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Referrals and Rants is a business development and sales focused podcast for business owners looking to secure new clients, contracts and deals. Hosted by Blogger and Digital Marketer, Antoinette Minor of TYP Social Media Co. Send in your questions, comments and ideas to referralsandrants@gmail.com!

Antoinette Minor

  • Apr 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 24m AVG DURATION
  • 13 EPISODES


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Remix Your Genius

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 27:02


Being in business is a struggle for most right now but before you decide to jump ship, let me convince you to remix your genius! Before you give up due to decreased revenue, lack of clients, and the madness of 2020, try remixing first. Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Lessons Learned from 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 19:34


What happened to me in 2019 and 3 things I plan to focus on in 2020. I'm not playing next year! Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Negotiation Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 19:43


Negotiating is both good for you and your clients. Here's why you shouldn't be scared of negotiations, reasons negotiation could be beneficial and when you shouldn't negotiate. Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

I Quit My Job Anniversary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 55:30


One year ago I quit my corporate job to work in my business, TYP Social Media Co., full time. It's my quit my job anniversary! Mama, I made it! It was not and is not easy but there have been some great moments along the way. Here's my 2 cents on what the first year is like, some tips, advice, and reflections on this episode of Referrals and Rants. Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

So, You Want Sponsorships?

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 29:22


Alright, so boom... you're sending sponsorship letters or you're interested in securing sponsors but you're not sure what you're doing. Well, sponsorships are business opportunities and your potential sponsor has to see a ROI. Here's what you need to do... Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Public Speaking 101

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 24:31


Public speaking is the number one fear. People fear public speaking more than they fear death but its the one skill that every entrepreneur and professional needs to get to the next level. One day you will find yourself presenting for the job you want or pitching in front of investors. In this episode, we discuss tips on how to become a better public speaker! As promised here is the link to the Get Money Playlist on Tidal: http://bit.ly/typgetmoney Here is the link to the Media Access Workshop hosted by PABJ: http://pabj.eventbrite.com. Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Selling Yourself or Being Likable?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 22:20


You don't have to sell your soul or be fake to be successful in business, but you do have to work on your likability factor. Here's what truly selling yourself means and why we need to stop looking at this in a negative light... Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Professional Stalking & Contact Management

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 28:09


How can you land your dream client if you're not reaching out to them? Do you reach out to them after 30 days? What CRM do you use? Here's my advice on managing your contacts and the perfect time to contact them aka professionally stalking them! Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Let's End the Kylie Jenner Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 16:52


The debate has come up again about Kylie Jenner becoming a "self-made" billionaire. Here's my 2 cents, lessons you can learn and why we all need to stop debating this to keep it moving. Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Pick Up the PHONE!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 19:26


After a frustrating ordeal with a big company that doesn't know how to provide a phone number or talk to its consumers over the phone, I decided to share with you why calling clients/potential clients is important. Stop hiding behind emails, texts, and messages because you're missing out on opportunities. Listen to learn more. Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com. Learn more about Antoinette at antoinetteminor.com or on Instagram at @antoinettekminor.

Who Signs the Contract? Decision Makers!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 17:08


Today we have a listener question about knowing who your decision maker is. Listen in to learn how to get closer to closing the deal by choosing the right contact and know who can sign the contract. This will help you cut the sales process shorter and get closer to securing the bag! Do you have a question? Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com.

To Vend or Not to Vend

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 32:29


Signing up to be a vendor and the stress of making sure you sell your products at events can be overwhelming and feel like a waste. On this episode of Referrals & Rants we are discussing the process of choosing the right events for your business to vend and how to maximize the opportunity to make sales at these events. Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com.

Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 9:04


Welcome to the Referrals and Rants Podcast! In this introductory episode host, Antoinette Minor of TYP Social Media Co., introduces herself and sets the stage for future episodes. Stay tuned for future episodes about marketing, business development, sales and entrepreneurship. Send in your comments and questions at referralsandrants@gmail.com.

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