The YB2C Live! Podcast

Our special guest for YB2C Live! Episode #37 is Nefertiti Harris, owner of Textures Natural Hair and Skin Salon located in Midtown Detroit. In this episode, Nefertiti describes her journey to entrepreneurship, starting when she was a model, then working out of her home so she could care for her young son, and later, after being in two other locations, opening her current shop.

Welcome to Episode #35 of YB2C Live!, the podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and freelancers, brought to you by Your Business Your Brand Creatively, our company that works with the branding, marketing, copywriting, communications, and productivity projects with our clients locally and worldwide.

We record the podcast every Thursday from our studio in the Green Garage Detroit Co-Working Community in Midtown Detroit. Our guests are scheduled using the Acuity Scheduling app(affiliate link thanks!), and the podcast is recorded using the Zoom app. (affiliate link, thanks!).

Our special guest today is Scott Lowell, co-owner of the Traffic Jam and Snug Restaurant located in Midtown Detroit. In this episode, Scott tells us how he and his co-owners bought and enhanced the Traffic Jam restaurant and nurtured it through the "hard times" of the 1980s in Detroit, in the neighborhood once known as the "Cass Corridor."

Scott tells us about all of the different options available at his restaurant, including the "Snug" part—I learned something new today!

Scott also tells us about the ups and downs of owning a restaurant, and gives us his thoughts about the seemingly new explosion of new restaurants in Detroit, and how his businesses are dealing with all of the recent growth in downtown and Midtown Detroit, especially for those businesses like his that have been here for decades. Scott reminds us that he is an unabashed "capitalist!"

The Traffic Jam and Snug Restaurant is located right around the corner from my office in the Green Garage near Wayne State University and I was very honored and excited to have Scott Lowell as my guest for this episode. Please click the player link to download and listen to this wonderful and informative interview with a successful entrepreneur who has built several businesses in Detroit, including the now iconic Traffic Jam and Snug Restaurant:

511 W Canfield St

Detroit, Michigan 48201

(313) 831-9470

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Welcome to Episode #34 of YB2C Live!, the podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and freelancers, brought to you by Your Business Your Brand Creatively, our company that works with the branding, marketing, copywriting, communications, and productivity projects with our clients locally and worldwide.

We record the podcast every Thursday from our studio in the Green Garage Detroit Co-Working Community in Midtown Detroit. Our guests are scheduled using the Acuity Scheduling app (affiliate link thanks!), and the podcast is recorded using the Zoom app. (affiliate link, thanks!).

Our special guest today is Ed Gandia, founder of High Income Business Writing, a copywriting and business consultancy in suburban Atlanta. In this episode, Ed tells us how he started his business first as a part-time gig while he worked his full-time job, and then, moving to copywriting and business consulting full time.

I first found out about Ed in 2010 when I read The Wealthy Freelancer the book he co-authored with two friends, Pete Savage and Steve Slaunwhite. As I always tell Ed, that book changed my professional life. Later, Ed also created a global online program for freelancers called "The International Freelancers Day." It was through my participation in The International Freelancers Day that I met several fellow social media professionals around the world, many of whom I still count as friends, collaborators, and mentors.

Speaking of mentors, Ed is one of my top online mentors. In this episode, Ed details how he works with clients in his business and how he provides individual and group coaching. Ed is a strong believer in having several streams of additional income and explains how that is different from "passive income," because you have to be present and work hard to make your additional income streams successful and profitable.

Through his B2BLauncher website and Facebook page, Ed has helped thousands of copywriters and freelance writers since starting his business over ten years ago. In this episode, Ed also describes how he has built his six-figure income while also balancing his business with his home and family, which is very important to him.

I was very honored and excited to have Ed Gandia as my guest for this episode. Please click the player link to download and listen to this wonderful and informative interview with a successful entrepreneur who has built a great business for himself by helping others—just like entrepreneurs everywhere.

Find out more about Ed Gandia and his companies at these links:

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Your Business Your Brand Creatively: branding, marketing, copywriting, communications, and productivity solutions for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creative and solo freelancers.

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"Like" the YB2C Live! Page on Facebook for notifications and further information about all of our podcasts, and to submit your information on the Contact Form if you would like to be a guest on a future episode.

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Our special guest today is Ed Gandia, founder of High Income Business Writing, a copywriting and business consultancy in suburban Atlanta. In this episode, Ed tells us how he started his business first as a part-time gig while he worked his full-time job, and then, moving to copywriting and business consulting full time.

 

Welcome to Episode #33 of YB2C Live!, the podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and freelancers, brought to you by Your Business Your Brand Creatively, our company that works with the branding, marketing, copywriting, communications, and productivity projects with our clients locally and worldwide.

We record the podcast every Thursday from our studio in the Green Garage Detroit Co-Working Community in Midtown Detroit. Our guests are scheduled using the Acuity Scheduling app (affiliate link thanks!), and the podcast is recorded using the Zoom app. (affiliate link, thanks!).

Our special guest today is Liz Blondy, founder and owner of Canine to Five Dog Daycare in Detroit and Ferndale Michigan. In this episode, Liz tells us the story of how she, without a college education, without rich parents, and having never owned a business before, got the idea to start a dog daycare in Detroit. Hint: she is a very, very hard worker.

Liz was having dinner with friends in Midtown Detroit, and one friend who lives downtown drove 35 miles each every day to the suburbs for daycare for his dog. Liz thought to herself, why is there not a dog daycare facility in Detroit? That was in the fall of 2003 and by the spring of 2005, Canine to Five Midtown Detroit opened with Liz as its only employee. Liz has since expanded her business to two locations in Detroit and one in Ferndale, a suburb of Detroit.

