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The Importance of Giving Back: Interview with Shannon Bingham

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Overview:

In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, James Kernan interviews Shannon Bingham, a successful business owner, former beauty pageant winner, and passionate adoption advocate. Shannon talks about her journey from growing up in Lennox, Iowa to owning a successful salon in Omaha, Nebraska. She discusses her personal experience with adoption and offers advice for those considering it. Shannon also shares marketing tips for small business owners, emphasizing the importance of consistency, authenticity, and understanding your audience. She highlights the different social media platforms and their uses, and discusses her upcoming involvement in community initiatives like 'Dance for a Chance' and the NCHS back-to-school program.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 Introduction

00:26 Meet Shannon Bingham: Pageant Queen and Business Owner

01:28 Shannon's Journey and Passion for Adoption

03:08 Navigating the Adoption Process

12:02 Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

14:20 Shannon's Social Media Strategies

20:58 Upcoming Projects and Closing Remarks

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About Shannon Bingham:

Shannon Bingham is an Omaha-based entrepreneur and beauty industry leader who co-founded Seven Salon & Boutique in 2004, earning national recognition such as Salon Today’s Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons. A professionally trained cosmetologist, she's also an international brand educator for TIGI and IGK, Vice‑Chair of Nebraska's DHHS Board of Cosmetology, and an award‑winning photographer. In recent years, Shannon has leveraged her platform as Mrs. Nebraska International 2023 and Mrs. Midwest International 2024 to advocate passionately for adoption awareness, sharing her personal journey and inspiring local families.

Learn more about Shannon at https://linktr.ee/shanbingham

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New Book Release: I'm proud to announce the release of my new book, The Anthology of Cybersecurity Experts! This collection brings together 15 of the nation's top minds in cybersecurity, sharing real-world solutions to combat today's most pressing threats. Whether you're an MSP, IT leader, or simply passionate about protecting your data, this book is packed with expert advice to help you stay secure and ahead of the curve. Available now on Amazon! https://a.co/d/f2NKASI

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Sponsor Memo:

Since 2006, Kernan Consulting has been through over 30 transactions in mergers & acquisitions - and just this past year, we have been involved in six (6).

If you are interested in either buying, selling, or valuation information, please reach out.

There is alot of activity and you can be a part of it.

For more information, reach out at kernanconsulting.com

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Overview:

In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, James Kernan interviews Shannon Bingham, a successful business owner, former beauty pageant winner, and passionate adoption advocate. Shannon talks about her journey from growing up in Lennox, Iowa to owning a successful salon in Omaha, Nebraska. She discusses her personal experience with adoption and offers advice for those considering it. Shannon also shares marketing tips for small business owners, emphasizing the importance of consistency, authenticity, and understanding your audience. She highlights the different social media platforms and their uses, and discusses her upcoming involvement in community initiatives like 'Dance for a Chance' and the NCHS back-to-school program.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 Introduction

00:26 Meet Shannon Bingham: Pageant Queen and Business Owner

01:28 Shannon's Journey and Passion for Adoption

03:08 Navigating the Adoption Process

12:02 Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

14:20 Shannon's Social Media Strategies

20:58 Upcoming Projects and Closing Remarks

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About Shannon Bingham:

Shannon Bingham is an Omaha-based entrepreneur and beauty industry leader who co-founded Seven Salon & Boutique in 2004, earning national recognition such as Salon Today’s Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons. A professionally trained cosmetologist, she's also an international brand educator for TIGI and IGK, Vice‑Chair of Nebraska's DHHS Board of Cosmetology, and an award‑winning photographer. In recent years, Shannon has leveraged her platform as Mrs. Nebraska International 2023 and Mrs. Midwest International 2024 to advocate passionately for adoption awareness, sharing her personal journey and inspiring local families.

Learn more about Shannon at https://linktr.ee/shanbingham

---

New Book Release: I'm proud to announce the release of my new book, The Anthology of Cybersecurity Experts! This collection brings together 15 of the nation's top minds in cybersecurity, sharing real-world solutions to combat today's most pressing threats. Whether you're an MSP, IT leader, or simply passionate about protecting your data, this book is packed with expert advice to help you stay secure and ahead of the curve. Available now on Amazon! https://a.co/d/f2NKASI

---

Sponsor Memo:

Since 2006, Kernan Consulting has been through over 30 transactions in mergers & acquisitions - and just this past year, we have been involved in six (6).

If you are interested in either buying, selling, or valuation information, please reach out.

There is alot of activity and you can be a part of it.

For more information, reach out at kernanconsulting.com

  continue reading

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