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Every week on the So you have an idea....Now what?! Podcast I'll discuss how I was able to obtain clear actionable information and transform my idea into an actual start up. Host Makesi Alexander and his expert guests will discuss the how to's, where to's and what to's in starting business and growi…

Makesi Alexander


    • Aug 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Daily Vlog Challenge Day 1 - Who Am I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 8:11


    Decided to take up a challenge a do a vlog a day for an entire month a few month ago on Youtube. Honestly I should have published them simultaneously here... I still believe I should share them with you all. Do enjoy

    Everything has a beginning - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 38:04


    Background Music provided by EA Beatzz out of St. Lucia - https://www.beatstars.com/producer26/feed Branding support from Jacqueline Lewis that I used for my landing page https://www.instagram.com/localsellercaribbean/

    Everything has a beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 26:23


    Sometimes we might not remember the moments when we made those little steps toward coming the individuals we are today... From that one encounter or experience we are all shaped by what we've been exposed to. In this episode I share some of that with you. I hope you like it Background Music provided by EA Beatz https://www.beatstars.com/beat/overthought-success-sza-ft-kendrick-lamar-type-beat-2711127

    So you have an idea, now what. Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 0:58


    So we have an idea peeps. . It's called Parkaide Technologies..and its almost there... In this series I'm going to share all that I'm going through to make this a reality.. I hope you enjoy this labour of love #stayblessed #parkaidett

    Procrastination!!! Ugh!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 21:27


    Procrastination - yeah its real... so real that I am now the proud dad of a procrastination baby!!!!!!! I have been suffering for 9 Months from procrastination!!! So, I went to get some help and I thought I'd share my challenges with you to (1) determine if you are procrastinating and (2) share a 4-step formula to help manage this debilitating problem!!! My Social Media Links... for now www.facebook.com/soYouhaveanIdea/ www.instagram.com/kesi_kase/ twitter.com/KesiKase?lang=en www.linkedin.com/in/makesi-alexander-b5473414/

    Question and Answer Time...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 14:59


    So today Makesi is back to address some of the most pressing listeners questions......Next time I promise to give you a shout out in the process! My Social Media Links... for now https://www.facebook.com/soYouhaveanIdea/ https://www.instagram.com/kesi_kase/ https://twitter.com/KesiKase?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/makesi-alexander-b5473414/ Resource Segment - FREE Intellectual Property Clinic for Food and Beverage Manufacturers on July 17th 2018 exportt.co.tt/2018/05/25/get-a-free-intellectual-property-check-up/

    Chat with 'LOCAL' startup founder, Jacqueline Lewis!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 17:30


    In this episode we'll hear from the Jacqueline Lewis, the lady behind the startup LOCAL. She'll discuss her passion and the vision behind her platform that will help you discover the best small business entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago. Gmail: locally868@gmail.com Facebook: Local Twitter: Local868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/local868/ Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/localentrepreneur868/ NexChapta - http://catalog.foxfuse.com/product?id=191515396594 Resource Segment - Rules of Origin Facilitator A new initiative that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to benefit from international trade opportunities was unveiled today by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the World Customs Organization (WCO). Developed to enable MSMEs to benefit from lower duties under free trade agreements, the Rules of Origin Facilitator will also ensure that businesses in developing countries can take greater advantage of preferential trade arrangements. http://f

    The Importance of VALIDATING your business idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 34:10


    In this episode we're joined by Monitoring and Evaluation expert Allison Francis as we discuss the importance of validating your assumptions, the questions you need to ensure are asked, and how you should ask them. Resource Segment - FREE Intellectual Property Clinic for Food and Beverage Manufacturers on July 17th 2018 https://exportt.co.tt/2018/05/25/get-a-free-intellectual-property-check-up/ Caribbean Culture Box (CCB) - Prelude – the Cuban Guitar Prelude – The Cuban Guitar Sunday, July 1st with a repeat performance on Sunday, July 8, at the new Trinidad Theatre Workshop, 6 Newbold Street, St Clair, with the same 5 pm showtime. General Admission is $150, but for UTT Students, members of the T&T Music Festival Association and members of TTARP will be offered tickets at a discounted price of $125. To reserve tickets and for more information, call 297 3820, email culture.cuerda@gmail.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/CultureBoxCarib/

