Commerce And Chill
By Commerce And Chill
Commerce And ChillJul 07, 2022
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Business Partnerships | PART 2
Jessica and Waleed will discuss forming partnerships with other businesses. The pair will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 130
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Advantages of a partnership
10:25 - Disadvantages of a partnership
17:29 - Business development
20:21 - Connect with similar companies
20:21 - Defining partnership
25:02 - Closing thoughts
28:40 - Credits
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The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Business Partnerships | PART 1
Jessica and Waleed will discuss forming partnerships with other businesses. The pair will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 129
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Jessica’s partnerships
05:01 - Having Strategic Partnerships
08:29 - Waleed’s partnerships
14:26 - Johnson Security partnership examples
20:21 - Defining partnership
24:52 - Closing thoughts
28:50 - Credits
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Why You're Still A Struggling Entrepreneur | Going From Struggling To Thriving
Are you feeling stuck in your business? Do you feel like you're working hard but not getting anywhere? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re going to share with you three reasons why you're still a struggling entrepreneur - and more importantly, what you can do about it!
In this episode, we are going to share 8 tips of how we transitioned from struggling entrepreneurs to thriving business owners.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 128
00:00 - Preview
00:22 - Intro
01:07 - Today’s topic: Why You’re Still a Struggling Entrepreneur
02:05 - 8 Tips to Overcome Business Struggles
03:52 - What Entrepreneurs Struggle With
15:32 - Ways to Push Through Tough Times
19:21 - Learn from Reviews and Other Perspectives
25:36 - Get Off the Struggle Bus
28:33 - Credits
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Is It Wrong for Business Owners to Take Time Off?
Is it wrong for business owners to take time off?
In this episode, we'll explore some of the pros and cons of taking time off as a business owner. We'll also look at some tips for making sure your time away is productive and doesn't impact your business negatively.
We will teach the audience about the importance of taking time off and offer some tips on how to make the most of it.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 127
00:00 - Preview
00:24 - Intro
00:34 - Today’s topic: The Benefits of Rest for Entrepreneurs
03:04 - No Sleep Culture
08:34 - 4 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Take Time off
16:32 - Tips for Preparing Your Business for Your Break
16:32 - 3 Benefits of Taking A Break from Your Business
27:03 - Credits
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Show Up And Show Out | Things to do Before, During, and After Your Interview PART 2
Are you preparing for a job interview? Are you meeting with a new potential client?
In this episode, we'll give you some tips on what to do before, during, and after your interview. We'll also share some helpful resources that can boost your chances of getting the job! We will provide suggestions on how to prepare for an interview/meeting and demonstrate that you are the best candidate for the potential opportunity.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 126
00:00 - Intro
03:40 - Bringing value
07:14 - Dating VS Business
10:09 - What To Practice
18:22 - Body Language
21:56 - FLASHBACK to EP 10: https://youtu.be/Z4LASIbHbGg
26:56 - Closing thoughts
28:22 - Credits
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Show Up And Show Out | Things to do Before, During, and After Your Interview PART 1
Are you preparing for a job interview? Are you meeting with a new potential client?
In this episode, we'll give you some tips on what to do before, during, and after your interview. We'll also share some helpful resources that can boost your chances of getting the job! We will provide suggestions on how to prepare for an interview/meeting and demonstrate that you are the best candidate for the potential opportunity.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 125
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Our business day to day
05:50 - Showing Up
09:03 - Do your research
14:21 - FLASHBACK to EP 80: https://youtu.be/UQ2iOaQihOY
19:45 - Showing Out
24:02 - Speed dating for businesses
28:50 - Credits
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Growth vs Scaling | What's The Difference And How It Changed Our Businesses
In business, there are two main ways to grow: by scaling and by growing.
But what's the difference? And which one is right for your business? In this episode, we'll discuss the pros and cons of each method and how it can help or hurt your business.
In this episode, we discuss the difference between growth and scaling, and how it can impact your business. We also share our experiences of how we grew our businesses in the past, and what we're doing now to scale them.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 124
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Growth vs. Scaling
05:24 - What is the biggest difference?
07:28 - Most common differences
09:08 - 5 Ways To Scale Your Business
09:47 - 1. Invest in company culture
12:49 - 2. Fire yourself from the little things
18:18 - 3. Focus on core strengths
22:38 - 4. Invest in process management
26:53 - 5. Create scalable processes
28:20 - Closing Thoughts
30:29 - Credits
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3 Reasons Why Every Business Should Think About Their Economic And Community Impact
As a business owner, it's important to think about more than just your economic impact. How you affect the community around you is just as important! In this video, we'll discuss three reasons why every business should care about their economic and community impact.
