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:

August 05, 2021 Starting A Business or Creating A Job | What Is The Black Community Doing?
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss Black business ownership and the phenomenon of sole proprietorship in the Black business community. The pair discuss what it means to grow a business beyond sole proprietorship and how to manage a growing company as a business owner.

► 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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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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30min
July 29, 2021 Affordability and Optimizing Finance | Can Your Audience Afford Your Services?
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss pricing and affordability in business. The pair explain how they develop pricing strategies for their businesses and how to charge the right price for your services as a business owner. They also offer suggestions for business owners to make sure you get paid on time. Tune in to make sure your price is right!

► Episode Highlights:
EP 81
00:00 - Preview
00:20 - Topic: Affordability when pricing new jobs
04:02 - The difference between being affordable and cheap
10:15 - Government bids
12:22 - Pricing for clients
17:38 - Resources to help figure out business pricing
21:28 - Optimizing your businesses finances
25:33 - Are your prices too low?
27:56 - 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
July 15, 2021 The War on Small Business | How the Government Used the Pandemic to Crush the Backbone of America
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the book The War on Small Business by Carol Roth, which covers the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects such response had on small businesses around the nation. Jess and Waleed share personal anecdotes about business as well as advice for business owners in the midst of recovery. Tune in for a lesson on war and recovery!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 79
00:00 - Preview
00:19 - The war on small businesses
09:32 - DISCLAIMER
10:02 - Book review for Carol Roth The War On Small Business
12:12 - Waleed’s thoughts on the war
17:39 - Jessica’s thoughts on the war
20:25 - We’ve been down this road before
25:34 - What resources are available

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217

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30min
July 08, 2021 S-Corp? C-Corp? B-Corp? | Choosing The Right Structure For Your Business
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the various business structures available for aspiring business owners and the benefits of each structure. They also offer suggestions for existing business owners seeking to formalize or expand their business(es) through incorporation. Tune in for an un-structured lesson on business structure!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 78
00:00 - Preview
02:00 - Choosing the right structure for your business
04:46 - It is winning season for BIPOC
09:41 - What to have in order for your business
17:26 - So what kind of business entity should you have?
23:32 - THE NUMBER ONE TAKE AWAY!
25:16 - Jessica’s Business Basics
26:34 - Waleed’s closing thoughts
28:06 - Jessica’s 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
July 01, 2021 The Bronx vs. Brooklyn | What It’s Like Living and Working In The Outer Boroughs
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss growing up and now running businesses in their hometowns of the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York. The pair compare neighborhoods and offer business owners in the five boroughs and beyond advice for making the most of your community in business. Tune in for battle of the boroughs where everybody wins!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 77
00:00 - Preview
00:27 - “All politics are local”
02:27 - Negative perceptions
03:34 - Growing up in Brooklyn
07:34 - Growing up in The Bronx
11:08 - The birth place of Hip-Hop
15:23 - What are some of the challenges running a business in The Bronx
16:39 - Are there advantages of living in one borough and working in another?
24:42 - Final Thoughts
28:23 - 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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30min
June 24, 2021 Rich Dad, Your Dad | Lessons We Learned From Our Fathers About Business
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed celebrate Father's Day by sharing stories about their fathers and the lessons they've learned about family, business, and life, having both grown up with fathers who ran multi-generational family businesses. The pair discuss the meaning of fatherhood and how business owners and entrepreneurs today can navigate doing business with family and building wealth for future generations. Tune in as we celebrate the great fathers in our communities and beyond!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 76
00:00 - Preview
00:20 - Happy Father’s Day!
04:30 - Did you want to work in your families business?
05:42 - What made Jessica takeover Johnson Security
08:17 - What made Waleed takeover Cope Brothers
10:09 - Waleed’s family business work ethic
13:00 - Jessica’s family business work ethic
18:41 - Following in Waleed’s father’s footsteps
23:50 - Jessica’s closing thoughts
25:59 - Waleed’s closing thoughts

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30min
June 17, 2021 The Legacy of Juneteenth | Running A Black Owned Business in 2021
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the origin and meaning of Juneteenth, and reflect on the legacy of Black business in America. As Black business owners, the pair highlight the importance of knowing and celebrating Black history and building ownership in the Black community. They also offer tips for Black business owners to find mentors and other systems of support as they grow their businesses and careers. Tune in for some key reflections and happy Juneteenth to all!

► Episode Highlights:
EP 75
00:00 - Preview
01:21 - Brief history of Juneteenth
08:02 - Preparing for Juneteenth 2021
17:42 - Black Wall Street today?
22:49 - How are you growing your Black-owned business?
25:51 - Final 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
June 10, 2021 Small Business Blues | Why Most Small Businesses Stay Small
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the key reasons why small businesses may stay small and how business owners and employees can overcome the challenges of small business ownership to succeed in their fields. They also get real about the personal and mental health challenges for business owners and take care to offer support and advice for dealing with mental health related challenges. Tune in to Commerce and Chill today! It may just cure your business blues.

► Episode Highlights:
EP 74
00:00 - Preview
00:28 - Topic small business blues
05:25 - What is the number one reason why small businesses stay small
07: 20 - Reginald Hudlin on dreaming big
12:44 - What keeps small businesses small
21:56 - Why small businesses stay small
26:51 - 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
June 03, 2021 Be What You Want To See | How To Successfully Get Media Coverage for Your Business
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the concept of media coverage. The pair explain how to properly utilize both paid and earned media to grow a business. They also discuss the difference between "media" and social media and how business owners can use media appearances to grow their personal and business brands. Tune in for a lesson on media coverage! You may just see yourself on this screen one day!

► Episode Highlights:
EP 73
00:00 - Preview
02:21 - Media for you business
03:22 - Print, broadcast and social media coverage
04:23 - Media introduction for Waleed
13:36 - Media coverage for The Soap Box
16:58 - Media coverage for Johnson Security Bureau
18:24 - 7 Tips for marketing your business
20:37 - Media coverage for Johnson Security Bureau CONTINUED
27:50 - Final Thoughts
28:33 - Credits

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30min
May 27, 2021 The Seeds To Grow | How Gardening Can Help You Become A Better Entrepreneur
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss their passion for gardening and compare the process of growing plants to that of building a business. As entrepreneurs and business owners, the pair understand the importance of nurturing their passions and planting strong roots in the community. Tune in for some practical advice on growing your business AND growing a plant or two!

► Episode Highlights:
EP 72
00:00 - Preview
01:00 - “Growing Your Business” THROWBACK
01:55 - Our plants journey
09:50 - Do you change your business pots?
16:41 - Growing The Soap Box
18:40 - Growing Johnson Security
25:36 - Jessica’s closing thoughts
26:40 - Waleed’s closing thoughts
28:18 - Like, Subscribe, Be a Guest!

► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast:
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29min

FAQs about Commerce And Chill:

How many episodes does Commerce And Chill have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.