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The First Step with Jhalisa John

Jhalisa John

47 episodes

6 days ago

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Each week, join host, Jhalisa John, as she candidly shares her experiences on being a millennial, black woman in business. Listen as she teaches you how to start, scale and succeed in the modern, and often turbulent world of entrepreneurship. With her unapologetic tone and sassy attitude, Jhalisa will inspire you to take risks, crush your goals and leave all mediocrity behind. You just have to be willing to take the first step.

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You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Each week, join host, Jhalisa John, as she candidly shares her experiences on being a millennial, black woman in business. Listen as she teaches you how to start, scale and succeed in the modern, and often turbulent world of entrepreneurship. With her unapologetic tone and sassy attitude, Jhalisa will inspire you to take risks, crush your goals and leave all mediocrity behind. You just have to be willing to take the first step.

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Entrepreneurship

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The First Step with Jhalisa John

#46: Everything You Need To Know About Using NFTs For Business with Examples

WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT

You might be wondering, "What is an NFT, and why is everyone talking about them?" Well, in this episode, I break down the concept of non-fungible tokens, and I explain how entrepreneurs like you can use this new technology for innovative community-building business strategies.

WHO IS JHALISA JOHN

I am a Trinidad-based entrepreneur and marketing consultant. Check out my website to learn more.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

VeeFriends by Gary Vaynerchuck
Kangaroo Heroes by Jumping Jack Taxes / Prince Donnell
Discord
NFT Tickets
NFT Communities
The Ultimate Planner for Instagram Stories Content, Campaigns & Reels
Purpose Statement Workbook

CONNECT ON SOCIAL

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3 years ago

33 minutes 4 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#45: 6 Lessons I Learned After Using Instagram for 6 Years

It's been 6 years, almost 7, since I've started using Instagram for business. Back in October 2014, I launched my first business, Saint Hadar Exchange. I thought I was going to be super successful and rich in no time because hey, how hard could social media marketing really be? What I quickly discovered was that it was a lot more complicated than I thought.

In this episode, I discuss the 6 major lessons I've learned about Instagram throughout the years. You'll also hear how you can use each of these lessons to your advantage.

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CONNECT WITH JHALISA JOHN:

Website: www.jhalisajohn.com

Instagram: @jhalisajohncompany

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4 years ago

27 minutes 5 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#44: Instagram Secrets EXPOSED!!! Is This The Type of Content You Should Share?

Reserve your spot now for the Instagram Business Bootcamp. Visit www.jhalisajohn.com/instagram-business-bootcamp-signup to register. The Instagram Business Bootcamp will take place from June 27- June 3, 2021. Sign up now. Spots are limited. Enjoy this FREE training from the Instagram Business Bootcamp. Learn how to create content to tell your brand story.

4 years ago

25 minutes 30 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#43: Take Your Own Advice

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Furthermore, you already know what to do. You just have to do it.

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CONNECT WITH JHALISA JOHN:

Website: www.jhalisajohn.com

Instagram: @jhalisajohncompany

Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY

Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS

YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

Shop: MyBusinessPrintables

4 years ago

14 minutes 48 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#42: Is This The End of Cash? Dissecting Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and NFTs

Get comfortable with cryptocurrencies because they aren't going anywhere. In this episode, I explain (in plain English) what cryptocurrencies are, why they're so popular, and why you should believe the hype too.⁣ Please listen till the end. This information could possibly change your life. ⁣

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Buy, Sell & Trade Cryptocurrencies Today! Join Binance: https://www.binance.com/en/register?ref=134118563⁣ ⁣ ⁣

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4 years ago

49 minutes 5 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#41: 5 Social Media News Stories You Need to Know This Week

Clubhouse? Stereo? Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn? What’s happening on these platforms right now? Listen to this episode to find out. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Products mentioned: Brand Purpose Workbook > https://etsy.me/3r78OVk

