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Job Optional Podcast with Jenae Nicole

Jenae Nicolewww.jenaenicole.com
The Job Optional Podcast is created for Women of Color who are inspired to start a Small Business on the side of their current 9 to 5 grind. If you have a vision to use your passion to create a profitable Side Hustle, that will give you the Freedom to live Job Optional. Each weekly episode will share actionable steps, key resources and powerful advice to inspire and motivate you and your business to success!
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035 Goals Setting for Success

Happy Birthday Trish Ann aka Mommy! Last week we got clear on why we are doing this, so with that in mind, our focused goal is in place. I covered creating SMART goals on the blog last week if you need more detailed help with goal setting check out that blog post. Vision set , goals established , re affirmed the goal and vision with these answers and are super clear on why. We take our 2 goals and Break them down into monthly objectives. Each month gets a clear focused assignment, for example, t...

Oct 22, 201612 min

034: Clear Goals Start With WHY

Our WHY is now coming into play, this is going to give our GOALS direction We should have two main goals at all times. An overarching ultimate goal and the current year goal. This may sound counterproductive at first like chasing two rabbits end with none. But in this case these two are mutually beneficial yin and yang A simple example is a blog and a blog post you have the main carrier the blog but it’s the blog post that makes it viable you can't have one without the other both are necessary f...

Oct 04, 201615 min

033 Clarity with Mind Maps

The last episode we did a brain dump and let our imagination run wild to get the vision piece out of our heads. Now that We have the vision, let's get clear and put these thoughts and ideas into Order that make sense. Mind mapping is basically a visual tool to help structure your thoughts into Logical next steps using drawings and words. For a visual example of what this looks like just google mind mapping and look at images results. Not the creative type like me then you can use outline type of...

Sep 20, 201612 min

032: Creating Vision for Strategic Business Plan

Side Hustle month we're talking all things side hustle and starting at the beginning. Vision and Mission are the topic on the show this month. September begins the fourth quarter of the year, and I want us to go into the new year with a clear vision goal and plan. With us being at the beginning of football season, like I tell hubby in the 4th quarter plenty of games have been won and lost. Not just getting started that's ok too every year we need to reboot so to speak and still have a fresh plan...

Sep 06, 201615 min

031: Are you a Broke Entrepreneur or just Broken?

While reading an email from Michelle Talbert from Her Power Hustle with the question is your target audience broke? Made me think about my own "broken" mentality of Being cheap and over protective is holding me back. Broken in your mindset of lack. We buy what we want to buy. We find resources for what we want. I truly believe what you think about you bring about and what we say is what we see. Don’t give everything away. This is a business folks ain't gonna ask Chanel to take 20 dollars off the...

Aug 24, 201611 min

030: The Power of Story

Listening to Lisa Nichols talk about the Story we will leave and the inspiration I got from it.

Aug 16, 201617 min

029: The Feast and Famine of Entrepreneurship

Being young and idealistic can make you shoot for the moon, without even a dirty mattress to catch you. At least that's my story of early failure or as we tried and true Entrepreneurs say... lessons. There are no failures only a lesson on what not to do the next time! On today's show I share how a false sense of security shook me in my 1st attempt at launching a Business. How using your Side Hustle as a Launching Pad to financially support you in the early transition. Never begrudge small beginn...

Aug 11, 201614 min

Reality of Racism in America

Race and Racism in America is such a hot bed topic and it is getting harder everyday to see yet another sad case of brutality and injustice. This episode I share my heart with you in hopes that we can begin to heal our deep seated wounds and shed this issue of racism. As a global community it is our responsibility to leave this world better than we got it.

Aug 03, 201622 min

027: Stand Out from the Crowd

There was a great analogy about being your Authentic self in Business on an episode of Podcasts sessions by Podcast Movement 15. It spoke about what is your "est"? Like Garyvee is the crazi'est' and Ellen Degeneres is the funni'est'. You Differentiate yourself from the market with what makes you special. Is it your wit, sweetness, Whatever it is it's in Your DNA. Your unique fingerprint so to speak. When u don’t use your individuality you become Cookie cutter and add to the noise. Mentions Garyv...

