--- title: "Welcome to Small Business Week" date: "2025-05-02T10:09:00" url: "https://www.godaddy.com/resources/small-business-week" --- # Welcome to Small Business Week Our GoDaddy Small Business LinkedIn Group proudly hosted a series of events celebrating Small Business Week and the successes of entrepreneurs throughout the country. [https://www.tiktok.com/@godaddy/video/7501758834655137070?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc](https://www.tiktok.com/@godaddy/video/7501758834655137070?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) To help get your business to the next level, we put together a stellar lineup of industry veterans and thought leaders from our community. Get ready to learn as they share valuable insights on diverse topics. You can view the replays below to learn from professionals and peers. [Join Our LinkedIn Community](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13843970/) --- ## **Community Sessions and Speakers** During Small Business Week, we hosted an unforgettable gathering of business gurus and innovators. ### **Building Your Social Media Presence** Let’s dig into the basics that small business owners need to grasp when developing their social media strategies. Jonathan will share tips, tricks, and tactics to help you turn followers into a community while making the most of your time online. [https://youtu.be/X21ncE1bFvc](https://youtu.be/X21ncE1bFvc) #### **Jonathan Graziano, marketing manager, content creator, and 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 bestselling 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** Let speaker Johnny Romero deliver key insights on the power of diversity in business. You’ll learn how a variety of perspectives can accelerate progress toward a shared goal. [https://youtu.be/7uuQ-O_zBGE](https://youtu.be/7uuQ-O_zBGE) #### **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. You might be surprised to discover how much time and effort AI can help you save, once a few basic skills come into play. [https://youtu.be/c65OLwJM7lI](https://youtu.be/c65OLwJM7lI) #### **Alycia Leno, director of Content Marketing** Alycia is the director of Content and Education at GoDaddy. She specializes in SEO, website security, WordPress, and content marketing. She advocates for ethical marketing and enjoys learning about users through 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 how to take 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 his community gave him the confidence to bring it to life. [https://youtu.be/aVRkrde8Tds](https://youtu.be/aVRkrde8Tds) #### **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 creating better business outcomes for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. You’ll likely come away from this session with a clearer picture of your next steps toward success. [https://youtu.be/-5iG7nZjxm4](https://youtu.be/-5iG7nZjxm4) #### Patrick Kagan, CEO, PK Solutions Group Patrick Kagan is an internationally renowned author, podcast host, blog author, and motivational speaker. Patrick is known for his unique ability to make inspiration practical and make strategy tactical. [Follow Patrick on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kagan-cpc-35a673b/) ### **The Roadmap to Starting Your Own Business** Today, a website is essential for any business. Let Web guru Yudu Gray Jr. guide you as he explains the basics of bringing your digital identity to life. [https://youtu.be/ioiwDzzOR70](https://youtu.be/ioiwDzzOR70) #### **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** For entrepreneurs, there can be a lot of unfamiliar ground between ideas and reality. Join us as Branding expert Marsha Lynn-Hudson reveals the secrets to getting your ideas off the drawing board and into the game. [https://youtu.be/NlFP6CDQiTk](https://youtu.be/NlFP6CDQiTk) #### **Marsha Lynn-Hudson, founder and CEO of Hudson Enterprises and Consulting** Marsha helps coaches, speakers, and female entrepreneurs build a brand presence, lead with impact, and 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** Can you believe some of the enormous impacts that a small business can make? Let numbers whiz Amy Benicewicz share her experiences on how to build a big small business. [https://youtu.be/6871GnglzNM](https://youtu.be/6871GnglzNM) #### **Amy Benicewicz, president of 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, we look forward to having you! [Join Our LinkedIn Community](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13843970/)