Entro Podcast

Cost and Value are often times perceived as the same thing, when in fact they are drastically different. Something may cost you a lot but have no true value to you, or could be high in value, but with a low cost. KJ of Black Food Fridays [James Beard Award-nominated social media advocacy initiative], and I discuss this along with the changing landscape of being a content provider. What it takes to get the attention of brands, partnerships, and how social media is drastically changing the way 

If you aren't familiar with KJ, please do yourself a favor and visit his site and check out his instagram. He is doing amazing things by spotlighting various Black Owned business is various food spaces.

There are a wealth of various emotions you go through as an entrepreneur, there is doubt, sadness, anger yet often times not spoken about, Imposter Syndrome. The feeling of, "doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud". I have found the further I go on my journey, the more often I see these signs of doubt. Not only has todays guest  Karen experienced this, she also share how she overcomes it and uses it to help her create new artwork. 

Keep up with Karen and her business via the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/yoco_art/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/YoCoArt

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Consistency is integral to growth, no one shows that more than Rowe, of Salon Rowe. With today marking the start of Women's History Month, what better way to start than catching up with Rowe, just a few years after she made the decision to venture on her own. With two of those years she pivoted and navigated the economic and social challenges of Covid-19. Listen in as we catch up and discuss how Rowe uses social media to grow her business and fanbase. All while creating opportunities that have led to her being featured in Essence Magazine and much more. See what Rowe is up to by following her.

Cereal isn't just for breakfast anymore. Cynthia Hernandez of The Cereal Lab creates a vast array of sweet flavorful treats, all while using cereal as the main ingredient. From Fruity Pebbles ice-cream tacos to Bangin' Banana Milkshake, using real bananas. Cynthia and her team are not placing any limits on what they create and serve to their fans. Listen in as Cynthia tells the story of what it took for her to go from a pop-up folding table to now closing on her first brick and mortar. The importance of doing your own research and why listening to your customers is a great way to grow your business. 

No better way to kick off Black History Month, than chatting over the fine details of starting and growing a successful Barbecue business. Todays guest, Isiah Morgan of Zeke's B-B-Que; took over 100 years of traditional Barbecue style cooking and history. Concentrated the flavors and created a robust sauce and rub line. Though the roots may be based in Indianapolis, Isiah aka Zeke, has steadily grown his barbecue business in Ga while getting his rubs and sauces into over half a dozen retail locations. Listen in as we discuss the finer points of starting, running and growing a business in barbecue.

Join me as I sit down with the ever active and growing Eboni W. of The Fitt Team. She is more than a fitness specialist, she's an overall powerhouse! Using her skills and experience  to aid others better themselves, in health, business and life. IN a world of Instagram fitness, we discuss what true self investment means and the hurdles she overcame to get where she is now, as she lays the ground work for her new fitness app.

Eboni has released her app and it is now downloadable in the Apple App Store and Google Store

Check it out:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-fitt-app/id1531896562

Keep up with Eboni and THE FITT TEAM via the links below.

https://www.instagram.com/fitt.eboni/

https://www.thefittteam.com/fitness-programs

https://www.facebook.com/fitt.eboni

https://fittapp.thefittteam.com/

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A lot goes into making a delicious beer. More goes into building a culture and community around the business that produces it. I get a chance to sit down with Sean of Pontoon and we talk about all it really takes to start, run and grow a successful beer business. Let's also not forget to maintain and keep the doors open during a global pandemic, throughout it all Sean and the great guys and gals at Pontoon have managed to consistently  put out various beers, each on pushing the boundaries of traditional brews. 

Keep up with Pontoon via the links below.

https://www.instagram.com/pontoonbrewing/

https://linktr.ee/pontoonbrewing

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Its 6 in the morning, the crickets are still asleep and the sun is barely passing over the horizon.  What are two Pitmasters to do other than, start talking about our favorite past time, Barbeque. Join me as i sit down with Jacob, of Full Boar Bbq and talk the craft of Barbeque and how he and a group of friends unknowingly fell into the spice and rub business. 

