Commerce And Chill

By Commerce And Chill

Commerce and Chill is where business partners Jessica Johnson-Cope & Waleed Cope discuss their experience on building businesses as a married couple. Grab a pen, an (adult) beverage, and your boo!... more

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February 17, 2022 How To Handle Media Coverage for Your Business in 2022
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed are going to talk about how to handle media coverage for your business in 2022.
Now, as a small business owner, you know that getting media coverage is essential. It can help you build trust with customers, and it can also help you attract new leads and investors.

But getting good media coverage and maintaining that consistency is easier said than done. In this video, we're going to share some tips for making sure that your business gets the best possible media coverage in 2022. Stay tuned!

Media coverage of your business is a vital part to its success. But it can be hard work following the right strategy if you don't know what's happening out there or where best to place yourself in this ever-changing media landscape!

In this episode of Commerce and Chill, we're going over how small businesses should handle their own press interaction so they get maximum benefit from all encounters with media outlets.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 110
00:00 - Preview
00:17 - Intro
00:37 - Media coverage at The Soap Box
05:05 - Media coverage at Johnson Security
10:18 - 8 Tips on handling media coverage in 2022
14:20 - 1. Build rapport with journalists long before you need them
16:00 - 2. Personalize your media pitch
17:49 - 3. Pitch journalists rather than publications
20:20 - 4. Target freelance reporters
21:16 - 5. Digitize your press releases
23:26 - 6. Provide background information and visuals to the reporter
24:26 - 7. Offer product samples
26:44 - 8. Produce the content you want the media to pick up
28:16 - Closing thoughts
28:45 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
February 10, 2022 Growing a Lucrative Cannabis Business | How Ruben Lindo is Changing the Legal Cannabis Space
In this episode, Jessica and Waleed speak with CEO of Phoenix Nutraceutical, Inc., Blak Mar Farms, LLC and Herbn Couture, LLC. a former professional athlete and veteran entrepreneur, Ruben Lindo, about his expertise in the Cannabis industry and what possible opportunities are out there for Black and Brown people in the hemp and legal cannabis space.

We will teach our audience the power of the hemp and legal cannabis space, how Ruben Lindo harnessed its massive potential and turned that into innovations and opportunities set to transform our communities.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 109
00:00 - Preview
00:21 - Intro
03:09 - Introducing Ruben J. Lindo
12:33 - Systemic and structural racism when it comes to the legal cannabis space
18:30 - What is the potential business opportunity for hemp and legal cannabis
22:15 - Medgar Evers College
24:21 - What motivated Ruben J. Linda
30:23 - The different businesses Ruben J. Linda has
45:30 - First thing you should do to get started in the legal cannabis space
46:48 - How to get into the industry if you don’t want to deal directly with cannabis
50:44 - Closing thoughts
58:38 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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February 03, 2022 How to Build Trust with Your Business Partners | When Leaders Go Rouge!
In this epsidoe, we will teach our audience how to establish and maintain a culture of trust in business and in their everyday lives.

Trust is the glue that holds an organization together. It turns deflection into transparency, suspicion into empowerment, and conflict into creativity. With it, a tiny company can grow into a worldwide leader. Without it, a giant corporation can get toppled. In this episode we will explore how a culture of trust gives small businesses an edge.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 108
00:00 - Preview
00:31 - Intro
05:09 - Setting better boundaries
06:52 - When the Soap Box’s business trust was betrayed
16:02 - QUICK EMAILING TIP
19:13 - Defining “trust”
21:58 - “Earning trust”
25:12 - 10 Laws of Trust
26:35 - 1. Start with personal integrity
30:03 - 2. Invest in respect
32:14 - 3. Empower others
33:52 - 4. Measure what you want to achieve
37:51 - 5. Create a common dream
38:31 - 6. Keep everyone informed
40:22 - 7. Embrace respectful conflict
41:25 - 8. Show humility
43:05 - 9. Strive for win-win negotiations
45:09 - 10. Fix breaches immediately
46:59 - Closing thoughts
49:45 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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51min
January 27, 2022 COVID Survival Tips: How To Bounce Back Your Business From A COVID Coma
Each of us may become complacent when things are going well in life or in business. Then things will happen that will rock our worlds. How do you rebound after you fallen asleep while leading your business? Today’s episode will provide you with ways to WAKE UP from a commerce coma! We will encourage our viewers to bounce back from difficult times, resulting from COVID, based on our recent experiences.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 107
00:00 - Preview
00:26 - Intro
01:54 - Topic: Covid Coma
09:58 - How we addressed the Covid Coma with both businesses
13:39 - Webster definition: coma
15:29 - 5 tips to rebound your business from Covid
16:06 - 1. Regroup
18:43 - 2. Reallocate
19:59 - 3. Keep It Real
21:33 - 4. Get Really Quiet and Still
24:58 - 5. Reflect
26:35 - Closing thoughts
28:56 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
January 20, 2022 Creating Healthy Boundaries | Setting Better Boundaries in your Business and in your Life
Boundary predators are everywhere. They include the team member who ASKS you to do their work for them or a client that tack on two more presentations than what was agreed upon, as well as an employee trying your best just to keep up with all of his/her own deadlines in order not be reprimanded by someone else - Boundary Predators aren't only found at work either! In this episode we will provide 7 ways to help create healthy boundaries in your business as well as personal life.

