In this clip, we are discussing you should have started to use content marketing YESTERDAY! We cover why you should use it, why it's important, and connect the dots in how it can help your future clients/customers decide to BUY! This podcast is one of a series of episodes to come to provide some marketing tips for your brand or business. After watching this podcast be sure to rate, comment, and subscribe for future audio! Learn more about the Opin Media Agency at www.OpinMediaAgency.com and @Opi...
Mar 03, 2021•11 min•Ep. 37
The new focus of the Opin Up Shop Podcast is to be a vehicle for the Opin Media Agency. New Format but the same value you guys are used to. There will be new interviews, tips and tricks, and more value than you can quantify. Hope You Enjoy!
Mar 03, 2021•34 sec•Ep. 36
Hey Guys! New Week, New Goals, New Accomplishments! This week we wanted to show some love to a friend of the show, LB the Poet. He told us in his episode "EPISODE 21: Creating and Growing a Community" that he would be releasing his album and today is that day. So I wanted to share the lead single "FOCUS". So Listen, then again, two or three hundred more times. You're in for a good one. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. I hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and su...
Nov 11, 2019•8 min•Ep. 35
Hey Guys! New Week, New Goals, New Accomplishments! This week we have a short clip called "Believe In Yourself". I feel like that this is necessary when doing the great balancing act of entrepreneurship. So Listen, then again, two or three hundred more times. You're in for a good one. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! Comfort Zone Killa Audio: Believe in Yourself - Motivational Video by Eddie Pinero https://youtu...
Oct 28, 2019•4 min•Ep. 34
Guess who's bizzack! After the launch of the OpinSky Web Series and taking some time to gather my zen, I'm back and feeling refreshed! Even though you may not have heard from me, doesn't mean I was not working. I was able to do some reflection and I realize that I need to get my priorities together and that's what I wanted to share with you all. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy it! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/Eathe...
Oct 21, 2019•18 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, I have the CEO of Royalty Marketing, Daryl Shaw. We had a conversation about what branding is and what are some things to look out for to make sure you can give your brand the best chance to grow some legs. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec IG @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab @RoyaltyMarketing Twitter @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab @RoyaltyMarketing L...
Sep 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 32
I just wanted to check in to let you know that missing this week's episode will not be in vain. We have OpinSky coming and I can't wait to share this with you all! Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy it! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec https://facebook.com/opinmedialab https://facebook.com/opinskyseries IG @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab @opinskyseries Twitter @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab @opinskyse...
Sep 23, 2019•2 min•Ep. 31
On this episode, we have another entry for our entrepreneur journey progress. The last few weeks have been quite eventful. The most notable moment was that I had a conversation with Mr. James Perry, an attorney and CEO of the local Urban League Chapter. In our conversation we spoke about my opportunities in marketing and my pricing for the Opin Media Lab. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.co...
Sep 16, 2019•39 min•Ep. 30
On this episode, we have the co-founders of Battery Xchange, Desmond Wiggan and Aubrey Yeboah. We had a conversation about what outsourcing is and what are some of the best ways to do it. After our discussion, you might be surprised at what's the most important thing to make it work. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec IG @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab @BatteryXchangeInc @w...
Sep 09, 2019•54 min•Ep. 29
On this minisode, we are coming back from the extended weekend holiday and I wanted to focus on getting you guys that push! So for this week's Comfort Zone Killa is from a colleague, Donovan Livingston, who gave a speech at his own graduation at Harvard's Graduate School of Education in 2016. The speech was moving, gets you hype, gets you pumped and it simply SLAPS!!! Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! Comfort Zon...
