Local Biz Show

Anna Wong is a hair stylist in Missoula Montana, using social media to build a steady stream of new customers. What sets her a part from the competition and has helped to fundamentally transform her business? In this interview you will find out: How she combines online social media with traditional in person networking to create a multiplier effect How she gets out into the community and posts photos and updates of events to get her better known How she combines the use of a Fan page with a huge list of Friends on Facebook How she's building her own personal brand, and making "Anna Wong" a recognized name How her business and personal live cross over since she loves what she does How she as grown her followers on Facebook to over 6,000 How photo shoots are instrumental in building her follower base And much, much more!

Katt Ahlstrom started out working as a hair stylist and soon went into business for herself as the owner of Canvas Studios- a hair style and body care boutique in Missoula, MT. After several years, she has grown her business dramatically and hired on a team of stylists to keep up with demand. What is her #1 secret marketing weapon? What sets her a part from the competition and has helped to fundamentally transform her business? In this interview you will find out: - What is she doing in social media that helps her stand out? - How is she doing so well by exclusively advertising online? - How did she develop her voice in social media? - What types of Facebook posts are hitting the best? - How does she encourage her clients to engage and post on her fan page? - What type of Facebook advertising is she doing to grow her fan base? - How is she able to book and schedule clients right from her Facebook fan page And much, much more!

We interview Mark Riffey, a business consultant with tips on business marketing.

An interview with Carol Blodgett, owner of makeitmissoula.com which is a blog where many bloggers contribute. She discusses how and why a small business should advertise on a local blog network such as hers.