Thanks for watching!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 123
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Been Focused On The Team
05:24 - Today’s Theme Is Economic And Community Impact
06:39 - Waleed’s Economic Impact
09:26 - Jessica’s Economic Impact
17:36 - Community Impact
30:14 - Closing Thoughts
32:49 - Credits
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Revisiting The Best Episodes About Business Growth, Media and Financies
On this episode, we visit our past episodes of Commerce And Chill for some necessary insight on Fradulent Claims and Expanding Your Business. We also discuss how to use media in your business so that it can thrive like never before!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 122
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Media For Your Business
08:29 - Expanding Your Business
18:23 - Fraudulent Claims
28:16 - Credits
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BUSINESS SIZE MATTERS | Defining A Small Business
So you've decided to start a business? Congratulations! This is an exciting, but challenging journey. Small businesses are often hailed as a vital segment of our national and local economies and a primary driver of U.S. financial growth.
But just what is a small business?
In this episode, we'll discuss what it means to be a small business and some of the benefits and challenges that come with it. Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
We will provide you with information on what is a small business according to the SBA. We will also share our experiences on how we strive to grow out of being a “small business.”
► Episode Highlights:
EP 121
00:00 Preview
00:33 - Intro
02:45 - Lets talk about BUSINESS size
04:44 - What Jessica thinks when she hears “Small Business”
11:17 - What Waleed thinks when she hears “Small Business”
15:58 - Who Does The Size Of Your Business Matter Too?
1. The Government
2. Investors
3. Customers
4. Employees
5. The Community
30:26 - Closing Thoughts
32:28 - Credits
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Mitigating Bias in Business | Live From The Retial Asset Protection Conference
Throughout our lives we develop biases that unconsciously affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. There are key tactics business owners can use to minimize the negative impacts of this unconscious bias during asset protection routines.
Are you a small business owner looking for ways to protect your assets?
In this video, we discuss some of the most common ways businesses can mitigate bias in their asset protection routines. We also offer some helpful tips on how to get started!
Join us this episode as we visit the RILA(The Retail Industry Leaders Association) Conference, to learn strategies that business owners can align with their company values to minimize bias through the training and execution of theft deterrence and investigative strategies.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 120
00:00 - Introducing RILA
02:16 - Mitigating Bias in Asset Protection Routines
05:51 - Understanding the importance of biases in our businesses
12:28 - Defining bias
25:05 - Systems in place to address implicit bias
27:20 - Effective teaching methods
33:14 - How George Floyd effected business biases
39:05 - Measuring bias policies
43:32 - Mitigating biases
47:58 - Closing thoughts
50:46 - Credits
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The Best Way to Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences (and Grow Your Business) In 7 Ways
The customer experience impacts all areas of your business, but how do you get started? In this episode, we will provide you with 7 steps, along with examples and case studies to help you create a great customer experience strategy.
Customer experience is a top priority to businesses and the reason is simple; the companies that focus on customer experience reduce churn and increase revenues - leading to higher profits! For many, customer service and customer experience are seemingly interchangeable. Yet, one is a single touchpoint with a brand, while the other impacts feelings and emotion, and encompasses the entire customer journey.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 119
00:00 - Preview
00:27 - Intro
04:11 - Customer service at the Yankees game
11:37 - Delivering exceptional customer experiences
13:13 - What is a customer experience?
17:46 - Johnson Security customer experience
19:29 - 7 ways to improve your customer experience
20:17 - Create a clear customer experience vision
23:44 - Understand who your customers are
25:38 - Create an emotional connection with your customers
30:51 - Capture customer feedback in real time
32:32 - Use a quality framework for development of your team
33:32 - Act upon regular employee feedback
35:43 - Measure the ROI from delivering great customer experience
36:56 - Closing thoughts
41:21 - Credits
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How To Celebrate The Birth Of Your Business | The Business Shower! | Part 2
Are you about to start your own business? Congratulations!
“The Business Shower” is a celebration of the birth of any new small business. In this episode, we will show you how to throw a successful party for your friends and family that will nurture, motivate, and empower them in their journey with you.
We will teach you about what a Business Shower is and the objectives of organizing a “Business Shower” and how to organize your very own “Business Shower.”
► Episode Highlights:
EP 118
00:00 - Preview
00:21 - 5 tips on organizing a business shower
00:53 - 1. Preparing a guest list
04:48 - 2. Selecting a location
07:37 - 3. Sending invitations
11:19 - 4. Selecting gifts
18:03 - 5. Event marketing
24:52 - Closing thoughts
28:36 - Credits
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How To Celebrate The Birth Of Your Business | The Business Shower! | Part 1
Are you about to start your own business? Congratulations!
“The Business Shower” is a celebration of the birth of any new small business. In this 2 part episode, we will show you how to throw a successful party for your friends and family that will nurture, motivate, and empower them in their journey with you.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 117 Part 1 of: How To Celebrate The Birth Of Your Business | The Business Shower!
