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Our Diversity All Star Podcast, includes in-depth chats with entrepreneurs, influencers and talent and from all backgrounds, to undercover both their failures and successes.
So you can learn the best business strategies that work, and the steps needed to get started and level up your business.
So you can learn the best business strategies that work, and the steps needed to get started and level up your business.
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Jan 18, 2018
#034 Shea Island Founders Talk Sales & Logistics of Beauty Products
Jamie and Rachel, are the dream team and power couple behind Shea Island, a brand that specialises in natural shea butter and African Black Soap.
A post shared by Shea Island (@sheaisland) on May 28, 2017 at 12:30am PDT
Key points you will learn
- An introduction to Jamie & Rachel.
- We hear the Shea Island elevator pitch, and learn more about where the idea came from.
- How to figure out who has the best strengths in a business partnership.
- Why “trial and error” can be a positive learning experience for your business.
- Why having a plan can help with your business goals.
- How do you deal with negativity and adversity from those closet to you.
- How Jamie found the confidence to leave work and dive into the business.
- How making cutbacks can help you make the transition into launching a new business.
- Why it’s important not to compare yourself to others.
- How useful can a show or exhibition be to your business.
- How to go about importing goods by air.
- We find out why freight forwarders are your best friends during the importing process.
- Why it’s important to get an EROI number if you are importing goods.
- How you can maximise the benefit of participating in a show or exhibition.
- How word of mouth has helped to grow Shea Island.
- Why you should not shy away from asking for help.
- Rachel & Jamie share where they get their inspiration from.
- Why it is important to budget.
- Why its important to have structure to your business.
- Why you don’t need that much money to launch a business.
- How to improve your sales technique
Links and resources mentioned
More from Shea Island
- sheaisland.com
- email: info@sheaisland.com
- Instagram: SheaIsland
- Twitter: SheaIsland
Homework
- For the next week, say hello and smile at 5 strangers and see what kind of response you get
- Read the following books (affiliate links):
- “The Law of Success: From the Master Mind to the Golden Rule” by Napoleon Hil
- “Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!” by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason
- “Hug the Monster: How to Embrace Your Fears and Live Your Dreams” by David Miln Smith, & Sandra Leicester
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Sep 07, 2017
#033 Journey Two The Top Founders Share Their Social Media Secrets
Lara & Dapo are an entrepreneurial couple and the founders of Journey Two The Top, a Vlog in which they document their growth as individuals and as a couple, while also sharing some of their struggles and advice. Lara is the Cofounder of Fashion SOS & Smooch, while Dapo is the founder & managing director of LocoKickz.
Key points you will learn
- An introduction to Lara and Dapo
- We learn more about Fashion SOS and Smooch XOXO
- An overview of Journey Two The Top
- We find out how long Smooch XOXO has been up and running
- Lara shares how Smooch XOXO started
- How you can use Instagram to sell clothes or products
- How pursuing your passions can have an effect on your drive for business
- How Lara used Instagram to generate an alternate source of revenue
- We learn how a good Instagram account, opened up marketing consultation opportunities
- We find out how Instagram can help you build a client base internationally
- How gifting influencers with your products, can help you sell more
- The secret to getting over 300,000 followers
- How quality and consistency can help your brand to grow
- Why posting without true meaningful intent, can affect on post engagement from your community
- We find out why thinking outside the box can help your social channels to grow
- How to pick the best posting style
- Why it is important to know what you are trying to achieve on Instagram before posting.
- Is it a good idea to delete your posts if they receive low engagement?
- Why you shouldn’t let “key board warriors” bother you
- How creating debates can help you create engagement with your audience
- An insight into how Loco Kickz got started
- We learn if the US has a large influence of Dapo and Laras’ businesses
- Why Dapo and Lara started a personal brand through “Journey Two The Top”
- Best Social Media Tip
- We find out why it’s important to have someone to hold you accountable for your goals.
