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Mind My Business

Mind My Business

By Jonathan Floyd

For the small business entrepreneur looking for some motivation and insight into someone going through the same thing! Enjoy tips from host Jonathan Floyd and interviews with people building businesses from the ground up.
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Mind My Business : Episode 20 - Jon Renthrope (Cajun Fire Brewery Owner)

Mind My BusinessSep 16, 2020

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Mind My Business : Episode 31 - Footprints To Fitness (April Dupre)

Mind My Business : Episode 31 - Footprints To Fitness (April Dupre)

On this episode Jonathan talks with local news personality and business owner April Dupre about her company Footprints To Fitness. April opens up about her health challenges and how she got into the news industry. She also tells the story of the start of Footprints To Fitness and the challenges of having a fitness company in a place like New Orleans. Lastly, April shows how she has handled Covid, offers advice to other women business owners, and talks about the future of her company. Find Footprints To Fitness online at:

Website: www.footprintstofitness.com

Facebook: @FootprintsToFitness

Instagram: @footprints_to_fitness

Check out the Mind My Business website, www.mmbpodcast.com, for the latest episode. As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Dec 02, 202053:44
Mind My Business : Episode 30 - Taking Inventory (Before The End Of The Year)

Mind My Business : Episode 30 - Taking Inventory (Before The End Of The Year)

On this episode Jonathan wishes the listeners a Happy Thanksgiving. He also talks about taking inventory of your time and energy before you go into the new year. Typically he lays out bullets points, but today he keeps it short and on point. 

Check out the Mind My Business website, www.mmbpodcast.com, for the latest episode. As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Nov 25, 202008:04
Mind My Business : Episode 29 - Chrisette Weaver (Puree Logik Beauty Essentials)

Mind My Business : Episode 29 - Chrisette Weaver (Puree Logik Beauty Essentials)

On this episode Jonathan talks to Chrisette Weaver, owner of Puree Logik Beauty Essentials. Chrisette talks about her background in cosmetology and how that helped prompt her to start her business. She also discusses the changes Covid has caused her business and how the organic products she makes gives customers a healthy experience in life at Covid. The episode winds down with talk about the future and new line coming soon from Puree Logik called "Harmony". To find Puree Logik use the info below: 

Website: https://www.pureelogik.com/

Facebook: @Puree Logik Beauty Essentials

Instagram: @pureelogik

Etsy: @pureelogik

Check out the Mind My Business website, www.mmbpodcast.com, for the latest episode. As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Nov 18, 202047:48
Mind My Business : Episode 28 - Being Accessible In Business

Mind My Business : Episode 28 - Being Accessible In Business

On this episode Jonathan discusses how important it is for business owners to be accessible. He offers tips on ways that being there for your customers can set you apart from the competition. 

Check out the Mind My Business website, www.mmbpodcast.com, for the latest episode. As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Nov 11, 202019:29
Mind My Business : Episode 27 - John Vuong (Local SEO Search)

Mind My Business : Episode 27 - John Vuong (Local SEO Search)

On this episode Jonathan talks with John Vuong, Founder and President of the Canadian-based company Local SEO Search Inc. 

John discusses his immigrant upbringing and how he used his background in sales to start his own company and grow it through hard work and being customer-oriented. He also discusses the role SEO plays for companies and how critical that has become in society with Covid restructuring the way business are found. 

John is a philanthropist and goes into detail about the work he has done both socially in Canada and through his business helping other businesses. For more information on how to find John's company please see everything we have listed below. 

Learn more about the Impact Initiative at the link, https://www.localseosearch.ca/impact-initiative/. This program is giving businesses the opportunity to get full service SEO treatment from Local SEO Search Inc. through the opportunity to apply and get free services for one year.  

Email: localseosearch@gmail.com

Website: https://www.localseosearch.ca/

Instagram: @localseosearch

Facebook: @Local SEO Search

Check out the Mind My Business website, www.mmbpodcast.com, for the latest episode. As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Nov 04, 202047:44
Mind My Business : Episode 26 - Creating Small Business Culture

Mind My Business : Episode 26 - Creating Small Business Culture

On this episode Jonathan talks about what is important in setting up the culture for your business. Though a small business may start with 1 or 2 people, it is important that you begin to set what the future culture looks like. He offers 3 tips on how you can put processes into place to establish culture that every future part of your business would appreciate.

Check out the Mind My Business website, www.mmbpodcast.com, for the latest episode. As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Oct 28, 202020:11
Mind My Business : Episode 25 - Henry Poured Mobile Bar(Mishu Ullah)
Oct 21, 202040:56
Mind My Business : Episode 24 - Being Boring In Business

Mind My Business : Episode 24 - Being Boring In Business

On this episode Jonathan talks about how to make you business more efficient and attractive by making it more boring. He offers 3 tips you can do with your business that will show that boring in business can be a good thing. 

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Oct 14, 202017:06
Mind My Business : Episode 23 - Bliss Wax Bar

Mind My Business : Episode 23 - Bliss Wax Bar

On this episode Jonathan talks to the Breia Smith and Sheryl Lucky, the owners of Bliss Wax Bar in Shreveport. The ladies discus how Bliss came to be and they challenges they faced getting the business started. They also talk through managing their friendship and how things have changed for them during Covid. And lastly they give insight into the future of Bliss and what they would change if they could go back in time. 

Follow Bliss Wax Bar on:

Facebook: Bliss Wax Bar

Instagram: @blisswaxbar

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Oct 07, 202054:54
Mind My Business : Episode 22 - Protect Your Peace

Mind My Business : Episode 22 - Protect Your Peace

On this episode Jonathan talks a little about the first 21 episodes and what the future holds for the show. Also, he talks about how to protect your peace and keeping a sound mind for your business. 

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.


Sep 30, 202020:56
Mind My Business : Episode 21 - Investing In Your Business

Mind My Business : Episode 21 - Investing In Your Business

On this episode Jonathan discusses ways to invest in your business and how building yourself could help build your business. He discusses 4 areas that could be used for investment to help the growth. 

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Sep 23, 202026:30
Mind My Business : Episode 20 - Jon Renthrope (Cajun Fire Brewery Owner)

Mind My Business : Episode 20 - Jon Renthrope (Cajun Fire Brewery Owner)

On this episode Jonathan talks with Jon Renthrope, owner of Cajun Fire Brewery in New Orleans. He discusses what got him into the beer industry and how he started the fifth black-owned brewery in the country. Jon also talks about what makes up the flavor profiles of his company's signature brews and what is coming down the road in regards to a new flavor. In addition to the beer, Jon goes in detail about his philanthropy, the history his company has helped create, and what the future looks like for Cajun Fire. You can find Cajun Fire on:

Facebook: @Cajun Fire Brewing Company

Instagram: @drinkcajunfire

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it. 

Sep 16, 202044:21
Mind My Business : Episode 19 - Business Support System

Mind My Business : Episode 19 - Business Support System

On this episode Jonathan discusses why it is important to have a personal support system to help your business. He gives 5 types of people you can use to start building your support system that will take your business to the next level.

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Sep 09, 202022:34
Mind My Business : Episode 18 - Nicole Jefferson (Realtor)

Mind My Business : Episode 18 - Nicole Jefferson (Realtor)

On this episode Jonathan talks with New Orleans native and now Virginia resident, Nicole Jefferson. She discusses how she got into real estate and how she is trying to build a legacy for her family. She also gives tips on how to get into the industry. They also discuss the 15-year anniversary of Katrina and how things have shaped up for the future.

If you want to contact Nicole, you can find her on:

Instagram: @nicktheelioness and @nickjrealty

Facebook:  Nicole Nick Jefferson

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Sep 02, 202046:07
Mind My Business : Episode 17 - Partnerships in Business

Mind My Business : Episode 17 - Partnerships in Business

On this episode Jonathan talks about the partnership at the start of his business. He also discusses 5 tips on what a partnership should do/be in a business and 3 tips on what they should not be. If you have ever though about a partner or have gone through something with a partner this episode will make sense to you!

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Aug 26, 202033:09
Mind My Business : Episode 16 - Cloreece Knight (CPA)(Accounting and Finance)

Mind My Business : Episode 16 - Cloreece Knight (CPA)(Accounting and Finance)

On this episode Jonathan talks with Cloreece Knight, owner of Knight CPA Services. Cloreece discusses how she got into the Accounting field and how her family motivates her on a daily basis. She also goes into steps small businesses can take to prepare during the pandemic. In the end, Cloreece talks about the future of business and her plans. If you are interested in contacting Cloreece contact her at the places below:

Email: cdknight@cknight-cpa.com 

Facebook: Knight CPA Services LLC

Instagram: @knightcpaservicesllc

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Aug 19, 202039:57
Mind My Business : Episode 15 - Positioning Your Business

Mind My Business : Episode 15 - Positioning Your Business

On this episode Jonathan talks about how important it is to position your business for success. He gives 3 things you can use to help set your business up to be able to take the next step.

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.

Aug 12, 202022:18
Mind My Business : Episode 14 - Small Business Expectations

Mind My Business : Episode 14 - Small Business Expectations

On this episode Jonathan talks about the role expectations play for business. He gives 3 points on how you can shape your expectations to help yourself personally and in business. 

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it. 

Aug 05, 202021:04
Mind My Business : Episode 13 - Giving

Mind My Business : Episode 13 - Giving

On this episode Jonathan talks about the 3 things you should be giving to as a person and the 3 things you should be giving. This episode looks to tie the personal parts of yourself and how it relates to business. 

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it. 

Jul 29, 202009:08
Mind My Business : Episode 12 - Knowing Your Numbers

Mind My Business : Episode 12 - Knowing Your Numbers

On this episode Jonathan talks about why it is important to know your numbers in business. He also discusses in 7 points numbers that any business owner should know in regards to their business. 

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.  

Jul 22, 202036:54
Mind My Business : Episode 11 - Aaron Lathan (Houston Real Estate Agent)

Mind My Business : Episode 11 - Aaron Lathan (Houston Real Estate Agent)

On this episode, Jonathan talks with Aaron Lathan (http://www.myagentlathan.com/) about his journey into real estate and how his background in Construction helped shape his work. He discusses parenthood, how his wife has influenced his work, and offers tips for new buyers and potential sellers. If you want to reach out to Aaron email him at aaron@youragentlathan.com

As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please email him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it.  

Jul 15, 202001:03:51
Mind My Business : Episode 10 - Josh Miles (Marketing Guru)

Mind My Business : Episode 10 - Josh Miles (Marketing Guru)

On this episode,  Jonathan talks with Josh Miles of onestadion.com discussing how he got into entrepreneurship, his daily routine, and what new small business owners should know about how to market their business. Josh talks about how he has helped clients to navigate Covid and how important content is for any business. Find Josh on Facebook and Instagram @therealjoshmiles and on Twitter @realjoshmiles.  As always, if you want to contact Jonathan please e-mail him at jonathan@boxofcare.com. Don't forget to like and share the show wherever you found it. 

Jul 08, 202047:46
Mind My Business : Episode 9 - The Business Environment

Mind My Business : Episode 9 - The Business Environment

In this episode, Jonathan discuss the role outside environment plays for small businesses. He goes through 5 factors and ways to combat those things to help your operation push through. If you want to contact him please e-mail jonathan@boxofcare.com. Please like and rate the show wherever you find it.

Jul 01, 202016:08
Mind My Business : Episode 8 - The Starting Block

Mind My Business : Episode 8 - The Starting Block

On this episode Jonathan opens up talking about why people do what they do. After looking into the psychology of why people do what they do, he touches on a few points before transitioning into why people start things. He offers 5 tips to use to start your business and how you can be set to go to the next level. If you want to contact him please e-mail jonathan@boxofcare.com. Please like and rate the show wherever you find it.

Jun 24, 202023:50
Mind My Business : Episode 7 - Wayne Willis (Founder of Well Groomed Man)(Fashion Expert)

Mind My Business : Episode 7 - Wayne Willis (Founder of Well Groomed Man)(Fashion Expert)

In this episode, Jonathan talks with Wayne Willis, founder of fashion brand Well Groomed Man (www.well-groomed-man.com). Wayne discusses what got him into fashion and what drives him on a daily basis. The two discuss the future of the Well Groomed Man brand and the work Wayne does in the wedding industry. If you are interested in Wayne's services reach out to him via e-mail at wellgroomedww@gmail.com. 

As always you can reach me at jonathan@boxofcare.com. If you like the episode please like, rate, share, or review wherever you found us. 

Jun 17, 202053:24
Mind My Business : Episode 6 - Business Mindset

Mind My Business : Episode 6 - Business Mindset

On this episode Jonathan is flying solo and discussing how important mindset is to survival in business. He gives some tips and techniques on things he has gone through with Box Of Care including: believing in yourself, being proactive, and more. If you want to contact him please e-mail jonathan@boxofcare.com. Please like and rate the podcast wherever you found us.

Jun 10, 202023:35
Mind My Business : Episode 5 - Bayley Simmons (HR Consultant)

Mind My Business : Episode 5 - Bayley Simmons (HR Consultant)

In this episode Jonathan talks with Bayley Simmons, HR professional, about the George Floyd situation, what is happening in America, and the black experience.  Bayley also discusses her daily routine and how her business is working through the Coronavirus situation in America. She also provides some insight on what it's like to be in the HR field and thoughts on how to get prepared for your next job opportunity if needed. If you would like to get in contact with her please reach out on www.getpropolished.net or her e-mail bayley@getpropolished.net.  As always, you can reach Jonathan at jonathan@boxofcare.com. If you like the episode please like, share, rate, or review it. 

Jun 03, 202052:40
Mind My Business : Episode 4 - Antonio Cousin (Real Estate Expert)

Mind My Business : Episode 4 - Antonio Cousin (Real Estate Expert)

In this episode Jonathan and Dean talk with Antonio Cousin, real estate expert, about his daily routine, what inspires him, and how to get into real estate. Cousin provides tips on how to set 90 day goals and goes into detail about the investor club he and some friends started in the last few years. He provides insight on the real estate market and what you need to get started to build your real estate empire. To contact him or join his e-mail list please reach out to him at cousinsellsla@gmail.com or directly at (504)220-7297. 

May 27, 202001:04:26
Mind My Business : Episode 3 - Time Management

Mind My Business : Episode 3 - Time Management

Brothers Jonathan, owner of Box Of Care (www.boxofcare.com), and Dean Floyd, owner of The Luxe Concept (www.theluxeconcept.com), discuss how they manage time and offer some techniques to help you. From using a planner, to setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals, to accountability, these tips should give you something to use to help you go forward in your business.

May 20, 202016:38
Mind My Business : Episode 2 - Networking

Mind My Business : Episode 2 - Networking

Brothers Jonathan, owner of Box Of Care (www.boxofcare.com), and Dean Floyd, owner of The Luxe Concept (www.theluxeconcept.com), discuss networking and the role it has played in their businesses. They offer some tips to help you as well break the ice on your networking skills.
May 13, 202022:12
The Intro to Mind My Business

The Intro to Mind My Business

Brothers Jonathan, owner of Box Of Care (www.boxofcare.com), and Dean Floyd, owner of The Luxe Concept (www.theluxeconcept.com), talk about the journeys into their startup businesses from the backstory, to where things are now, to where they want to go in the future. This is the first episode in what promises to be an inspiration to others that will feature other business owners all along the startup path. Mind My Business is for the person sitting on the sidelines ready to take the next step and wants to learn how to mind their own business.
May 03, 202023:50