Approaching her 13th anniversary of opening her business, Liz lets our listeners know that although being an entrepreneur is very hard work, it is totally worth it, and she believes that anyone can be an entrepreneur if they really make that decision. Canine to Five now also offers boarding, grooming, obedience classes for puppies and older dogs, and many community activities throughout the year. All of the information about all three locations, all of the services, and educational and informative articles are available on the website.

Liz talks about the happiness and excitement that goes along with owning her own business, and also about the challenges she's experienced along the way. She also tells us how she finally got a dog for herself in lieu of an engagement ring!

Please click the player link to download and listen to this wonderful and informative interview with a successful entrepreneur who found a need and filled it—just like entrepreneurs everywhere.

I have been a customer of Canine to Five since it opened, and it was a pleasure for me to have Liz Blondy as my guest this week.

Canine to Five Dog Daycare Center

3443 Cass Avenue, Detroit MI 48201

(313) 831-3647

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Your Business Your Brand Creatively: branding, marketing, copywriting, communications, and productivity solutions for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creative and solo freelancers.

The YB2C Live! Podcast Webpage: review the Show Notes of all of our episodes here.

Subscribe to the YB2C Live! Podcast on iTunes

"Like" the YB2C Live! Page on Facebook for notifications and further information about all of our podcasts, and to submit your information on the Contact Form if you would like to be a guest on a future episode.

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Our special guest today is Liz Blondy, founder and owner of Canine to Five Dog Daycare in Detroit and Ferndale Michigan. In this episode, Liz tells us the story of how she, without a college education, without rich parents, and having never owned a business before, got the idea to start a dog daycare in Detroit. Hint: she is a very, very hard worker.

Welcome to Episode #32 of YB2C Live!, the podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and freelancers, brought to you by [Your Business Your Brand Creatively], our company that works with the branding, marketing, copywriting, communications, and productivity projects with our clients locally and worldwide.

 

We record the podcast every Thursday from our studio in the [Green Garage Detroit Co-Working Community] in Midtown Detroit. Our guests are scheduled using the Acuity Scheduling app, and the podcast is recorded using the Zoom app.

This week, our special guest is Baba Jamon Jordan, nationally renowned historian and president of the Detroit Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which was established nationally in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History. Jamon is also an educator and the Tour Leader of the Black Scroll Network and co-founder of the Black Scroll Study Group. President at ASALH Detroit, Historian | Educator, Tour Leader at Black Scroll Network History & Tours and Co-Founder/Facilitator at The Black Scroll Study Group in Detroit Michigan.

The word "Baba" is a term of respect for adult males in Kiswahili, the second-most spoken language in Africa and in the African Diaspora. Kiswahili as a language is not connected to any religion or country in Africa but is the widely-accepted language used culturally in the Diaspora.

In this episode, Baba Jamon explains, as only an esteemed historian can, the history of Kwanzaa and its legacy and importance for African Americans and Africans in the global Diaspora. As president of the [Detroit Chapter of the ASALH], Baba Jamon also gives us the history of the organization founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who first established "Negro History Week," which then ultimately led to the annual celebration of Black History Month every February. Kwanzaa is not "Black Christmas," but a week-long celebration of African culture and it highlights the 7 Principles of the "First Fruits," which is what "Kwanzaa" means in Kiswahili. Kwanzaa is a time for people of African descent and others to come together every day as part of family and community to renew their commitment to the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa before the New Year; the last day of Kwanzaa is January 1st.

Kwanzaa is an excellent opportunity for creative entrepreneurs to design and promote their artistry, particularly handmade items that incorporate local and cultural elements. Kwanzaa is meant to be the antithesis of the commercialization that often accompanies Christmas.

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[The Association of the Study of African American Life and History: Detroit Chapter] [Jamon Jordan and the Black Scroll Network Tours, Detroit Michigan]

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The [YB2C Live! Podcast Webpage]: review the Show Notes of all of our episodes here.

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This week, our special guest is Baba Jamon Jordan, nationally renowned historian and president of the Detroit Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which was established in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

Welcome to Episode 31 of the YB2C Live! Podcast for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners, brought to you by our company, Your Business Your Brand Creatively (YB2C). We work with entrepreneurs, freelance business owners, solo and creative professionals, and small business owners on their branding, marketing, copywriting, social media marketing, and productivity projects. 

Our special guest for today's episode is Timothy Price, manager of the Detroit location of the Happier Camper company. Timothy tells us all about his journey to this unique business, located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, which sells customized campers that are built for each customer right here in the USA. Timothy and I met at the Green Garage Detroit, a co-working community that hosts a weekly Community Networking Lunch.  

Timothy describes his career journey from musician to freelance music producer, to sales and how everything he's done in his life has prepared him for this new exciting small business venture.

Timothy also discusses how and why social media marketing and face-to-face networking is so important to the success of his business. 

Listen to this podcast for this interesting story of entrepreneurship and business ownership, including the importance of telliing your story and ensuring that you are always "out there" for prospects and customers. 

You can find out more about Happier Camper on their website, where you can also find their social media links for Facebook and Instagram. 

Happier Camper Detroit 1244 Beech St. Detroit, MI 48226 M-F 10am-6pm Make an Appointment

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In Episode 31, our special guest is Timothy Price, manager of the Detroit location of the Happier Camper Company, which sells customized campers build in the USA. Timothy tells us about Happier Camper and how he came to the company from a background as a musician and other freelance ventures.