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Podcast by Mark Orndorff
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The Black Girl Business Bar Podcast is for Black entrepreneurial women who crave practical information to implement in their businesses and careers. They want tips and tactics that work and they want on-the-go mentorship that will make a difference in their businesses, projects, and lives. Hosted by business coach and crowdfunding expert Khalida DuBose, the Black Girl Business Bar is all about letting Black women know what's possible for them in their entrepreneurial journey.
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I am going to be taking a break from recording the Black Girl Business Bar podcast for the remainder of 2022. I’ll be back in 2023 when I’ll return with all new episodes on your favorite topics in business and the online space — and hopefully with some wonderful guests to help teach you lots of things and share their stories. Stay in touch with me …
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Have you been having a hard time selling your offer and you’re starting to wonder if it’s time for a change? If so, this episode is for you. I’m discussing the signs you need to be aware of before changing your business and how to make that change seamlessly. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attr…
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I want to speak to you about inflation and what it could mean for your business. Here's what you should be thinking about when it comes to inflation and how it relates to your prices as an online business owner. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client Book a sales call with K…
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In this episode, I tackle why you’re experiencing a disconnect with your target audience when you discuss tough topics. We’ll talk about your mindset and some practical tips to help you fix your messaging. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client Book a sales call with Khalida…
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In this episode, I'm going to share with you the three things that slowed my progress as a new business owner and the three practices that helped me succeed. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client Book a sales call with Khalida More on Khalida Khalida DuBose is a business co…
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New online business owners have to build their foundations before they can sell popular products like courses and masterminds. In this episode, I explain why working with 1-to-1 clients is preferable for new online business owners and everything you learn from working with and managing clients. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releas…
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Hey friends, just dropping in to let you know that I will be on a short podcasting break for the remainder of April and part of May. I hope you are having an amazing spring for those of you who are in North America and a beautiful Ramadan for all of my friends who are still observing around the world. I want to take this opportunity to also say a v…
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What happens when you’re not attracting the people you want to work with? What happens when you’re getting on sales calls and you’re not converting? Is your energy off? In this episode, I address how our own biases and perceptions can affect our energy and how we attract customers. And I go right at the root cause. Other resources The RELEASE Metho…
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If you’ve been thinking about incorporating group coaching into your business because you’re seeing dollar signs or have a desire to scale, this episode is for you. There are a few things for you to consider, but I want to focus on why you’re avoiding 1-to-1 coaching and how that can help build the foundation of your business, whether you’re a coac…
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This is the last episode in our series on sales. In this week’s episode, I offer six tips for new online business owners to book more sales calls. These tips are what I teach my clients, they are what my coaches have taught me, and I believe they’ll help you become successful, too. Sales calls help you convert high-ticket clients, help you better u…
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You should be very generous with what you give to people in terms of advice and coaching. But there should also be limits to what you give away for free to protect your potential clients, your sales process, and the integrity of your value. In this episode, I walk through the different scenarios in which it’s appropriate to coach clients for free a…
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Belief is everything as a business owner. And that manifests itself in your sales. If you don’t believe in yourself and what you’re offering as a product or service, you’ll have trouble attracting customers. In this episode, I look closely at what it means to believe in your offer and I share tips on cultivating belief in your offer so you can conf…
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This week, I’m continuing my series on sales, mindset, money, and so much more. I want to help you get focused on your business so that you can start to make big changes. This is part two of diagnosing the three main problems in any business. For this episode, we’re focusing on your audience and sales. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps t…
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This week, we’re starting a new series on sales, mindset, money, and so much more. I want to help you get focused on your business so that you can start to make big changes. We’re going to begin by diagnosing the three main problems in any business. First up: messaging. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales bl…
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Taishma Council is the founder and CEO of Virtual Goals Assistant Agency, where she helps business owners achieve their goals through operational excellence, administration, content creation, and other services. In this episode, Taishma talks with me about building an agency and when it’s time to seek out help from a virtual assistant. Find more in…
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La Toya Jackson is the founder and CEO of Excel Capital Group, which provides business credit and funding solutions for entrepreneurs, looking for capital to start, grow, and scale their businesses. In this episode, La Toya helps break down the importance of business credit for entrepreneurs and offers tips to position yourself for success. Follow …
