The Entrepreneurial You

A zac of many trades; Zachary Harding has crafted a diversified career profile that has taken him from the dancehall to the boardroom and into the Forbes Business Council…and he’s just getting started. Dubbed a marketing guru, Harding has a track record of excellence in senior management and strategic marketing roles with prominent brands such as the Jamaica Tourist Board, ATL, Red Stripe, JAMPRO, the Urban Development Corporation, Caribbean Airlines, the Port Authority of Jamaica, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association just to name a few. He is currently the Executive Chair of Delta Capital Partners and Group Chief Executive Officer of Stocks and Securities Limited. He’s the CEO with a deep-rooted passion for the cultural and creative arts…on The Entrepreneurial You. Trending Now Has video conferencing shaped the future of communication? The studies indicate a resounding yes and Zoom Video Communications, Inc has come out of the shadows to lead the technological pack. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, more and m

I trust you had a Merry Christmas. I am praying that 2022 will be a year of victory for you. 2021 has been quite a year, as was its predecessor 2020. But I am here to tell you that I gave it all that I've got from a place of surrender, ease and grace. I was in no rush to go anywhere nor do anything. My modus operandi became one of simply being. I won't lie though, I have had some serious challenges that I am still navigating. Honestly, there was a time in the year where I thought I couldn't bear anything else. While still recovering from a life-threatening burnout in 2020, my husband suffered major strokes in May, which frightened the daylight out of me. I cried, acknowledged where I was and reached out for help. And man did my community rally around me! Oh yeah, you supported as only you could—the prayers, the retreats, the phone calls, the cooking of meals and more—you reminded me that I was not alone, and I am grateful for that. Notwithstanding the challenges, I have had many wins (big and small). T

Do you give time and space to that other voice in your head telling you that you are not good enough? I mean, those big audacious goals that you have written in your journal remain exactly there because you keep asking yourself, “who am I to want to be able to do this thing?” Actually who are you, NOT to want these things. Listen to this episode to learn how Arlan Hamilton has overcome imposter syndrome to be the bad ass entrepreneur she now is. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:    Learn how Arlan deals with Imposter Syndrome.                                              .  Get insight into Arlan’s latest venture dealing with Fractional Employment. Find out Arlan’s Jamaican connection.    Episode Highlights About Hire Runner Runner was formed in 2021 addressing a pain point that many companies have, that is needing that extra executive support but not being able to or wanting to bring on a full-time salaried employee right away. Hire takes on fractions employees to

Have you ever seen pictures of entrepreneurs with their laptop while on the glistening and enticing shores with hues of blues and turquoise with the caption, “living my best life now” and wondered how you too can do that? This episode reveals someone who is successfully doing that and provides hacks for you to do it too. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:    Learn how a tech startup founder runs a successful business while travelling the world, living in dozens of cities.  Discover how to merge business and travel to have the life you want Identify some travel hacks to do so on a budget.    Episode Highlights   Yaro’s early days get in Tech From 16 to about 25 years old, Yaro’s goal was focused on making enough money to survive with his own source of income, not someone else’s. He was seen as a misfit. Everyone had a job or was starting university. Brisban wasn’t a hotbed for entrepreneurship..    How was Yaro able to travel the world and do business?  He buil

They lied to us, making us believe that as entrepreneurs we should be hustling and grinding constantly if we want to become successful. But is it success if it comes at the expense of our health? Can we have great health while pursuing wealth? Is it one or the other? This episode examines how we can navigate our health goals while still pursuing financial freedom. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:    Learn to navigate your health goals while pursuing your financial goals.  Find out how to be intentional about taking care of your health.  To learn practical steps to making better nutritional decisions.    Episode Highlights Taking care of our own health is important Culture has contributed to the way we live our lives without rest. Stress plays a huge role in our ability to be healthy. We need to find a way to prioritize our bodies and our needs.  How is a lack of proper nutrition manifesting itself amongst entrepreneurs?   Eating nothing during the week and t

Ever thought about what to say or do to get a meeting tipped in your favor before it even start? Words have power but when combined with the appropriate body language and action, they have the power to move mountains.  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:    Learn the true meaning of communication Explore the four types of communicators and the steps to effective communication.  To learn practical steps to tip meetings in your favour.  Episode Highlights   The True Meaning of Communication Aurora explains that communication is when the message sent is the message that is received.  She explains that this is not always the case because there is always background noise of some kind to prevent effective communication. As a communicator, it is important to understand neurological science and know that there is always a conversation in the listener's head, whether it is thinking about their bills or a previous conversation.   Steps to Effective communication  Auro

How do you view Culture? Have you taken stock of your personal biases and your outlook on issues relating to cultural diversity recently? I’m excited to share this episode as Genein Letford breaks down, “How to Connect, Create and Innovate Across Cultural Lines.” Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Explore the definition of culture.  Learn how the culture of your everyday life can affect the culture of a work environment and the way people carry out their tasks. Discover how to create an inclusive work environment and change unconscious biases.  Episode Highlights   The Relationship between Culture and Creativity   Genein says culture by definition is a group of people with a shared set of values, beliefs and systems. She says creative thinking is affected by culture and culture is lived through people. Therefore, the people in a business or organization guide its culture.  She explains that culture is not one set thing as there are different cultures; i.e. Ethnic c

Have you ever thought about how a Facebook Community could positively affect your business? Self-made millionaire and Confidence Coach Christina Jandali is here to share with us ‘How to Get Paying Clients with Facebook Groups.’   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn about the importance of Facebook Group Communities.   Learn how to transform community members into paying clients/customers.  Unlock the keys to maintaining a successful Facebook Group/Community.   Episode Highlights   Christina The Confidence Coach     Christina shares that her career as a confidence coach helps entrepreneurs who struggle with self-confidence position themselves and their businesses for success. She expresses that this helps them stand up for their brand, message, and what they believe. Christina explains that many entrepreneurs are not confident and miss out on opportunities  because of constant self-comparison and self-doubt.  She states that her responsibility is to boost he

Have you ever thought how you could turn your trauma into triumph? Tracee Hunt did it and she is here to share her story and tell you how you can do as you “Learn to Lead Your Team Towards Success.” Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Hear Tracee’s story and how she turned trauma into stepping stones to success.  Learn about how to lead your team to success while working through individual and collective traumas.   Hear tips on how to become a better leader.   Episode Highlights   The Foundation: Tracee’s Story   Tracee shares how being the product of unwanted pregnancy and dealing with the effects of having an absent father in the early part of her life affected her.     She also shares that she was a victim of mental and physical abuse.   Tracee explains that she uses the art of reframing to support her growth from the traumas she has experienced.  Tracee explains the reality of trauma and how each person is responsible for learning how to heal from their trau

Have you experienced failure? I guarantee you are not alone but, there is always a way to make a comeback, and today’s guest Teresa Heath Wareing is going to share with us some tips on “Turning Entrepreneurial Failures into Success.”  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Listen to  Teresa share her own story of triumphs and failures that lead her to success.  Hear strategies on how to manage failure and success in business.  Understand how to make the best of failures to turn them into success.    Episode Highlights Teresa’s Journey  Teresa shares her unconventional journey to entrepreneurship as personal life experiences left her with no options but to figure out how to use her skills to make money.  Teresa shares that even though she is not exactly sure how she made her monthly targets, she hustled by networking and showing up in the appropriate places at the right time as an investment for herself and her business. Teresa shares that the need to provide for hers

Have you ever thought about offering a High- Ticket Business service? What is stopping you? This week's guest can help you overcome whatever fears you might be having surrounding this decision as we discuss High-Ticket Business Model Myths with Shayla Boyd- Gill.  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn about the reasons for some of the myths surrounding High-Ticket Business Models. Hear how Shyla Boyd-Gill practically debunked these myths to accelerate in her own High-Ticket Business.  Discover helpful tips to help you grow your own High-Ticket Model Business.  Episode Highlights Who is Shalya Boyd-Gill    Shayla is a wife and mother of 6.  Shayla shares how her personal life experiences lead her to become an entrepreneur.   She explains that her business was birthed from her ability to have babies well and that was something she was good at doing. She also shares that after a few failed attempts, she had to figure out how to run a business successfully.  S

Sounds True is one of the world's leading wisdom-based multimedia companies whose mission is to wake up the world. They publish groundbreaking authors and teachers with topics ranging from mindfulness, neuroscience, psychology, trauma therapy, and more. Today  we are joined by Founder Tami Simon in a riveting discussion about "Inner Skills in the Post-Pandemic Economy." Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover how to connect with your inner self  Learn about the importance of proper breathing. Hear tips about how to be grounded. Episode Highlights What are inner skills? Tami shares that our outer skills have to do with how we interact with people and take our cues from our culture and environment. She says these skills are affected by how we measure ourselves along the metrics given to us by the world and its influences.  She explains that our inner skills look at what we deem valuable and how we measure success.   She emphasizes that inner skills are best rea

In this episode, we are joined by Dave “Laundromat Millionaire” Menz sharing how his humble beginnings did not stop him from being successful as we discuss the topic from Poverty to Prospering. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:    Hear how Dave Menz went from selling candy in school to a millionaire.   Discover how Dave was able to make his business stand out and grow. Learn how sacrifice can pay off in business.     Episode Highlights Who Is Dave Menz  Dave shares that his family had very humble beginnings, which caused him to face several struggles growing up.  He also shared that as a child in order to purchase snacks or treats, he and his siblings had to learn to be resourceful. He also shared that from a tender age in life, he developed an entrepreneurial spirit that has led him to where he is today.  How Did Dave Begin? Dave shares that, growing up, he learned to survive on the bare minimum. That propelled him to start little business ventures such as m

What does your digital introduction say about you? In this episode, we are joined by Donna Serdula as we discuss “Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile To Increase Visibility & Boost Your Sales.” Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn the importance of a LinkedIn profile  Discover how you can build a strong online presence using your LinkedIn profile.  Learn how you can engage with the right connections to benefit personally and professionally.      Episode Highlights The Importance of a Linked in Profile    Donna shares how a personal experience ledn her to tap into the benefits of having an engaging LinkedIn profile.  Donna describes a LinkedIn profile as a digital-first impression.  She shares that a LinkedIn profile allows you to control your narrative and the way others perceive you. It allows people to get a better look and feel of who you are and your capabilities. How to build a strong LinkedIn Presence    Donna says that one of the struggles professiona

The adversities of life are inevitable, and one person who knows about this is Les Brown. However, he has never allowed the trials to get the better of him. He has allowed them to fuel him as he became one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers. Today he is here to share with us that,' If You Can Look Up, You Can Get Up.' Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:    Hear about Les Brown's journey to success and the things that have kept him motivated over the years.   Discover the comeback power that lives within you.   Learn how to stand out in all that you do.    Episode Highlights How do I handle adversity?  Les explains that life is full of disruptions and surprises; recent personal experiences reminded him of how true that is.  Les references Ephesians 6 verses 11-18 to remind us that we will face difficulty but having the Armor of God coupled with characteristics such as courage and resilience will help you overcome these inevitable circumstances. How do

Do you know exactly who you are? Could you be standing in your own way of being great? Our guest in this episode helps entrepreneurs around the world from sabotaging their results and freeing them to be themselves to make six and seven-figure leaps in their businesses. Let us learn "The Secret to Being Unapologetically You" with Mia Hewett.  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover how childhood trauma affects the way we align to our true selves. Unlock the keys to healing to realize your most authentic self.   Discover how aligning yourself can impact your overall quality of life.    Episode Highlights Know who you are! Mia shares that as children, we are born whole and complete; however, after suffering trauma, if not taught to process our emotions, we undergo an internal paradigm shift.   When humans do not learn to process emotions as children they experience a 'pull back. This 'pull back' triggers feelings of loneliness, abandonment, and separation. These f

COVID-19 with its accompanying protocols such as living socially distanced has affected businesses and life as we know it. However, there is always an opportunity to pivot with the right resources and in this episode with Paresh Patel we will learn about "Touchless Technology in a Socially Distanced World.”   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  To learn what Touchless Technology is. Discover how Touchless Technology can fit and benefit the business models of today.  Learn how Pay Range has been impacting people's lives and businesses.  Episode Highlights What is Touchless Technology    Paresh describes touchless technology as being able to send payment without having  touched a machine such as a laundering or vending machine.  PayRange was established in 2015 to eliminate unnecessary contacts with these kinds of machines.    Ahead of the game  Pay Range was developed well ahead of its game and is especially useful as we maneuver this pandemic in 2021. I

Have you been struggling to tap into your market and create long-lasting, authentic customer relationships? In today's episode with Jack Born, we will learn about "The Psychology Behind Creating Urgency to Convert Customers Authentically.” Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Learn how important Psychology is to business. Learn about the power of deadlines.  Learn about Deadline Funnel and how it has been impacting businesses globally.  Episode Highlights Ways Psychology Affects Business  Jack shared that the fundamentals of business are a mixture of Psychology and Mathematics. However, with marketing and sales, Psychology and communication are the main pillars for a business to stand on.  Jack shares how he found out things about the human brain and the psychology behind how it reacts to buying or trying a product and the decision-making process.   The Benefits of Utilizing Deadlines  Jack shares how establishing a deadline for signing up for a product he wa

Leadership is never an easy task but, what truly separates a leader from a follower? What are the keys to good leadership? Hear about all this and more from this episode's guest Wendy Ryan as we discuss the topic 'Learn Lead Lift: Think, Act and Inspire Your Way to Greatness.'  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Unlock the keys to great Leadership  Discover how Mindset, Skillset, and Behavior distinguish the type of leader you are.   Learn how to change or affect change as a leader Episode Highlights Are leaders born or made?   Wendy shared that leaders are not necessarily born or made.  Wendy explains that what we do with the raw material life gives us determines if we become great leaders or not.  Wendy explains that one of the main characteristics of a leader is intentionality about their actions. Intentional leaders are not only concerned with themselves but with the members of their team and its overall mission.  Wendy reminds us that leadership does not h

Welcome to episode 232 of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Today's episode is with David Wachs. A serial entrepreneur, David's latest venture, Handwrytten, is bringing back the lost art of letter writing through scalable, robot-based solutions that write your notes in pen. Developed as a platform, Handwrytten lets you send notes from your CRM system, such as Salesforce, website, apps, or through custom integration. Used by major meal boxes, eCommerce giants, nonprofits and professionals, Handwrytten is changing the way brands and people connect. Prior to his current initiatives, David founded Cellit, a mobile marketing platform and mobile agency. Cellit was sold to HelloWord in January of 2012. Both Handwrytten and Cellit were on Inc. Magazine’s Inc 500 list of fastest growing companies. David now also writes for Inc. Magazine with his column “Stepping Away from the Day to Day.”  This is our conversation on "The Importance of Hand-Written Notes in Business."    Here are three reasons why you should listen to