- Why it’s important to have a strong support system around you.
Key points you will learn
- What it takes to get over 300,000 followers to your social channels
- How Instagram can help you build a client base internationally
- Is it a good idea to delete a post if it gets low engagement.
Links and resources mentioned
More from Lara & Dapo
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Journey Two The Top
- Instagram: journeytwothetop
- Twitter: @J2TTOP
- SMOOCH XOXO
- s-o-s.co.uk/">Fashion S.O.S.
- LocoKickz
Homework
- Believe in yourself and believe in your dreams
- Write down what it is that you want to achieve and take action.
- Do something you haven’t done before.
- Start now, don’t start tomorrow. Take a step towards achieving your goals.
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Aug 10, 2017
#032 Knowing Your Niche With Matchmaking Entrepreneur Aneeka Patel
Aneeka Patel is the founder, chief matchmaker and dating expert behind Project 143, an elite matchmaking agency that specialises in handpicked introductions for hopeful romantic South Asian professionals.
Key points you will learn
- An introduction to Aneeka Patel
- What does Project 143 stand for?
- Aneeka shares how long it would take to launch her current business from scratch
- We find out where the idea for Project 143 came from
- Why it’s never too late to escape the corporate world
- Aneeka talks about where she found the courage to leave her job.
- How the Match Makers Academy helped Aneeka to launch her business
- We find out how Aneeka got her very first client
- How being able to relate with your niche can help you to understand your clients’ needs and demands
- Aneeka shares how her business began to grow through social media.
- We find out how Aneeka was able to select the age range of her target market
- How Instagram and LinkedIn can be used to grow your brand
- Why you need to hang out in the same places as your target market
- How to engage with your target audience.
- How much money it took for Aneeka to launch Project 143
- The benefits of working part time while launching your business.
- Why you shouldn’t be frivolous with money in the early days of your business
- How to save money on building a website
- Is it more important to save time, or to save money?
- We find out who is in the Project 143 team
- How to get more “buy in” from clients, but working with alongside the right people
- What its like to work with collaborators and interns
- How to find interns
- How to make your clients feel comfortable
- Aneeka talks about where she gets inspiration from
- How long should you give your business before you pivot
- Aneeka shares what she wishes she knew before she started
- Why you need a mentor for your business
Key points you will learn
- How being able to relate with your niche can help you to understand your clients’ needs and demands.
- Why you need to hang out in the same places as your target market.
- How to get more “buy in” from clients, but working with alongside the right people
Links and resources mentioned
More from Aneeka Patel
- Aneeka Patel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneeka-patel-b5b932130/
- www.project143.co.uk
- Project 143 @Facebook, @Instagram, Twitter @Matchmaker_143
Recommended Books : (Affiliate Links)
- The Compound Effect – By Darren Hardy
- Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible – By Daniel Burrus
- The Happiness Trap -By Russ Harris
Recommended Links:
Homework
- Reach out to and find yourself a business mentor
- Meet your mentor with set questions, and decide what you hope to gain
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Aug 02, 2017
#031 Getting The Sales Pitch Right With Cosmetics Entrepreneur Stevie Newman
Stevie Newman is the founder of C.A.K.E Cosmetics, a makeup brand designed for ladies with Indian, Caribbean and African skin tones. C.A.K.E has made it their mission to offer women with darker skin tones an affordable option when it comes to cosmetics.