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In this episode, I break down what it means to receive, to listen, to be coached, and the benefits for new online entrepreneurs as they receive more in their businesses and lives. Some questions to think about as you settle into this episode: Do you know what it means to receive? If you do, do you know what it means to catch yourself not receiving?…
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I'm so excited about today's show because I've wanted to share this with you. I call it the R.E.L.E.A.S.E. Method. This is a self-coaching method that I came up with that's really, really flexible, and I hope you agree. It's helped me get clarity and provided me with a framework for making decisions. In the R.E.L.E.A.S.E Method, I reflect, evaluate…
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In this episode, I look back at 2021 and all of the challenges and accomplishments I've had. Spoiler alert: I get really vulnerable. I also go through my 2022 goals and share a challenge for the Black Girl Business Bar community. Resources mentioned in this episode The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook co…
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This is for women struggling with how they present themselves online and market their businesses. In this episode, I talk with holistic health and life coach Brianna Wilkerson about the deep-rooted issues surrounding body issues that women and women of color face as online entrepreneurs. Brianna offers tips and advice for recognizing these issues a…
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There are so many women who feel like they’re dealing with imposter syndrome as new business owners. This negative mindset can limit your ability to be successful and grow as an entrepreneur. So we have to do something about it! In this episode, I’m joined by Kamalyn Kaur, a psychotherapist and mindset coach, who works with people dealing with stre…
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I'm still on break, so I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes from 2021. I had the pleasure of chatting with Varci Media founder and CEO Shondell Varcianna about her journey from working in the financial industry to serving financial institutions with her content writing services. Her story is particularly interesting because, at one point, …
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Ladies, I’ve compiled some of the best mentorship moments we’ve had this year on the Black Girl Business Bar podcast. As you guys know, I launched the podcast in July 2021. It's been an incredible six months of recording and meeting guests and bringing you this beautiful mentorship so that your business can grow. So if you're like me, hearing this …
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Hey friends. So I am dropping into your earbuds this week to quickly tell you that we are on a break until January 11th, 2022. So no new episode this week. However, I am going to be releasing an episode next week. That's December 28th, 2021. And that will be a compilation of our best moments of actionable insight and mentorship. And then I'm going …
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Ladies, there are many things that can be holding you back from success in your business and life. Here are five mistakes that I’ve been seeing pop up for my clients, including failing to promote your offer, focusing on shiny objects, consuming too much information, comparing yourself to others, not having enough support, and suffering from imposte…
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Hey, ladies. This week, I’m going to try something different. I recently connected with Christine Gallimore-Wright in the Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community. Christine has a radio show on business, mortgages, and finance. She asked me to come on the show and sit in for her co-host to discuss sales, something we’ve been talking about in the …
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Ruqayyah Abdul Rahim is a successful masseuse and entrepreneur who now serves as a trauma survivor coach and intuitive healer. As a sexual assault and domestic violence survivor, she works with women to help them heal their minds, bodies, and spirits. In this episode, Ruqayyah tells me about her path to becoming a trauma survivor coach, what it too…
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Ladies, I want to talk to you about getting the help you need for your business so you can focus on the things that matter — and give you the much-needed rest you deserve. This is for everyone struggling with trying to find someone who can help shoulder the burden of running an online business by themselves. In this episode, I'm going to talk to yo…
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If you're like me, and it took you a while to grasp affirmations on a deeper level — especially how they can work for you and your business — this episode is for you. I'm going to walk you through the extra steps I took to create powerful affirmations that addressed things that kept me from being successful and putting myself out there. And of cour…
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Ladies, this is a special treat for you. In this episode, I'll be joined by award-winning author and business executive Heidi Lewis-Ivey. Heidi is an ordained elder, a prophetic minister, and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She is the author of "Can I Rest Awhile?" and the new book, "Black Girl Cry: What Black Women Need to Know to Amplify Th…
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Keeping it real, I feel like I wasted so much time trying to figure out selling and running a business when I first got started. It turns out that my first few sales where just around the corner when I got support, got focused, and took imperfect actions. Over the years, my sales process has evolved as I’ve narrowed down the most important activiti…
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It's time to get real about undercharging our clients and underpaying ourselves. If you find yourself awkwardly talking with clients about your prices or pricing your services based on what you think clients can pay, this episode is for you. I break down how you should evaluate your worth and what should go into your pricing structure. I also tell …
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What tools do you use for your business? It can be confusing trying to figure out what software or apps you need if you're just getting started. So let's fix that. In this episode, I go over what tools and software I use to help manage my sales process and keep my business running smoothly. I also go over what your must-haves are and where you can …