May 24, 201618 min

026: Dreaming is key to Business Success

You must have a dream to first to be able to see it become a reality. In today's show Jenae will share some personal struggle and how to stay focused in the midst of adversity. The reasons why you need to keep a clear focus on the dream and what is really important to have it become a success. Also, how Entrepreneurs deal with the blessing and curse of having the gift of Vision to see possibilities. "Discipline becomes dormant in the absence of a dream" Rory Vaden Can't walk where you can't see ...

May 21, 201635 min

025: Create or Consume

Are you creating a legacy or busy stuffing yourself on consuming more than is necessary? Getting fat on the meat of the land. Today Jenae is talking about how to use Just in time learning to FOCUS only on what is applicable to you and your business at the stage you are in right now! When we are stuffing ourselves with information it only Leads to overwhelm and stagnation in our Business. Information with no application is useless. JenaeNicole.com...

Apr 05, 201610 min

024: Radio is Dead

In this episode Jenae shares her case for why Terrestrial Radio is officially the "Walking Dead". With today's microwave society, nobody wants to listen to a million commercials and wait forever hoping the song they wanna hear actually gets played. Besides, why not use the valuable time while commuting and doing mundane task becoming a better (insert hobby, passion, interest here). Yeah, I pick that.

Mar 24, 201627 min

023: Power of the Paycheck

Perspective matters When you begin to look at your day job as your first investor in your dream business you have a new perspective on it. Don’t begrudge humble beginnings I personally am not built to jump ship with no lifeline, I am more productive having the "stable income" as I build on the side. Done it hated it - so focused on income I never could build. It was paralyzing to me, but some folk can and need to burn the boats to really see it through and they thrive in that sink or swim atmosp...

Mar 15, 201616 min

022: We are ALL Marketers

Whether you're trying to get a Man, land a dream Job or secure a client contract, it's ALL Marketing! In Today's episode we talk about… Being Authentic in our Marketing Why the next new thing is not necessarily the best for you and your audience Video Marketing is not for everybody specifically Livestreaming Michael Stelzner Social Media Examiner Social Media Marketing World Conference Podcast Movement JenaeNicole.com...

Jan 12, 201616 min

021: Mastermind & Shine

In Today's episode Jenae Nicole talks about how elevating someone else's shine will not dim your own, but enhance it. - Why you should be first in line to support your friends Hustle - How Diamonds sparkle best in groups - Why a Mastermind can be what seperate you from the rest #We AllWin Michelle Talbert JenaeNicole.com Please Rate and Review the show in iTunes

Jan 06, 201614 min

020: 6 Months & 10 lessons

My top 10 lessons learned from my first 6 months podcasting. 1. Save file before you say your first word 2. Just start already 3. Be your own truth, it'll show 4. Invest in your project 5. The real work begins after New and Noteworthy 6. It's not about you 7. Be proud of your lil show and tell everybody 8. Notice others shine 9. Implement fast 10. Don’t give up JenaeNicole.com

Jan 01, 201617 min

Don't be a Cheapskate

Why being a cheap Bast$@# is keeping you from progress with your Business. The how and why to getting and accepting help with your Entrepreneurial journey. Closed hands dont get fed, Stop trying to be a Superhero, take advantage of your resources.

Dec 31, 201519 min

FOCUS

Like the great Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas we are going to FOCUS - Follow One Course Until Success and finish 2015 strong. In this episode we talk about not getting distracted, Business ADD and what to do with all those million dollar ideas. Appreciating the journey and accepting shortcomings.

Dec 30, 201519 min

017: Business Cornerstone

I want to take a step back and make sure that we get the Cornerstone of our Business right. Think about this Cornerstone. Now days you see them as decorative or commemorative parts of a building but the roots of the Cornerstone was to be the first stone laid in the foundation of a building, which determined the placement of each subsequent stone. I want us to make sure that our Cornerstone is set in the optimal place so that once we have made it to completion our footing is sure. So before we pi...

Nov 18, 201517 min

016: Protect Your Brand

I share the steps you need to take today to protect your Brand. By securing your Digital Real Estate including your Website and Social Media profiles. In today's episode you will Learn why you need to install security immediately for your website, and how your email can be the gateway or backdoor into your defense system. Why even though there have been over a thousand attempts to hack into my website, over the last two weeks, I am not freaking out. How a simple hashtag search revealed Hijacked ...

Nov 10, 201527 min

015: Worth the Investment?

