Melissa Duren Conner's guest appearances

Melissa Duren Conner

Loose Threads — Inside the new consumer economy

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

The Startup Story

Jennifer Bett

Kara Goldin

Rachel Blumenthal

Ariane Goldman

Christina Stembel

Ariel Kaye

Mariah Chase

Jennifer Bett Meyer

Jeff Johnson

Katie Couric

Blythe Hill

Jaclyn Johnson

Max Levchin

Gregg Renfrew

Arian Simone

OwlTail

About this episode I get contacted by a lot of publicists to feature their clients on the podcast. For the most part, all the pitches sound the same. It takes something really unique to catch my attention and prompt me to give the pitch more attention. Over time, I started getting a lot of pitches from different publicists from one firm, Jennifer Bett Communications. All of the intrigued me and made me want to learn more about the founder. That’s why I thought it would be interesting to hear how this unique firm got started. Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner are the co-founders of Jennifer Bett Communications. They are part of the reason many of our previous guests have made their way onto the show. Tune in to hear the unique startup story of their firm, including the journey of both founders from their beginnings to where they are today. In this episode, you'll hear.  What both Jennifer and Melissa’s childhoods were like and what their career aspirations were heading into college. How they crossed paths and began their partnership. How they set up boundaries, roles, and responsibilities to constantly keep the mission of the business aligned. How to navigate partnership discussions. What they do that is different than what we think of when we hear PR. How they measure success. What D to C brands need to consider when creating and launching a product. How those who want to support black female founders can be a part of the solution.  Resources from this episode Join Grindology: https://grindology.com/ ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory  Get Emails: https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5 The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip Jennifer Bett Communications on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbettcomm/ Jennifer Bett Communications website: https://www.jenniferbett.com/ The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you!  Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us.   With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory 

<h2>About this episode</h2> <p>I get contacted by a lot of publicists to feature their clients on the podcast. For the most part, all the pitches sound the same. It takes something really unique to catch my attention and prompt me to give the pitch more attention. Over time, I started getting a lot of pitches from different publicists from one firm, Jennifer Bett Communications. All of the intrigued me and made me want to learn more about the founder. That’s why I thought it would be interesting to hear how this unique firm got started.</p> <p>Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner are the co-founders of Jennifer Bett Communications. They are part of the reason many of our previous guests have made their way onto the show. Tune in to hear the unique startup story of their firm, including the journey of both founders from their beginnings to where they are today.</p> <h2>In this episode, you'll hear.</h2> <ul> <li>What both Jennifer and Melissa’s childhoods were like and what their career aspirations were heading into college.</li> <li>How they crossed paths and began their partnership.</li> <li>How they set up boundaries, roles, and responsibilities to constantly keep the mission of the business aligned.</li> <li>How to navigate partnership discussions.</li> <li>What they do that is different than what we think of when we hear PR.</li> <li>How they measure success.</li> <li>What D to C brands need to consider when creating and launching a product.</li> <li>How those who want to support black female founders can be a part of the solution.</li> </ul> <h2>Resources from this episode</h2> <p>Join Grindology: <a href="https://grindology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://grindology.com/</a></p> <p>ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → <a href="http://ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory</a> <br/> Get Emails: <a href="https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5</a></p> <p>The Startup Story Inner Circle: <a href="https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip</a></p> <p>Jennifer Bett Communications on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jbettcomm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jbettcomm/</a><br/> Jennifer Bett Communications website: <a href="https://www.jenniferbett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jenniferbett.com/</a></p> <p>The Startup Story on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory</a><br/> The Startup Story is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney</a><br/> The Startup Story on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory</a></p> <h2>Share the podcast</h2> <p>The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help.</p> <p>First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. </p> <p>Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! </p> <p>Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us.  </p> <p>With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you!</p> <h4>EPISODE CREDITS</h4> <p>If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.</p> <p>He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.</p> <p>Contact him today at <a href="https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory</a> </p>

Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner, founding partners of Jennifer Bett Communications

In this episode Rebecca sits down with Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa  Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications, where they talk about the  importance of developing a company culture and how to hire people that  fit your vision. They also talk about some of their biggest regrets with  their PR firm and how leaving yourself open to opportunity is one of  the best things you can do for your career.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

<p>In this episode Rebecca sits down with Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa  Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications, where they talk about the  importance of developing a company culture and how to hire people that  fit your vision. They also talk about some of their biggest regrets with  their PR firm and how leaving yourself open to opportunity is one of  the best things you can do for your career.  </p>--- <br><br>Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support</a>

 Jennifer Bett Meyer + Melissa Duren Conner: How To Hire & Fire

On the 37th episode of the Loose Threads Podcast, a show about the intersection of consumer, retail and commerce, I talk with Melissa Duren Conner, a partner at JBC, a PR and communications firm helping modern brands tell their stories. Melissa started the firm along with Jennifer Bett, after realizing that a new generation of brands needed a new type of communications approach. JBC works with a diverse slate of companies, some of which have been on the podcast previously, as they figure out how to cultivate influence in a rapidly shifting landscape. It was fun talking with Melissa about the shifting PR landscape and how brands need to navigate it in a time of maximum competition. Standing out is increasingly challenging, but those can that do it have more staying power relative to the old days. This is definitely something to keep an eye on. — Show Notes — JBC http://www.jenniferbett.com/ Edited by George Drake Jr. — About Loose Threads — http://LooseThreads.com Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/buLQY9 Twitter: http://twitter.com/loosethreadscom The Loose Threads Podcast explores the intersection of consumer, retail and commerce. Hosted by Richie Siegel, the founder of Loose Threads, each episode features an in-depth conversation with one guest about their founding story and how it fits into the current state of the industry. Guests come from all different backgrounds, spanning the consumer goods, fashion, retail and technology industries. The unifying thread is always the rapid change facing the industry and how entrepreneurs are responding. You can listen to the podcast on any player of your choice, in addition to on LooseThreads.com.

On the 37th episode of the Loose Threads Podcast, a show about the intersection of consumer, retail and commerce, I talk with Melissa Duren Conner, a partner at JBC, a PR and communications firm helping modern brands tell their stories. Melissa started the firm along with Jennifer Bett, after realizing that a new generation of brands needed a new type of communications approach. JBC works with a diverse slate of companies, some of which have been on the podcast previously, as they figure out how to cultivate influence in a rapidly shifting landscape. It was fun talking with Melissa about the shifting PR landscape and how brands need to navigate it in a time of maximum competition. Standing out is increasingly challenging, but those can that do it have more staying power relative to the old days. This is definitely something to keep an eye on. — Show Notes — JBC <a href="http://www.jenniferbett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jenniferbett.com/</a> Edited by George Drake Jr. — About Loose Threads — <a href="http://LooseThreads.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://LooseThreads.com</a> Join the newsletter: <a href="http://eepurl.com/buLQY9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/buLQY9</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/loosethreadscom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/loosethreadscom</a> The Loose Threads Podcast explores the intersection of consumer, retail and commerce. Hosted by Richie Siegel, the founder of Loose Threads, each episode features an in-depth conversation with one guest about their founding story and how it fits into the current state of the industry. Guests come from all different backgrounds, spanning the consumer goods, fashion, retail and technology industries. The unifying thread is always the rapid change facing the industry and how entrepreneurs are responding. You can listen to the podcast on any player of your choice, in addition to on <a href="http://LooseThreads.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LooseThreads.com</a>.

The Evolution of Influence — with Melissa Duren Conner of JBC