Featured Media Appearances:
Fox Business
Carmen Sognonvi discusses how one simple operational change — carrying less inventory — made a massive financial impact for the school: “This year, we changed our processes so that students have to pre-order their gear, and we ourselves don’t order it until we’ve received payment. It sounds like such simple advice, but that one small change has made a huge difference to our bottom line.”
Entrepreneur
Carmen Sognonvi explains how small business owners can cut down on marketing costs by cross-marketing with other complementary businesses.
Inc
Carmen Sognonvi explains the benefits of storing files in the cloud. Not only does it allow easy access to information whether she’s working at the school or from home, but it can be a disaster recovery strategy as well.
Crain’s New York Business
Carmen Sognonvi discusses in Crain’s New York Business how using free software Dropbox allows her to work more effectively from home in the evenings: “The great thing about it is it is so effortless. It’s like saving a document to your computer.”
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Opentopic
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Discovering Your Ideal Customer
The Independent Consultants Podcast
October 27, 2014
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AM 560: Business Insanity Talk Radio
October 7, 2014
Small Business Email Marketing Made Easy
Fit Small Business
July 15, 2014
Brooklyn Karate School Thrives using Tech and Marketing
Ramon Ray – SmallBizTechnology
February 14, 2014
Carmen Sognonvi of Urban Martial Arts – Brooklyn, NY
Bricks and Mortar Reporter Podcast
February 13, 2014
This Brooklyn martial arts school is nailing old school marketing. Big time!
Small Business Big Marketing Podcast
November 25, 2013
4 Ways CRM Software Works for Old School (Offline) Marketing
ClickZ
November 18, 2013
Urban Martial Arts Celebrates Five Years in Ditmas Park
Ditmas Park Corner
March 14, 2013
Co-Marketing: Twice as Nice or Double the Trouble?
Entrepreneur
January 16, 2013
[Guest Post] How Prestige Destroys Meaningful Work
Productive Flourishing
June 27, 2012
Video Interview: Local marketing with Carmen Sognonvi
RewardMe
May 15, 2012
Making the Transition From a Day Job to Full Time Entrepreneurship with Carmen Sognonvi
BlogCastFM
January 11, 2012
[Guest Post] Confessions of a Runaway: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About Escaping Cubicle Nation
Pamela Slim’s Escape From Cubicle Nation
November 2, 2011
How to Use the Cloud as a Disaster Recovery Strategy
Inc.com
June 23, 2011
41+ Must-Read Business Books for Solopreneurs
Strategies & Tactics for Women
May 9, 2011
Location-Based Services: Factors and Considerations for B2C and B2B Marketers
GigCoin
March 8, 2011
Facebook Ads: What You Need to Know to Create a Successful Campaign
GigCoin
March 1, 2011
Lessons Learned in 2010
Fox Business
February 4, 2011
Foursquare for Small Business
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
January 18, 2011
Seven work habits of effective entrepreneurs
Crain’s New York Business
January 9, 2011
Niche brands boost Facebook campaigns with analytics, but still desire more data
Direct Marketing News
January 1, 2011
10 Real Small Business New Year’s Resolutions
AllBusiness.com
December 31, 2010
Plan Your Work – Work Your Plan
Strategies and Tactics for Women
December 20, 2010
Success By Web Design
Fox Business
December 8, 2010
The One Thing You Were Not Prepared For As An Entrepreneur
The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: Cleaning Up in Business
December 7, 2010
Marketing Success Stories and Tips from Real Small Businesses, Courtesy of Yellowbook 360
Small Business Trends
November 22, 2010
How Urban Martial Arts Maximizes Their ROI
Yellowbook360 Building Success
November 19, 2010
Side Hustle and Flow Interview Series: Carmen Sognonvi
Escape from Cubicle Nation
October 21, 2010
Danger Ahead: Small Business Owners Warn of Common Mistakes
Business News Daily
September 4, 2010