Welcome to another episode of "Hot Seat," where we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chef Chazzy, a passionate chef who is juggling multiple roles as a business owner, wife, and mother. David suggests that getting a job and building slowly is a practical and effective approach to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of having a steady income to support one's household while also investing in the growth o...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
GRAB YOUR 🎟️ to Podcast Summit ‘24 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://www.podcastsummit.com Use code 20SOCIALPROOF for 20% off ALREADY DISCOUNTED TICKETS! JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Makyah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ky.keyrealty_/ In this episode, the conversation revolves around the guest's desire to scale their business and transition to a new market away from Atlanta. They discuss the oversaturation in Atlanta, the challenges of standing out in a c...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Heride on IG: https://www.instagram.com/getheride/ In this episode, David interviews Jillian, the co-owner of Heride, a women's ride share company. She shares her motivation for starting the company, which stemmed from personal experiences as a driver for Uber and Lyft. She noticed that many women preferred women drivers and felt that a feature allowing passengers to choose women drivers should be implemented. Realizing that existing rid...
Jun 10, 2024•31 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Click Here To Apply: https://forms.gle/Ba4tqWzmepKy3gMT7 Jordyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordyndagoat_/ Initially, the company had a marketplace where black-owned brands could sell their products and connect with creators who would promote these products to their followers. However, the entrepreneur mentions that they have put a pause on the marketplace because it wasn't scalable and required a lot of manual work. Instead, they a...
Jun 10, 2024•49 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Ja'Kelli On IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakelli.unique/ In this episode of The Hot Seat, the host interviews a guest who is going through a business transition. The guest, an esthetician and the owner of Skinostics, shares their motivation for being on the show - to tell the truth about skincare for black and brown skin and combat misinformation in the industry. They discuss their shift from a service-based model to e-commerce and how ...
Jun 10, 2024•58 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Jeffrey Pierre-Louis: https://www.instagram.com/officialjustjeff/ The podcast episode talks about a record label that lacks direction and artists. The individual being interviewed explains that the record label has been launched for three years but does not have any artists signed. This lack of artists raises questions about the purpose and effectiveness of the label. The interviewer expresses skepticism about the record label's approach...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Start ADP Setup For Free: https://info.adp.com/franchise?fid=socialproof JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Link to skit on IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1cSr0HL9Ik/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Bakvri On IG: https://www.instagram.com/bakvri/ One of the main topics of this episode is the lack of financial tracking and its negative impact on business growth. Bakari, the fashion designer featured in the podcast, admits that she does not know h...
Jun 10, 2024•48 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Dee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deejenkins_/ The guest (Dee) focus on the need for money for marketing seems to stem from a belief that having a large marketing budget will automatically attract customers and generate sales. However, David challenges this notion by highlighting the importance of effective marketing strategies and understanding one's target audience. The guest eventually realizes that his brand should be more than ju...
Jun 10, 2024•38 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Sydnie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/westmccoy/ David and Sydnie talk about the reasons behind her decision to quit her job and become a full-time entrepreneur. Sydnie clarifies that she quit her job because she wanted to pursue entrepreneurship, not solely because she had money saved. She explains that even when she had the money, she didn't want to keep it for herself but instead wanted to invest it into her business. The conversati...
Jun 10, 2024•44 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com On IG: https://www.instagram.com/thirty3touch/ In this HOT SEAT episode, David engages in a confrontational conversation with a guest, challenging their beliefs and pushing them to their limits. The guest is questioned about their business, their integrity, and their commitment to success. Despite the intense and uncomfortable nature of the conversation, the host believes that pushing someone to their breaking point is necessary for grow...
Jun 10, 2024•48 min
GRAB YOUR 🎟️ to Podcast Summit ‘24 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://www.podcastsummit.com Use code 20SOCIALPROOF for 20% off ALREADY DISCOUNTED TICKETS! JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Click Here To Apply: https://forms.gle/Ba4tqWzmepKy3gMT7 Here are some of the most viral moments from the Social Proof Hot Seat Series. We hope that you enjoy! Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id137...
Jun 10, 2024•59 min
*** Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 ** http://www.podcastebook.com Kori on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekorijeanne/ The podcast features a conversation with an Kori who launched a clothing line called Innocent. The entrepreneur discusses the challenges they faced when the brand gained popularity and the difficulties with fulfilling orders. They also delve into the meaning of innocence and how it can be interpreted differently by different people. The entrepreneur offers a perspective that everyon...
Jun 10, 2024•29 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com The Pydcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pydcast/ The Hot Seat features a conversation between the host and a barber. The barber explains his goal of building relationships and leveraging opportunities in his business and podcast. They discuss the value of relationships and the potential benefits of networking with influential people. David challenges the barber's preference for conversations over monetary gain, emphasizing the impor...
Jun 10, 2024•55 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Brandon Dee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandondee/ This podcast features a motivational speaker who shares his story of transitioning from stand-up comedy to motivational speaking. The guest discusses how he overcame obstacles such as concussions and lack of success in his comedy career. The conversation emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not giving up, even when faced with challenges. Subscribe to the Social Proof Po...