00:00 - Preview
00:28 - Death of a business
07:13 - A business is born
11:35 - Why should somebody have a business shower
20:01 - What gifts we would give at a business shower
28:12 - Closing thoughts
28:45 - Credits
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How to Win Government Contracts as a Small Business
Do you own a small business? Are you interested in winning government contracts? We know that as a small business owner, government contracts can be a great way to get your foot in the door and grow your business. But it can be difficult to know where to start. In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will share their experiences obtaining government contracts for their businesses and will provide five crucial tips they used for winning their government contracts!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 116
00:00 - Preview
00:26 - Intro
01:38 - Winning Government Contracts
08:40 - Our experiences with Government Contracting
17:34 - What we learned from using Government Contracts
24:50 - Quick tips on winning Government Contracts
31:08 - Closing thoughts
34:16 - Credits
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What It Means To Be A Product Of Your Business Environment
As a small business owner, you know that your success depends on the environment in which you operate. In this episode, we'll take a look at what it means to be a product of your business environment and how you can use that to your advantage. We will unpack our biggest takeaways from the Laundromat Millionaire Conference and the Pathways to Success Post Sports collective.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 115
00:00 - Preview
00:30 - Intro
02:27 - What It Means To Be A Product Of Your Business Environment
04:32 - Waleed’s thoughts on work environments
09:21 - Benefits of work conferences
13:18 - Jessica’s thoughts on work environments
16:18 - Jessica & Waleed shout-outs
22:34 - Defining “environment”
28:43 - Benefits of industry conferences
35:14 - Closing thoughts
37:47 - Credits
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Pickup & Delivery Models & Strategies | Live From The The Laundromat Millionaire Conference
On the surface, a laundromat might seem like just another boring office job. But when you take into account all of its potential side hustles and successful stories from around America--it's anything but!
In this episode you will be joining us at The Laundromat Millionaire Conference where Waleed Cope spoke on the “Pickup & Delivery Models & Strategies” panel.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 114
00:00 - Preview
00:34 - Intro
02:03 - Waleed’s thoughts On Dave Menz Panel “Cracking The Code w/Pickup & Delivery”
04:10 - What kind of mistakes do Waleed see people making in the Pickup & Delivery space
09:05 - The future of the laundry industry
12:11 - How to recruit gig economy drivers for your business
15:22 - What platform/technology Waleed uses for pick up and delivery for The Soap Box
17:31 - How do you evaluate/gage the success of your pick up and delivery service?
23:03 - Waleed’s thoughts on presentation in the laundry industry
29:05 - Credits
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Money Making Tips: The Best Way to Make 1$ Mill Dollars With Your Small Business PART 2
What if we told you that there is a way to make 1$ million dollars with your small business?
In this 2 part episode, we share a few of the best ways to make 1 million dollars with your small business. Whether you're a one man show or own a company of thousands, there's always room for improvement and growth! We'll be sharing how you can use this system to turn your small business into an empire!
There are millions of small business owners within the United States and around the world. Together, they form a vibrant core to many national economies. However, a large portion of small businesses do not survive. In this episode we will teach you how to grow your small business and bring it to the big leagues.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 113 Part 2 of: The Best Way to Make 1$ Mill Dollars w/ Your Small Business
00:00 - Preview
00:16 - Jessica Johnson Cope Making Her First Million
03:47 - Changing the mentality
11:48 - Defining “million”
18:02 - 8 Tips How to Make $1 Million in Your Small Business
28:13 - Part 2 Ending
28:40 - Part 2 Credits
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Money Making Tips: The Best Way to Make 1$ Mill Dollars With Your Small Business PART 1
What if we told you that there is a way to make 1$ million dollars with your small business?
In this 2 part episode, we share a few of the best ways to make 1 million dollars with your small business. Whether you're a one man show or own a company of thousands, there's always room for improvement and growth! We'll be sharing how you can use this system to turn your small business into an empire!
There are millions of small business owners within the United States and around the world. Together, they form a vibrant core to many national economies. However, a large portion of small businesses do not survive. In this episode we will teach you how to grow your small business and bring it to the big leagues.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 112 Part 1 of: The Best Way to Make 1$ Mill Dollars w/ Your Small Business
00:00 - Preview
00:35 - Intro + The Laundromat Millionaire Conference
06:35 - One Million Black Women + Goldman Sachs
09:29 - Topic: The Best Way to Make 1$ Mill Dollars With Your Small Business
21:50 - Jessica Johnson Cope Making Her First Million
27:52 - Part 1 Ending
28:19 - Part 1 Credits
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What We Learned in 2021: Insights from the Best Business Books We Read
If you're looking for some insights to help your small business thrive in 2022, look no further! We've read a ton of business books this past year and we're excited to share what we've learned. In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will share nuggets of wisdom from the books they have recently been reading. Stay tuned!
We will share some insights from the books we've been reading this past year. We will go over some nuggets of wisdom found in recent reads that have helped us grow as entrepreneurs to help you grow too!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 111
00:00 - Preview
00:17 - Intro
00:48 - 3 quick business reading tips
03:57 - Why is reading important for entrepreneurs
09:12 - Defining library
10:31 - Waleed’s library list
12:16 - What Waleed learned from these books
17:33 - Jessica’s library list
25:30 - Waleed’s final thoughts
26:53 - Quote
27:44 - Credits
27:50 - Shout out to Herbn Couture
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How To Handle Media Coverage for Your Business in 2022
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed are going to talk about how to handle media coverage for your business in 2022.