We will teach you several approaches that will make it easier for you to conduct persuasive conversations that set and maintain boundaries.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 106
00:00 - Preview
00:38 - Intro
04:11 - Boundary predators are everywhere
06:16 - 7 ways to set better boundaries
08:58 - 1. Have an Agreement Up Front
14:23 - 2. Mention Your Credentials
16:12 - 3. Expect Your Boundaries to Be Challenged
19:19 - 4. Ask Questions
20:23 - 5. Try Not to Use the Word “No”
22:06 - 6. Don’t Offer a Parade of Reasons When You Say No
23:00 - 7. After a Crisis, Reset the Agreement
24:03 - Closing thoughts
27:41 - Credits
28:18 - Shout out to Lyneir Richardson

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
January 13, 2022 6 Social Media Trends For Small Businesses To Consider In 2022
A lot goes into building a Business beyond choosing a name, logo, and colors that represent the brand. Creating a strong brand is all about influencing what consumers think about your offerings and your company, and social media can be an incredibly powerful tool for shaping their perception. In this episode we will break down 6 reasons why a digital presence that not only makes your target audience aware of your brand but also creates trust in your ability to solve their problems is extremely beneficial.
► Episode Highlights:
EP 105
00:00 - Preview
00:42 - Intro
03:05 - The Soap Box and Johnson Security digital footprint
10:05 - 6 social media trends for businesses to consider
11:29 - 1. Reaching Out To Influencers/Dedicated Customers
13:59 - 2. Connecting Online Shops With Social Media Accounts
15:36 - 3. Focusing On Results-Driven Advertising Strategies
18:24 - 4. Sharing Short-Form Video Content On Social Media
20:19 - 5. Breaking Long-Form Content Into Micro-Content
23:31 - 6. Examining Relevant Public Data To Drive Content
24:58 - Closing thoughts
28:38 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
January 06, 2022 Don't Get Sued | 5 Tips to Protect Your Small Business
You've been running your small business for a while now. You know the ins and outs of how to make it work, but don't get too comfortable! There are some common mistakes that small businesses can make that will lead to costly lawsuits- and we're here to show you what they are so you can avoid them. It's important to understand the legal aspects of running your company. In this video we will share five tips that will help you avoid getting sued!

► Episode Highlights:
EP 104
00:00 - Preview
00:27 - Intro
05:45 - 5 tips to protect your neck at your small business
08:07 - 1. Watch What You Say and Do
11:56 - 2. Hire a Competent Attorney
16:31 - 3. Separate Yourself from Your Business
19:10 - 4. Insure Yourself
26:23 - 5. Protect Your Files
28:40 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
December 30, 2021 3 Ways To Overcome Business Adversity | Creating A Work Environment You Love
In this episode, we will share 3 steps you can take to overcome any adversity in your small business. We will discuss what success looks like and how it will feel so that you have a framework for thinking about what is possible in the long run. We will unpack how important it is to know why you do what you do and how to keep it front of mind so that when things get tough, you remember why the struggle will be worth it in the end.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 103
00:00 - Preview
00:13 - Intro
01:51 - Business Adversity
05:34 - Waleed’s business adversity
07:25 - Defining adversity
15:29 - 3 ways to overcome business adversity 1.. Practice self-compassion
20:32 - 2.Develop a growth mindset
24:49 - 3. Cling to your purpose
26:07 - Closing thoughts
28:21 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
December 23, 2021 10 Steps To Start Your Business In 2022 | A Beginner's Guide
If you’re looking to start your own business, you’re not alone. Jess and Waleed will discuss how starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. They will fully discuss each step and how it worked for The Soap Box and Johnson Security Bureau.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 102
00:00 - Preview
00:22 - Intro
01:38 - Interested in starting a business in 2022?
05:29 - 1. Conduct market research
08:46 - 2. Write your business plan
13:22 - 3. Fund your business
15:02 - 4. Pick your business location
16:19 - 5. Choose a business structure
17:31 - 6. Choose your business name
21:40 - 7. Register your business
22:33 - 8. Get federal and state tax IDs
24:41 - 9. Open a business bank account
25:35 - 10. Apply for licenses and permits
27:58 - Closing thoughts
28:33 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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29min
December 16, 2021 7 Tips To Grow Your Small Business In 2022 | THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
There are a few things you SHOULD know about small business in 2022. Jessica and Waleed will discuss what you need to prepare for and How you can avoid common pitfalls and mistakes in 2022!
This video shares 7 tips that will help your small business grow in 2022!

In this episode, we’re going to teach you that in 2022, one thing will be sure and that’s customers will continue to be at the center! Our conversation will be focused on the customers and how they will help your business grow and flourish. Keep in mind that whatever strategy you build or tips you follow, you have to make sure they are in the best interest of your customers!

EP 101
00:00 - Preview
00:25 - Intro + Waleed’s Words
07:40 - How much did The Soap Box grow in 2021?
13:07 - How much did Johnson Security Bureau grow in 2021?
19:13 - Grow definition and etymology
21:38 - Build A Strategy For Success
25:31 - Boost The Online Presence Of Your Business
30:11 - Focus On Educating, Not Hard-Selling
34:43 - Create High-Quality Content, But Keep It Simple And Clear
43:13 - Organize Online Events
45:36 - Focus On Personalization
50:56 - Prioritize Customer Service
57:03 - Closing thoughts
58:25 - Credits

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/
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FAQs about Commerce And Chill:

How many episodes does Commerce And Chill have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.