The Drum Circle Show with AKAnundrum
By Alquincia AKAnundrum Selolwane
In each 30-40 minute interview, we learn about these boots-on-the-ground business owners, while AKAnundrum provides live advice and provides tangible solutions to their problems. Half of all donations for the Live Day goes to the Guest.
The Drum Circle Show with AKAnundrumAug 13, 2023
Ep 1: Coach Jean Austin - Bank Ready
Hosted by Alquincia "AKAnundrum" Selolwane (www.akanundrum.com) Coach Jean Austin of www.BankReady.com explains the process of securing a Government Contract; the 5 things you need, how to get started, what to avoid and some of the lease likely businesses, products and services the government contracts out for. A must watch for every small business owner, entrepreneur, minority business owner and motivational speaker. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/231496560463157 TO DROP SOME COINS FOR THE GEMS CLICK HERE: https://streamelements.com/akanundrum/tip Follow AKAnundrum on IG: https://www.instagram.com/akanundrum/ Follow Coach Jean Austin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachjeanaustin/ TIME CODES 0:00 - Starting 2:47 - Welcome 3:33 - Intro Coach Jean Austin of Austin Business Strategy & Bank Ready 6:28 - How do you help business get Government Contracts? 10:36 - What is SAM.gov & NAICS Codes? 12:24 - What are some unusual businesses that have Government contracts? 16:20 - The "Government" is more than just Military 17:12 - Gem Dropping Moment 19:09 - Checklist: 5 Things You Need To Start 21:58 - If I get a contract can I just hire anyone to perform the job? NO! 23:59 - Why outsourcing to bigger companies hurts us 27:29 - Non-Black owned businesses exploiting "Women" owned requirement 29:34 - Nervous Breakdown? What struggles Coach Jean Austin faces in this industry 36:32 - Gem Dropping Moment 41:10 - How do we connect with Coach Austin? 42:25 - Coach on being Drum Circle Alum 45:18 - Bloopers #thedrumcircleshow #governmentcontracts #governmentcontracting #governmentcontracts101 #minorityownedbusiness #mwbe #wosb #edwosb #federalcontracting #motivationalspeaker #makeupartist #barber #akanundrum #alquincia #coachjeanaustin #bankready #smallbusiness #business
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Subscription Based Businesses
AKAnundrum and Megan discuss the ups and downs of having a subscription based box service for Black businesses and the uniqe challenges of sourcing from black businesses and targeting Black audiences. Special guest Sonia of Blaque Box and Darlington Agu of Panthr Box.
Why I Came Back & Why I Give
In this podcast I explain why I came back with such a hyper business focus and why I do it for free. I also have some exciting news coming up next month, I can't wait to share. For more info/content go to akanundrum.com
How To Not Lose Money Vending At Events
Last week AKAnundrum (akanundrum.com)and her best friend @Doctor_Elle shared a hysterical and tragic story of how they lost $11,000 vending. This week, alongside co-host @meganmcglover (meganmcglover.com) they're bringing in their experience to help you not make the same mistakes. If you're considering vending at an event or pop-up shop, here's what you need to know.
We Lost $11K Vending!
Storytime with AKAnundrum! In this episode my best friend Dr. Lakieta Emmanuel @doctorelle explains a little about her new venture @loveelleandl and joins me to tell the hysterical and heart breaking story of how we lost $11,000 VENDING at the Jazz Festival. You gotta hear it to believe it.
Business Buddy MatchUp 2
AKAnundrum's (Instagram: @akanundrum ) 2nd live radio show cohosted w/Megan McGlover (@meganmcglover) MeganMcGloverable.com Laugh as we fumble our way through a fun filled hour of Biz Buddy Match Up!!
This time we featured @angrybabymama @echo_alpha_media and 2 surpise calls from @shawnclovermusic and things get a little emotional when AKAnundrum's long time friend @sincere.mr718.fitness calls in.
Business Buddy MatchUp
NO REHEARSAL! AKAnundrum's (Instagram: @akanundrum - AKAnundrum.com) first live radio show cohosted with Megan McGlover (@meganmcglover) MeganMcGloverable.com , listen in as we try to pair 4 extraordinary entrepreneurs with their own Business Buddy! Get ready to laugh as we fumble our way through a fun filled hour!
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