Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

By Monica AllenBusiness Entrepreneurship

Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business episodes

April 07, 2023 Boss Up Book (6) - Exit Rich by Michelle Seiler Tucker and Sharon Lechter
Is your business being built for success? Do you have an exit strategy for your business. As an entrepreneur who started a business not giving much thought to what happens down the road, Monica is discussing her first Boss Up Books pick for this season. Exit Rich by Michelle Seiler Tucker and Sharon Lechter is an excellent book to follow to set up your business from the start, get you business back on the right track or get your business ready to sell by focusing on the 6 Ps - People, Product, Process, Proprietary, Patrons & Profit.
Episode Quote: I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean
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Who is Monica?
Monica Allen's story is one of perseverance and determination, born out of humble beginnings in a small town in Georgia. With a single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle, Monica knew the struggles of living below the poverty line all too well. But she refused to let her circumstances define her, and instead, was determined to break the cycle.
Despite the odds stacked against her, Monica was the first in her immediate family to attend a 4-year university. She then went on to work in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years, all while earning her Masters in Business Administration. But Monica wasn't content to just work for someone else - she had bigger dreams and set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005.
Since then, she has become a serial entrepreneur, owning several successful businesses including Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS, and Deuce Equity Group. But that's not all - Monica is also the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller with her book "The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More".
Through it all, Monica has remained committed to helping others achieve their own entrepreneurial dreams. She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and small business owners with tips to launch, grow, and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. Monica's success is a testament to the power of surrounding yourself with positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God. Her story is one of overcoming adversity, chasing your dreams, and never giving up.
Regenerate response
14 min
April 04, 2023 2 MINUTE TAKEAWAY TUESDAY - The one community you need for business success
Community is the new buzz word, but having raving fans is the key to long term business success.
2 min
March 31, 2023 147 - This NEW App Could Revolutionize Your Business' Social Media Strategy
Monica chats with M’Lisa Ellis, a Licensed Master Esthetician, Licensed Esthetics Instructor, and Co- Founder of Spa Strong, a consulting company that helps beauty professionals and retail establishments double their revenue in as little as 90 days.
After almost failing in her first few months in 2014 when she opened her own spa, she dedicated herself to understanding the crucial principles for creating a thriving and sustainable business. M'Lisa began to understand the importance of reaching out to potential clients at the exact moment they are interested in a product or service. This led her to co-found Skimmet, a game-changing social media tool that notifies businesses in real-time of relevant posts and comments. With Skimmet, businesses can respond promptly and seize opportunities before anyone else.
Episode Quote: People influence people. Nothing influences people more than a recommendation from a trusted friend. A trusted referral is the holy grail of advertising. ~Mark Zuckerburg
M'Lisa' Ellis - [email protected]
https://skimmet.com/
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet
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35 min
March 28, 2023 2 MINUTE TAKEAWAY TUESDAY - What's the One Think You Should be Relentless About in Your Business
Without customers or clients you have no business. That being the case it is imperative that this is where you need to focus. Be relentless when it comes to your customer experience. Treat your customers well. Reduce the hassle map for them and appreciate them.
Check out episode 94 for the full takeaway.
2 min
March 24, 2023146 - How to Effectively Build Your Brand using Public Relations (PR) with B.A. Jenkins
Brennen Aaliyah Jenkins, also known as BA Jenkins, joins Monica on this episode. She is a dynamic and multifaceted American business woman and publicist. With a passion for helping others succeed, BA has become the driving force behind Ruthless Marketing, a company she founded to help businesses of all sizes and industries grow and thrive.
BA's expertise in PR has allowed her to create successful strategies for a wide range of clients, including small businesses, influencers, celebrities, politicians, government agencies, and media outlets. Her unique approach to public relations has helped her clients achieve greater visibility, build stronger relationships with their audiences, and ultimately achieve their goals.
But BA's work goes beyond just helping her clients succeed. As a black woman business leader, she is using her PR tactics to create greater equality for the BIPOC community facing legal issues, while advocating for small business owners to earn the exposure they need to compete in today's fast-paced market.
BA is a true champion for the underdog, working tirelessly to ensure that all businesses have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their size, industry, or background. With her unwavering dedication and exceptional skills, BA Jenkins is truly making a difference in the world of business and PR, and inspiring others to do the same.
Episode Quote:
Publicity is absolutely critical. A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad. ~ Richard Branson
How to reach BA...
linkedin.com/in/bajenkins
https://www.instagram.com/ruthleessmarketing/

Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet
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The best way to train team members - Trainual Link
Get the 30 point checklist for building a clothing brand at www.zeuscloset.com/checklist
Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast

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Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Who is Monica?
Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. Being the first in her immediate family to attend a 4 year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years and earned her Masters in Business Administration.
Leaving to set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group. She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More).
She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers and small business owners with tips to launch, grow and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success.
Have some Feedback?
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends or fellow entrepreneurs. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Become Your Own Boss!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave an honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. This truly is what helps the podcast grow.
37 min
March 21, 2023 2 MINUTE TAKEAWAY TUESDAY - How to Never Lose Again
Fail Forward. There no such thing as failure, you either win or learn (or both). A quote that Ethan saw online and posted for our kids to see on the whiteboard in our kitchen. Know that you can learn a lot from what others may deem as failure. Either way you ultimately win!
3 min
March 17, 2023145 - A Call to Action that Creates the Future YOU Desire
On each episode Monica leaves us with a call to action. The call to action is...
Level Up

Leave a Legacy

Become Your Own Boss
On this episode Monica discusses what the details of the call to action really means. Being on her entrepreneurial journey for over 21 years, Monica is aware that a call to action is a must.
Episode Quote: I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. ~Mother Teresa
Episode Sponsor - Zeus' Closet
Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss:
Monica FREE ebook

Get your Become Your Own Boss Planner

Join the Become Your Own Boss Community
Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast

Email: [email protected]

Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2

Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
Who is Monica?
Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. Being the first in her immediate family to attend a 4 year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years and earned her Masters in Business Administration.
Leaving to set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group. She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More).
She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers and small business owners with tips to launch, grow and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success.
Have some Feedback?
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends or fellow entrepreneurs. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Become Your Own Boss!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave an honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. This truly is what helps the podcast grow.
11 min
March 14, 2023 2 MINUTE TAKEAWAY TUESDAY - It's Your Job to Do This...
As business owners and leaders it is our job to manage customer & client expectations. This may be through an actual contract, terms and conditions at check out or information included in an onboarding email or sequence. In either case, this is the best way to know what everyone should expect from the other party.
2 min
March 10, 2023 144 - Turning Obstacles into Opportunities with Ankit Patel
Monica speaks with Ankit Patel founder of My Business Care Team or My BCAT. After having trouble staffing he and his wife's ophthalmology practices, Ankit finds a new business in staffing using overseas personnel. Find out about his new venture, how he intends to grow and how he has effectively set up systems to ensure success with a remote team. Bringing his expertise and knowledge from his consultancy background, My BCAT is poised to help other businesses find the right staff from overseas, and being that demand is outpacing supply the company seems on the road to success.
Episode Quote: Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection. Mark Twain
Ankit's Contact Info:
[email protected]
www.mybcat.com
Episode sponsor: Zeus' Closet.com
Ways to reach Monica:
Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast
Email: [email protected]
Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2 Join my Clubhouse Club - Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.
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Who is Monica? Monica Allen grew up in a small town in Georgia with her single mom who had her at age 18, her grandmother and uncle. Living below the poverty line for all of her young life, Monica was determined to break the cycle. Being the first in her immediate family to attend a 4 year university, Monica worked in the field of insurance as a benefits broker for 8 years and earned her Masters in Business Administration. Leaving to set out on her entrepreneurial journey in 2005, she is now a serial entrepreneur owning several businesses. She is co-founder of Zeus' Closet, stuff4GREEKS and Deuce Equity Group. She is the sole proprietor of Monica Allen Interiors and an Amazon Bestseller (The Fearless Entrepreneurs: Fear Less; Be More). She loves equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers and small business owners with tips to launch, grow and scale their business while avoiding the many pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She believes that being surrounded by positive people, believing in yourself, and having faith in God has led to her success. Have some Feedback? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends or fellow entrepreneurs. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, Pandora, Amazon or wherever you get your podcast to get automatic episode updates for "Become Your Own Boss!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave an honest review and rating on iTunes or Audible. This truly is what helps the podcast grow.
22 min
March 07, 2023 2 MINUTE TAKEAWAY TUESDAY - Who do You Serve?
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When you are starting and running a business, it is important to know who you serve. The fact is the more people you can serve and solve a problem for, the the more successful your business will grow and sustain even during tough times.
2 min

About Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business

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Dive into entrepreneurship with Monica Allen, an entrepreneur with over 23 years of business ownership. This podcast is for you if you desire to start your own business & defy the odds of failure…