Entrepreneurs Coffee Shop Conversations Show Explore ProTech

In this Coffee Shop Show for Entrepreneurs, we chat with entrepreneurs around the world.

Building and effectively using an email list is a valuable asset for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to connect with their audience, promote products or services, and share valuable content.

Join James and Sondra and the Explore ProTech Tribe online as we discuss: Email list ... How to build and use effectively

About Explore ProTech

We're looking for the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs in the world to join our community.

If that's you, book a meeting with Peter & Nestene: https://exploreprotech.com/bookings/

Links:

Explore ProTech Entrepreneurs Success Stories: https://exploreprotech.com/success-stories/

Entrepreneurs featured in this episode:

(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee)

Sondra Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices

James Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrownmedia/

Lesetja Mokou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou

Steven Levy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-levy/

Susan Genis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangenisvirtualbookkeeper

Thobeka Nojiyeza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thobeka-nojiyeza-977926283/

Mikey Guness: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-guness-89526b271

Tendresse Lunda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tendresse-lunda-314629244/

Sponsors:

Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/

Vocals by Cheyanne Summer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/

Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/

Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/

Timestamps:

00:27 Tribe Song

02:24 James Brown: Good afternoon, Good evening everybody and Welcome

05:01 Sondra Ray: E-Mail lists...it is yours, you own it.

05:52 Steven Levy: Take 10 customers and send them an e-mail

10:01 James Brown: Offer something for free (Opt-In)

14:28 Sondra Ray: Community Stuff like networking etc.

15:14 Sondra Ray: What is an E-mail List?

17:27 James Brown: Fun storytelling e-mails for entertainment value

19:29 Sondra Ray: What tools do we use for e-mail lists?

21:16 Thobeka Nojiyeza: When do you start compiling your e-mail list?

27:52 James Brown: As you are starting you have the luxury of finding things out of everybody

29:15 Mikey Guness: Any tips on avoiding malicious or nefarious e-mails?

37:05 Sondra Ray: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

39:15 Sondra Ray: CRM vs E-mail list management systems

40:21 Sondra Ray: Make sure you have permission to send e-mail to people

41:13 James Brown: A strategy would be to be researching parts of wisdom

43:50 Steven Levy: Mostly following up with people I've engaged in with e.g. LinkedIn

44:45 Sondra Ray: Offer Motivational Monday e-mails

47:14 Steven Levy: E-mails needs to be more targeted

49:28 James Brown: Ideal would be to connect with people directly

50:41 Mikey Guness: Snowball effect to damaging your brand

54:15 James Brown: Thank you for joining us everybody

55:33 Sondra Ray: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true

In this Coffee Shop Show for Entrepreneurs, we chat with entrepreneurs around the world.

Entrepreneurs, especially those running their own businesses, often face unique challenges when preparing for the holidays. Balancing work responsibilities with personal and family time during the holiday season can be challenging. How about you? Do you take time off? How do you navigate holidays in your business and for your clients? Do you offer holiday sales?

Join James and Sondra and the Explore ProTech Tribe online as we discuss: Preparing for the Holidays

About Explore ProTech:

We're looking for the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs in the world to join our community.

If that's you, book a meeting with Peter & Nestene: https://exploreprotech.com/bookings/

Links:

Explore ProTech Entrepreneurs Success Stories: https://exploreprotech.com/success-stories/

Entrepreneurs featured in this episode:

(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee)

Sondra Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices

James Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrownmedia/

Peter Hingston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/

Lesetja Mokou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou

Steven Levy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-levy/

Sascha Marchcinkowski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sascha-marchinkowski-perfectlyassisted

Sponsors:

Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/

Vocals by Cheyanne Summer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/

Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/

Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/

Timestamps:

0:00 Tribe Song

2:20 James Brown: Hello and Welcome to the Coffee Shop Conversation Show

3:11 Sondra Ray: Planning for November and December

4:33 Steven Levy: Planning & thinking that goes into your holiday

9:23 Sondra Ray: What is an entrepreneurial holiday?

10:54 Steven Levy: Don't get caught up in the mindset that we shouldn't take holidays

12:26 Peter Hingston: In the space where you constantly have to work & perform

18:55 Lesetja Mokou: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes...including you

24:41 Sasha Marchcinkowski: Creating a schedule when your kids are on holiday

31:20 Peter Hingston: We should focus on this topic for the rest of the year

40.17 Steven Levy: Understand your flexibility, work towards it and create it

45:29 Lesetja Mokou: Consciously make it a point to not talk about business when you are on holiday

48:18 Steven Levy: Networking does not stop when you go on holiday

53:20 Sondra Ray: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true

In this Coffee Shop Show for Entrepreneurs, we chat with entrepreneurs around the world.