Now, as a small business owner, you know that getting media coverage is essential. It can help you build trust with customers, and it can also help you attract new leads and investors.
But getting good media coverage and maintaining that consistency is easier said than done. In this video, we're going to share some tips for making sure that your business gets the best possible media coverage in 2022. Stay tuned!
Media coverage of your business is a vital part to its success. But it can be hard work following the right strategy if you don't know what's happening out there or where best to place yourself in this ever-changing media landscape!
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, we're going over how small businesses should handle their own press interaction so they get maximum benefit from all encounters with media outlets.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 110
00:00 - Preview
00:17 - Intro
00:37 - Media coverage at The Soap Box
05:05 - Media coverage at Johnson Security
10:18 - 8 Tips on handling media coverage in 2022
14:20 - 1. Build rapport with journalists long before you need them
16:00 - 2. Personalize your media pitch
17:49 - 3. Pitch journalists rather than publications
20:20 - 4. Target freelance reporters
21:16 - 5. Digitize your press releases
23:26 - 6. Provide background information and visuals to the reporter
24:26 - 7. Offer product samples
26:44 - 8. Produce the content you want the media to pick up
28:16 - Closing thoughts
28:45 - Credits
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Growing a Lucrative Cannabis Business | How Ruben Lindo is Changing the Legal Cannabis Space
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed speak with CEO of Phoenix Nutraceutical, Inc., Blak Mar Farms, LLC and Herbn Couture, LLC. a former professional athlete and veteran entrepreneur, Ruben Lindo, about his expertise in the Cannabis industry and what possible opportunities are out there for Black and Brown people in the hemp and legal cannabis space.
We will teach our audience the power of the hemp and legal cannabis space, how Ruben Lindo harnessed its massive potential and turned that into innovations and opportunities set to transform our communities.
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EP 109
00:00 - Preview
00:21 - Intro
03:09 - Introducing Ruben J. Lindo
12:33 - Systemic and structural racism when it comes to the legal cannabis space
18:30 - What is the potential business opportunity for hemp and legal cannabis
22:15 - Medgar Evers College
24:21 - What motivated Ruben J. Linda
30:23 - The different businesses Ruben J. Linda has
45:30 - First thing you should do to get started in the legal cannabis space
46:48 - How to get into the industry if you don’t want to deal directly with cannabis
50:44 - Closing thoughts
58:38 - Credits
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How to Build Trust with Your Business Partners | When Leaders Go Rouge!
In this epsidoe, we will teach our audience how to establish and maintain a culture of trust in business and in their everyday lives.
Trust is the glue that holds an organization together. It turns deflection into transparency, suspicion into empowerment, and conflict into creativity. With it, a tiny company can grow into a worldwide leader. Without it, a giant corporation can get toppled. In this episode we will explore how a culture of trust gives small businesses an edge.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 108
00:00 - Preview
00:31 - Intro
05:09 - Setting better boundaries
06:52 - When the Soap Box’s business trust was betrayed
16:02 - QUICK EMAILING TIP
19:13 - Defining “trust”
21:58 - “Earning trust”
25:12 - 10 Laws of Trust
26:35 - 1. Start with personal integrity
30:03 - 2. Invest in respect
32:14 - 3. Empower others
33:52 - 4. Measure what you want to achieve
37:51 - 5. Create a common dream
38:31 - 6. Keep everyone informed
40:22 - 7. Embrace respectful conflict
41:25 - 8. Show humility
43:05 - 9. Strive for win-win negotiations
45:09 - 10. Fix breaches immediately
46:59 - Closing thoughts
49:45 - Credits
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COVID Survival Tips: How To Bounce Back Your Business From A COVID Coma
Each of us may become complacent when things are going well in life or in business. Then things will happen that will rock our worlds. How do you rebound after you fallen asleep while leading your business? Today’s episode will provide you with ways to WAKE UP from a commerce coma! We will encourage our viewers to bounce back from difficult times, resulting from COVID, based on our recent experiences.
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EP 107
00:00 - Preview
00:26 - Intro
01:54 - Topic: Covid Coma
09:58 - How we addressed the Covid Coma with both businesses
13:39 - Webster definition: coma
15:29 - 5 tips to rebound your business from Covid
16:06 - 1. Regroup
18:43 - 2. Reallocate
19:59 - 3. Keep It Real
21:33 - 4. Get Really Quiet and Still
24:58 - 5. Reflect
26:35 - Closing thoughts
28:56 - Credits
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Creating Healthy Boundaries | Setting Better Boundaries in your Business and in your Life
Boundary predators are everywhere. They include the team member who ASKS you to do their work for them or a client that tack on two more presentations than what was agreed upon, as well as an employee trying your best just to keep up with all of his/her own deadlines in order not be reprimanded by someone else - Boundary Predators aren't only found at work either! In this episode we will provide 7 ways to help create healthy boundaries in your business as well as personal life.
We will teach you several approaches that will make it easier for you to conduct persuasive conversations that set and maintain boundaries.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 106
00:00 - Preview
00:38 - Intro
04:11 - Boundary predators are everywhere
06:16 - 7 ways to set better boundaries
08:58 - 1. Have an Agreement Up Front
14:23 - 2. Mention Your Credentials
16:12 - 3. Expect Your Boundaries to Be Challenged
19:19 - 4. Ask Questions
20:23 - 5. Try Not to Use the Word “No”
22:06 - 6. Don’t Offer a Parade of Reasons When You Say No
23:00 - 7. After a Crisis, Reset the Agreement
24:03 - Closing thoughts
27:41 - Credits
28:18 - Shout out to Lyneir Richardson
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6 Social Media Trends For Small Businesses To Consider In 2022
A lot goes into building a Business beyond choosing a name, logo, and colors that represent the brand. Creating a strong brand is all about influencing what consumers think about your offerings and your company, and social media can be an incredibly powerful tool for shaping their perception. In this episode we will break down 6 reasons why a digital presence that not only makes your target audience aware of your brand but also creates trust in your ability to solve their problems is extremely beneficial.
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EP 105
00:00 - Preview
00:42 - Intro
03:05 - The Soap Box and Johnson Security digital footprint
10:05 - 6 social media trends for businesses to consider
11:29 - 1. Reaching Out To Influencers/Dedicated Customers
13:59 - 2. Connecting Online Shops With Social Media Accounts
15:36 - 3. Focusing On Results-Driven Advertising Strategies
18:24 - 4. Sharing Short-Form Video Content On Social Media
20:19 - 5. Breaking Long-Form Content Into Micro-Content
23:31 - 6. Examining Relevant Public Data To Drive Content
24:58 - Closing thoughts
28:38 - Credits
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Don't Get Sued | 5 Tips to Protect Your Small Business
You've been running your small business for a while now. You know the ins and outs of how to make it work, but don't get too comfortable! There are some common mistakes that small businesses can make that will lead to costly lawsuits- and we're here to show you what they are so you can avoid them. It's important to understand the legal aspects of running your company. In this video we will share five tips that will help you avoid getting sued!
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EP 104
00:00 - Preview
00:27 - Intro
05:45 - 5 tips to protect your neck at your small business
08:07 - 1. Watch What You Say and Do
11:56 - 2. Hire a Competent Attorney
16:31 - 3. Separate Yourself from Your Business
19:10 - 4. Insure Yourself
26:23 - 5. Protect Your Files
28:40 - Credits
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3 Ways To Overcome Business Adversity | Creating A Work Environment You Love
In this episode, we will share 3 steps you can take to overcome any adversity in your small business. We will discuss what success looks like and how it will feel so that you have a framework for thinking about what is possible in the long run. We will unpack how important it is to know why you do what you do and how to keep it front of mind so that when things get tough, you remember why the struggle will be worth it in the end.
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EP 103
00:00 - Preview
00:13 - Intro
01:51 - Business Adversity
05:34 - Waleed’s business adversity
07:25 - Defining adversity
15:29 - 3 ways to overcome business adversity 1.. Practice self-compassion
20:32 - 2.Develop a growth mindset
24:49 - 3. Cling to your purpose
26:07 - Closing thoughts
28:21 - Credits
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10 Steps To Start Your Business In 2022 | A Beginner's Guide
If you’re looking to start your own business, you’re not alone. Jess and Waleed will discuss how starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. They will fully discuss each step and how it worked for The Soap Box and Johnson Security Bureau.
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EP 102
00:00 - Preview
00:22 - Intro
01:38 - Interested in starting a business in 2022?
05:29 - 1. Conduct market research
08:46 - 2. Write your business plan
13:22 - 3. Fund your business
15:02 - 4. Pick your business location
16:19 - 5. Choose a business structure
17:31 - 6. Choose your business name
21:40 - 7. Register your business
22:33 - 8. Get federal and state tax IDs
24:41 - 9. Open a business bank account
25:35 - 10. Apply for licenses and permits
27:58 - Closing thoughts
28:33 - Credits
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7 Tips To Grow Your Small Business In 2022 | THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
There are a few things you SHOULD know about small business in 2022. Jessica and Waleed will discuss what you need to prepare for and How you can avoid common pitfalls and mistakes in 2022!
This video shares 7 tips that will help your small business grow in 2022!
In this episode, we’re going to teach you that in 2022, one thing will be sure and that’s customers will continue to be at the center! Our conversation will be focused on the customers and how they will help your business grow and flourish. Keep in mind that whatever strategy you build or tips you follow, you have to make sure they are in the best interest of your customers!
EP 101
00:00 - Preview
00:25 - Intro + Waleed’s Words
07:40 - How much did The Soap Box grow in 2021?
13:07 - How much did Johnson Security Bureau grow in 2021?
19:13 - Grow definition and etymology
21:38 - Build A Strategy For Success
25:31 - Boost The Online Presence Of Your Business
30:11 - Focus On Educating, Not Hard-Selling
34:43 - Create High-Quality Content, But Keep It Simple And Clear
43:13 - Organize Online Events
45:36 - Focus On Personalization
50:56 - Prioritize Customer Service
57:03 - Closing thoughts
58:25 - Credits
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Turn Challenges Into Opportunities With Building Your Business Consistently
In this special 100th episode, Jessica and Waleed the difficulties of consistently growing your business/brand. They will provide a few key steps you can follow that will help you always stay on track. Watch this video and learn some of the best strategies for building your business/brand consistently!
EP 100
00:00 - 100th Episode Intro
07:00 - Our podcast journey
11:57 - What is consistency?
14:26 - 4 reasons why podcasts fail
22:21 - Being consistent in business
25:39 - Are you stopping short of the finish line?
27:31 - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL
28:20 - Credits
28:33 - Thank you for watching episode 100
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Top Small Business Problems SOLVED | The Biggest Challenges for Small Business Owners
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will provide solutions to some of the most common problems for new small business owners.
What do you think about when you hear the words "business problem"? Maybe it makes you feel like that's too big of a world for you to get into. But, what if we told you that there are many ways to solve business problems and make a profit? In this video, we'll talk about how anyone can work through their business problem- even if they're not an expert!
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EP 99
00:00 - Preview
00:45 - Intro
04:00 - We have 99 problems and our businesses aint 1
07:27 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics “you business most likely will fail”
13:45 - 6 Common Issues Faced In Running A Small Business Today
14:33 - Lack of Capital/Cash Flow
22:47 - Recruitment/Retention of Employees
27:51 - Marketing and Advertising
31:50 - Time Management
37:55 - Administration
42:36 - Managing and Providing Benefits
50:03 - Related Statistics
55:33 - Closing thoughts
57:54 - Credits
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How Small Businesses Can Cultivate Loyalty Amid the Great Resignation
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will speak about how Johnson Security Bureau and The Soap Box were able to put their team first and build a culture that lasts. We will teach our audience about The Great Resignation and how they can put their team first and build a culture that lasts.
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EP 98
00:00 - Preview
00:39 - Intro
02:46 - Cultivating loyalty through “The Great Resignation”
10:21 - Defining resignation
13:40 - Who has the true motivation to stay in business?
20:24 - Here's 6 ways you can put your team first and build a culture that lasts
24:00 - Loyalty at Johnson Security
26:50 - Closing thoughts
28:50 - Credits
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Learn From Your Business Competitor | How To Disrupt an Industry
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will discuss competition in business. They'll talk about how important it is to be on top of your game when competing with other companies selling similar products or targeting the same target audience so you can get more sales, increase revenue and gain market share as compared to others who do not have these advantages!
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EP 97
00:00 - Preview
00:39 - Intro
02:06 - Today’s topic: What you can learn from your business competitors
05:24 - How The Soap Box leveraged competition
11:02 - 3 things your business is always competing for
20:07 - How Waleed playing sports helped him be more competitive with his business
25:13 - 7 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete with the Big Brands
28:54 - Credits
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When Do You Think It Is A Good Time To Rebrand Your Business?
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will speak about how Johnson Security Bureau and The Soap Box were rebranded in the past and what that has done for the businesses.
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EP 96
00:00 - Preview
00:40 - Intro
01:59 - Dealing with unreasonable clients
10:34 - How to dealing with clients
13:54 - What is the purpose of rebranding?
15:03 - Rebranding The Soap Box
18:17 - Rebranding Johnson Security
23:39 - Are you considering rebranding your business?
27:35 - How YOU can rebrand your business
28:31 - Credits
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Our Top 2021 Marketing Strategies to Get Your Business the Most Attention Possible
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed will unpack last weeks discussion with Mike Allen from Solo Social Marketing. The pair will break down Mike’s “The BIG 5 Marketing Plan” aka “The Hive Five” and how it could be used for Johnson Security Bureau and The Soap Box.
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00:00 - Preview
00:37 - Intro
05:47 - What is the “High-Five” for The Soap Box
08:43 - The Ideal Client
11:08 - The Soap Boxes buyers journey
15:57 - Offers and the right opportunity
18:42 - Strong messaging
20:37 - Consistent execution
27:01 - Closing thoughts
28:02 - Credits
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Unbeatable Marketing For Small Businesses With Mike Allen
Mike Allen is the founder of marketing agency Solo Social Marketing, and he's also one of the world's leading experts on content marketing. In this video, Mike shares his best tips for small businesses looking to create an unbeatable marketing strategy. In this episode, Jessica and Waleed speak with Solo Social Marketing Founder, Mike Allen, about the best kinds of business relationships and how to create a win for the customer and a win for the business.
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EP 94
00:00 - Preview
00:29 - Intro
03:01 - Creating win-win situations with Solo Social Marketing
09:32 - What social media platforms should businesses start with
14:00 - What social media platform would a fitness business use?
15:57 - The BIG 5 Marketing Plan
18:56 - I have a marketing plan… now what?
25:18 - How marketing helped businesses survive the pandemic
29:04 - How to focus more with your business to grow
32:24 - Does your business email matter?
35:03 - Website landing-page VS home-page
40:02 - Social Media Questions
51:37 - I have $500.00 - $1000.00 a month I could spend for marketing, what do I do?
56:32 - Closing thoughts
58:41 - Credits
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How Do We Get More Women In Business? | Fostering A Community Of Women Leaders
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica will talk about the blessings, opportunities, and challenges of having a woman owned business while allowing Jessica to discuss her experiences in Washington at the FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit event.
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EP 93
00:00 - Preview
00:24 - Intro
02:11 - How do we build a culture of women lead businesses?
05:15 - Women receiving the recognition they deserve
07:34 - Shout out to Melissa L. Bradley is a tri-sector leader with more than 20 years of entrepreneurship
11:28 - Challenges Jessica face being a Black Woman Business owner
16:06 - EP 78: Choosing The Right Structure For Your Business THROWBACK https://youtu.be/GQeGdEIUk7U
21:10 - How to flex your power when you are women owned/led
26:19 - Closing thoughts / Shout out to Mike Allen from Solo Social Marketing
28:46 - Credits
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Small Business, Big Ideas | How To Become An Effective Thought Leader
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica will discuss the importance of thought leadership as a small business owner.
The pair offer tips for business owners about the importance of sharing your thoughts and perspectives as a business owner and how this can help support and promote your business in your field and beyond.
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EP 92
00:00 - Preview
00:16 - Small Business, Big Ideas! What it means to be a thought leader
02:46 - How to demonstrates thought leadership
10:30 - How Jessica position herself as a thought leader
13:52 - Waleed’s opinion on thought leadership
17:34 - Controlling the narrative
20:56 - How to become a thought leader
26:47 - Final thoughts
28:32 - Credits
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First Things First | How To Prioritize Your Responsibilities
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss discuss the importance of prioritizing your business responsibilities. The pair offer tips for business owners on how to manage a business while wearing multiple hats, how to delegate responsibilities, and how to prioritize business activities. We will also explain the 80/20 rule and other quick rules of thumb that may help support business owners... tune in to our shorts on Youtube that we drop daily!
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EP 91
00:00 - Preview
00:19 - Intro
02:09 - How to manage a business while wearing multiple hats
05:28 - Capitalize on small wins for your business
12:42 - The importance of making clients and customers a priority
19:48 - Working with business stereotypes
23:39 - What is the Pareto Principle?
25:45 - Final thoughts
28:24 - Credits
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Small Business Expo 2021 | If You’re Not Networking Your Business WILL Fail...
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss networking and collaborative economics in business. The pair offer tips for business owners seeking ways to expand their networks and provide real life examples of fruitful business partnerships at The Soap Box and Johnson Security Bureau. Waleed even makes a great offer to small business owners who may be watching... tune in to find out what it is and then tap into our network on Youtube, LinkedIn and Twitter!
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EP 90
00:00 - Preview
00:10 - Intro
02:51 - Working with other businesses
08:30 - Advancing the Soap Box brand with networking
19:17 - What networking is really about
22:41 - Johnson Security networking with other businesses
24:38 - Final thoughts
28:34 - Credits
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Sexy Businesses vs Non-Sexy Businesses
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the idea of a "sexy" business. The pair discuss what it means to be in a "sexy" line of business and how to determine if you are in business for the right reasons. They also discuss business financing and growth. Tune in for a lesson on growth, profitability, and SEX appeal...in business, of course.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 89
00:00 - Preview
00:34 - Intro
02:12 - Benefits and drawbacks to being in what’s considered a “sexier” business
05:22 - What are sexy businesses?
10:17 - Does Jessica like working with sexy businesses or non-sexy businesses?
15:27 - Self awareness in business
18:45 - Success is sexy!
