The Entrepreneurial You

Greetings and welcome to episode 231 of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Today's episode is with Anthony Zhang, co-founder of Vinovest. Vinovest is a platform that is democratizing access to fine wine investing. Anthony is a repeat entrepreneur who successfully built and sold two companies, EnvoyNow and KnowYourVC, by the age of 22. He has also held leadership positions at cryptocurrency platform, Blockfolio and is a board member at RateMyInvestor. Here is our conversation on "Getting Started in the Wine Business.” Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn about Wine Investing and how it can work for you Learn about Venovest and how it could help you on your Wine Investment journey. Get professional recommendations on some of the best players in the wine market and some tips on how you can get more into wine.  Episode Highlights   Wine Investing  Wine investing is the process of buying and storing wine and then selling it as it appreciates over time. Venovest is one

Today's episode is with Lucas Walker, a serial entrepreneur who has started three successful businesses in the software, e-commerce, and media spaces, working on bootstrapped and venture-funded companies. He has reviewed more than 10,000 eCommerce stores as a part of his work over the past couple of years and, today we will discuss 'Launching a Product in a Competitive Market with No Prior Experience.' Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn about the key things to consider when launching a new product. Learn about some of the costs to consider when starting or launching a business.  Learn about a checklist of things needed to successfully launch a business in the 'new normal.'    Episode Highlights What is the difference between a product and a service launch?  When launching a service, business owners must focus on grabbing the attention of their potential clients. When launching a product, business owners must focus on making sales and tap into other markets. 

This is  the final episode in our 'Slow Down and Live' Health and wellness Series. It has been an informative and educational journey. We are closing out the series with a presentation by Dr Joan Lamle, who is actually my Naturopath.  Dr Lamle will be looking at the very prevalent but often misdiagnosed matter of Adrenal Fatigue, one of the things that I was diagnosed with. Stay tuned as Dr Lamle with us on the topic of 'Adrenal Fatigue: Why Aren't More Medical Doctors Diagnosing It?'  Dr. Joan Lamle is a Natural Health Consultant who specializes in lifestyle diseases with a special emphasis on women’s health.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn about the Adrenal glands and the purpose they serve. Learn about the different stages of Adrenal fatigue.  Learn about the necessary  changes that need to be made to have  healthy adrenal function.  Episode Highlights   Our Adrenal Glands are more important than you think.   The Adrenal Gland is located just above th

As we continue our health and wellness journey, I must tell you I am super excited to share today's episode because we are going to be looking at what has become my favourite food supplement and that is Magnesium. Ian Clark founded Activation Products out of a personal health crisis like me who created the Slow Down & Live Health Summit as a result of health challenges that I faced in 2020.  Stay tuned as Ian shares with us on the topic of 'Miracle Mineral: Magnesium As A Response To Burn Out.'  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn how Magnesium functions in the body. Learn about the different forms of Magnesium and how we can take it.  Hear about Ian Clark’s personal experience with his energy’s and what his own imbalance taught him about life and how to get the best out of it.  Episode Highlights   Your Body Demands Magnesium   Low Magnesium levels can affect brain power, our Immune system, Endocrine system,  Metabolism, Nervous system, Digestive system, Resp

Have you been enjoying the sessions on health and wellness? Remember it is very important that you 'slow down and live. I am pleased to continue to bring you another  presentation from the Slow Down & Live: Health is Wealth virtual event that was held in January. I do hope that you were able to hear from Professor Jaipaul Roopnarine on Parenting And Behavioural Health In Caribbean Children. This week it is all about food and Hollan Hamid joins us to talk about Food As Medicine: Why A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet May Be The Answer To Your Health Problems.  Hollan Hamid is a big advocate of whole plant based foods as a way to prevent and treat health problems.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  You will identify how unhealthy eating habits can affect your overall health. You will learn simple plant-based everyday recipes that can be used as an alternative to regular recipes.  Hear Hollan give practical steps and tips on how someone can change to a plant based/ whole foo

This week we pick up with the presentation from Professor Jaipaul Roopnarine on Parenting And Behavioural Health In Caribbean Children. Professor Roopnarine is Professor of Human Development and Family Science, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn more about what has been happening globally with children's mental/behavioral health since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Learn about Parental practices in the Caribbean and its effects as well as learn about how home environments affect children.  Learn about positive parenting and how it can benefit children's development and mental and developmental health.    Episode Highlights  Children have been mentally affected by the Pandemic  Children just like adults have been victims of the Covid-19 Pandemic and have been facing mental and behavioural issues such as Frustration, Boredom, separation fears ,clingy behaviour, Anxiety and Depression among o