A post shared by C△KE UK (@c.a.k.ecosmeticsuk) on Jul 17, 2017 at 9:55am PDT
Main points of discussion
- An introduction to Stevie Newman
Key points you will learn
- An introduction to Stevie Newman
- We get an insight to C.A.K.E Cosmetics
- Stevie shares her first business steps after studying
- How the first C.A.K.E product was chosen
- We learn about the market challenges C.A.K.E was trying to solve
- Stevie shares how she knew her product would solve these challenges
- How to find customers to test your product
- We learn how to get honest product feedback from friends and family
- Why being patient can be beneficial to your business
- How to officially test your new product, if you plan to make cosmetics
- How to pick a great cosmetics manufacturer
- Stevie shares what it was like to receive her first product
- How to start selling your product, and the benefits of PR
- Why you should not use photo filters on your Instagram posts
- What it’s like to provide products for other cultures
- How to pitch to a major high street retailer like Superdrug
- Why you need to know the lead time of your products
- How influencers can help your pitch
- We find out, how much money Stevie used to launch her business
- Stevie talks about who she takes inspiration from.
- How to balance a 9 – 5 job, while starting a business
- Why it is important to take time out, and not to over work
- Stevies shares what she wishes she knew before she started her business
- We learn why it is important to promote your crowd funding campaign
- Why you should build an email list, and how to get email subscribers.
Key points you will learn
- How to use market feedback, to decide on your first product
- Why you should not use photo filters on your Instagram posts
- How to pitch to a major high street retailer like Superdrug
Links and resources mentioned
More from Stevie Newman
- www.cakecosmetics.co.uk
- CAKE Cosmetics on Instagram
- CAKE Cosmetics on Twitter
- email: stevie @ cakecosmetics.com
Who to follow:
Recommended Books:
Recommended scheduling software
Homework
- Set yourself a sales target
- Every week you fail to hit your target, save £5 (or more)
- When you hit your target, treat yourself with all the money you have saved.
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Jul 26, 2017
#030 Starting A Business During A Recession With Restaurateur Carlington Clarke
Carlington Clarke is the entrepreneur, Head Chef and co-founder of Pumpkin Jerk Grill, an award nominated take-away restaurant offering authentic Caribbean cuisine. Carlington has over 20 years of cooking experience and has been involved in a number of restaurant launches.
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Main points of discussion
- An introduction to Carlington Clarke (Carlos)
- We find out why Carlos choose to move to the UK, instead of the United States.
- Carlos explains why he felt trapped on an island, and how that impacted him.
- We learn about how he found his love for food
- Carlos shares the challenges he faced in finding a job within the hospitality industry, in Jamaica
- How a glass ceiling at work, can open new opportunities for you
- We learn how Carlos went about opening Pumpkin Grill
- Carlos shares how the knowledge of knowing his parents didn’t work for someone, influenced his decision to be an entrepreneur
- We find out if partnerships could be beneficial to your growth
- Why Carlos opened a restaurant in Barnet, and how he won during a recession.
- We get tips on launching a new restaurant or takeaway
- Why you should avoid borrowing money if you can
- Should you expect your own take-away, not to make a profit in its 1st year of business?
- How to ensure all your cooks, cook the same way
- We find out why staffing is a big challenge for restaurants
- Why you should follow your dream
- Why your purpose in life, must be bigger than what you want for yourself
- Carlos talks about what has been working for him promoting his business.
- We find out where Carlos gets his inspiration from
Key points you will learn
- Why Carlos opened a restaurant in Barnet, and how he won during a recession
- Why you should avoid borrowing money if you can
- Why you should follow your dream
Links and resources mentioned
More from Carlington Clarke & Pumpkin Rice Jerk Grill
Recommended Speakers & Artists
- Robert Kiyosaki
- Gary Vaynerchuk
- Sizzla
- Capleton
- Bob Marley
Homework
- If you are truly an entrepreneur, Just Do It. Anything that is burning in you, that you haven’t started, make an effort to complete it.
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Jul 19, 2017
#029 Getting Customers Before You’ve Even Launched With Hannah Mcduffus
Hannah Mcduffus is the founder of BedNBreakfasttt, a unique breakfast delivery service, currently covering South East London and East London. They deliver piping hot breakfasts to homes and workplaces across London. An idea born from Hannah’s time living and teaching in Taiwan.
