Comma Convos w/ Dricka Carter

Tonight was so interesting I got to sit down with my friend @redhead_hairstylist and talk about the development of her empire @silkmekids

Which starts servicing clients at age 2 years old (also accepts disabled kids)

We went thru how she failed forward from products to events to gain her success. We talked about some Do’s and Dont’s of launching, started DIY websites such as big cartel and platforms like photogrid.

We recapped the Essence “Great 8” event hosted by @redhead_hairstylist annually. We also discussed pop up shop/tradeshow and expo roles and responsibilities as hosts and vendors.

As an experienced hair stylist and educator Meme says “shampoo is ALWAYS included in service.”

This or that ? Services are her passion, products are secondary

Meme also broke down Campaigns vs Content.

A few tips on launching:

1. Research client pain points

2. Market research

3. Create a launching strategy

4. Create a contest or giveaway (samples)

5. Surveys/follow up

6. Collect data (name, email, phone #)

7. Ask for reviews

Be sure to download the @silkmekids mobile app

If you have kids book their hair appointments with @redhead_hairstylist

If you are a hairstylist enroll in @redhead_hairstylist mentorship program when she has openings ! Also follow our host @drickamcarter CEO of Carter Capital PLLC and Carter & Associates LLC

Comma Convos w/ Drickamcarter feat. @stormibanks_

Today’s Topic: Business Funding

Stormi dropped soooo many gems; here’s a few notes :

1. Set defined goals

2. Structure your business properly

3. Do the work

4. How to purchase tax lien properties

5. Put your business in the newspaper

6. Best banks- Chase, BOA & Navy Fed

7. Invest in life insurance

8. Invest in real estate

9. Start with an end goal in mind

10. You can’t grow if you’re comfortable

Stormi also did a live grant search walk thru

Books to read: The Power Broker & Become The Banker

Stormi says “Money is good but power is the real commodity”

Grab her $49 ultimate business bundle now 👉🏾 Pinkprinfirm.com

Catch her live on Bankroll Tour in a city near you ! Follow @drickamcarter our host of Comma Convos & catch her on Millionaire Makers Tour in North Carolina for Summer Jam

We discussed ethics, sustainability & social responsibility, mindset, confidence, consistency and foundation being essential components of business.

Cheryl is the owner of @luxusconsultingfirm

Email her [email protected]

She assists entrepreneurs from idea to executive stages.

Cheryl says “Sustainability is a vehicle to bring people to your present”

Tonight’s episode featured @gems_virgin_hair

Niecy and I met this year at a brunch for entrepreneurs. Did I discover a hidden gem? Sure did!

The owner of @gems_virgin_hair Niecy is such a humble beast be sure to follow her. Buy some bundles or join her wig making classes

Tonight we discussed:

- Business start up struggles

- Self care as a entrepreneur

- Zoning challenges

- Business credit

- Grants

- Bootstrapping

- Business policies

Niecy Love says: “ When you don’t feel motivated, stay consistent. “

Make sure we show love and support to @gems_virgin_hair

She offers top tier luxury quality hair 4 different levels as well as 3 levels of hands on wig making classes

Visit her website to order or sign up www.mygemsvirginhair.com

Follow @gems_virgin_hair & stay tuned for the grand opening

Thank you beautiful @neicyyy_love.

Comma Convos presents Wins-day feat. Lauren Lewis of @tcinola

Lauren has been a beauty industry educator over 16 years, opened The Cosmetology Institute almost 2 years ago. She has had over 100 graduates with a 97% success rate.

@tcinola offers training programs in :

- Cosmetology

- Esthetics

- Nails (also techs)

Current reads we discussed:

The Harvard Review (series on leadership and communication)

Superfans

Topics we discussed this afternoon included business plans, pivoting after obstacles, tunnel vision mindset and of course the road to retirement.

Lauren says:

“Life is going to life everyday”

Offer for listeners:

Last class this year is Sept 6 registration ends August 12 @tcinola

Be sure to follow @tcinola and enroll if you aspire to be a beauty industry expert.

Comma Convos w/ Dricka Carter feat. Fe w/ the footage @feliciatsimpson

@feliciatsimpson is a branding and lifestyle photographer

Tips from Fe- All business owners needs headshots & you can use those headshots to introduce yourself to your audience then run ads on that content.

Create blog posts

Use your iPhone to create content if you can’t afford a photographer

“Fe says”

- Be social on social media (don’t just post and leave)

- Use the serve, serve, sell method

- Create content for your audience NOT yourself

Be sure to follow @feliciatsimpson

Goto her website www.feliciatsimpson.com

Order your content creation workshop for only $97 and get a Live Q&A with Fe

Also be sure to grab your Digital product using code DRICKA at checkout

These are limited time offers take advantage.

Felicia closed out the episode by telling entrepreneurs keep going & growing, don’t overthink content create it.

This Winsday was strictly about Systems and strategies for business owners.

Taylor is a 10 year vet in the industry of systems for CEOs.

Wins-days are about women winning in their industry.

A few of todays gems were

Product based businesses should be using Shopify with integrated systems

Service based businesses need Dubsado, Zoom & Googledocs

Use code: SYSTEMSGURU at checkout for Dubsado

Before working with @thesystemsguru you should be prepared, prioritized, and clear on your target audience. You also need to define how you want your client experience to look prior to hiring a professional.

What’s next for Taylor Dru ?

Systems Guru Academy

- You must apply

- You must read

- You must show up for yourself

Only 6 seats left follow @thesystemsguru

Visit www.Taylordru.com

Tonight on Comma Convos we had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Odum, CEO of the #1 black owned spa @queendom_aesthetics

We discussed business success & challenges, how she turned her hobby into a business, qualifications of being a tax professional and building personal relationships authentically and much more. Share this episode with friends, family and business owners. If you’re interested in becoming a tax professional or starting your own tax company follow @Drickamcarter also be sure to visit one of Queendom’s locations and get the queen treatment ladies I personally know it’s an experience like no other.

This was definitely one for the books.

Tonight we had the opportunity to chat with none other than Dr. Keonna Farmer. We discussed challenges in pivoting from student athlete to college student to career. We also talked about having a 9-5 and working on your business behind the scenes; as well as sacrificing to get where you want to be in life. So many gems were dropped be sure to follow @keonnafarmer and @drickamcarter on social media

Tonight’s WINS-Day was all about therapy and taxes featuring @angerdr.tyra

- Mindset and anger management

- Boundaries in business

- Prepare for what you pray for

- Plan, Strategize and execute

Be sure to get Dr Tyra’s new book while she’s out on tour and register for her FREE anger management masterclass!

Thanks for tuning in tonight! Follow my ig @drickamcarter