Keep up with Jacob and Full Boar Bbq  via the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/fullboarbbq/

https://fullboarbbqproducts.com/blogs/news

https://www.facebook.com/Fullboarst.anthony/

https://fullboarbbqproducts.com/collections/all

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A local small coffee shop, a plate of Hot Cinnamon Rolls, and cups of delicious coffee were the perfect pairing for this podcast with Whitney of Aspire By Whitney. Whitney is a Fitness and Wellness coach, she doesn't just train the body, she corrects your lifestyle so you can have a fuller, healthier and well rounded sense of self. It wasn't always a clear path or even her initial goal, but she shares her ups and downs along the way to getting to where she is now. With endless possibilities ahead, Whitney has decided to stop doubting herself and waiting for the perfect time and to take action!

Keep up with Whitney and her business via the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/aspirebywhitney/

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A world wide pandemic, a major health scare and lifestyle awakening, along with now being part of Top !0 show streaming on Network. James 'Boatright" has had a year filled with ups and downs and through it all has not lost that smile or amazing outlook on life. Join me as I catch up with my brother in smoke and talk about our time together filming American Barbecue Showdown, now streaming on Netflix. 

If you haven't already make sure to watch it on Netflix and reach out to myself or James and let us know what you think. 

Rasheed Instagram: PhilipsBarbequeco

James Instagram: big_j_soul_bbq_n_more

Keep up with Big J's business via the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/big_j_soul_bbq_n_more/

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There are a million and one reasons to not start a business, to not count on yourself, and to not take the risk. Luckily for me Karen and potentially a lot of you, Karen chose to take the leap of faith and trust within herself and her abilities. Having never created anything using 3D Printing, Karen started an amazing 3D Business Yoco Artistry, where she can literally print anything you can imagine. We discuss what led her to enter this unfamiliar space, and the plans she has for the future.

Keep up with Karen and her business via the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/yoco_art/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/YoCoArt

https://yocoart.square.site/

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Having recently lost my own Father, i truly believe in the amazing platform which J. LeVar is building with his creation of The Dad's List. A community built upon the bond of Fathers and their desire to share stories and empower other Fathers to build a long lasting legacy for their families. What naturally came to J. LeVar coupled with his passion for entrepreneurship, is quickly becoming one of the internets most positive hubs for shared thoughts and experiences among Fathers.

Keep up with J. LeVar and his business via the links below. 

Fear of Failure puts more entrepreneurs out business before they even start.  Failure is however a crucial part of the entrepreneurial journey. Instead of running away from failure or fearing it, it should be embraced. Take a step back and analyze the lessons failure is trying to teach you. On this episode of the Entro Podcast I share my thoughts and perspective on failure. 

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Over the last decade Shay has weathered the storm and climbed the many valleys and peaks of entrepreneurship. From the most humblest of beginnings to now owning his own location. His journey is filled with numerous lessons that every entrepreneur no matter their field, can learn from. Join me in the longest and in my opinion most gem filled podcast yet. 

Keep up with Shay and his business via the links below. 

We don't always choose to take the first step in this entrepreneurial journey, sometimes circumstances force you to start moving. This was the case with James of Meat Titan BBQ, when this happens you have to start forging your own path and finding what works best for you. James used his previous connections within his community to help his business flourish. Sometimes the best network is the network you are already apart of, reach across and see who can help. 

Keep up with James and his business via the links below. 

Fear and Doubt, causes more entrepreneurs to fail than any action they can make in their business. I had the honor of sitting down with Rochelle of Rowe The Stylist, we discussed her own bouts with fear, doubt, and how she over came them both to become her own boss as an independent Salon owner. The challenges of gaining customers, and the realizations that can come with stepping out on your own. Keep up with Rochelle and her business via the links below. 

Not every entrepreneur starts their business out of passion, some start it as a means to an end. A tool which will get them closer to their why, an ideal form of quality of life. We all have a goal in mind, we just take various routes to get there. On this episode of the Entro Podcast, I speak with Armand of SmartKleen Pressure Washing, we discuss his entry into the field of pressure washing, along with the growing pains found with early success of his business.  From struggling to locate clients, to resting on his entrepreneurial drive.  Keep up with Armand and his business via the links below.