Sep 03, 2019•9 min•Ep. 28
On this episode, we have the founder of GetUp2Go, Desmond Barnes. We had a conversation about what it may take to leap and go into your business full time. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec IG @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @goldstampz @getup2go Twitter @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab @goldstampz Linkedin E.A. Green
Aug 26, 2019•46 min•Ep. 27
On this episode, we have the founder of Poised Productions, Brianna Lawrence. We had a conversation about building business relationships and how to effectively barter. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec IG @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @brianalawrencee Twitter @EAtheExec @OpinShopUS @opinmedialab Linkedin E.A. Green
Aug 19, 2019•50 min•Ep. 26
On this episode, we have the founder of ELYTE Universal, Dr. JAH. We had a conversation about maintaining focus through your everyday life. We understand that everything isn’t roses through their journey. There are things that will take us off our path and we sometimes need assistance to stay on tasks. We talk about how important it is to have a mission and vision in order to keep you on track. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment...
Aug 12, 2019•48 min•Ep. 25
On this episode, we have another entry for our entrepreneur journey progress. The last few weeks have been quite eventful. The most notable moment was that I was asked to be apart of a Panel discussion called "Becoming An Artpreneur". This was an event hosted by the @theartistcornernc, during the national black theater festival. This two-part discussion was filled with gems and I was able to get hold of the audio!!!. The audio in the episode is from day 2 and it focuses on branding and marketing...
Aug 05, 2019•35 min•Ep. 24
On this episode, we have the founders of Supana Clothing, Jamir and Nia J. aka Chip. We had a conversation about creating a founding team. Taking the time to actually create a team is so crucial to succeeding. We know teams are not MANDATORY, but you know what they say, "Team Work makes the Dream Work". During our conversation, we take a look at what makes the "perfect team" and what roles are needed to create them. Do you see yourself as the visionary, the hustler, or the hacker? Listen so you ...
Jul 29, 2019•46 min•Ep. 23
On this episode, we have another entry for our entrepreneur journey progress. Since my last entry, I had a few of my boys (Ferg and Fitz) come to town to visit and I showed them the Lab. As we were in the Lab, the conversation started to steer towards goals and business so we decided to turn the mics on and just go with the flow. The convo = Awesome! Listen to this episode, where we discuss Fitz' business, Savage Gentlemen, what he learned, and how he should get things rolling on the brand once ...
Jul 22, 2019•32 min•Ep. 22
On this episode, we have LB the Poet, @LBthePoet, to discuss how do we create and grow a community. In today's environment, you have to get total Buy-In. your audience has to be fully invested in order to purchase a product or service along with spreading the word about you. We have the conversation in the context of building his brand and his "Business Highway". Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.fac...
Jul 15, 2019•47 min•Ep. 21
On this episode, we have another entry for our entrepreneur journey progress. Since my last entry, things have been moving at a million miles per hour. We are starting to get BOOKED!!! We are going to look into what's been happening since the Opin Media Lab soft opening. Listen to this episode, where I get reflective about how I feel like I've progressed in the last few weeks and take you through my mindset before, during and my outlook towards the future. Listen so you can get that PUSH you nee...
Jul 08, 2019•22 min•Ep. 20
On this episode, we have Mona King, @MonaArt, to discuss the ins, the outs, and subtleties of navigating your industry. We look at this through the lens of starting her design firm, Mona + Associates. She discusses even with being twice a good as the competition, you still need to have perseverance and a strong sense of stubbornness in order to break through the barriers that may arise. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and sub...
Jul 01, 2019•32 min•Ep. 19
On this episode, we have another entry for our entrepreneur journey progress. Since getting the Opin Media Lab, we had an Interactive Open House. We talk about how that went and give a few more updates once we invited the public to the Opin Media Lab soft opening. Listen to this episode, where I take you through my mindset before, during and after the launch and what's in store for the future. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment ...
Jun 24, 2019•28 min•Ep. 18
On this episode, we have Mike Bamboo, @MikeBamboo, to discuss the ins, the outs, and subtleties of creating a physical product. We look at this through the lens of an idea the stemmed from being DJ Plug-N-Play to becoming the undisputed AUXGOD with the Music Battle Card Game with the same name (@AuxGodGame). He discusses how you can make some big things happen by being patient or you can risk making some costly mistakes. P.S. I recorded our interview while Mike Bamboo was on the move, so thank y...
