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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How many episodes does Commerce And Chill have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.

Commerce And Chill episodes:

October 07, 2021 First Things First | How To Prioritize Your Responsibilities
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

► 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
September 30, 2021 Small Business Expo 2021 | If You’re Not Networking Your Business WILL Fail...
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

► 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
September 23, 2021 Sexy Businesses vs Non-Sexy Businesses
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

► 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
September 16, 2021 Unknown Unknowns | Dealing With Unpredictability In Business
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

► 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
September 09, 2021 Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business | How To Use Mathematical Thinking To Connect Dots
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

► 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
September 07, 2021 How To Build Strategic Partnerships and Grow Your Business
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

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

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30min
September 02, 2021 Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill | What Does That Mean For Your Business?
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

► 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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29min
August 26, 2021 Management Training | Habits Of Highly Effective Managers!
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

► 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
August 19, 2021 How Can Social Marketing Help Your Business?
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

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

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill
Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/
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29min
August 12, 2021 Are You Training Your Business For Maximum Success?
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

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

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...more
30min

FAQs about Commerce And Chill:

How many episodes does Commerce And Chill have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.