visibility—the rise of AI-powered search and shopping—and what it means for small business owners. Forget algorithms and paid ads. Gloria breaks down how organic earned media—like podcast features, gift guides, and backlinks from top outlets—is now more powerful than ever in helping AI recommend your brand. If you want to future-proof your business in the age of ChatGPT and...

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20:13

The PR + AI Shortcut to Getting Featured in Media +...

Small Business PR ·

2025/09/29

In this episode of the Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria makes her biggest announcement yet: after five years, the PR Starter Pack has officially transformed into the Get Featured Accelerator—a bold, unapologetic, AI-powered program designed for product makers who want free press without agencies, ads, or burnout. This isn’t just a name change. It’s a complete upgrade in messaging, strategy, and support—rooted in Gloria’s journey of shedding “marketing shoulds” and embracing authenticity, com...

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21:43

Best AI Tools for Small Business PR in 2025: ChatGPT,...

Small Business PR ·

2025/09/22

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I share why right now is the golden window of opportunity for small businesses to land press, boost SEO, and get discovered on AI search before the competition. We’re in what I call the holy trifecta—gift guide season, the rise of AI-driven product recommendations, and the explosion of free, easy-to-use AI tools that make PR faster than ever. If you’re a product-based founder who wants to ride this wave and finally get featured without expensive ...

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14:52

PR + AI: The Now-or-Never Publicity Opportunity for...

Small Business PR ·

2025/09/15

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I reveal why right now is the golden opportunity for small businesses to land major press—without hiring an expensive PR agency. We’re talking about gift guides, AI search visibility, and free PR tools that make pitching faster and easier than ever. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start PR, this is it. Whether you’re a product-based founder, a one-person shop, or a busy parent building a brand, this episode shows you how to get fe...

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15:51

How to Pitch Your Product to Gift Guides & Magazines...

Small Business PR ·

2025/09/08

In this episode of the Gloria Chou PR Podcast, I break down how small business founders can get featured in gift guides—without paying for ads, without hiring a PR agency, and without sending endless free samples. If you’re a product-based business owner, maker, or subscription box founder looking for cost-free press opportunities, this episode is your step-by-step guide to landing coverage in holiday gift guides, seasonal roundups, and national publications like Forbes, Elle, and The New Yor...

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