Commerce And Chill

In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss how they have kept The Soap Box and Johnson Security Bureau profitable over time.

► Episode Highlights:

EP 61:

00:00 - Preview 

00:48 - Intro 

02:13 - What Is A Profit?

05:48 - Profit First Book by Mike Michalowicz

09:03 - Understanding The Laws of Money Like Jamie Dimon 

10:41 - Is Jessica and Waleed’s Business Profitable? 

17:53 - The Soap Box Profitability 

22:24 - 3 Tips On Directing Your Business Towards Profitability 

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https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill​​

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the process of dealing with emergencies, how to differentiate an "emergency" from a "problem", and how to delegate tasks amongst your team in the event of an emergency. As a business owner or employee, you may have emergencies to address in the future! Tune in for some tips on emergency management and prevention!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 60:

00:00 - Preview

00:25 - Intro

03:52 - Decision Making 

07:18 - What Is The Difference Between An Emergency And A Problem? 

11:05 - What We Consider An Emergency In Business

14:05 - Tips On Managing Business Emergencies 

18:47 - Hire Good People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4LASIbHbGg

23:10 - How To Manage Emergencies 

26:36 - Closing Thoughts On Managing Emergencies 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss the concept of "work-life integration" and offer advice on managing time as entrepreneurs and owner-operators of multiple businesses. The pair provide tips for getting the most out of your time as a business owner and maintaining a fulfilling personal life. Tune in  for a brief discussion on balance! 

► Episode Highlights:

EP 59:

00:00 - Preview

00:18 - Intro

03:22 - Can You Separate A Business Life From A Personal Life?

08:41 - Using Your Mind More In Business

10:34 - Do You Think Personal Decisions Outside Of Work Impact Their Business?

16:33 - How Do You Separate Business Hours From Down Time? 

21:58 - Jessica’s Words Of Wisdom On How To Grow Your Business During Your Down Time

 - Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America ( https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ey.com/en_us/entrepreneurial-winning-women-north-america&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1614102990262000&usg=AFQjCNGyYzQOpKFQVnBQEET0vSyRwKj2vw )

26:28 - Waleed’s Words Of Wisdom On How To Grow Your Business During Your Down Time

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed are joined by Dellyn Lee of Johnson Security Bureau's Talent Management team to discuss the hiring and firing process and to explain what it takes to find great team members in any industry. Tune in for a great discussion on team building!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 58: 

00:00 - Preview 

00:08 - Intro 

01:49 - Recruiting 

02:40 - Who is Dellyn Lee

04:29 - What is a Good Team Member

09:57 - Our  Interview Process

14:37 - Our Recruiting Process

22:47 - Small Business Recruiting and Interview Tips 

25:16 - Closing Thoughts

28:01 - Credits 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss job titles and the power of individual impact and influence in business. Are you having an impact in your business or company? Do you have a title you're working towards? Tune in for some tips on improving your impact and you just may end up getting it!

► Episode Highlights:

EP 57: 

00:00 - Preview 

00:11 - Intro 

01:57 - Impact vs Influence 

05:25 - Defining Influence and Impact 

09:34 - Does Social Media Help

13:54 - How Does Cope Influence and Impact Others

17:09 - DISCLAIMER 

17:43 - How We Work With Influencers 

24:50 - Closing Thoughts 

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the proper way to show up to work and how to prepare yourself to be a business owner while working a more traditional job. They also discuss some of their past work experiences and what they were able to learn on the job. Tune in and take notes, this may be a game changer for you!

► Episode Highlights:

Episode 56: 

00:00 - Preview 

00:19 - Intro

01:44 - Treating Your Job Like A Business 

06:58 - What Waleed And Jessica Leveraged From Past Job Experiences 

15:02 - Do We Feel A Job Can Help Someone Run/Start A Business

20:23 - Career Choices 

27:20 - Closing Thoughts 

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Podcast: https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill​

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the ups, downs, ins and outs of running multiple businesses simultaneously. They also discuss the process of making difficult business decisions as a couple and define a few key words for you: the audience! Tune in to multiple episodes of Commerce & Chill today and leave us a comment below!

► Episode Highlights:

Episode 55:

00:00 - Preview

00:19 - Intro

02:33 - How Waleed Runs More Than One Business

06:19 - Why Waleed Started Another Business

09:06 - Time Management

12:57 - How Does This Relate To You

16:53 - Having Two Emergencies At Once

19:09 - Has Jessica Ever Thought About Quitting

25:53 - Jessica’s Quote And Statistics

27:27 - Closing Thoughts

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Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica talk about the support they've received from family, friends, and peers, and how entrepreneurs and business owners can encourage themselves with or without the support of others. They also tell a few anecdotes about their early experiences in business. Tune in for this latest episode and feel free to support us with a "like" and subscribe!

► Episode Highlights:

Episode 54: 

00:00 - Preview 

00:22 - Intro

05:26 - Support From People Who Are Close To You

15:11 - How Important Is Support From People You Know

19:24 - Ways To Support People You Know 

21:15 - Do You Reflect On Who Supported You

26:08 - Who Is Our Message For

27:47 - Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the process of building a brand and staying true to your brand as a business owner. Tune in to see why these two get fired up about branding!

► Episode Highlights:

Episode 53: 

00:00 - Preview 

00:12 - Intro 

03:18 - Building a Brand 

05:58 - How Do People Define and Build a Brand in Business

16:23 - How Do You Maintain the Brand?

19:08 - Is It Important To Train Team Members About the Brand? 

23:45 - Johnson Security Brand 

27:51 - Closing Thoughts

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Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

In this week's episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss dealing with online reviews and how to properly respond to customer and client feedback, whether good or bad! Tune in for a brief lesson on discretion and leave us some feedback in the comments below ;)