I am pleased to share with you that over the next 5 weeks I will be releasing the presentations from speakers at the Slow Down & Live: Health is Wealth virtual event that was held in January. I am excited to share these recordings because I learnt so much and I know you perhaps didn't get to attend and even if you did, a replay would be good. You may remember that my motivation came from my own personal experience with my health that was challenged. I am committing to staying healthy and I want you to as well. You will be hearing topics a follows: ➡️New Year, New You: Why Health Is Wealth ➡️Parenting And Behavioural Health In Caribbean Children ➡️Food As Medicine: Why A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet May Be The Answer To Your Health Problems ➡️Miracle Mineral: Magnesium As A Response To Burn Out ➡️Adrenal Fatigue: Why Aren't More Medical Doctors Diagnosing It? Today, I am starting with Dr Nsombi Jaja as she talks about New Year, New You: Why Health Is Wealth.   Here are three reasons why you sho

We need to take the time to help each other, to support each other, to care for our youths, and instill wisdom in our youths. Don’t just talk about the change, be about the change. In this episode, we are joined by Eli Smith to learn from his experience as being a Black business owner in America. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover how you can be a successful business owner.  Learn how you can establish your worth.  Learn how to stay positive and motivated as a Black business owner living in America   Episode Highlights What Is It Like Being Black In America?  Eli shared that it is a struggle being Black in America.  Eli mentioned that there is the constant feeling of not being able to breathe.  He shared that being Black we hear more “no’s” than “yes”. We are constantly fighting to just find our worth; trying to create values within our own communities.  Being Black in America, you feel as though you always have to try to match up in order to be equa

In this episode, we are joined by Jeffrey Hayzlett to discuss how to host and promote a successful virtual event.Click To Tweet Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn why you should go with virtual events.  Discover how you can plan, promote and host a virtual event. Learn how you can increase your audience attendance on virtual events.     Episode Highlights Who Is Jeffrey?-  Jeffrey shares that he has a passion for learning and always having fun. He also shares that as a child he started out by selling items door to door and his first job was mowing lawns.  He then shared that his first big business was a Public Relations firm, running political campaigns, pursued marketing, then became a TV personality and finally ventured into podcasting.  Why Should I Go With Virtual Events?- One of the crucial benefits to having virtual events is the increase in accessibility.  Another essential reason for having virtual events is the cost effectiveness. A virtual

Are you ready to ‘Exit Rich?’ Not sure when to plan your exit strategy? In this episode, we are joined by Michelle Seiler Tucker to discuss planning your exit strategy from day one. Always be prepared. You must determine your destination as a business owner.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn the importance of planning an exit strategy from the first day of business.Click To Tweet Discover why some companies go out of business. Learn how you can plan an effect exit strategy.  Resources Text Michelle to 888-526-5750;  Get a copy of Exit Rich at exitrichbooks.com   Episode Highlights What Is An Exit Strategy?  Michelle shared that when starting a business, you want to begin with the end in mind.  Most businesses are not sellable because the owner did not build a sellable business. Click To Tweet She also shared that you must always remember that your business is your most valuable asset.  Why Is An Exit Strategy Important? With no planned end game, i

Are you ready to become an expert in sales? In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nadia Brown to discuss how to be great at sales without being sleazy. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover the importance of managing your time. Learn how you can be better at sales. Learn about building a rapport in sales. Resources Checklist - courageousconversationsthatconvert.com   Episode Highlights How To Be Great At Sales Without Being Sleazy?  We need to learn how to connect with our potential clients first.  Ensure that you are listening to potential clients more than you are speaking to them.Click To Tweet For instance, if you focus on asking open-ended questions and then listening to their responses, oftentimes you find that they talk themselves into why they may need or want what you’re offering. Listening more is a powerful way to not only build a rapport with clients but also help them see that you're coming from a place of service, not a place of only wanting to

Are you ready to start building your empire? Are you new to online marketing? In this episode, we are joined by Alicia Lyttle to discuss how to start and grow your online empire. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn how you can start your online business. Discover why it is important to learn a new skill. Learn how you can benefit from online courses. Resources FREE Report to create to creating your own online product at alicialyttle.com Episode Highlights Learning A New Skill-  Learning a new skill allows you to gain new experiences, and trains your brain to handle a wide range of challenges.  It increases your adaptability when placed in new environments.  It provides you with the opportunity for growth both personally and professionally.  Why Should I Invest In Online Courses? One of the main reasons you should invest in online courses speaks to time-efficiency.  It offers you flexibility to allow you to fit your classes around your work and personal