Jun 10, 2024•44 min
JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Crown Me, LLC on IG: https://www.instagram.com/krownmellc/ David engages in a conversation with entrepreneur King K, the owner of the brand Crown Me. They discuss the importance of systematic thinking in business and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. They also touch on King K's revenue, the expenses of having a store in the mall, and the difficulties he is facing in the business. The host provides some critical feedback and highligh...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min
*** Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 ** http://www.podcastebook.com Tkeyah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tkeyahk2.0/ This episode is about a conversation with a female entrepreneur who wants to empower and support black women-owned businesses by helping them share their stories through social media. Despite coming from a wealthy family, the entrepreneur feels that her family doesn't understand her dreams and hasn't financially supported her. David advises her to formally ask her family for investme...
Jun 10, 2024•42 min
👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Shae Primus on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shaeprimusmatchmaker/ Shay Primus, the owner of Upper Echelon Matchmaking, talks about her success in attracting clients from the upper echelon of society. She shares how rebranding her business and upgrading her services resulted in a surge of clients. However, she also expresses her frustration with not seeing the expected results despite being featured on Bravo's Love Match Atlanta. Sh...
Jun 10, 2024•33 min
👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Jah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jahthevoice/ During this podcast episode, the David engages in a lively conversation with a motivational speaker "Jah" who specializes in overcoming adversity. The speaker introduces his formula, EEO while applying CPR, which stands for exceeding, excelling, and overcoming, commitment, perseverance, and resilience. The speaker highlights the need to survive and outlast challenges. However, when p...
Jun 10, 2024•36 min
Get Your Payroll System for FREE with ADP and save $250 using this link 👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Ibrahiem A. Mallese on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nukpu_iam/ In this intense and confrontational episode, Ibrahim Maalessi, is challenged by David to live up to the message he preaches. David questions the depth of Ibrahim's business and urges him to write a book about his experience in prison instead. The conversation takes a sharp turn as the host questions...
Jun 10, 2024•46 min
Get Your Payroll System for FREE with ADP and save $250 using this link 👉🏾 http://adp.com/socialproof 👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Liberty White on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamliberty/ In this episode, Liberty, an entrepreneur, discusses her business of running a video marketing agency called Chosen Media. She also talks about her studio, which creates kids content and offers white-label services to other PR firms and marketing agencies. Liberty explains...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min
Get Your Payroll System for FREE with ADP and save $250 using this link 👉🏾 http://adp.com/socialproof 👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Akyiaa Azula on IG: https://www.instagram.com/azulacreation/ In this episode, David interviews an Akyiaa Azula who has been in business since 2001. They discuss the challenges and successes of being an entrepreneur, as well as the transition from practicing acupuncture to focusing on a new venture called "creation." The entreprene...
Jun 10, 2024•30 min
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Jun 10, 2024•58 min
👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com *** Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 ** Jayda Ellis on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaellofficial/ In this episode, David Shands confronts Jayda Ellis about her beliefs and actions. The conversation becomes intense as the host challenges the guest's honesty and success. Despite the tension, the guest remains confident in their entrepreneurial journey and shares their passion for designing gowns and teaching others. Tune in to hear the ra...
Jun 09, 2024•38 min
👉🏾Join The Podcast Community - https://www.my7figurepodcast.com/ 👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Kendra Cathy: https://www.instagram.com/kendracathey_/ In this episode, David confronts an entrepreneur named Kendra, challenging her beliefs and questioning her success. Despite David's skepticism, Kendra confidently shares her expertise in personal and business credit, helping entrepreneurs and business owners improve their financial standing. Kendra showcases her ...
Jun 09, 2024•43 min
👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com 👉🏾Join The Podcast Community - https://www.my7figurepodcast.com/ Yani on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wiselabel/ In this episode, Daiv and Yanni talk about lying and accountability. They share a personal story where one of them lied about editing a video, causing tension between them. The discussion delves into the importance of honesty and the consequences of lying. The hosts emphasize the need to face challenges head-on and per...
Jun 09, 2024•31 min
👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com Olivia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/oliviajonale/ How do you find your true identity? Watch this episode and get a sneak peak on how Olivia processes her journey to self-discovery. In this episode, the host engages in a candid conversation with a guest about their journey in business and personal growth. The guest shares their struggles with feeling stagnant and the pressure to evolve their content. They express their desire to ...
Jun 09, 2024•58 min
👉🏾 Join the Morning Meetup - http://www.themorningmeetup.com The guests IG: https://www.instagram.com/bamconcepts/ In this episode, the host is confronted with negative remarks and challenges about his business. He discusses his belief system, his marriage, and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. The guest, Stuart, asks about the host's business model and expresses confusion about how it works. The host explains that he sources products at a cheaper price and sells them to ...
Jun 09, 2024•30 min
👉🏾Join The Podcast Community - https://www.my7figurepodcast.com/ In this episode, the podcast host interviews Ramon who started his business during the pandemic. The guest shares his journey of finally taking the leap into entrepreneurship after consuming podcasts and books for years. The host asks tough questions and challenges the guest's beliefs, creating a dynamic and engaging conversation. Tune in to hear about the guest's experiences, mindset, and his determination to succeed despite the...
Jun 09, 2024•32 min
GRAB YOUR 🎟️ to Podcast Summit ‘24 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 https://www.podcastsummit.com Use code 20SOCIALPROOF for 20% off ALREADY DISCOUNTED TICKETS! JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Click Here To Apply: https://forms.gle/Ba4tqWzmepKy3gMT7 Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6VgjBy0zviALR8xkRe1?si=82LcP8siQXGVHb2ibg5axA&nd=...
Jun 09, 2024•31 min
