Jessica and Waleed will discuss forming partnerships with other businesses. The pair will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships.
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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
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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 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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 $1 Million in Your Small Business
28:13 - Part 2 Ending
28:40 - Part 2 Credits
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What if we told you that there is a way to make 1$ 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
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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!
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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
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