Let me guess… "you have an idea.” If so, I4 Ventures is the perfect podcast for you. Vanessa Ferguson (the host) is an Intellectual Property and Information Privacy attorney who focuses on assisting innovative start-ups in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. Join Vanessa in her I4 ventures as she chats with local start-ups, praises their accomplishments, provides encouragement through their challenges, and connects them with the right people. Who knows, maybe listening to I4 ventures will give you the push you need to turn your idea into something more.
In this final episode, I am talking about why it is necessary to be passionate about what you do and why I4 Ventures is coming to an end. Connect with me on...LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
In this venture, I am talking with Terra Dunham. Terra is the owner of Boot + Bottle, a bookstore with wine and a wine bar with books. They also sell coffee and snacks. Terra talks about the difficulty of creating three different business models under one umbrella business, physically transforming her store from a shoe repair store into a wine bar, and ultimately opening up a brand new wine/book/coffee bar right as a pandemic started. We also chat about the need to take a break from your business to spend time with family or do something for yourself.How to get in contact with TerraInstagram: @book_and_bottleWebsite: https://www.bookandbottlestpete.comHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
On this venture, I am chatting with Joelle Hinds, the teen CEO of Slay Bay Beaty. Slay Bay Beauty sells a unique formula for body butter and lip cream. Joelle talks about the extensive research she had to conduct to create the formula for her body butter. Joelle also talks about the difficulty of managing her school work, her two businesses, and her social life and shares how she pushes through when she isn’t feeling so motivated. How to get in contact with TerraInstagram: @ShopSlayBayBeautyWebsite: https://slaybaybeauty.comHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
In this solo venture, I share how I embraced the slow season in my business, how I am currently handling the busy season and the importance of setting business goals and intentions no matter which season you are in. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
In this episode, I am in Tampa chatting with Brandon Haley, a coach that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. During the episode, Brandon talks about the difficulty of getting proper systems in place for his business. Brandon also highlights the importance of having a mentor to help you implement processes and systems before your business starts to scales We also chat about his issues with client motivation and client retention. Lastly, Brandon talks about the things you should consider when you are looking to hire a coach. How to get in contact with BrandonFacebook: Brandon HaleyInstagram: @BHaley10How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
In this episode, I am talking about all things intellectual property (IP) and letting you know what aspects of your business may be entitled to protection under U.S. IP laws. I also talk about the key to understand your business’s intellectual property. Lastly, I explain what type of IP should not be made public and other types of IP that should be made public. Tune in to determine whether your venture has an aspect that can be protected under U.S. patent, copyright, trademark, or trade secret laws! How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
In today's venture, I am chatting with Robyn Mussler. Robyn is the founder and president of Connect-IT 360, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on bridging the skill gap between education and the business world. During the venture, Robyn shares her 15+ years of experience with building software solutions and streamlining business solutions by explaining the technology skill gap that exists today. Robyn also talks about how she transitioned her voluntary position into an award-winning program and is now working to use that same program to create a sustainable non-profit with the goal of influencing as many kids as possible. How to get in contact with Robyn Mussler:Website: https://connectit360.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmussler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectIT360/How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
In this episode I talk about the importance of understand that you WILL have start up cost and to be realistic in your expectations of how much the start up cost should be for your venture. I share the products/services I purchased when starting my firm, how much I spent and discuss whether I actually needed these items. I also share a list of items that you may need to include in your start-up cost budget. Lastly, I included 10 considerations to take into account when setting expectations for the cost of your venture.How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comTwitter: Ferguson_LegalEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
In today’s venture, I am in Orlando chatting with Briannie DeLeon one of the owners of Butcher and Baker. Butcher and Baker are in their third year of business. During the venture, Briannie talks about how she and her husband were able to turn their passion into a business. She also talks about what it is like to work with your spouse, how she used cake to revamp the business during the pandemic, and finding the right time to leave your 9 to 5 and focus on your passion.Butcher & Baker Private Chef LLC takes pride in cultivating a unique dining experience that guests can enjoy from the comfort of their own home. They are a husband and wife duo that have the privilege of creating magic all over Orlando, and beyond. They met in the kitchen, fell in love in the kitchen, and continue to share that love the best we know how: in the kitchen. How to get in contact with Butcher and Baker:Website: https://www.butcherandbakerorlando.comInstagram:@butcherandbakerorlandoHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.comTwitter: @Ferguson_Legal
