Episode 61

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19th Aug 2022

Why You Need a Crisis Communication Plan

What would you do if someone started badmouthing you on social media? How would you respond if someone set off a firestorm about you in a Facebook group? Would you be prepared?

As a solo entrepreneur or small-business owner, you’ve probably never considered a crisis communication plan. I mean, what could possibly happen that would make you need one? It’s not as if you’re United Airlines having to respond to a customer getting beaten up on a flight!

But there are issues that can pop up that we have to respond to. And it’s so much easier to respond when we’ve prepared ahead of time.

There are three things you need to accomplish in your crisis messaging: You must take responsibility. You must show that you care about the people involved. And you must demonstrate that you are taking action to fix the problem.

Listen in as I discuss the 6 things that go into a crisis communication and give concrete examples of why you need one.

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Marketing Chat Podcast with Angela Kelly Smith
Think you hate marketing? Think again! On the Marketing Chat Podcast you’ll get practical, relatable tips on online marketing for freelancers and entrepreneurs. Your host, Angela Kelly Smith (just Kelly, please!), is a marketing strategist, author of the Amazon bestseller The Podcast Launch Playbook, and founder of the Women Podcasters Academy. She breaks down challenging topics into step-by-step nuggets that you can take action on right away. You’ll end up having an easier time marketing your business more effectively—with way less stress and way more fun!

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