Down 2 Business

If someone asked you to prove that you are in the Top 1% of your industry, where would you start?

Certainly, there is no simple answer to this question and perhaps it would force you to take a deeper dive into your niche, milestones and metrics.

Ranjeet saw firsthand the difficulty that can come with securing your EB1A Green Card. However, instead of letting that deter him and others - he decided to get involved and begin mentoring others through The Next League Program.

To date he has been able to coach and mentor over 50,000 people and has helped nearly 15-20 people obtain their "Einstein Visa" as it is commonly referred to.

Tune in to Episode 202 as Ranjeet explains the importance of a sponsor when establishing citizenship, reveals the unique method he uses during his mentorship and much more!

For more information about The Next League Program:

LinkedIn: Ranjeet Mudholkar

Website: www.nextleagueprogram.com

Quality > Quantity

Alise can take you all the way back to age 13 when she first learned how to sow and knit, courtesy of her mother. However, this was only the tip of the iceberg - as she would branch off to brand herself unlike ever before.

Knit Me Sew Me got its start because Alise wanted to bring back the authenticity of handmade items in the marketplace.

At first, it was baby items then she added in various accessories and in the blink of an eye she was getting all sorts of requests.

Tune in to episode 201 as Alise reveals the special animal behind the brand, speaks to the importance of curating quality products, and much more!

For more information about Knit Me Sew Me:

Website: www.knitmesewme.com

Instagram: @knitmesewme

LinkedIn: Alise Kabkoff

Facebook: Knit Me Sew Me

YouTube: @knitmesewme

2 0 0 episodes in the books! With every new milestone, y'all know how much we love putting our own spin on things and this time was no different.

A big thank you to everyone who signed up for the drawing, but Aaron Caldwell was our lucky host for this latest interview. For those who remember, Aaron appeared on the podcast for Episode 94: Attitude, Not Aptitude

Aaron facilitated an amazing session with Tamar, where they took a deeper dive into Tamar's upbringing, the origin of the podcast and so much more! A session jam-packed with vulnerability so we would say it is a MUST WATCH!

Tune in to episode 200 to learn a thing or two about 'The Man Behind The Mic'.

THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible!

Charlotte - all we can say is THANK YOU! Although it was our first and only live event this year, it was nothing short of amazing from start to finish.

For those who have been following the podcast for quite some time, you may remember Constant from Episode 39: The First Impression.

Well, since joining us over three years ago he has certainly taken on bigger and better ventures and he wants to spread the knowledge and wealth!

So to those in Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding areas - buckle up and takes notes because this one is for YOU!

Tune in to episode 199 as Constant reflects on where he was in 2021 compared to now, gives some tips and tricks for first-time homebuyers and much more!

For more information about Mangongo Real Estate:

Instagram: @mangongorealestate

Facebook: Constant Mangongo (Realtor)

Website: https://linktr.ee/Cmangongo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Stewart has no problem admitting that his journey as a CPA began because he followed in the footsteps of his father. He will also take it a step further and admit that he had a realization that he was too entrepreneurial for the corporate lifestyle to be his fate.

Throughout the years, he adopted the responsibility of assisting various executives across a plethora of different industries. Once he combined his love for investing in real estate with a knack for passive income - Harvard Grace Capital made its debut!

Tune in to episode 198 as Stewart takes a deeper dive into why he chose the route he did with real estate, details the approach that Harvard Grace Capital takes with their clients and much more!

For more information about Harvard Grace Capital:

Website: www.harvardgracecapital.com

LinkedIn: Harvard Grace Capital ; Stewart Heath

Facebook: Harvard Grace Corporation

YouTube: @ChooseHarvardGrace

"Dig the well long before you need the water."

That is just one of the many gems that Ashish dropped during this episode when getting into the details about Happiness Squad. What comes to mind when you hear that name?

Ashish reflects on the origin of Happiness Squad and the intention behind choosing to name it as such. Furthermore, they are on a mission to help a billion people integrate the science of flourishing and happiness into their lives. Are you ready to join the squad?

Tune in to episode 197 where Ashish provides his true definition of happiness, explains what the company's focus was when they started and much more!

For more information about Happiness Squad:

Instagram: @myhappinesssquad

LinkedIn: Ashish Kothari ; Happiness Squad

Facebook: Happiness Squad

YouTube: @MyHappinessSquad

Isn't it nice to be in an industry where you can resonate with others? We tend to feel more comfortable when our counterparts not only look like us but are like-minded as well.

Christina noticed that there was not much melanin representation within the beauty industry and with her passion for hair, she saw an opportunity to capitalize and change that.

However, starting a business during the pandemic can certainly come with trials and tribulations but Christina's determination outweighed everything sent to deter her.

Tune in to episode 196 as Christina reflects on the importance of attending vendor events, addresses some misconceptions around hair and scalp health and much more!

For more information about CrownLUV:

Instagram: @mycrownluv

Facebook: Crownluv

Website: www.mycrownluv.com

Christina always had a love for helping others make things look better. When you combine that with the fact that her perspective and opinion was always sought after by those around her - it is no surprise that she decided to enter the world of consulting.

Christina Kanu Consulting got its start over eight years ago but she did not always have a specific lane to operate in. For the first five years in business, Christina will tell you she was all over the place - helping whoever she could, however she could.

As business continued to grow, she wanted structure around the work she was doing and who she was serving in particular.

Tune in to episode 195 as Christina touches on how she merged business and brand strategy, gives an essential book recommendation for those in the industry and much more!

For more information about Christina Kanu Consulting:

Instagram: @misskanu

Twitter/X: @misskanu

LinkedIn: Christina Kanu

Website: www.christinakanu.com

Email: [email protected]

If the name of the company itself doesn't peak your interest, then we are certain that this conversation with David will do just that and more.

From winning the World Series of Poker back in 2008 to starting Bloom Nation, one of finest flower marketplaces around. However, as the CEO of Whippy - David and the rest of the team are combining integration with innovation.

The name of the game will always be: work smart, not hard.

Tune in to episode 194 as David gives the interesting story behind how the name came to be, explains the value behind conducting case studies and much more!

For more information about Whippy:

Instagram: @whippyai

LinkedIn: Whippy ; David Daneshgar

Website: www.whippy.ai

Philly Stand UP! Fitch Means is no stranger to the exploration of music as his experience dates back to as early as he could remember from being in the choir to a drummer in the West Oak Lane Jazz Festival.

However, as time passed he truly began to step into his purpose and make music that he resonated with.

But, producing a song isn't just putting some words together over music - but for him an intricate process.

Tune in to episode 193 as Fitch Means details his transition from Pop to R&B, explains the role SoundCloud played in him becoming an artist and much more!

For more information about Fitch Means:

Streaming Platforms: Fitch Means

Instagram: @fitchmeans

Twitter/X: @fitch_means

Website: fitchmeans.com