Jun 17, 2019•36 min•Ep. 17
On this episode, I wanted to give you an update on what's going on and to formally introduce you to the Opin Media Lab. That's right you heard right, We are opening a Digital Content Studio where you can record Podcasts and Vlogs alike, along with using the space for portraits or headshots. Listen to this episode where I take you through my mindset before, during and after the idea to the execution of the plan. I then explain where this falls into the bigger plan. Simply put, today's objective: ...
Jun 10, 2019•21 min•Ep. 16
On this episode, we have Taryn Jerez, @OneCraftyMissblog, to discuss the Do's and Don'ts of Social Media and why it's important to focus on building a relationship and not try to sell while using your favorite platform. We look at this through the lens of her blog turned Creative Biz Coach venture, One Crafty Miss, LLC. She discusses how she pivoted into this lane after being confident that her original plan would be the "sure thing". Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hop...
Jun 03, 2019•44 min•Ep. 15
This episode, we conclude the mini-series called Small Business Champions. We want to continue sharing some organizations that really help the community. This week, we have the Community Manager of ACCESS WS, Hasani Mitchell, to share what the mission of ACCESS and how they plan to help minority- and woman-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) thrive equitably by providing access to resources, technical support, contract opportunities, and financing. Hasani also shows that music is one of the best ...
May 28, 2019•30 min•Ep. 14
This episode, we continue the mini-series called Small Business Champions. We want to continue sharing some organizations that really help the community and has been instrumental in guiding OpinShop along with me during this journey. This week, we have the Co-Founder and a board member of HUSTLE WS, Matt Williams, to share what the mission of HUSTLE is and how they overcame their underdog story and made a BIG SPLASH in the WS community with just a "little HUSTLE". Matt also goes a little deeper ...
May 21, 2019•39 min•Ep. 13
This episode, we continue the mini-series called Small Business Champions. We want to continue sharing some organizations that really help the community and has been instrumental in guiding OpinShop along with me during this journey. This week, we have the Executive Director of Venture Cafe WS, Karen Barnes, to share what the mission of Venture Cafe is and how the Winston Salem Chapter is different than the others around the world. Karen also goes a little deeper to show how Venture Cafe tries t...
May 13, 2019•53 min•Ep. 12
This episode is the start of a new mini-series that we are calling Small Business Champions. This week is designated National Small Business Week but we want to take the month to share some organizations that really help the community and has been instrumental in guiding OpinShop along with me during this journey. This week, we the director of the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center, Allan Younger, to share what the mission of the SBC is and their approach in listening to the voice of the entrepr...
May 06, 2019•35 min•Ep. 11
On this episode, we have Ceez, @Ceezjr_, to discuss the importance and the sensitivity of Timing and When to Start Your Business. We look at this through the lens of his experience in his entrepreneurial endeavors in starting his apparel company, Spiffy clothing. He discusses how he did everything he needed to be ready to launch his business and what it took for to just make the leap. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subsc...
Apr 29, 2019•49 min•Ep. 10
On this episode, we have Billy Fountain to discuss the importance of Client Relationship Building. We look at this through the lens of his experience in his entrepreneurial endeavors and in his partnership with URA. He discusses how he built up his confidence to initiate interactions with total strangers, how he develops client relationships, and how to maintain them. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://...
Apr 22, 2019•37 min•Ep. 9
On this episode, we have Amber Richbook to discuss the importance of consistency. We look at this through the lens of her interactive journal called #30daysofconsistency. She discusses how she built her credibility, established her reputation, remained accountable, and created and maintained her message. Listen so you can get that PUSH you need to Opin Up Shop. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to comment and subscribe! FB https://m.facebook.com/EatheExec https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofmil...
Apr 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 8
