CGM Lounge

Financing Your Start-up

Understanding your start-up financing options.

Business Licensing Requirements

Starting and running a business involves a myriad of legal and regulatory requirements. Among the most crucial aspects is obtaining the necessary business licenses and permits. These authorizations serve as your passport to operate legally and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Choosing A Business Structure

You've most likely encountered the task of choosing a business structure. With a bunch of options available, each with its own unique legal and tax implications, the decision-making process can be overwhelming. During this podcast, we dive into the world of business structures. Along the way, we'll address common misconceptions and provide practical guidance to help you select the structure that best aligns with your business goals, risk tolerance, and financial goals....

How to write a business plan step by step

A well written business plan should include details about your business's goals, products or services and finances.

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Season 5 Episode 1: Best Business Ideas

CGM along with co host Mike Pei breakdown the top 10 best business idea's. If you're trying to find the small business idea that's right for you, ask yourself the following questions: What are your interests? Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Who is your ideal client? What is your ideal work environment?

You Can’t Be Prepared For Everything But You Can Be Prepared For Anything!

Proper preparation prevents poor performance. In this episode we will discuss how “Your New Year” starts by August 1st. If you've been following us for a while, you know we preach preparation, patience and implementation. By August 1, you should have your 2022 goals down and from August to December 31, put those plans in motion to get to January 1, 2022, with full momentum. As John Wooden would say, failing to plan is planning to fail. Prepare today for anything that can happen tomorrow.

Legal Lounge

Jay Burowsky deep dives into legal and tax advice.

Tax Tip Thursdays

As promised for this episode CGM would like to introduce you to Brown’s FC Accounting Firm! In The Spirit of the current uprising in entrepreneurship, we want to tackle those all-to-familiar questions and answers surrounding taxes, bookkeeping and formation types. Every Thursday get out your notebooks and get ready to receive some very important, exclusive, and valuable information from CGM Lounge correspondents Rose and Tara from Brown’s FC Accounting Firm.

Season 4 episode 1 introduction

This episode, CGM introduces its newest team member, Gloria Ross, and prepares us for what Season 4 has in store. Remember, attack the things you want because achievements aren’t coincidental.

Beauty is in the Eye of the Entrepreneur

Dom and Sam talk with CGM client and beauty industry entrepreneur, Roger Mudd about how COVID has affected the beauty industry. Roger and Sam share lessons learned and predictions for how the industry could change to prepare for the future. Follow Roger on social media @rogermuddhair

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

In the era of information and communication, young people have access to news like never before. Unlike past generations that relied on media sources like TV, radio and newspapers, young people today are receiving news in real time and from trusted sources like their friends, peers, athletes and musicians. In this episode Dom and Sam speak with, Zavier (18) and Safee (turning 19) about how their lives have been impacted by the recent coronavirus pandemic and police brutality.

What’s the Role of the Police?

By definition Police are sworn to defend and protect people by enforcing the law. But what if the laws they enforce are not designed to protect the liberty and justice of all people? In this episode Dom and Sam speak with officer “John” to discuss and investigate the business of policing.

Re-strategize, Recovery, Revolution

In the midst of the corona virus pandemic, George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of the Minneapolis police has sparked a revolution to dismantle systemic racism in the U.S.. Larry Moore joins CGM cohosts Dom Landry and Sam Staten to discuss re-strategizing to recover. They dive deep into race and identity and ask who is prepared to be the leading voice of the revolution?

Tips from the Tax Man: Getting Your House in Order

Business might be slow right now but this is the perfect time to pause, organize and plan for the future. Tax guru, Steve Goldflam, shares some tips to plan your finances and turn obstacles into opportunities.

Branding in an Economic Meltdown

We’ve returned after a month long break to reconnect and share ideas and information to help entrepreneurs start and sustain their businesses. The covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our economy with an aftershock that’s bound to last several months after quarantine ends. If you’re thinking of starting a new business or pivoting your existing business, you might be wondering how you can build a brand during an economic meltdown? David Simons joins us to share some important information about t...

The Science of Driving Traffic to Your Site

“A confused customer does not buy” Learn how to drive traffic to your site using leeds and PPC (pay per click). This episode features marketing experts, David Simons of Kingdom Social Media and Hasan Ali of Atlas Capital Enterprises.

Moral Code and Big Business

On today’s episode CGM discusses Moral Code and Big Business, and do they coincide?

Cosmetology Services

CGM lounge is back with an exciting episode on Cosmetology Services. Tune in!

The Hiring Process

Tune in as Mr. Opara speaks on Customer Relations Management, and the tools used for the hiring process.

Tools for Grant Assistance.

This episode features Al Harris from Cancer Who Cares Center. Mr. Harris discuses the avenues taken to receive grants for a nonprofit.

Understanding Your Tax Liabilities as an LLC

This weeks podcast features Steve Goldflam. Tune in as he breaks down the Tax liabilities as an LLC.

Cash accounting vs Accrual accounting featuring Aqueelah Gilbert

On today’s podcast CGM features Ms. Gilbert to discuss the difference between cash and accrual accounting.

Inventory Management featuring David Gavin

This week’s topic is how to manage inventory. Tune in to David Gavin speaking on his company’s best practices.

Creating Business Culture

It’s Season 2 Episode 6. This week’s blog discusses how to Create business culture. It’s featuring Latosha Cheatham. Enjoy!

Season 2 Episode 5 Price Talk

Our segment touches on how content drives sales. This Episodes features Dom Cucinotta.

Communicate with Sales

Season 2 Episode 4 featuring Ari Vasquez.

Season 2 Episode 3: Free Apps, Millions to Gain

Season 2 Episode 3 features Raygrid Calderon as she speaks on her being spiritually sparkled, and what that means for the Brand she has created.

Season 2 Episode 2 The Secret Sauce to Branding featuring Ebun Olaloye

How consistent communication can improve brand identity.

Season 2 Episode 1 Branding with Maurice Bowman

In this episode we discuss the essentials for branding. Maurice takes the time out to explain his strategies, and what has work best for him.