--- title: "Small Business Week 2024" date: "2024-04-17T08:55:10" url: "https://www.godaddy.com/resources/small-business-week-2024" --- # Small Business Week 2024 This year, our GoDaddy Small Business LinkedIn Group was proud to host a series of events to celebrate Small Business Week from April 29th to May 3rd, 2024. We assembled a stellar lineup of industry veterans and thought leaders from our community who will share valuable insights on diverse topics. View the replays below to learn from professionals and peers to take your business to the next level. [Join Our LinkedIn Community](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13843970/)--- ## Community Sessions & Speakers From April 30th to May 3rd, we hosted an unforgettable gathering of business gurus and innovators. ### **Building Your Social Media Presence** This presentation covers the basics small business owners need to know when developing their social media strategies. Jonathan will share tips, tricks and tactics to help you learn how to turn followers into a community and how to make the most of your time online. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X21ncE1bFvc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X21ncE1bFvc) ![Jonathan Graziano](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jonathan.png?size=1024x1024) #### **Jonathan Graziano,**Marketing Manager, Content Creator & Writer Jonathan Graziano is a communications professional with over 10 years of experience helping companies small and large thrive on social media. He has built out his own following on social media, amassing a follower base of 4.6 million across platforms. He is a #1 New York Times selling author and the 24 hour/day assistant to his 4-year-old pug, Milton. [Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-graziano-748b772a/)### **Diversity in Business** Our speaker, Johnny Romero, enlightens us on the power of diversity in business. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uuQ-O_zBGE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uuQ-O_zBGE) ![](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Johnny-Romero.jpg?size=1024x1024) #### **Johnny Romero, CMI Spanish** Founder/Owner of InterSys, LLC and Co-Founder of The J3 Collaboration Project. Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI-Spanish), Licensed trainer of Bridging the Gap (BTG) Medical Interpreter Training. Host of “Tuned In” with InterSys Vlog series, podcaster, and blogger. [Follow Johnny on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnyromero/)### Generative AI for Small Businesses Tech wizard Alycia Leno will unravel the mysteries of Generative AI for small businesses at 2 PM CST. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c65OLwJM7lI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c65OLwJM7lI) ![](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/alycialeno.jpg?size=1024x1024) #### **Alycia Leno, Director of Content Marketing** Alycia is the Director of Content & Education at GoDaddy. She specializes in SEO, website security, WordPress, and content marketing. She advocates for ethical marketing and enjoys learning about users though research and experimentation. Alycia is interested in new technology, privacy, and wellness. [Follow Alycia on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/artdecotech/)### From Scratch – Building a Business During this session, we will discuss taking your idea from concept to reality through community. Adam will share his story and the journey that led him from just an idea to creating a concept called CLARAfi and how community gave him the confidence to bring it to life. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVRkrde8Tds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVRkrde8Tds) ![](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-17-at-8.22.02 AM.png?size=1024x1024) #### **Adam Griggs, CEO of CLARAfi** Co-Founder of CLARAfi.io a communication platform for small business owners to build and leverage trust PROACTIVELY with their advisors through simplified and powerful tools. [Follow Adam on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgriggs/)### Proven Strategies for Better Business Outcomes Growth strategist Patrick Kagan shares his proven strategies for how to create better business outcomes for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5iG7nZjxm4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5iG7nZjxm4) ![Patrick Kagan](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-17-at-8.22.18 AM.png?size=1024x1024) ### **Patrick Kagan,**CEO, PK Solutions Grou**p** Patrick Kagan is an internationally renowned author, podcast host, blog author, and motivational speaker.Patrick is known for his unique ability for making inspiration practical, and making strategy tactical. [Follow Patrick on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kagan-cpc-35a673b/)### From Idea to Reality: A Roadmap to Starting Your Own Business Web guru Yudu Gray Jr. guides us on how to start a website. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioiwDzzOR70](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioiwDzzOR70) ![](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-17-at-8.33.39-AM.png?size=1024x1024) ### **Yudu Gray Jr., Co-CEO of 24/7Artists** Yudu Gray Jr. is an experienced entrepreneur who has built thousands of websites for artists and creatives. His agency 24/7 Artist has lead many workshops and courses for entrepreneurs. You can see a preview in the [Building Your First Website course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ZprxNfCoA&list=PLdg4YtrtIzukmZQzEseuytUVtzjGJ9Q9P) on our YouTube channel. [Follow Yudu on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yudu-gray-jr-3237b35b/)### From Idea to Reality: The Path to Business Success Branding expert Marsha Lynn-Hudson reveals the secrets to go from idea to reality. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlFP6CDQiTk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlFP6CDQiTk) ![](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-17-at-8.40.00-AM.png?size=1024x1024) ### **Marsha Lynn-Hudson, Founder & CEO of Hudson Enterprises and Consulting** Marsha helps coaches, speakers and female entrepreneurs build a brand presence, lead with impact & grow their business online with digital marketing strategies. She has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, businesses with online marketing and their business goals since 2015. [Follow Marsha on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshalynnhudson/)### How to Build a 'Big' Small Business Amy Benicewicz shares her experience how to build a big small business. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6871GnglzNM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6871GnglzNM) ![](https://www.godaddy.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-17-at-8.47.55 AM.png?size=1024x1024) ### **Amy Benicewicz – President, LBDigital** Amy started out as a mathematics and accounting geek, working for banks, CPA firms, and CPG companies. Over the years Amy has developed many business strategies and skills and is always learning and developing her personal growth. [Follow Amy on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybenicewicz/)--- We encourage you to join our community and engage with other members during small business week. Whether you're looking for advice, or have tips to share of your own – we look forward to having you! [Join Our LinkedIn Community](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13843970/)