4 years ago

28 minutes 21 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#40: THE EXHAUSTING MINDSET OF QUITTERS

What traits do entrepreneurs from other countries have that entrepreneurs from Trinidad & Tobago sometimes lack? Find out in this episode of The First Step With Jhalisa John. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Products mentioned: Brand Purpose Workbook > https://etsy.me/3r78OVk

4 years ago

39 minutes

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#39: Start, FAIL, Start Again, Succeed | My Story

THANK YOU FOR 5K DOWNLOADS OF THE FIRST STEP PODCAST In this episode, you’ll hear how I started one of the first online stores in Trinidad and Tobago, all of the mistakes I made, and how a free consultation changed my life. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

4 years ago

26 minutes 2 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#38: 3 Instagram Hacks To Improve Productivity In 2021

In 2021, don’t work for social media or become a slave to these networks. Instead, make social media work for you. In this episode, you’ll hear about the 3 things I did to set myself up for success in the new year, and how you can do it too. AFTER YOU LISTEN: Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompany SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star rating or review. FOLLOW JHALISA JOHN: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Clubhouse: @jhalisajohn ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful to you. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

4 years ago

15 minutes 23 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#37: 15K Followers On Instagram. Here's How She Did It | Interview With Fashion Designer, Adanna Taylor

Do you believe in fate? In this episode, you’ll hear from owner of Taylor M and fashion designer, Adanna Taylor on how an event outside of her control led to her becoming a sought after tailor and business owner. You’ll learn how she grew her Instagram following to over 15 thousand, and the one trait she believes every entrepreneur should possess if they want to succeed on social media. AFTER YOU LISTEN: Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompany SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star rating or review. FOLLOW JHALISA JOHN: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Clubhouse: @jhalisajohn ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful to you. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

4 years ago

31 minutes 37 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#36: She Launched Her Business In One Week | Interview With Fresh Press Founder, Kinesha Sylvester

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic was a challenging time for most entrepreneurs but for Kinesha Sylvester, it was an opportunity to take chances and innovate. The owner of two already established startups, Kinesha was in the process of planning for her third business when the covid-19 outbreak began. With her resilient attitude and her faith-filled spirit, she quickly leaped into action to launch her beverage company, Fresh Press, in just one week. In this episode, you'll hear why sometimes it’s okay to trust your intuition and just start. That’s what this podcast is all about. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to take the first step. AFTER YOU LISTEN: Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompany SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star rating or review. FOLLOW JHALISA JOHN: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Clubhouse: @jhalisajohn ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful to you. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

4 years ago

33 minutes 23 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#35: How To Get Your Handmade Products Into Stores with Greta Michelle Joachim

Greta is a well-known artist and potter from the South of Trinidad & Tobago, and her nostalgic pottery is sold in countless stores throughout the country, including her most recent partnership with Nudge Caribbean and Massy Stores' chain of supermarkets. In this episode, we dive deep into mindset and marketing. She shares exactly what she did to get her products into stores, from what she wrote in her emails to how she created massive brand awareness. AFTER YOU LISTEN: Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompany SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star rating or review. FOLLOW JHALISA JOHN: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Clubhouse: @jhalisajohn ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful to you. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

4 years ago

36 minutes 32 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#34: 14 Years Later, She’s Finally Launching Her First Book | Interview W/ Sian Cuffy-Young

You’ve probably heard the saying, “There is no planet B” or maybe you’ve seen it on a cute Instagram quote. Well, it’s the truth! There’s only one planet humans can survive on and that’s Earth. In this episode, you’ll hear from 2020 Lawrence Placide Award nominee, Sian Cuffy-Young, on how she realized her purpose for advocating for a cleaner and safer planet. Sian also shares the story behind her debut book, and the reasons why she never gave up on publishing it - even after 14 years. AFTER YOU LISTEN: Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompany SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star rating or review. FOLLOW JHALISA JOHN: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q Clubhouse: @jhalisajohn ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful to you. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