In this Entrepreneurial Journey you will be required to Invest Time, Energy, Resources and definitely Money. Are you prepared to make the Investment ? Links JenaeNicole.com

Oct 28, 201517 min

014: Influence and Impact

In this episode Jenae shares some ah-ha moments she was wowed by while watching Michael Hyatt's Influence and Impact Summit. The Summit features many of the top Entrepreneurs, Speakers and Digital Marketing experts in the field. This awesome online conference is available free until October 15, 2015. The link below will get you access until then. If you miss it, the videos will be available on Platform University only (paid program). Links Influence and Impact Summit MichaelHyatt.com Fawn Weaver...

Oct 13, 201524 min

013: Overworked & Underwhelmed

Not only do we have the same business goals and objectives as well as home and family obligations we have a full time job that is a monster in and of itself to manage our time with. And yes we chose this life and we can quit and throw in the towel at any moment if we want, but not us girls because we are World Changers and we never quit! I know getting started with your Side Hustle has not been easy we feel overworked With our ever growing to do list - website, networking, social media, content,...

Oct 06, 201515 min

012: Fab 5 Favorite Apps

Awesome Apps for Social Media Awesome Apps for Social Media that I use daily to keep me on top of my Social Media game. Apps Buffer - Content Curation scheduler: This app keeps me from doing social media all day every day, working smart and not hard by taking already created content that I find useful for my business and sharing it at specified times throughout the week. · Feedly - Content Curator: Up to date Content from blogs that I love, that is laid out in a cool magazine style format. · IFT...

Sep 29, 201518 min

011: Getting Started with Facebook Fan Pages

What is a Facebook Fan Page and why do you need one? A Fan Page is a page you can create for free on Facebook to promote your business or Passion Project. The benefit of having a Fan Page on Facebook verses promoting yourself on the regular news feed is so you don't spam your friends with information that may not interest them. It also lends credibility to your business. A fan Page is a good starting option for folks just starting up a new business especially if its a "trial" project to see what...

Sep 21, 201523 min

010: Side Hustle Website Creation Tips and Resources

There is no excuse in 2015 to not have a Website for your Business, with so many options available from free to paid, even everything done for you. I share my personal recommendations for Website Domain Name services to Web Hosting. Most importantly you will learn what to avoid and get awesome resources to get you started with your Website. Domain Name Services: Websitepalace.com GoDaddy.com Hosting options: Free Website options for beginners that are not committed to their biz idea. · Wordpress...

Sep 15, 201520 min

009: Elevate Your Vision

Today’s show we will learn to Quit thinking small when it comes to the Vision we have For our Passion Project. To become a Success at anything we do in life it will require us To see things from a different perspective. It’s time to go to another level and we can’t get there With the thinking that got us to now. We have to expand what is possible in our Entrepreneurial Journey even to ourselves sometimes. What is a Mastermind and how will help you… · See the forest from the trees · Get different...

Sep 08, 201521 min

008: Building Relationships for Successful Business

Todays show is all about helping you build relationships that are the foundation of a strong business. Quotable: Your net worth is directly proportional to your network 5 points on Relationship Building 1. Foster current relationships · Appreciate current customers, friends and family that have your back! · Don’t get too comfortable; business is Business · keep it professional, with the highest level of customer service 2. Be Present on Social Media · Be consistent · Be present : actively listen...

Sep 01, 201523 min

007: Podcast Movement 15 key Takeaways

What I learned from the best at Podcast Movement 2015 I am still reeling from information overload almost a month after Podcast Movement '15! The organizers did such an awesome job with bringing some of the best in the industry to impart massive Epic content to us. I and everyone I connected with at the conference and online afterwards have concurred that this is definitely the one you need to attend. Lord willing, I will definitely be in Chicago next year. I encourage you to buy the Virtual tic...

Aug 26, 201544 min

006: Name It and Claim It

Name it and Claim it - Securing your Social Real Estate So have you noticed most Brands these days have a certain look and feel to all of their Marketing material including their Social Media channels. Well Ladies, this is one area most big brands are on point with. This is a great way to solidify your brand as well as keeping it simple for your target to find you across any social platform. Take my word for it, these tips will help you keep your sanity once you get more involved with your socia...

Aug 16, 201515 min
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