    Chat with the East Port of Spain Development Co. Limited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 14:17


    In this episode we sit down with Dr Deborah Thomas, Managing Director of the East Port of Spain Development Company Limited as she discusses how her and her team are using entrepreneurship to transform this diverse, complex metropolitan district to improve the quality of life of its residents. Main Office East Port of Spain Development Company Limited 76 Eastern Main Road Success Village, Laventille Trinidad WI Tel 868.623.6007 http://www.eposdctt.com/default.asp?id=1 Mr. Arthur Lewis, Communications Director alewis@epos.gov.tt

    Chat with the Dynamic Young Entrepreneur Dexter Wilson Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 33:10


    In this episode listen to Dexter share his story about his hustle and grind from an early age selling marbles and pencils to real estate leases and app development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexterwilsonjr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dexterwilsonjr Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/dexterwilsonjr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dexter-wilson-2ab654110/ Windies Pins: https://www.facebook.com/windiespins/ Life Seeds Agricultural Services: https://www.facebook.com/lifeseedsigrow/ Du-Wayne (Amazing Creative!) : https://www.facebook.com/duwaynemusic/ Resource Segment - Live Music District. The creation of this Live Music District is a key strategy being undertaken by MusicTT/ CreativeTT through the Ministry of Trade and Industry in order to not only address the challenges presented by the industry’s stakeholders but to also stimulate a new wave of economic growth through the creative industries. http://www.musictt.co.tt/

    Best Resource Segment yet!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 3:25


    In this episode I'll share with you the best resource to any start up..... access to GRANT FUNDING!!!!!!!!! LINK-Caribbean provides investment facilitation grants to entrepreneurs, as well as non-funding activities to support the development of deal-flow for early-stage investment through the Regional Angel Investor Network (RAIN). http://link-caribbean.com/

    Why did I start doing this podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 12:58


    In this episode I'll share with you my motivation for deciding to get into podcasting and what my expectations are...Let's grow and get better together! #stayblessed #betonyourself #soyouhaveanidea #startup #TrinidadandTobago The Resource Segment - Caribbean Export Intelligence Portal - http://www.ceintelligence.com/

    Mindset Changes Critical to Your Business Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 30:22


    When it comes to success as an entrepreneur, a positive mindset is critical to achieving your goals and dreams. If you are worried about failing or you are focused about your inability to keep moving forward, it might be time to shift your mindset. Lets discuss and talk about with our expert guest Akosua Dardaine Edwards. The Intellectual Property Clinic - https://goo.gl/Gm9vMw Akosua Dardaine Edwards. http://www.akosuadardaineedwards.com/ http://instagram.com/akosuadedwards http://www.facebook.com/AkosuaDardaineEdwards/ What Did I Learn Today? Lessons on the Journey to Unconditional Self-Love - https://goo.gl/YVeQS6 Nyabo (Madam) - Why Are You Here?: The Truth about Living in Service, Love, and Personal Power - https://goo.gl/LzVCBd

    Conversation with Castro Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 8:19


    The FIRST THREE things you should do right after your idea

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 9:25


    When the light bulbs going off in your mind and you think you have IT.. that GREAT IDEA that is going to change the world, what are the FIRST THREE (3) things you should be focused on doing? Not sure? Lets talk about it CARIRI’s Idea Generation Programme “Young Innovators Mobile App Competition” ( YIMAC) - http://cariri.com/yimac/ Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas - https://strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvas Business Model Canvas - https://canvanizer.com/new/business-model-canvas

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 0:56


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