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 by following me on Instagram @Khalida.Dubose where I’ll continue to post updates. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your bigge...
Sep 01, 2022•2 min•Ep. 48
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 + attracting your next client Book a sales call with Khalida More on Khalida Khalida DuBose is a business coach specializing in mindset and simplified busin...
Aug 09, 2022•15 min•Ep. 47
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 Khalida More on Khalida Khalida DuBose is a business coach specializing in mindset and simplified business strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, ...
Jul 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 46
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 More on Khalida Khalida DuBose is a business coach specializing in mindset and simplified business strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she su...
Jun 28, 2022•15 min•Ep. 45
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 coach specializing in mindset and simplified business strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campai...
Jun 07, 2022•12 min•Ep. 44
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 releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client Book a sales call with Khalida More on Khalida Khalida DuBose is a business coach speciali...
May 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 43
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 very early Eid Mubarak, for those of you who will be celebrating Eid. I know that I will not be on the podcast that week. So I wanted to send you an ea...
Apr 19, 2022•1 min•Ep. 42
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 Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community Book a sales call with...
Apr 12, 2022•16 min•Ep. 41
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 coach or a service provider. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client The Black G...
Apr 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 40
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 understand your audience, and help inform your marketing. Selling is a foundational business skill, and doing sales calls is a great way to practice yo...
Mar 29, 2022•20 min•Ep. 39
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 and when it’s not appropriate. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client The Bl...
Mar 22, 2022•17 min•Ep. 38
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 confidently invite your people to work with you. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your nex...
Mar 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 37
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 to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community Book a sales call with Khalida More...
Mar 08, 2022•16 min•Ep. 36
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 blocks + attracting your next client The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community Book a clarity call with Khalida More on Khalida Khalida DuBose is a...
Mar 01, 2022•18 min•Ep. 35
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 information on the Virtual Goals Assitant Agency at vgaallc.com . Follow Taishma on Instagram @theceo.taishma . Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 s...
Feb 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 34
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 the Excel Capital Group on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , or YouTube . Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales ...
Feb 15, 2022•38 min•Ep. 33
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? Bonus points for anyone who can share with me a few examples of them receiving their business or life. Other resources The RELEASE Method - 7 steps t...
Feb 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 32
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, talk about leaning in and just kind of lingering, and spend time learning how to feel. Check it out! The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your ...
Feb 01, 2022•18 min•Ep. 31
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 community Book a clarity call with Khalida The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client More on Kha...
Jan 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 30
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 and addressing them. Find Brianna Wilkerson online at madewell345.com . Listen to one of her podcasts, More Than Your Weight or the Healthy Oily Home ....
Jan 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 29
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 stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and much more. Kamalyn helps me break down imposter syndrome, how it shows up in your business, and offers some tips ...
Jan 11, 2022•33 min•Ep. 28
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, her business served a general clientele, but she realized that the general approach was NOT working for her. So she decided to narrow her company's fo...
Jan 04, 2022•36 min•Ep. 27
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 information for a second time, maybe even a third time, just remember that this is super helpful after implementing it, testing it, and experimenting ...
Dec 28, 2021•18 min•Ep. 26
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 to personally select one of my favorite interview episodes to release here on January 4th. So stay tuned. In the meantime, my team and I are going to ...
Dec 21, 2021•1 min•Ep. 25
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 imposter syndrome. In this episode, I’m going to dig into these issues and the underlying problems so you can focus on building your business. Resources The ...
Dec 14, 2021•18 min•Ep. 24
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 community. It was a GREAT conversation. I just had to share it. Thankfully, Christine has graciously said I can re-post the audio of her show with my ...
Dec 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 23
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 took to heal from her trauma, and how she has successfully built multiple businesses. Follow Ruqayyah on Instagram @ruqayyah_and_co . References in this ...
Nov 30, 2021•47 min•Ep. 22
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 you about hiring in your business, what it looks like to hire someone for the first time, when the time is right, and how hiring can help with the botto...
Nov 23, 2021•18 min•Ep. 21
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 course, I'll share three of the affirmations I use today. Resources mentioned in this episode Let's get visible - 3 tips for showing out Black Girl Busine...
Nov 16, 2021•22 min•Ep. 20
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 Their Voices." She is also a co-author in Soulful Prayers Volumes 1 and 2 and Soulful Affirmations. Heidi walks me through her career and how she focus...
Nov 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 19