As business owners and entrepreneurs we have to first think about what is best for our businesses. Are you ready to learn how to create a 7 figure business? In this episode, we are joined by Linh Podetti to discuss why outsourcing is the easiest way to a 7 figure business. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn the power of outsourcing. Discover how you can maintain a successful business through outsourcing. Learn how you can figure out what you are passionate about.  Resource PDF of 100 tasks a VA can do: outsourcingangels.com    Episode Highlights What You Need To Know About Outsourcing-  There are three types of outsourcing, namely: Onshore which is outsourcing that is done within the borders of a country Nearshore which refers to outsourcing to a company in a neighboring country. Offshore outsourcing which  occurs when you outsource to a country far away.   With outsourcing, companies have the opportunity to increase their efficiency, and to focus

With growth comes success. Are you ready to learn how you can save time and money by learning how to manage people? In this episode, we are joined by Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco to discuss how learning people management skills could save your money and time. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover useful tips on how you can be a better leader. Learn effective tools and strategies to manage your team. Learn how you can improve on your people management skills.   Episode Highlights Learning Patience-  Mike shares that we have to be patient and learn how to trust the process.  He also shared that it’s not easy to be patient.  We have to work on ourselves before we can manage people - learning the art of patience. You have to work on “ME” leadership first then transition to WE leadership.  What Is People Management? Managing people speaks to being a leader of people. Mike shared that according to John Maxwell, leadership is making others’ success easier or easy.

Are you wondering how to make big profits in a small business? Worried that you don’t have enough followers to reach your business goals? In this episode, we are joined by Thalia Toha to discuss how to turn 100 followers into US$10,000.  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover how you can make the “big bucks” as a small business owner. Learn essential tips for email marketing.  Discover how invaluable a small list can be.  Resources A downloadable PDF. The Small List, Big Income: Jump Start your Purpose with Grace. This can be located under  www.goodgrowgreat.com/smalltobigpurpose    Episode Highlights How To Turn Something Small Into A Major Income-  Thalia shared that it doesn’t take having 100,000 followers to make profits.  It’s not about the quantity but more so about the quality. Instead of just adding value, we need to think about how to become invaluable-becoming so valuable that people cannot ignore you.  How To Make Others Not Ignore You- Focus

Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow via this business podcast - the podcast for entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond.   Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? Are you ready to start dealing with your daily challenges head on? In this episode, we are joined by Todd Palmer to discuss how ditching your comfort zone leads to growth through authenticity, transparency and vulnerability. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how you can ditch your comfort zone as a leader or business owner to experience success.  Learn how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Learn how to have those difficult conversations at work.  Resources 30-mi

  Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow via this business podcast - the podcast for entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond. The Entrepreneurial You was recently named among the "Top 30 Entrepreneurship Podcast You Must Follow" by Feedspot. Can you come to terms with the idea of being a celebrity? Do you think only Hollywood Actors, Singers, and Musicians should have this title? Consider what being a celebrity would mean for your business and brand. This episode is for you if you are ready to take your brand to the next level. In this episode, we are joined by Jane Tabachnick to discuss why celebrity brands charge more and how to build one. Tune in to this episode to learn the thought process be

Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow via this business podcast - the podcast for entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond. The Entrepreneurial You was recently named among the "Top 30 Entrepreneurship Podcast You Must Follow" by Feedspot. Are you a part of the minority that will change the world? You will get 99 no's before that first yes. It is therefore necessary for you to have the right mindset that can propel you to success. This week, The Entrepreneurial You podcast invites Justin Breen to share strategies on how to build an epic business and having freedom while doing so.  Tune in to this episode to learn how being different from everyone else can make you more successful! Here are three

Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow via this business podcast - the podcast for entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond. The Entrepreneurial You was recently named among the "Top 30 Entrepreneurship Podcast You Must Follow" by Feedspot. Have you ever thought about becoming a Franchisee? Are you ready to live the life of your dreams? Tune in to this episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast as Kimberly Daly shares how we can build wealth and live the life of our dreams through franchising!Click To Tweet Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover the benefits of franchising and learn how to build your wealth.  Learn effective strategies on how to select what

  Welcome to The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter, the Jamaican podcast Queen, Author, international speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Each week I feature a global, high-impact entrepreneur and leader to motivate, inspire and educate peak performers about international best practices to help their business scale and grow via this business podcast - the podcast for entrepreneurs in 2021 and beyond.   Are you ready to live your best life? Having a solid financial plan must be part of this journey. There are several benefits to having a solid financial plan for your business, namely, it reinforces clear goals, allows for sensible cash flow management, smart budget allocation, necessary cost reduction, risk mitigation and provides a growth roadmap.    In this episode, we are joined by Curtis May to discuss some winning wealth creation strategies and discuss four components of the ideal financial plan! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: