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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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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! ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/10 Steps To Start Your Business In 2022 | A Beginner's Guide

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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! ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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! ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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. ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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! ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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! ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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! ► Episode Highlights: 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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

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 ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/