During this solo venture, I am giving you all the basic information you need to know to start your business. I talk about types of business entities, picking a name for your business, registering your business entity, getting your EIN, and the importance of having a separate business bank account.LinkedIn VideosPicking a business name: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vnessaferguson_trademarks-businesslaw-businessowner-activity-6622907178435047424-_lnuCorporations: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vnessaferguson_tampa-orlando-stpetersburg-activity-6640620377473118208-urxULimited Liability Company: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vnessaferguson_tampa-orlando-stpetersburg-activity-6643145945301213185-W46BPartnerships: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vnessaferguson_tampa-orlando-stpetersburg-activity-6648581246962192384-CalxSole Proprietorship and Cooperatives: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vnessaferguson_tampa-orlando-stpetersburg-activity-6651124857377480705-c_i2How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this venture, I talk about two reoccurring themes that I noticed were present in most of my interviews. The first is the importance of pivoting and the second is the ability to understand what makes your product or service valuable and unique. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this venture, I chat with Terri Willingham, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Community Driven Innovation (FCDI), a Tampa nonprofit that founded and operates AMRoC Fab Lab, a public collaborative creative space focused on building capacity and personal empowerment in the University Area. Terri has more than 30 years of social entrepreneurship experience across a diverse spectrum of fields and interests. Terri is passionate about making her corner of the world a little better for the community with whom she shares it.In this episode, Terri talks about how she uses FCDI to empower, educate, and serve our community. We also discuss “mission creep”, becoming a social enterprise, and the importance of asking a lot of questions.How to get in contact with Terri:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmwillingham/FB: https://www.facebook.com/AMRoCFabLab/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMROCFabLabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrocfablab/ For more info on the Equity in Entrepreneurship Program https://amroctampabay.com/equityinentrepreneurship/How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this venture, I chat with Josh Ray. Josh is an Alumni of USF Muma College of Business, he's worked with several US patented technologies, and has also worked with 100+ entrepreneurs and startup founders. He's served as a mentor to students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His entrepreneurial journey began during his teenage years. He is passionate about entrepreneurship, helping others and seeing their ideas come to light. Currently, Josh is the Chief Visionary Officer of Grow to Greatness Ventures, an entrepreneur start-up studio that helps you grow your business to greatness. Join us as we talk about finding Josh's vision, communicating your offer in a service-based industry, and creating something that's bigger than yourself.How to get in contact with Josh:https://www.facebook.com/G2GVentures/ https://www.instagram.com/g2g_ventures/https://www.linkedin.com/company/g2g-ventures/https://www.g2gventures.com/How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
In this venture, Kristen and I chat about how she turned the idea of being a sidekick into Vow + Vast, a service born to help solopreneurs grow with better balance. Kristen also shares the secret to finding all her interns, talks about the difficulty the comes with marketing a service, and explains how she deals with working in a service-based industry with a high turnover rate. About V+VV + V vows to be a creative small business’s sidekick throughout the vast amount of growth their business will go through from now to wherever it scales in the future. Their purpose is to create a healthier work-life balance for owners by offering productivity coaching and virtual outsourcing.Helping you do you. At each stage of growth.LinksGet in touch: hithere@vowandvast.comFollow on FB/INSTA/PIN: @vowandvastLINKS: https://www.vowandvast.comwww.facebook.com/vowandvastwww.instagram.com/vowandvastwww.pinterest.com/vowandvastHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this solo venture, I’m chatting about trademarks and giving some insight into how to find a business name that is more likely to be eligible for trademark registration. The trademark spectrum of distinctive: generic marks, descriptive marks, suggestive marks, and arbitrary, fancifulThe USPTO is the United States Patent and Trademark Office. When I refer to registration, I mean trademark registration, not LLC/Corporation with the Secretary of State. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
In this I4 Venture, I am in Tampa, chatting with Jessica Santander. Jessica is a lover of life, whose hardship with listening to her heart led her to take a giant leap of faith. After landing her first full-time job in the Digital Marketing field, she found herself feeling disconnected and lost and grew a fascination with what can be from the idea of creating her own path. This idea kept tapping into her heart and led to her lifelong project of what is called Project Moment Designs. Project Moment Designs is a handmade jewelry business, where each piece empowers the dream-aspiring women to celebrate their moments of changes in life, self-growth, and renewed beginnings as we evolve into our greatest selves. During the venture, we talk about discovering her inner entrepreneur, taking the leap of face, using your failures to turn your product or service to a movement, and the infamous imposter syndrome.Learn more about Jessica and Project Moment Designs here:https://www.instagram.com/projectmomentdesigns/https://projectmomentdesigns.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ProjectMomentDesigns/https://twitter.com/pmdjewelryHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
