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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss common business mistakes (including some of their own) and ways to avoid costly mistakes on the path to success. They also talk about the importance of properly reading contracts and how to respond to RFPs.
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed celebrate their 50th episode of the podcast and talk about their experiences running Johnson Security Bureau Inc., the third-generation security firm founded by Jessica’s grandparents (and the physical home of the podcast). It is an episode of milestones for us, so we hope that you’ll tune in to learn a bit about the family business and to help celebrate a bit of our recent success! Cheers!
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Podcast: https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica talk about their experience starting, developing, and running premium laundry service, The Soap Box, and their status as entrepreneurs in the laundry business. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the cleaning business!
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Starting A Laundry Empire | The Story of The Soap Box |
00:00 - Preview
00:14 - Intro
02:01 - Soap Opera a.k.a. The Soap Box
04:10 - Self Service | Starting A Business From An Idea
08:21 - Why The Laundry Business?
11:30 - What Was The Vision For The Soap Box?
17:36 - Dealing With The Changes
19:23 - How Did Jessica Help?
23:37 - Final Tips On Starting A New Business
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https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msjessica...
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/
In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Waleed and Jessica discuss their personal experience with stock market investing, how to get started as a beginner, and advice on maximizing your returns! Invest a few minutes to learn a bit about investing! * This Content is for entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained on our show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. You alone assume the sole responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other Content on the show before making any decisions based on such information or Content.
On this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss ways to properly leave a small business and ways to smoothly transition from one job to another.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msjessica...
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/
On this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss active vs passive income, their personal investment strategies, and different means of building wealth. Jessica also shares her experience meeting and learning from Warren Buffet through her involvement in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Tune in for a lesson on passive income, but make sure you're actively listening!
► Episode Highlights:
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Episode 46: Passive Income | How Your Money Can Make Money
00:00 - Preview
00:15 - Intro
01:12 - Difference Between Passive and Active Income
05:00 - Investing Blindly vs Not Being Involved
10:00 - Are Stocks Passive Income?
12:33 - 11 Passive Income Ideas for Wealth Building
18:21 - Is It Too Late to Start Investing?
22:37 - Make Money While You Sleep
24:48 - Waleed's Advice
27:58 - Closing Thoughts
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https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msjessica...
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/
On this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the benefits and challenges of effectively managing their businesses and their personal lives. They also provide management tips for entrepreneurs and for the workforce of the future. Tune in, if you can manage!
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Episode 45: Measure Up | Managing Your Team vs Managing Yourself
00:00 - Preview
00:15 - Intro
02:22 - Managing Your Team vs Managing Yourself
05:06 - Defining Manage and Leading
08:02 - Management Experiences
11:33 - Thoughts on Management
13:32 - Roles of a Manager
17:26 - Tips On Self Management
24:24 - How to Stay on Track
27:26 - Closing Thoughts
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Podcast: https://anchor.fm/commerce-and-chill
On this week's episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the basics of Business Insurance and the importance of having insurance for yourself, your business, and your employees! Tune in!
On this week's episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss business pitch competitions, gaining exposure, and the best strategies to promote your business. Tune in for some tips and tricks on making a pitch!
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In this episode of Commerce and Chill, Jessica and Waleed discuss the process of building a successful business, "get rich quick" schemes, and their personal successes in their respective and collective businesses. Tune in for a lesson on fast money and lasting success.
► Episode Highlights: --- 00:00 - Preview 00:15 - Intro 01:18 - Shortcuts to Success 04:23 - People Want to Leach off the Next Person 07:20 - The Real Steps to Success 11:00 - What Success Really Is 17:16 - Don't Look for Get Rich Quick Schemes 20:22 - Overnight Success? 26:15 - Closing Thoughts
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