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HitItQuitIt July2025squareIn this episode, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel discussion with Michelle Songy and Ryan Hogan. Each guest shares their favorite podcast, a business app they find indispensable, a marketing tip, and a business book that has impacted them.

Michelle Songy is the Founder and CEO of Press Hook, a media platform that helps small businesses connect directly with journalists, editors, and creators. A serial entrepreneur and former American Express exec, she previously founded and sold her first startup, Cake Technologies. Today, Michelle is on a mission to make PR more accessible, transparent, and effective—especially for underrepresented founders and purpose-driven brands. Her work sits at the intersection of tech, media, and small business growth. https://www.presshook.com

Ryan Hogan, is a Navy Reservist, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Talent Harbor, a flat-fee recruiting service built for growing small businesses. After scaling Hunt A Killer to over 50M he launched Talent Harbor to fix the broken hiring system and help businesses find top talent without bloated commissions. For more information, https://www.talentharbor.com

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Podcasts Mentioned: 

Apps Mentioned: 

Old School Marketing Tips: 

  • Focus on the outcomes and results you’re providing instead of features
  • Focus on the problem you solve
  • Pick up the phone and call people.

Books Mentioned: 

Connect with Michelle Songy:

Website: https://www.presshook.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepresshook
TikTok: 
https://www.tiktok.com/@presshook
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/presshook
Twitter:  
https://www.twitter.com/thepresshook
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thepresshook

Connect with Ryan Hogan:

Website: https://www.talentharbor.com
LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan

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