A post shared by Awarded 5* Hygiene Rating ?? (@bednbreakfasttt) on Mar 8, 2017 at 8:12am PST
Main points of discussion
- We get an introduction to Hannah Mcduffus and BedNBreakfasttt
- We find out how Hannah came across her business idea while in Taiwan
- Why using fresh ingredients is important to Hannah
- Hannah talks about her career before she got started with BedNBreakfasttt
- How Instagram helped Hannah to validate her business idea
- Why businesses with lots of visuals work best on Instagram
- Why your idea can make a big difference to having people queuing up for your product before it launches
- Hannah shares tips and tricks to get followers on Instagram
- We find out how Hannah hired her first delivery drivers
- How Hannah used her advertising experience to get great PR
- How being the face of your company can be positive for promotion
- How Hannah used Twitter to promote her business and be featured in several newspapers and magazines.
- We find out how much money Hannah needed to get off the ground
- We hear Hannah’s launch story, and how she paid her delivery platform £800 within the first 3 weeks of launching.
- We ask Hannah how she would spend £1,500 on her business if she launched today
- Do you need a restaurant to launch a food related business?
- Why maintaining a business is more important than starting.
- We find out why Hannah takes inspiration from her mum.
- Why you should not worry about what other people are thinking about your business.
Key points you will learn
- How to get customers queuing up for your product before you launch
- The benefits of PR, and how you can get yourself featured in magazines and newspapers
- Why maintaining a business is more important than starting.
Links and resources mentioned
More from Hannah Mcduffus
Homework
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Find 3 people who you can resonate with, and inspire you in business. Contact them and try and get as many golden nuggets of information from them as possible.
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Jul 12, 2017
#028 Finding Investors For Your Business Idea With Varga Moshtagh
Varga Moshtagh, is the CEO and founder of Podmosphere, a Podcast-database for listeners, creators and sponsors. Through collecting podcast information, Podmosphere helps Podcasters to be a part of a community that lets you find new listeners and sponsors.
A post shared by Varga Moshtagh (@vargamoshtagh) on Jun 2, 2015 at 3:54pm PDT
Main points of discussion
- An introduction to Varga and Podmosphere
- Setting and changing company goals
- Varga talks more about the team behind Podmosphere
- We find out why Varga left the reporting industry to launch Podmosphere
- How to know if you should become an entrepreneur, or if you should find a new job that challenges you in new directions
- Varga talks about the steps he took to launch Podmosphere
- We find out how Varga met one of his business partners/investors
- Varga shares how he managed to validate the idea for Podmosphere
- How building a relationship with your audience, can make it easier to survey your audience
- The benefits of knowing what social media channels, that your target audience uses
- How to go about getting a product prototype and why it’s helpful
- What does IMDb have to do with podcasts?
- How to get your audience to tell the truth when you try to survey them
- Varga shares how to chase investors for your business
- What to do if your chasing down investors, but not having any luck
- How LinkedIn can help you personally, and with business development
- Should you look for investment from abroad or nationally for your business
- Where Podmosphere will be in the next 5 years
- The importance of finding the right investor for your company
- Tips for finding a good mentor
- What makes a good business pitch and what investors want to know
- Varga shares what he wishes he knew before starting out in business
- What works in promoting Podmosphere
- Why you should find a co-founder
Key points you will learn
- How to chase down investors for your business
- What makes a good business pitch and what investors want to know
- The importance of finding the right investor for your company
Links and resources mentioned
More from Varga Moshtagh
Recommended Links
Homework
- Use your creativity. Write about every single way that you could improve any service or product that you are not satisfied with. This will help you to develop ideas.
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Jul 05, 2017
#027 Turning A Side Hustle Into An Inspirational Cake Business with Nastassja Lusengo
Nastassja Lusengo, is the creative director, entrepreneur and sugarcraft specialist behind The Indulgent Sugar Plum, a concept bakery that creates cakes that inspire conversation, special moments and memories. Nastassja draws from many creative disciplines to bring a new experience to confectionery while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Her exceptional talents, have led her to recently be featured on the Extreme Cake Makers TV show.
