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Provide: The Path to Owning It

Provide: The Path to Owning It

By: Corey Brown Marketing Leader at Provide
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 If you’re an entrepreneur looking for answers to your most pressing questions, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you own a business or are contemplating ownership in the future, you’re somewhere on the path to building your legacy. On this podcast, The Path to Owning It, Provide’s helping pave the way for you to achieve your dreams of business ownership and guide you through all the nuances of the journey. Each month, host Corey Brown, a marketing leader at Provide with over a decade in supporting small businesses, will tap into Provide’s unparalleled network of industry experts and share the tools you need to take control of your future. Powered by Fifth Third Bank, Provide is on a mission to financially empower business owners with great people and innovative technology. As the leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products – enabling founders to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and revitalize their industries. Founded in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021 and in 2023 was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.©2024 by Provide Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • 63. What happens next when your best employee leaves unexpectedly, with Paul Edwards

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    Sep 24 2025
    As a small business owner, you often experience exciting growth and success — and when your top employee decides to move on, it’s an opportunity to adapt and strengthen your team even further. With the right plans and procedures in place, you can navigate transitions smoothly and come out even more resilient. Paul Edwards has guided many businesses through these moments with confidence. As the founder and CEO of CEDR HR Solutions, he works with over 3,000 companies that employ more than 46,000 people. His expertise in human resources for small businesses helps entrepreneurs turn challenges into opportunities for growth and success. So in this episode, we're going to ask him: What should small business owners do when a top employee quits? How can small business owners use exit interviews to improve? How quickly should employers try to fill a vacancy? How to talk to your employees when someone quits or is fired? What are common reasons that employees quit? Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ getprovide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.
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  • 62. How to build resilient PR strategies for crisis situations, with Lauren Parker

    62. How to build resilient PR strategies for crisis situations, with Lauren Parker
    Aug 20 2025
    The time to prepare for a crisis is before it strikes. Having a plan to protect both your reputation and your business is important. So why is it that a shocking number of small business owners don’t have a crisis communications plan in their public relations contingencies? In this episode, we're speaking with Lauren Parker, co-owner and CEO of Slide Nine Agency, to explore effective crisis communications for small businesses. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications and crisis management, Lauren has invaluable insights on how small businesses can prepare for and navigate unexpected reputational challenges. We'll discuss: Common misconceptions about public relations for small businesses Why small business owners should prioritize crisis preparedness Key elements to a successful PR strategy What small business owners should do about fake or malicious reviews online The role social media plays in navigating a reputational crisis Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ getprovide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.
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