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PR Can't Fix Stupid

May 23, 2017

This blog was originally posted on smallbizmusings.com, but it was so good we had to share it again. Public relations can only do so much.

We're Kind of a Big Deal

2025 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Woman-Owned Small Business Award Recipient

Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch Award Recipient

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This one right here is a @crainsgrandrapids Women of Influence. Sue Tellier (@sstellier ) is a business owner, champion of small businesses, best friend of @bode834 (her most important role), leader in the defense sector, WOSB connector and a driver of Michigan's economic future.

She's a really big deal. We'd post her in this but her Instagram won't let us.

Joey Joe Joe Joe says hello.

Can a person live on iced espressos alone? We answer in our blog. @bode834 shares her feelings. It’s a good one.

@bode834's latest Small Biz Musings blog tackles business ownership and imposter syndrome. Below are just a few of her life lessons, which she graciously shared with us. Inspiring stuff. Link in bio.

⭐️ Invest in a therapist. Seriously, your anxiety will thank you. So will your spouse.

⭐️ Surround yourself with bossy, smart, and no-nonsense women. If I had called any of them yesterday, they would’ve told me to stop feeling sorry for myself and shut up.

⭐️ Start a blog site so you can torture other people with your problems.

⭐️ Get a dog or eight. You don’t have enough chaos in your life, so be sure to create some. Make sure they all wear diapers. It’ll be fun.

⭐️ Get personally invested in everything; that way, you’ll take everything personally and never get over it.

⭐️ Buy a building; you can live there someday.

⭐️ Always send that email or text when you’re angry. Don’t sit on it for 24 hours, that’s just silly. Fire it off right when your emotions are at an all-time high.

⭐️ Hire family. Trust me, it’ll work out.

Hot Tip: Plan for the crisis before the crisis.

Our latest blog tells you how and if you ask nicely, we'll share our crisis checklist with you.

It's Emily's birthday. She's the comedic glue in the office who helps us all feel really old with her Gen Z references. She's also a wordsmith who helps create remarkable blogs, find media opportunities, and tackle events that make a difference.

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. May your birthday be as iconic as you are.

Meet the face behind @8thirtyfour.

In case you haven't heard, 8THIRTYFOUR was named a Woman Owned Small Business of the Year by @themcsb

To celebrate, Bode brought all those who have been there since the beginning.

We are so grateful to be recognized by @themcsb, @smallbusinessassocofmichigan and the other organizations behind the celebration as a Woman Owned Small Business of the Year.

We forced Kim to get into her feelings, watch the video.

Kim spoke earlier today at @themcsb's Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit about just how important it is to market the face of your business. We know, some business owners like to hide, but if you don't tell your story, people are going to fill in the gaps for you - and that's never good.

If you missed out on Kim's lesson, don't worry. We've packaged some of her insights into a handy workbook for you. All you have to do is visit the link our bio to download it. And then the real work begins.

Small business owners get sh*t done. We solve problems, create solutions and rarely take credit. Mark Peters of @butterballfarms started @thesourcegrandrapids over a decade ago to connect employees with resources to assist with finances, childcare, legal needs and more.

Our latest Happy Hour Hustle dives into why business owners are the heroes of our communities. Link in bio, obvs.

@wgvupublicmedia @shelleyirwin2 Fun Run Dog Sponsor 🐶🐕🦮🐩🐕‍🦺🐾🦴

We're pretty lucky to have a resource like @fisherhousemich in our state. A Fisher House is a “home away from home” where military and Veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.

@bode834 attended their emotional gala a week ago, we heard she even cried a little. Don't tell her we told you.

Women business owners contribute $1.8 trillion to our economy while facing harassment and barriers.

14 women-owned small businesses meet with @repscholten and addressed tariffs, DEI, economic uncertainty, immigration and more.

These convos are so important. 8THIRTYFOUR will continue to create spaces where change happens.

The fight continues.

Happy Birthday Hannah! 🥳🎂

You’re the real MVP of the design world and an actual superhero. Here’s to your 24th year being filled with sweet treats, coffee-fueled creativity, and expresso martinis.✨🍸

May your birthday be as iconic as a Pantone swatch and exactly the right shade of fabulous.

We honestly can’t imagine office life—or Abode—without you!

We're hiring and we are so fun. Become part of a team that is constantly being poached by other companies...we're just that good.

If you are not registered for @themcsb summit, you'll miss @bode834 teaching you (enthusiastically) how to market the face behind your business. If you're real nice, they might still let you in.

Link in bio.

For those of you who terrified us with your lack of crisis readiness at #MDEX, download our checklist at the link in our bio.

Also enjoy these photos of Kim looking like Selina Meyer from Veep.

#MDEX2025 #NDIA #MichiganDefense

Seeking guidance on recession-proofing your defense business and building out your marketing strategy for 2025? Look no further—join Ro and Kim tomorrow at #MDEX2025 for their two presentations at 2:15 PM in the Briefing Hall and from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in room 145.

Catch us there or hanging out with Women in Defense Michigan and DornerWorks. Just be sure to say hi.

#MDEX

Baseball + Summer Job = Perfect Combo ⚾️

Join us and the DTE Home Protection Plus team at @whitecaps games this summer. This is a paid summer marketing opportunity at $15 an hour. You'll also receive free tickets, food, and networking opportunities. Catch us June 18-22 & August 5-9! Link in bio to learn more and apply.

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