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Despite all the challenges that are inherently stacked against us, the state of entrepreneurship amongst black women has never been more promising. 

In fact, according to the Center of American Progress, African American women operate more than 1.3 million businesses in the US, which generate over $45 billion in yearly revenue. 

In this very special episode, I’m turning back time to learn more about the phenomenal black women who have paved the way for all black business owners. Each of them demonstrates ingenuity, fierce determination, and a resolve to succeed even when the odds are stacked against them. 

Along the way, I also reveal exactly why there has never been a better time to be a black female entrepreneur and why our future is looking 100% bright.

I’m so proud to share their history with you and I hope you feel inspired to blaze your own trail. 

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If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well.  

https://apple.co/33JHMJx - link to Apple Podcasts 

Memorable Moments:

• The tale of Clara Brown [3:23]
• The tale of Maggie Walker [5:16]
• The tale of Sheila Johnson [7:29] 
• The tale of Sandra Caldwell [9:07] 
• The tale of Renee Bluitt [14:32]

Something Extra:

If you’re a public speaker that struggles to get booked for speaking engagements, or you’re  looking for an elevator pitch to gain media attention, look no further than Precious Williams’ latest book, ‘Bad Bitches and Power Pitches.’  It’s designed to help women entrepreneurs get all the attention and interest they need right now. 

Every business owner knows that the entrepreneurial journey is full of adversity. But the key to becoming successful is to just keep going. 

Today’s guest is no stranger to adversity. 

While battling Lupus and being a single mother of two, Erica Nail went from selling to go plates to starting a thriving catering & event planning business. 

Tune in to hear how she uses her adversity to keep pushing forward, why self-care is so important for business owners, and why all of us should leave the past in the past. Erica was an absolute delight to talk to and I know you’ll benefit from her tremendous wisdom. 

Guest Profile:

Erica Nail is the founder of 325 Catering & Event Planning. Since she started her business in 2013, Erica has gone on to host a variety of events for elite clientele around the U.S. Her main inspiration in life is to be an incredible inspiration to others and leave behind an incredible legacy. 

Rate and Review 

If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well.  

https://apple.co/33JHMJx - link to Apple Podcasts 

Memorable Moments:

• Who is Erica Nail? [1:16]
• What Erica wishes she had done differently [1:33]
• Why self-care is so important [3:37]
• Erica’s battle with adversity [9:33]

Success in business can be broken down into two key parts: supplying something that people are willing to pay for and placing your offer in front of the right people. That’s right, it’s vital for you to promote your business in order to thrive. 

But how do you get your offer in front of the right people? 

That’s exactly what I’m revealing in today’s episode. 

Tune in to learn the simple, but highly effective ways to start promoting your business and generate more brand awareness. Whether you’re someone who thrives online or prefers physical events, you’ll learn both online and offline strategies that you can start implementing immediately to start sharing your offer with your audience. 

So what are you waiting for? Let’s start getting more eyes on your business. 

Rate and Review 

If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well.  

https://apple.co/33JHMJx - link to Apple Podcasts 

Memorable Moments:

• The place where most people learn about black owned businesses [1:23]
• How to effectively leverage Google for your business [2:20]
• The importance of reviews [7:43]
• Why community events are still useful [10:10]
• The art of cross-promotion [11:08]

Something Extra:

In order to promote your business, you need to have the perfect pitch. Tune in to the ‘Pitching My Ass Off’ Podcast by Precious Williams every Sunday at 5pm. 

Finding a mental health professional that you can trust and relate to can be difficult - especially in the black community. There’s often this unspoken feeling that we always have to remain strong, and this can often hinder us from taking care of ourselves. In fact, it can be hard to even admit that you need to seek professional help. 

My guest today is here to change all of that. 

In this episode, I had the honor of talking to Tomina Ward, the founder and CEO of Black Therapy Love. After struggling to find a black therapist, Tomina set out to create an app that would connect the black community to black therapists. 

Tune in to hear all about how and why it’s so important to seek professional help, the biggest challenge Tomina faced in her career, and the best advice she’s ever received to date. I think it’ll be the best advice you ever hear too. 