Finding joy in the small things is a powerful practice that can significantly improve your overall happiness and well-being. It involves noticing and appreciating the simple and often overlooked moments in life. It can transform your perspective and help you lead a more content and fulfilling life, even amidst life's challenges.

Join James and Sondra and the Explore ProTech Tribe online as we discuss: Finding joy in the small things.

About Explore ProTech

We're looking for the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs in the world to join our community.

If that's you, book a meeting with Peter & Nestene: https://exploreprotech.com/bookings/

Links:

Explore ProTech Entrepreneurs Success Stories: https://exploreprotech.com/success-stories/

Entrepreneurs featured in this episode:

(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee)

Sondra Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices

Hendrick Mohlahlo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrick-mohlahlo-158941a3/

Mikey Guness: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-guness-89526b271

Peter Hingston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/

Lesetja Mokou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou

Steven Levy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-levy/

Johan de Lange: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-de-lange-79017513b/

Susan Genis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangenisvirtualbookkeeper

Fikile Mazibuko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fikile-mazibuko-3a33698/

Sponsors:

Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/

Vocals by Cheyanne Summer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/

Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/

Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/

Timestamps:

0:00 Tribe Song

2:24 Sondra Ray: Good morning, afternoon, evening & welcome

4:15 Peter Hingston: Sometimes you can plan stepping away

7:34 Steven Levy: Stop feeling guilty about it

13:36 Johan de Lange: Balance and perspective in live

17:38 Lesetja Mokou: Look for a positive alternative to every negative

21:32 Peter Hingston: You can only drive yourself that hard for so long

28:29 Hendrick Mohlalo: Remember to celebrate the small wins

31:46 Lesetja Mokou: Do the things that makes you happy

35:32 Johan de Lange: Building a support structure is important

37:41 Peter Hingston: Sometimes it is the most unexpected things that brings you joy

43:21 Steven Levy: What is the cost of not investing time in the things you enjoy?

47:08 Mikey Guness: Don't take for granted the things we should be joyous about

53:52 Lesetja Mokou: Celebrate that which makes you feel joy

56:21 Peter Hingston: Don't push entrepreneurship to be a lonely journey

1:01:15 Sondra Ray: May all your entrepreneurial dreams come true

In this Coffee Shop Show for Entrepreneurs, we chat with entrepreneurs around the world.

Creating a culture of celebration within an organization or community is a valuable way to boost morale, foster a sense of belonging, and increase overall happiness. It's about fostering a positive and appreciative environment where people feel valued, motivated, and connected to the organization or community. When done effectively, this culture can lead to increased engagement, better teamwork, and improved overall well-being.

Join James and Sondra and the Explore ProTech Tribe online as we discuss Creating a culture of celebration.

About Explore ProTech

We're looking for the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs in the world to join our community.

If that's you, book a meeting with Peter & Nestene: https://exploreprotech.com/bookings/

Links:

Explore ProTech Entrepreneurs Success Stories: https://exploreprotech.com/success-stories/

Entrepreneurs featured in this episode:

(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee)

Sondra Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices

James Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrownmedia/

Peter Hingston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/

Lesetja Mokou: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou

Hendrick Mohlahlo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrick-mohlahlo-158941a3/

Mikey Guness: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-guness-89526b271

Hendrik Baird: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-baird-contentmarketing-digitalmarketing-writer-podcaster

Ritchie Nkana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritchienkana/

Sponsors:

Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/

Vocals by Cheyanne Summer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/

Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/

Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/

Timestamps:

0:00 Tribe Song

2:13 James Brown: Hello everybody and Welcome.

4:32 Peter Hingston: To be established at the very beginning of your journey as an entrepreneur

8:21 Lesetja Mokou: Culture of celebration leads to a culture of support amongst your community

10:37 Peter Hingston: Even as an entrepreneur you have a team who is part of your success

16:40 Lesetja Mokou: All those people playing a roll big or small should be celebrated

19:19 Peter Hingston: My success is celebrated not only by me but by those around me

23:26 Mikey Guness: You never know where a key to unlocking an important link/network point will come from

26:38 Lesetja Mokou: Celebrate even the insignificant

28:37 Hendrik Baird: Don't appoint someone for their skills as skills can be taught

34:17 Peter Hingston: Show me your friends and I will show you your future

38:36 Ritchie Nkana: We are the same in 5 years as in the people we meet and the book we read

42:23 Mikey Guness: Recognize when something/someone is not the right fit in your business

47:25 Peter Hingston: Find the people that will support and celebrate your success

54:02 Sondra Ray: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true

https://exploreprotech.com/success-stories/