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Why does it always seem like every time we hop on social media were being told what we are doing wrong? Trust me ladies, you're doing MORE things right in your business than online marketers would like you to believe. It's time for some empowerment. In this episode, I wanted to flip the script and talk about all the things you're already doing righ…
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Do you feel like you have a freebie seeker problem in your business? A what? You know, the people in your audience who slide into your DMs and ask questions, download everything free you offer, and are present on all of your webinars, but never buy. Freebie seekers have develop a bad rep in the online space, but what if we choose to see them as fut…
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In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Owens, the creator and general manager of iFundWomen of Color. We sat down to geek out on all things crowdfunding including dispelling some of the top myths about crowdfunding for entrepreneurs. Olivia fills us in on what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign, the importance of building community, and why …
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You asked for it. In this episode, I'm going to talk about my journey to becoming an entrepreneur and my background as a journalist, in sales, in crowdfunding, and how I ended up here as a business mentor and coach. I talk about what I learned from my mother, who was always hustling, and how my view of her struggles has changed over time. My story …
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Most of us don't know it, but we're subconsciously limited by multiple fears. There is the fear of putting ourselves out there for scrutiny, the fear of how our colleagues (past and present) view us, and the fear of failure. Oh, and there's the fear of success, too. These fears can be debilitating. In this episode, I want to address five fears that…
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I have a history of hiring people when I don't know how to do something. Whenever I'm tackling something big or new, I need a playbook or a roadmap to get it done. And I've found that hiring is the fastest way to accomplish my goals. So much of building a business is about supplementing your own genius with that of others. This is especially true f…
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I have the pleasure of chatting with Varci Media founder and CEO Shondell Varcianna about her journey from working in the financial industry to serving financial institutions with her content writing services. Her story is fascinating because, at one point, her business served a general clientele, but she realized that the general approach was NOT …
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So much of the sales process is nerve-rattling. It's hard enough to get potential clients for most business owners, but it's even harder to standardize the process once you start growing and trying to scale. Plus, what if you've never been on a sales call before? I've done thousands of sales calls, and there is a TON of advice out there about what …
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I really wish somebody would've sat me down and walked me through exactly what I needed to do when I started my business. It would've saved me a lot of headache and anxiety if I just knew how to go about finding customers. And when it came time to create my first offer, it would've helped me to know what steps to take to ensure I was solving my cus…
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Hey ladies, I've been getting a lot of requests to talk about confidence and why that's important for women, particularly Black women, in business. In this episode, I talk about some of the ways I worked on my own confidence, how I was able to boost my self-esteem and self-worth by focusing on being honest with myself and having the integrity to fo…
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Latasha Gatling is the Mindset Maven and the owner of Mommy Morebucks, a personal coaching service. She helps Black women accept their trauma and heal so they can be their best selves through her Blooming Growth Mindset Experiences. In this episode, I talk with LaTasha about how trauma shows up in business, whether that's knowing your worth or your…
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Show up consistently, get your messaging right, and always offer value to your clients! It seems like a no-brainer, but it bears repeating. In this episode, I break down how consistency, message discipline, and value are key to your visibility as a business owner and entrepreneur. And I offer up some insights I've learned from my clients who have s…
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Investing in yourself is a critical aspect of developing and expanding your business. In this episode, I speak with Eman Ismail about her journey to entrepreneurship, the investments she made in herself and her business, and how she has mastered the art of using testimonials to grow. The tips she provides on testimonials, in particular, are a can't…
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Like most Black women and women of color, when I was a little girl, I was taught that I’m supposed to be strong. That there is nobody coming to rescue me and that if I want something done right, I have to do it myself. In business, that doesn't work. In this episode, I discuss when to ask for help, how to ask for help, and the importance of being w…
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In the first episode of the Black Girl Business Bar, host Khalida DuBose talks with the burnout whisperer Erayna Sargent. Erayna is the founder and CEO of Hooky Wellness, which addresses burnout in the workplace. Erayna's company has supported brands like Google, the Kelley School of Business, Accenture, and Procter & Gamble. In this episode, Erayn…
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Hi, I'm your host Khalida DuBose. I'm on a mission to bring actionable information and mentorship to Black business professionals and entrepreneurs. I want Black women to know what’s possible for them during their entrepreneurial journey and professional careers. Follow the Black Girl Business Bar for advice, interviews, and solidarity for Black wo…
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The boys set down a discuss news and headlines from around the world.由Mark Orndorff
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