A post shared by The Indulgent Sugar PLum (@ms_sugar_plum) on Oct 7, 2016 at 7:57am PDT
Main points of discussion
- An introduction to Nastassja Lusengo
- Nastassja gives us an insight into her work on the Channel 4 TV show, Extreme Cake Makers
- How the fashion industry influenced Nastassja
- We find out how Nastassja got her very first cake customers
- What it’s like to charge your first customer for your services
- Nastassja talks about the change in price of her cakes
- Differentiating yourself in the cake industry
- Nastassja talks about how she learned to cook and the science of baking
- We find out if Nastassja has an ingredient black book
- Nastassja shares the story of the fire breathing monster
- What it’s like to be sacked from your job
- How losing your job could be a blessing in disguise
- Why you need to put trust in yourself
- How Nastassja got a cafe and ended up on a TV show
- How creating an experience has helped the Indulgent Sugar Plum bakery to stand out
- Nastassja’s biggest influence
- How long should you give your side hustle, to know if it’s something you should pursue
- Why the number of followers you have is not as important as building a sustainable business
- How to manage clients that want a service that you don’t offer
- We find out how much money Nastassja used to get started
- How much money you need to start your business
- Nastassja shares what gave her the confidence to leave her job
- Nastassja talks about if her business would be further along if she had left earlier
- We find out what is working for Nastassja is promoting her business
- Why you shouldn’t rush your business
- How Nastassja using free work to get started
- Why you need to research your competitors
- Why you need to be unique
Key points you will learn
- How long should you give your side hustle, to know if it’s something you should peruse
- Why the number of followers you have is not as important as building a sustainable business
- Why it is important to do research on your competitors
Links and resources mentioned
More from Nastassja Lusengo
- ms_sugar_plum on Instagram
- @indulgent_splum on Twitter
- Extreme Cake Makers Tv Show
- Indulgent Sugar Plum: Cake House – The Crypt At St Peters/Liverpool Gr, London SE17 2HH
Homework
- Research your competitors. Interact with your competitors, by trying out their products or services and set yourself the task of finding out:
- What can I do to improve this
- What could I bring to this market
- What makes me different
- Why would people want to come to meThis will help you to create your own path and niche for your business.
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Jun 28, 2017
#026 How the Princes Trust can help your business grow with La’tifah Atkinson-Campbell
La’tifah Atkinson-Campbell, is a Prince’s Trust Young Ambassador and the founder of Bake That Cake, a company specialising in bespoke sculpted cakes.
With over seven years experience in the Cake Industry, La’tifah has made cakes for many high profile figures including her Majesty the Queen and Prince Charles.
1024x768.jpg" alt="La'tifah Atkinson-Campbell" width="1024" height="768">Main points of discussion
- An introduction to “Bake That Cake founder”, La’tifah Atkinson-Campbell
- We find out if school helped La’tifah to get started in business
- La’tifah shares how she first got started with cakes
- We find out when La’tifah realised that she had a full blown business on her hands
- Should you leave your job to pursue your passions?
- We learn about the sacrifices involved in starting a business
- La’tifah talks about where her business will be in 5 years
- How to balance the stress of doing business, while making sure you enjoy it
- How to find people who will be supportive of your business goals
- La’tifah shares the best advice that she ever received.
- We find out if La’tifah ever thought about giving up
- Why everyone can’t be a customer for your business.
- What to do if you are scared of turning down money from a customer
- How do get your orders from being irregular to being regular
- Latifah talks about what works for her in promoting Bake That Cake
- An insight into how the Princes Trust can help your business
- How Innocent smoothies got started
- How the Princes Trust can help your business
- Why you need to keep adjusting your business plan
- We find out the best opportunity that was afforded to Latifah, as a result of her not giving up in business
- How Instagram can help you identify your customers
- La’tifah talks about her inspiration and motivations
- La’tifah talks about Bake That Cake Finances
- We find out what La’tifah wishes she knew, before starting out in business
- La’tifah shares her experience in dealing with business theft
- Why you should get your customers to pay upfront
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Key points you will learn
- Why everyone can’t be a customer for your business.