Guest Profile:

Tomina Ward is a 19-year veteran in the Marine Corps, a mental health advocate, and a career counselor. She is also the founder and CEO of Black Therapy Love, an app that bridges the gap between clients and mental health clinicians. Black Therapy Love is already receiving amazing reviews and making an incredible impact in the Black community. 

Discover:

• Visit Our Website: ClickUrban
• Follow JMMBOB on Instagram: JustMindingMyBOB
• Follow Tomina Ward on Instagram: Black_Therapy_Love 
• Visit Black Therapy Love: Black-Therapy-Love.com

Rate and Review 

If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well.  

https://apple.co/33JHMJx - link to Apple Podcasts 

Memorable Moments:

• The start of Black Therapy Love [1:25]
• Why it’s difficult to find black therapists [8:05]
• The one thing Tomina wishes she knew before starting her career [14:55]
• The best advice Tomina has ever received [20:10]

Something Extra:

If you are looking for a group of like minded entrepreneurs to connect with, be sure to check out the Elite Conversations Business Community 

Other black therapy resources:

• Therapyforblackgirls.com
• Therapyforblackmen.org
• Psychology Today 

When it comes to building a profitable business, your customers are everything. They are the sole driver behind your revenue, and they have the power to make or break your business.

How do you guarantee that your customers will continue to return to you again and again?

 It all starts with trust and respect. With a plethora of online businesses out there, there’s no reason for customers to lower their standards or deal with a business they don’t relate to. That’s why trust and respect are the cornerstone of consumer decision making. In fact, 83% of customers say they would happily recommend a business they trust to others.

But how do you know when your customers really trust you? And what on earth are you supposed to do to cultivate your customer relationships?

In this episode, I break down the different ways trust, respect, and reliability can affect your business and why it should be a key focus area in your business. I also share tangible, actionable strategies you can start implementing in your marketing and business strategies to enhance your relationship with your customers and with your vendors.

Remember, your business is built on relationships and it’s essential that you dedicate time and energy to nurturing the ones you have with your customers. By providing abundant value to your community, you can ensure that your business will soar to new heights. 

Rate and Review

If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well. 

Memorable Moments:

●    Why trust is critical to building a profitable business [00:48]

●    The one word you want your customer to use to describe your business [2:01]

●    How to gain a higher level of trust from your customers [2:24]

●    Why reliability is essential in business & the different ways you can demonstrate reliability [4:28]

●    Why respect still matters in business [8:48]

●    How to provide abundant value to your customer base [11:36]

Something Extra:

If you’re a small business, entrepreneur, or non-profit, be sure to check out SJS Law Firm. They are dedicated to providing you with the legal support you need in order to start your business and move forward in confidence. 

Welcome to the Just Minding My Black-Owned Business Podcast.

I’m your host, Lynn Nicole, and I created this podcast to serve black business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create and run a highly profitable business.

Starting and maintaining a thriving business can be incredibly difficult, and it’s common to hear many owners reach a standstill in their business or feel uninspired. That’s why I want to give you the tools and strategies you need for a profitable and lucrative future.

In this special introductory episode, I dive deeper into the purpose behind this podcast and how it can help you bring your business back to life. I also share the top three things that every business owner needs to know and start doing today to achieve success.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to take your business to the next level.

Rate and Review

If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well. 

https://bit.ly/JMMBOBPodcast - link to Apple Podcasts

Memorable Moments:

●    Who this podcast is created for [00:56]

●    The most powerful tool in any business owner’s arsenal [3:03]

●    Using AI to increase your social media presence [4:17]

●    The importance of having a content marketing strategy [11:28]

Something Extra:

Here are the top AI tools you can start using in your business:

●    Crayon - Uses machine learning to show you what competitors are up to

●    Acrolinx - Helps brands to assess quality of content by checking its TOV, style,and language

●    Rasa.io - A Smart newsletter tool that autogenerates content for newsletter and increases open rates + build trust

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