4 years ago

49 minutes 55 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#33: Balancing a 9-5 & Your Own Business with Denille Layne

Not all entrepreneurs actually quit their jobs to start their own businesses. Some of them, like my next guest - Denille Layne - skillfully balance a successful career and a thriving side hustle. In this episode, you'll hear how a lifestyle change inspired the launch of an organic skincare brand, and all the productivity tips you need to get it all done. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating or review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q ARE YOU A NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR? These resources may be helpful. Brand Purpose Workbook: https://etsy.me/2KoUCY6 Customer Persona Template: https://etsy.me/3oKHJ9E Instagram Stories Planner: https://etsy.me/34ctyT2

4 years ago

37 minutes 8 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#32: Everything Matters in Marketing & Success Lessons I Learned From Kylie Jenner

Sitting on 200 million followers (and billions more in her bank account), Kylie Jenner is the undisputed queen of Instagram. No one knows more about how to build an engaged audience and then successfully monetize it. In this episode, listen as I break down what I believe to be Kylie Jenner’s Instagram strategy for her brand, Kylie Cosmetics. You’ll learn exactly which parts of her strategy to duplicate and how to leverage the platform to increase sales in your small business. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

4 years ago

41 minutes 26 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#31: $10K Months & What I Actually Pay Myself As An Entrepreneur

Making $10k a month as an entrepreneur sounds pretty amazing until you actually consider all of your expenses and costs for being in business. In this episode, I share my real numbers and how much I actually pay myself. You will hear how I determined the minimum amount of money I need to make every month, and what are some of the things I have to pay for - no matter how much (or little) I make. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

5 years ago

23 minutes 59 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#30: Wow! So That’s How to Use LinkedIn. Interview with Jarrod Best-Mitchell

Looking to find new customers, grow your business, or increase revenue and sales? Then, you should be on LinkedIn. In this episode, I interview Sales and LinkedIn Trainer, Jarrod Best-Mitchell about what’s happening on LinkedIn in 2020 and why he loves the platform. We discuss the impact it has had on his career, and how posting content on the platform has changed his life. You will learn how to use LinkedIn to build a thriving personal brand and business. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

5 years ago

54 minutes 3 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#29: 6 Types of Sales-Generating Content That Are Proven To Work

Do you know the difference between content that leads to sales, and content that simply increases awareness? If you sell a product or service, and you use social media networks like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote it, you will learn what type of content actually leads to conversions and successfully takes your followers through the stages of the buyers journey. DOWNLOAD THE BUYER PERSONA TEMPLATE : https://etsy.me/3a5YgyQ Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

5 years ago

25 minutes 22 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#28: How to Successfully Use Any Social Media Platform to Grow Your Business in 3 Easy Steps

In this episode, I break down social media marketing into 3 easy to understand, actionable steps. Learn about the various stages involved in getting your business noticed on social networks like Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Learn what type of content to create to get people to follow you. Learn what to do once you’ve grown a following and how to turn social media fans into customers. SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

5 years ago

16 minutes 6 seconds

The First Step with Jhalisa John

#27: White Girl Energy with Cassia Marina

Is “white girl energy” a thing? In this episode, TFS host - Jhalisa John, is joined by Cassia Marina to discuss white privilege, colonialism, racism and self-esteem in business. The pair present the many advantages of being white in business, and contrast it against the many challenges black women are facing. White girl energy is NOT so much so a rant, as it is a way of digging deep within ourselves to ask the very uncomfortable question, “If the color of my skin or the texture of my hair didn’t matter, would I still be afraid to do *INSERT THING THAT SOCIETY SAYS YOU CAN’T DO*?” It’s a way of shifting your mindset so that you no longer feel limited with what you can do. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQY Twitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshS YouTube: https://bit.ly/354WV8Q

5 years ago

43 minutes 15 seconds