- An insight into how the Princes Trust can help your business
- Why you should get your customers to pay upfront
Links and resources mentioned
More from La’tifah Atkinson-Campbell
- Email: latifah @ bakethatcake.co.uk
- Website: www.bakethatcake.co.uk
- Instagram: @bakethatcakeuk
Recommended Link
- trust.org.uk/">The Princes Trust
Recommended Apps
Homework
- Find out who your customers are, excluding friends and family
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May 31, 2017
#025 How To Be A Great Presenter When You Represent Your Brand On YouTube with Esther Alade
Esther Alade is the host of Corporate Afrika, a brand developed to provide a platform for Businesses, Products and Entrepreneurs to interact and access the growing African Consumers and Businesses that have an interest in Africa or the UK.
It provides a corporate and social environment, in which businesses or entrepreneurs need to test new products, sample or activate new ideas, spark new ideas with like-minded people or to simply meet the next recruit for or from the target audience socially.
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Main points of discussion
- An introduction to Esther Alade
- Ester tells us about how she got started with corporate Afrika
- Why it is important to attend networking events
- how to get the most out of a networking event
- We find out how Esther got started with presenting.
- How did Esther learn her trade?
- A brief overview of how licensing rights work
- The benefit of learning your craft and doing work for free
- Why should not be emotional about your business
- How to know when to stop offering free services
- How do you decide how much your time is worth
- Tips for being in front of the camera, if you’re thinking about promoting your business on youtube
- Tips on interviewing guests and how to ask questions
- What to do, if you don’t agree with what your interviewee
- How Esther took her networking event, corporate Afrika to the next level
- It is a good idea to have a host for your meet up
- We learn about the challenges of hosting an event
- We find out who inspires Esther
- Advice to help prevent you from getting cheated or burnt in business
- Why you need positive people around you
- Why you shouldn’t compare your journey to that of others on social media
Key points you will learn
- The benefit of learning your craft and doing work for free
- Tips for being in front of the camera, if you’re thinking about promoting your business on youtube
- Advice to help prevent you from getting cheated or burnt in business
Links and resources mentioned
More from Esther Alade & Corporate Afrika
- Esther on Twitter / Linkedin / Instagram
- Corporate Afrika on Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram
Homework
- To present, think about how you can be different from everyone else – find your own style and your own niche.
- Educate yourself on presenting, by taking a training course.
Tweet #DiversityAllStar to discuss the show on Twitter.
Jan 18 | 01:13:22
#034 Shea Island Founders Talk Sales & Logistics of Beauty Products
Sep 07 | Unknown
#033 Journey Two The Top Founders Share Their Social Media Secrets
Aug 10 | Unknown
#032 Knowing Your Niche With Matchmaking Entrepreneur Aneeka Patel
Aug 02 | Unknown
#031 Getting The Sales Pitch Right With Cosmetics Entrepreneur Stevie Newman
Jul 26 | Unknown
#030 Starting A Business During A Recession With Restaurateur Carlington Clarke
Jul 19 | Unknown
#029 Getting Customers Before You’ve Even Launched With Hannah Mcduffus
Jul 12 | Unknown
#028 Finding Investors For Your Business Idea With Varga Moshtagh
Jul 05 | Unknown
#027 Turning A Side Hustle Into An Inspirational Cake Business with Nastassja Lusengo
Jun 28 | Unknown
#026 How the Princes Trust can help your business grow with La’tifah Atkinson-Campbell
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#025 How To Be A Great Presenter When You Represent Your Brand On YouTube with Esther Alade
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