In this I4 Venture, I chat wit Gina Moccio. Like most entrepreneurs, countless past lives led Gina to where she is today. From leading the marketing and events team at Creative Loafing, to launching the ‘Doughnut Ice Cream Cone’ in the U.S. and growing an IG account to 21K foodies strong at Datz Restaurant Group. Today, she’s the founder and leader behind Babe Crafted. Babe Crafted is a membership for women who are serious about growing our businesses, giving back, and putting self-care first.Gina and I touch on a few of the many obstacles that come with being an entrepreneur, explore whether a start-up needs to have a technology component to be considered a start-up and discuss the importance of listening to criticism and dealing with rejection.Learn more about Gina and Babe Crafted here:https://www.instagram.com/babecrafted/https://www.facebook.com/babecrafted/https://www.babecrafted.com/How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this I4 Venture, I talk about my dismissing my inner control freak, deciding to hire a legal assistant, and how I plan to increase the profitability of my business with my extra time.How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this I4 venture, I continue chatting with Natalia Leemuriee. Natalia is a serial business owner who owns a luxury hair accessory company, a creative media agency, an event and catering company, and an apparel lifestyle brand. In this episode, Natalia discusses the significance of having a definite purpose, explains the dangers of looking for investors too soon, describes the responsibility that comes with being an employer, and elaborates on the importance of perfecting your proof of concept through the research and development process.With several successful companies under her belt and a clear purpose, she helps people find their passions and build their legacies. Learn more about her empire here:https://www.webjackerzz.com https://satwrapsroyalwear.com Instagram: @Natalialeemuriee Instagram: @dr.javierlee Instagram: @webjackerzz Instagram: @satwraps Instagram: @mvstermindmediaHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this I4 venture, I chat with Natalia Leemuriee. Natalia is a serial business owner who owns a luxury hair accessory company, a creative media agency, an event and catering company, and an apparel lifestyle brand. In this episode, Natalia shares her experiences hiring people from other countries, describes the difference between being a business owner and an entrepreneur and explains the importance of finding the right time to scale your business.With several successful companies under her belt and a clear purpose, Natalia helps people find their passions and build their legacies. Learn more about her empire here:How to get in contact with Natalia:https://www.webjackerzz.com https://satwrapsroyalwear.comInstagram: @Natalialeemuriee Instagram: @dr.javierleeInstagram: @webjackerzzInstagram: @satwrapsInstagram: @mvstermindmediaHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this I4 Venture, I talk about my decision to start my own law firm, how I deal with competition in my industry and my current obstacles in my business. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this week's I4 Venture, I chat with Joseph Isaacs, a serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Buzz Pop Cocktails. Buzz Pop Cocktails, is the word's first all-natural adult push-pop. In this episode, Joseph explains the importance of staying focused during the research and development process, discusses the difficulties of getting products into retail stores, shares how he gained nation-wide customers with free marketing, and differentiates private investors from venture capitalists.Instagram: BuzzPopCocktailsYoutube: BuzzPopCocktailsLinkedin: BuzzPopCocktailshttp://www.BuzzPopCocktails.comHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
During this I4 venture, I chat with Danielle Ferrari, the owner and founder of Valhalla, the first brick and mortar clothing rental membership. At Valhalla, members can borrow three items of clothing at a time for as long as you like with unlimited exchanges. In this episode, Danielle explains how her passion for the share economy and the circular economy as a solution to waste, encouraged her to develop Valhalla from a simple idea. Danielle also explains the “diffusion of innovation” curve, discusses how she’s working to scale her business and sheds light on the current issues in the fashion industry.How to get in contact with Danielle:Instagram: @ValhallaTampaFacebook: Valhalla Resalehttp://www.valhallaresale.comHow to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
In this episode, I chat with Brett Burky, the Marketing Director of Paperstac, an Orlando based FinTech company that is creating the future of mortgage investing. Brett discusses how he co-founded PaperStac, schools me in the mortgage industry, shares the importance of making an impact, and explains how every problem is an opportunity. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
In this episode I, Vanessa Ferguson, share my entrepreneurial journey and answer many of the questions I will be asking all the guests on the show. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
Let me guess…you have an idea. If so, I4 Ventures is the perfect podcast for you. Vanessa Ferguson (the host) is an Intellectual Property and Information Privacy attorney who focuses on assisting innovative start-ups in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. Join Vanessa in her I4 ventures as she chats with local start-ups, praises their accomplishments, provides encouragement through their challenges, and connects them with the right people in our community. Who knows, maybe listening to I4 ventures will give you the push you need to turn your idea into something more. How to get in contact with me:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vnessafergusonWebsite: Ferguson-Legal.comInstagram: @VeeFerggEmail: VnessaFerguson@yahoo.com
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