The First Step with Jhalisa John

Clubhouse? Stereo? Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn? What’s happening on these platforms right now? Listen to this episode to find out. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Products mentioned: Brand Purpose Workbook > https://etsy.me/3r78OVk

What traits do entrepreneurs from other countries have that entrepreneurs from Trinidad & Tobago sometimes lack? Find out in this episode of The First Step With Jhalisa John. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Products mentioned: Brand Purpose Workbook > https://etsy.me/3r78OVk

THANK YOU FOR 5K DOWNLOADS OF THE FIRST STEP PODCAST In this episode, you’ll hear how I started one of the first online stores in Trinidad and Tobago, all of the mistakes I made, and how a free consultation changed my life. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Greta is a well-known artist and potter from the South of Trinidad & Tobago, and her nostalgic pottery is sold in countless stores throughout the country, including her most recent partnership with Nudge Caribbean and Massy Stores' chain of supermarkets. In this episode, we dive deep into mindset and marketing. She shares exactly what she did to get her products into stores, from what she wrote in her emails to how she created massive brand awareness. AFTER YOU LISTEN: Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompany SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star rating or review. FOLLOW JHALISA JOHN: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Clubhouse: @jhalisajohn ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful to you. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

Not all entrepreneurs actually quit their jobs to start their own businesses. Some of them, like my next guest - Denille Layne - skillfully balance a successful career and a thriving side hustle. In this episode, you'll hear how a lifestyle change inspired the launch of an organic skincare brand, and all the productivity tips you need to get it all done. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating or review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

Making $10k a month as an entrepreneur sounds pretty amazing until you actually consider all of your expenses and costs for being in business. In this episode, I share my real numbers and how much I actually pay myself. You will hear how I determined the minimum amount of money I need to make every month, and what are some of the things I have to pay for - no matter how much (or little) I make. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Looking to find new customers, grow your business, or increase revenue and sales? Then, you should be on LinkedIn. In this episode, I interview Sales and LinkedIn Trainer, Jarrod Best-Mitchell about what’s happening on LinkedIn in 2020 and why he loves the platform. We discuss the impact it has had on his career, and how posting content on the platform has changed his life. You will learn how to use LinkedIn to build a thriving personal brand and business. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Do you know the difference between content that leads to sales, and content that simply increases awareness? If you sell a product or service, and you use social media networks like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote it, you will learn what type of content actually leads to conversions and successfully takes your followers through the stages of the buyers journey. DOWNLOAD THE BUYER PERSONA TEMPLATE : https://etsy.me/3a5YgyQ Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Is “white girl energy” a thing? In this episode, TFS host - Jhalisa John, is joined by Cassia Marina to discuss white privilege, colonialism, racism and self-esteem in business. The pair present the many advantages of being white in business, and contrast it against the many challenges black women are facing. White girl energy is NOT so much so a rant, as it is a way of digging deep within ourselves to ask the very uncomfortable question, “If the color of my skin or the texture of my hair didn’t matter, would I still be afraid to do *INSERT THING THAT SOCIETY SAYS YOU CAN’T DO*?” It’s a way of shifting your mindset so that you no longer feel limited with what you can do. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

There’s a side of entrepreneurship nobody seems to talk about. It’s the side we tend to ignore most, or just sweep under the rug. In this episode, learn about the secret struggles many entrepreneurs are hiding, and why now is the perfect time to start talking more openly about these things. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Are you charging clients what you’re really worth? In this episode, learn how to correctly price your services and what costs to consider to ensure that you can not only stay in business, but also become profitable. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

