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Every Entrepreneur Should Have a PodCast Says Seth Godin
In a recent blog post, Seth Godin writes about podcasting. He says the reasons you might want to start a podcast are: You’ll meet some amazing people. Most podcasts are based on interviews, and having a podcast is a fabulous excuse to interview fascinating people. It will help clarify your thinking. You might hesitate...
Authenticity: 2019’s Biggest Marketing Trends for Small Biz
Marketing for small businesses is becoming increasingly difficult. Customers are growing tired of traditional paid and owned advertising. We’re living in the age of the customer experience, and the same principles apply when it comes to marketing. Consumers want a brand they can trust and build a relationship with. They want to connect with...
Transforming the Face of Tech for Black Women
https://youtu.be/pJ3dnJtKOrw Forbes 30 under 30, mastered Silicon Valley, launched her app PartPic, was invited by President Obama to the White House, sold her tech company to AMAZON...and that's just the beginning of how Jewel Burks Solomon is changing the game and changing the face of tech for black women. As a woman and a black woman in tech, Jewel’s...
Ignore Your Competition. Focus on Doing Exceptionally Great Work.
Stop worrying about the competition. Last week I bought a pair of "knock off" ear buds for someone. They wanted a cheap ($30) pair, and in fairness that was their budget. When we opened the box we realized how much different they were than the $200+ original Apple ear buds (which I own). The construction was cheap, the...
How to Grow Your Business to $60,000 a Month
https://youtu.be/GMkXeQpGN2s I came across Gamal’s story months ago on how he was able to start his beard oil company, Fresh Heritage, and within 90 days grew his revenue to over $60,000 a month. Of course, I was impressed and had to share with you his step by step process on exactly how he was able...
5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Professional Website
If you’re one of the business owners who aren’t sure they need to build a website or bother to update their current website to ensure it looks professional, you’re in for an awakening. Word of mouth and dollars spent on social media advertising simply won’t cut it in 2019. Whether you’re new to the world...
Tips and Takeaways from the 2018 Smart Hustle Small Business Conference
Last week I attended the 13th annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference, hosted by Smart Hustle Magazine Publisher and Executive Editor, Ramon Ray. For those of you who know Ramon personally, or have attended one of his events in the past, you know that Ramon is a tech and small business evangelist who imbues...
How to Tap Into the POWER Within with Antonio Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ-iE3uDH-k I am so overjoyed to have been able to sit down with Antonio Brown owner of men’s fashion brand LXIII. Our conversation was literally food for my soul, we discussed everything from walking in faith, making sure your actions align with the life you want to live and tapping into your POWER. With no formal...
4 Ways To Maximize Event Networking: My Time At the Ascent Tech Conference
There’s a new tech conference in town, and its name is Ascent -- “The Only Tech Conference By Startups For Startups.” It took place on October 3rd and 4th here in NYC, and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend on the first day. I was curious to check this one out,...
6 Tips for Marketing on a Budget
The world of marketing is changing. Gone are the days of throwing huge budgets at traditional channels such as television and magazine ads, billboards at busy intersections or posters on public transit vehicles. It’s never been easier to market your brand, sell your product, or disrupt your industry on a small shoestring budget. From viral...
Small Business Expo Founder Shares His Tips on Networking
I had a chance to sit down with Zachary Lezberg, owner and producer of Small Business Expo, the largest business to business trade show and conference for small business owners, entrepreneurs and startups. Under Zach's direction, Small Business Expo has been named one of the fastest growing privately held businesses by Inc 5000, multiple years....
How to Get Press for Your Brand – Becca Brown at the Smart Hustle Conference in NYC
The 13th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference with Seth Godin takes place on Nov 8, 2018 - https://smarthustle.com/conference. We wanted to give you a taste of what to expect and MORE at this year’s conference by giving you a little summary of one of last year’s amazing presentations. In 2017, Becca Brown, a previous...