Commerce And Chill

In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss discuss the importance of prioritizing your business responsibilities. The pair offer tips for business owners on how to manage a business while wearing multiple hats, how to delegate responsibilities, and how to prioritize business activities. We will also explain the 80/20 rule and other quick rules of thumb that may help support business owners... tune in to our shorts on Youtube that we drop daily!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 91

00:00 - Preview 

00:19 - Intro 

02:09 - How to manage a business while wearing multiple hats 

05:28 - Capitalize on small wins for your business 

12:42 - The importance of making clients and customers a priority  

19:48 - Working with business stereotypes 

23:39 - What is the Pareto Principle?

25:45 - Final thoughts 

28:24 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss networking and collaborative economics in business. The pair offer tips for business owners seeking ways to expand their networks and provide real life examples of fruitful business partnerships at The Soap Box and Johnson Security Bureau. Waleed even makes a great offer to small business owners who may be watching... tune in to find out what it is and then tap into our network on Youtube, LinkedIn and Twitter!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 90

00:00 - Preview 

00:10 - Intro 

02:51 - Working with other businesses 

08:30 - Advancing the Soap Box brand with networking 

19:17 - What networking is really about 

22:41 - Johnson Security networking with other businesses 

24:38 - Final thoughts 

28:34 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the idea of a "sexy" business. The pair discuss what it means to be in a "sexy" line of business and how to determine if you are in business for the right reasons. They also discuss business financing and growth. Tune in for a lesson on growth, profitability, and SEX appeal...in business, of course.

► Episode Highlights:

EP 89

00:00 - Preview 

00:34 - Intro 

02:12 - Benefits and drawbacks to being in what’s considered a “sexier” business

05:22 - What are sexy businesses?

10:17 - Does Jessica like working with sexy businesses or non-sexy businesses?

15:27 - Self awareness in business  

18:45 - Success is sexy!

22:52 - Business trends that are “sexy” 

27:06 - Final Thoughts 

28:47 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss unpredictability and provide practical advice for guiding your business through unforeseen challenges, dealing with tough times, and making quick recoveries. The pair also discuss their response to the recent hurricane, Ida, which made landfall all across the East Coast and caused significant damage to businesses and individuals in New York and beyond. Tune in... you never know when this information may come in handy!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 88

00:00 - Preview 

00:37 - Intro 

10:58 - Dealing With Unpredictability In Business

18:42 - 5 Ways To Address Uncertainty In Business 

26:09 - Final Thoughts 

28:22 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss data-driven decision making and why sometimes data can be more valuable than sales. Tune in to learn more about the data collection process and to welcome some mathematical thinking in your thought process!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 87

00:00 - Preview 

00:34 - Intro 

05:32 - Making Data-Driven Decisions 

06:27 - Data-Driven Decisions at The Soap Box 

11:22 - 5 Quick Data Tips 

16:23 - How Data Appears In Business 

21:40 - There Are Dollars In The Data 

27:33 - Shout Out To Sarah Inya Lawal And Ascend Studios 

28:06 - Final Thoughts

28:35 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss strategic partnerships and offer ways that small businesses can partner with each other to capitalize on opportunities and amplify their businesses. They also discuss the benefits of partnership in business and life. Grab your other half and tune in for a brief lesson on partnership!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 80

00:00 - Preview 

00:20 - Topic: How to build partnerships

02:08 - There’s enough business for everyone

06:35 - Jessica’s biggest takeaway 

08:20 - What does partnership mean to Waleed?

10:57 - Partnerships with the Soap Box

18:21 - What is a business partnership?

21:31 - The biggest benefits from having a business partnership 

24:05 - When is the right time to start a partnership? 

27:34 - Closing thoughts  

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the new infrastructure bill being proposed in Congress and discuss ways business owners can stay prepared for related opportunities. The pair provide practical advice as well as some high-level thinking on the matter! Tune in for some ideas that might spark a way for you to build up your own business infrastructure!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 86

00:00 - Preview 

00:39 - Business Infrastructure Plan 

03:07 - Strong infrastructure at The Soap Box

07:46 - Infrastructure contracts 

10:50 - 4 Tips On How You Can Take Advantage Of The Infrastructure Bill 

16:01 - Let’s not miss this opportunity 

19:33 - The gig economy 

26:35 - Breakdown of the infrastructure bill 

27:35 - Final thoughts 

28:12 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the practice of hiring and training new managers. Following meetings with large potential clients, the pair reflected on client expectations when it comes to training and career development and why this can be a competitive advantage for your business. They also reflected on their own management experiences and their early days in business. Tune in, if you can manage!

► Episode Highlights:

Ep 85

00:00 - Preview 

01:30 - When Waleed first began to lead

06:48 - Jessica and The Ground Crew

07:50 - How to identify people for a management role

12:08 - Shout out to the New York Jets rookie Hamsah Nasirildeen

18:36 - Team members asking for promotions 

23:47 - Questions from our fans

28:17 - Final thoughts 

28:52 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss social impact marketing and how business owners can use their business activities to support their local communities. The pair discuss event sponsorship, social media marketing and promotions, and doing it for the kids! Tune in today!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 84 

00:00 - Preview 

00:24 - The Soap Box block party 

01:58 - Using social maketing for good

03:33 - Can social marketing deliver change for local communities? 

07:03 - Should businesses be involved with the community? 

09:47 - What you can learn from Chick-fill-a

14:16 - How Jessica uses social marketing in her community 

19:16 - Waleed’s thoughts on social marketing

23:13 - How Waleed uses social marketing in her community 

27:40 - Closing thoughts 

28:28 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss training your business for maximum success. The pair talk developing routines and business systems, empowering your team, and holding yourself accountable as a leader. This is a must-watch for any aspiring or existing business owners who are ready to expand their offerings or their team! Tune in!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 82 

00:00 - Preview 

00:28 - How do you run Johnson Security differently now?

07:33 - How is The Soap Box ran differently now? 

11:39 - When will be a good time to hire someone? 

18:13 - The Salesforce & Black Connect Trailblazer Mentorship 

20:10 - FLASH BACK: Measure Up | Managing Your Team and Managing Yourself https://youtu.be/EHuKKq-ujec

21:18 - Johnson Security managing style 

26:37 - Closing thoughts 

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