What do you do when your “mentor” turns into your biggest hater? Well, if you’re Jhalisa John, you record a podcast episode and address it, of course. In this episode of The First Step podcast, you’ll hear the true story of how jealousy, narcissism and sabotage rear their ugly heads in the world of entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn that there’s no such thing as friends in business. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Be honest. What do you really think about copycats in business? That was the question I posed to my connections on LinkedIn, and 9 entrepreneurs responded with their honest and unabashed opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jhalisa John and 9 other entrepreneurs as they share what they really think about copycats, how it affects them and what you can do to protect yourself and business from potential copycats. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Does quarantine have you bored in the house, in the house bored? Then, you’ll surely love this episode where I share my top 10 PRODUCTIVE things to do. These activities will not only help you fight boredom, but they’ll help you come out of this pandemic a happier, more energized person. Here’s a free workout just for you > https://vimeo.com/396052547 The @YouVersion Bible App has a permanent spot on my home screen. Read, watch, listen, and share…all in a free app: http://bible.com/app Enjoyed this video? Leave me a review or send me a message. • Follow Jhalisa on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/jhalisajohncompany

Umm, sorry I say “umm” so much in this episode. But once you could get past the “umms”, you’ll find that it’s packed with all the info you need to set up multiple streams of income for yourself. My 7 Income Streams, Passive Income & Lucrative Side Hustles 1. E-commerce. 2. One-on-one clients 3. Workshops 4. Digital products 5. Books 6. Social events 7. YouTube My Etsy store: https://etsy.me/2wSLKni My YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2VxSKOw My Amazon book: https://amzn.to/2ymxEuK

Omg! Can we talk about something else? Apparently not. In this episode, I address my “accent” which seems to get a lot of attention in Trinidad and Tobago. See the show notes for more. About My Accent, Let’s Address It. Ok. This is gonna be the first and last time that I publicly address this. After that, oh my god, let’s just put it to bed because it’s so insignificant. It’s so stupid. But apparently, there are people out there who have a serious issue with the way I sound, the way I pronounce my words and enunciate. They think my “accent” is fake. And the only reason I’m addressing this is because I ain’t no fake ass bitch. Let’s just be clear. There’s no part of me that’s fake or contrived, even. What you see is what you get. I’m one thousand percent transparent and myself. Ain’t nobody I’m trying to be or sound like. Okay? So anyway, hahaha, let’s address this shit once and for all. Jeez. Hello. My name is Jhalisa John. And I live in Trinidad and Tobago. A country where it is apparently a crime to sound different. For my whole entire life, I’ve heard, “Who do you think you are? Where are you from? Why are you trying to be white?” And honestly, it’s so exhausting. I feel like if people understood my story, they wouldn’t be so judgmental. Right? So let’s head back to 1994. The year I was born. Now, according to my birth certificate, I am Trini. I’m not American. I’m not Guyanese. And I ain’t trying to be. ◦ Grew up in extended family with cousin who is American. Family frequently travelled. Accents included English, Yankee and of course Trini. ◦ Older generation always correcting us when we spoke. Couldn’t complete a sentence without someone telling you pronounce your t h’s and to start over. ◦ This mix of of influences may have impacted the way I speak, which I think is proper or standard English. I don’t speak broken like most trinis. ◦ I lived and went to school in the US but mom would never let me talk like a Yankee. So there’s no way that could‘be impacted my accent. Okay. Maybe it did. Maybe it didn’t. ◦ Came back to Trini, wrote SEA and passed for convent. It shouldn’t matter how I sound. I think more emphasis should be placed on the important things like how much I do for my community. How much I give back and add value to the entrepreneurship space in T&T. It seems like whenever people sit down in a circle to discuss me for whatever reason, the conversation is always mostly about my accent. Why? Why can’t it be about how intelligent I am or how amazing my content is. No but seriously. I think one of the biggest problems Trinis have is that we get caught up on the wrong things. We get carried away or distracted by how something looks or sounds instead of what is actually being said. We ostracize people who are different instead of celebrate them. We spend a ridiculous amount of time analyzing what someone wore instead of what they’ve contributed to society. And if we are to progress, we must stop looking only at the surface. Let’s stop assuming someone is fake because they sound different or act decently. I know I’m not the only one who gets shit for my accent. But it’s time someone stood up for us and shut this thing down once and for all.

Taking my power back from Fear, and taking the first step into creating a Podcast. Hello! I’m Jhalisa John - an entrepreneur and style influencer from Trinidad & Tobago. I own an online store and I also do graphic design and social Media Management. This is my story....