22:52 - Business trends that are “sexy”
27:06 - Final Thoughts
28:47 - Credits
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Unknown Unknowns | Dealing With Unpredictability In Business
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss unpredictability and provide practical advice for guiding your business through unforeseen challenges, dealing with tough times, and making quick recoveries. The pair also discuss their response to the recent hurricane, Ida, which made landfall all across the East Coast and caused significant damage to businesses and individuals in New York and beyond. Tune in... you never know when this information may come in handy!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 88
00:00 - Preview
00:37 - Intro
10:58 - Dealing With Unpredictability In Business
18:42 - 5 Ways To Address Uncertainty In Business
26:09 - Final Thoughts
28:22 - Credits
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Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business | How To Use Mathematical Thinking To Connect Dots
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss data-driven decision making and why sometimes data can be more valuable than sales. Tune in to learn more about the data collection process and to welcome some mathematical thinking in your thought process!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 87
00:00 - Preview
00:34 - Intro
05:32 - Making Data-Driven Decisions
06:27 - Data-Driven Decisions at The Soap Box
11:22 - 5 Quick Data Tips
16:23 - How Data Appears In Business
21:40 - There Are Dollars In The Data
27:33 - Shout Out To Sarah Inya Lawal And Ascend Studios
28:06 - Final Thoughts
28:35 - Credits
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How To Build Strategic Partnerships and Grow Your Business
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss strategic partnerships and offer ways that small businesses can partner with each other to capitalize on opportunities and amplify their businesses. They also discuss the benefits of partnership in business and life. Grab your other half and tune in for a brief lesson on partnership!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 80
00:00 - Preview
00:20 - Topic: How to build partnerships
02:08 - There’s enough business for everyone
06:35 - Jessica’s biggest takeaway
08:20 - What does partnership mean to Waleed?
10:57 - Partnerships with the Soap Box
18:21 - What is a business partnership?
21:31 - The biggest benefits from having a business partnership
24:05 - When is the right time to start a partnership?
27:34 - Closing thoughts
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Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill | What Does That Mean For Your Business?
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the new infrastructure bill being proposed in Congress and discuss ways business owners can stay prepared for related opportunities. The pair provide practical advice as well as some high-level thinking on the matter! Tune in for some ideas that might spark a way for you to build up your own business infrastructure!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 86
00:00 - Preview
00:39 - Business Infrastructure Plan
03:07 - Strong infrastructure at The Soap Box
07:46 - Infrastructure contracts
10:50 - 4 Tips On How You Can Take Advantage Of The Infrastructure Bill
16:01 - Let’s not miss this opportunity
19:33 - The gig economy
26:35 - Breakdown of the infrastructure bill
27:35 - Final thoughts
28:12 - Credits
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Management Training | Habits Of Highly Effective Managers!
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the practice of hiring and training new managers. Following meetings with large potential clients, the pair reflected on client expectations when it comes to training and career development and why this can be a competitive advantage for your business. They also reflected on their own management experiences and their early days in business. Tune in, if you can manage!
► Episode Highlights:
Ep 85
00:00 - Preview
01:30 - When Waleed first began to lead
06:48 - Jessica and The Ground Crew
07:50 - How to identify people for a management role
12:08 - Shout out to the New York Jets rookie Hamsah Nasirildeen
18:36 - Team members asking for promotions
23:47 - Questions from our fans
28:17 - Final thoughts
28:52 - Credits
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How Can Social Marketing Help Your Business?
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss social impact marketing and how business owners can use their business activities to support their local communities. The pair discuss event sponsorship, social media marketing and promotions, and doing it for the kids! Tune in today!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 84
00:00 - Preview
00:24 - The Soap Box block party
01:58 - Using social maketing for good
03:33 - Can social marketing deliver change for local communities?
07:03 - Should businesses be involved with the community?
09:47 - What you can learn from Chick-fill-a
14:16 - How Jessica uses social marketing in her community
19:16 - Waleed’s thoughts on social marketing
23:13 - How Waleed uses social marketing in her community
27:40 - Closing thoughts
28:28 - Credits
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Are You Training Your Business For Maximum Success?
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss training your business for maximum success. The pair talk developing routines and business systems, empowering your team, and holding yourself accountable as a leader. This is a must-watch for any aspiring or existing business owners who are ready to expand their offerings or their team! Tune in!
► Episode Highlights:
EP 82
00:00 - Preview
00:28 - How do you run Johnson Security differently now?
07:33 - How is The Soap Box ran differently now?
11:39 - When will be a good time to hire someone?
18:13 - The Salesforce & Black Connect Trailblazer Mentorship
20:10 - FLASH BACK: Measure Up | Managing Your Team and Managing Yourself https://youtu.be/EHuKKq-ujec
21:18 - Johnson Security managing style
26:37 - Closing thoughts
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Starting A Business or Creating A Job | What Is The Black Community Doing?
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss Black business ownership and the phenomenon of sole proprietorship in the Black business community. The pair discuss what it means to grow a business beyond sole proprietorship and how to manage a growing company as a business owner.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 82
00:00 - Preview
00:28 - How do you run Johnson Security differently now?
07:33 - How is The Soap Box ran differently now?
11:39 - When will be a good time to hire someone?
18:13 - The Salesforce & Black Connect Trailblazer Mentorship
20:10 - FLASH BACK: Measure Up | Managing Your Team and Managing Yourself https://youtu.be/EHuKKq-ujec
21:18 - Johnson Security managing style
26:37 - Closing thoughts
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