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

November 06, 2020 29 - Step-by-Step guide to setting up your business
In this episode I discuss a few of the things I wish we would have known when we started our first business. Much of the legalese that I did not understand or even know to expect at the time, I share in this episode. If you are thinking about starting a business or you just started a side hustle, I want to help you get things set up correctly from the start. I am not a lawyer, though I do recommend having a good attorney. If you can't afford one at this time, this episode will at least help you get off to the right start and put you in the fast lane to launching your business.
Quote: "Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." -- Conrad Hilton
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13 min
October 30, 2020 28 - 7 essential tips for an aspiring or new entrepreneur to avoid failure.
In this episode I share the last part of my interview with Jennifer Grayer of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop. Jennifer shares tips for aspiring and new entrepreneurs. I always ask for 1 tip or piece of advise for newish entrepreneurs from all of my interviewees, but Jennifer had several that she felt all new business owners should think about and consider as they start their business. Jennifer is taking a hiatus from entrepreneurship, but I know she will be back, and I will be excited to have her on a future episode to learn all about her new venture. National Women's Small Business Month is in October and the progress of women business owners should be celebrated. Listen to hear some of the wonderful statistics regarding female owned businesses. Quote: "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." — Maya Angelou Article referenced in this episode: https://www.business.com/articles/womens-small-business-month/ IG: @stitchedforsuccess Email: [email protected] Sign up for complimentary coaching at stitchedforsuccess.com
10 min
October 23, 2020 27 - The 2 business MUST haves that no one talks about.
I continue my conversation with Jennifer Grayer from the formally Atlanta based Lolli Bop Sweet Shop. In part 3 of this series Jennifer discusses the one regret that she has and how that may have possibly saved her business. I go on to give insight as to why the 2 things that are typically not discussed prior to starting your business is so essential.
If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before. ~ J Loren Norris
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20 min
October 16, 2020 26 -The 2 keys to unlocking a successful business.
On this episode I bring you part 2 of my series with Jennifer Grayer, owner and operator of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop in Atlanta. After being in business for 5 years, Jennifer decided to close her doors this year. She has been gracious enough to share her lessons learned with the Stitched for Success podcast family. We discuss hiring employees and catering to customers. These are lessons that every business owner/entrepreneur can learn from and mistakes to avoid to help your business be successful. IG: @stitchedforsuccess Email: [email protected] Sign up for your complimentary coaching session with Monica and learn more about the Imprinted Apparel Academy at the Stitched for Success website. www.stitchedforsuccess.com
16 min
October 09, 2020 25 - A New Series: Lessons Learned from Failure - My interview with Jennifer Grayer. Yes! Success is sweet, but Failure does not mean defeat.
On this episode I begin my first series. Jennifer Grayer, owner and operator of Lolli Bop Sweet Shop in Atlanta decided to close her sweet shop after being in business for 5 years. Over those years, Jennifer learned so many lessons about business from hiring to diversifying your offering and so much more. She has been gracious enough to share her lessons learned with the Stitched for Success podcast family. These are lessons that every business owner/entrepreneur can learn from and avoid to help your business be successful.
IG: @stitchedforsuccess
Email: [email protected]
Sign up for your complimentary coaching session with Monica click here. For more information on the Imprinted Apparel Academy click here.
15 min
October 02, 2020 24 - Tech companies are not the only successful firms started in dorm rooms; My interview with Korey Felder of HittSquad Entertainment and oAK Atlanta
On this episode listen to my interview with serial entrepreneur, brand ambassador, and marketing guru Korey Felder. Korey provides lessons learned having started his entrepreneurial journey with 8 friends out of their college dorm room at Clark Atlanta University. Learn from his mistakes and challenges. Korey serves as Marketing Director of oAK Atlanta, Co-founder & CEO of HittSquad Entertainment, Event Manager for The Ludacris Foundation, Associate Director of U.S. Member Engagement of the Golden Key International Honour Society, and Executive Board Member of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta. Korey also does much more to benefit his community. Quote: Logic over Emotion ~ Korey Felder (IG; @koreywitak) IG: @stitchedforsuccess Email Stitched for Success at [email protected] Sign up for your complimentary coaching session with Monica click here. For more information on the Imprinted Apparel Academy click here.
20 min
September 25, 2020 23 - Entrepreneurs: Find possibilities during times of change and crisis.
Is everyone exhausted or is it just me? On this podcast I discuss my past 2 weeks of exhaustion, excitement and how we can all aim to find positivity and excellence in this year of change, confusion, political drama, and crisis. Quote: Entrepreneurs have a mindset that sees the possibilities rather than the problems created by change. J. Gregory Dees. Follow me on Instagram @stitchedforsuccess for daily inspiration and tips.
9 min
September 18, 2020 22 - BUSINESS MASTERCLASS - 5 ways to get the money you need to START or GROW your business.
You know what product or service you want to offer. You have determined your demographic and your target market or markets within that demographic. You are aware of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. You know what differentiates you from your competition. Now where do you get the money to start or grow your business. What are the funding options and where do you begin? Also being an entrepreneur can be lonely, lets connect on Instagram or lets talk via my complimentary strategy session. I would love to be one of your biggest cheerleaders in your business.
Quote: An entrepreneur without funding is a musician without an instrument. Robert A. Rice, Jr.
https://articles.bplans.com/number-ways-fund-small-business/
IG: @stitchedforsuccess
Website: www.stitchedforsuccess.com
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13 min
September 11, 2020 21 - Money, Money, Money....4 Lessons to make your money work for you long term.
In this episode I discuss 4 lessons that I have learned through a variety of mistakes made. Mistakes that if avoided will ensure your money is working for you and your business for the long term. Quote: Beware of expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.
Benjamin Franklin. Following me on Instagram @stitchedforsuccess
13 min
September 04, 2020 20 - 14 Years Old and Already on The Journey: My interview with Armaan Damani, Entrepreneur & Artist
Join me on this podcast as I talk to Armaan Damani who wrote, played the violin and piano and musically engineered his first single at age 13. Learning the ropes of navigating school, basketball, networking, and marketing his tracks, Armaan is well on his way to making his own entrepreneurial mark. With four songs available on over 80 different streaming platforms, Armaan is set to release a new single in November and an EP this year. This young man is destined for greatness whether it is music or not. Find his music on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud and many more streaming platforms.
Quote for the week: Reaching out to the right people and getting connected to influential and intelligent people has helped us do more than we ever could have done alone. — Alex White, co-founder of Next Big Sound
My IG: @stitchedforsuccess
20 min

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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…