Are you a brand new business owner? Or do you have an idea that you know can help more than just you? Have you been thinking about starting a business and feel like there is no one in your current circle you can talk with about your next move? Lastly are you a solopreneur who misses the interactions you had with your co-workers? No matter where you are, SWDAT Podcast, is for you. We address topics ranging from how to take your passion to profit, we help you legalize your business, we discuss the affects starting a business has on your family and many more topics. So lean in and enjoy.
Do you think networking is what you need in order to grow your business? Do you find networking events have helped you in your business? Do you have an elevator pitch? Is networking dead? We get into a deep dive about networking and how we have respectfully used what some would say a must have tool in growing your business and have learned what works best for us individually and for our businesses. We discuss the pros and cons and how we have taken a masculine and very transactional exchange and have found ways to network the way we like and resonate with us specifically. For previous episodes and more from our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
In this episode, we have a very real discussion on what leaving our 9 to 5's to become full business owners really looks. We admit that what we thought while we were daydreaming in our cubicle was quickly debunked once we got into the entrepreneurial real world. As always, we are humble that you take the time to listen to our podcast. We would love to hear from you if you have started your business full time. What dreams were debunked when you stepped out? If you haven't joined our newsletter here be sure to do that for updates, and community building
In our season 2 opener, we talk about the elephant in the room, Covid-19 and how it has affected our business personally and professionally. While Covid-19 has shed light to many aspects of our business, the effects it has had on how we move forward now and in the future, has been small to no changes for some and a drastic rebranding for others. We are always humbled when you listen to our podcast, and hope you are finding value as well as a community that gets you. To keep up with new episodes and other announcements join our newsletter at www.sowedidathingpodcast.com and follow us on twitter @SWDAT. For previous episodes and more from season 2 go to our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
Part 1 how you were prepared for this - list all jobs you had and write all that you learned from the job (top 3-5 things you remember) share my own See what the list shows you Part 2 - What comes first the chicken or the egg believing then doing or vice versa Revisit the action steps - Setting time to consume, plan and execute effectively Understand that an ignorance naive is what can make for major strides in getting started For anything mentioned in this episode check out our show notes here. For more episodes check out our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
Being (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/being) perform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified) Doing (Google Definitions) effort; activity perform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified) For more episodes go to our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
Do you believe in faking it till you make it? Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome or have you experienced felling like an imposter in your business. Are you bringing your employee mindset to your business? For more episodes go to our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
Grace (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace) disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency a temporary exemption : REPRIEVE Space (Google Definition) a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied. For more episodes check out our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
Merriam- Webster (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deprogram) *... to dissuade or try to dissuade from strongly held convictions (such as religious beliefs) or a firmly established or innate behavior. Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deprogramming) ...refers to measures that claim to assist[1] a person who holds a controversial belief system in changing those beliefs and abandoning allegiance to the religious, political, economic, or social group associated with the belief system.[2][3] The dictionary definition of deprogramming is "to free" or "to retrain" someone from specific beliefs.[4] (Google) ...release (someone) from apparent brainwashing, typically that of a religious cult, by the systematic reindoctrination of conventional values For more episodes check out our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
We discuss how we prioritize our day to day life as well as in business. We share some of our tips and tricks that helps us to keep the ball rolling even during times we may not feel up to getting all that we may need done. For this episodes show notes click here If you have missed any other episodes and want to hear more go to our website at www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
We discuss learning to put on our mask first, as learning to allow our cups to fill up and then what the overflow is for the family and anyone else who I come in contact, as we build our business and be sure to keep the family dynamic suitable for all parties. For more resources check out the show notes here. To listen to more episodes check out our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
With the state of the U.S, although we are on break we wanted to come in...add more dialogue At the time of this recording, the world was reacting to the video of a police officer kneeling on the neck of a black man and as reports began to come out we were informed the officer in question was Derek Chauvin, and the man killed as result of former officer Chauvin was, George Floyd. On today, we have learned, Derek Chauvin, has been charged guilty on all counts and we await his sentencing. We wanted to share our feelings, our struggles during these times as well our plans for ourselves and our business as we move forward and fight for justice for all. For more episodes check out our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
As you think about all that we shared in our experience with "taking the leap", we wanted to share with you a few journal prompts to keep your mind on what this process looks like for you… Journal prompt: Where are you in the process of "taking the leap"? Knowing where you are helps, solidify your footing and understanding of what you need. For the article written by Kyana Latisse and more journal prompts check out this episodes show notes. More episodes go to www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
In this episode we discuss discipline, consistency and changing habits in a more specific way by sharing some of the things that we do in order to stay on task in business and even in our day to day lives. For additional information discussed in this episode check out the show notes here. To listen to more episodes go to our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
In Episode 6 we delve into how to tip the scale (or move the domino) for yourself as you work in your business. We define motivation and discipline and how to use those things to implement habits. Motivation defined- the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness of someone to do something. Kyana and Tracee both shared their personal unconventional motivations for continuing in their business, how relationships have shifted as we have moved forward in our journeys, how we have learned to show up for ourselves, and lean into the role of “bad guy”. Fore more details on this episode visit our show notes To check our more episodes visit our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
In this episode we talk about documenting your journey: what it can look like, why it's important, what we've gleaned from it as a practice, and how it has evolved, as well as what we would like our practice to look like in the future. For this episodes show notes >>click here
In Episode 4 we talk about the steps needed to take in order to legalize your business, from the municipal/county/city level, state level and even the federal level. We share how following the steps to legalizing is important for opening your business bank account, showing how long you have been established in your business as well as filing your taxes. For this episodes show notes >>click here
We are all Entrepreneurs, but did you know there is a significant difference when you are identified as a small business, micro-preneurs or nano-preneurs. Not only is the difference in your revenue but also your delegations and a host of other differences. Lean in to this episode to learn more about the difference Episode 3 show notes click here For more Podcast episodes check out our website www.sowedidathingpodcast.com
Listen as we discuss all things Business Plan, you may think you NEED to have business plan in order to start and run your business, listen as we discuss some of our views on a business plan On SWDAT podcast episode 2: The Business Plan is discussed and we talk about if you need one to get started in your business some alternatives that we use in order to stay on task in our business and stay on task in planning all areas of our business. For more information on this episode >>click here
Episode 1: Passion to Profit So you wanna take your idea to the next step, maybe the next step is to take it from your head (idea phase) or a hobby that you want to begin making money but you are not sure what steps to take or if it will even be a viable move. In our first episode, Kyana Latisse, shares how she stumbled into the world of entrepreneurship, with her 20 years of nursing experience, various ways she has navigated the healthcare system for herself, family friends and eventually clients for her business KB Calls. Tracee Lee, discusses how a chance participation in a juice fast has turned her into a full time juice bar owner. For additional information on the show and resources mentioned on this podcast click here for detailed show notes. For more episodes check out our website at www.sowedidathingpodcast.com