The DUALpreneur Podcast

Are you Technology Challenged? Does technology frustrate or intimidate you? We know we need technology to start, grow, and maintain our businesses, but it can be overwhelming if you don't know much about technology, especially when it doesn't work. In this episode, Fractional (Part-Time) CTO (Chief Technology Officer) Ray Abram shares how hiring a Fractional CTO can help your side business grow. Ray shares: What is a CTO?Why it is important to Consult with CTOWhat is the Investment for Hiring a (Part-Time) CTO Connect with Ray at @rayabram

Are you TIRED? I mean mentally and physically TIRED? Taking care of family, working a job, and starting/running a side business can be exhausting. In this episode, Resilience Expert Dr. Chantrise Holliman shares the 7 Types of REST Every DUALpreneurs Needs to be Successful. Essentially, it is the New Wealth everyone needs to be wealthy! Dr. Chantrise shares What REST really isWhy REST is required to be successful at anythingThe 7 Types of REST we needHow to get the REST you need during your busy life Connect with Dr. Chantrise at @DrChantrise.

Are you doing everything you know how to do on social media to promote your side business but just not getting the visibility you need to get more or any sales? Are you just tapped out financially on paying for Facebook Ads that aren't working? In this episode, Media & PR Expert Lillie Mae shares 5 Simple Visibility Strategies to increase your business visibility to increase your sales ... without paying for Facebook Ads. Lillie shares Why it is so hard now to get visibility on Social Media5 Simple Strategies to increase your Visilibilty on Social MediaHow to get opportunities to increase your business visibility Connect with Lillie Mae via social media at @iamlilliemae

Does it seem like you don't have enough time in the day for family, work, and life, let alone having a side business? Does it feel like you are always fighting with TIME? In this episode, Media & Wellness Expert Sheniqua Johnson shares how to turn Time from being your biggest enemy to Time being your Best Business Partner as a DUALpreneur. Sheniqua shares How and what to prioritizeHow to let go of what is not helping you reach your goalsHow to make Time your Best Business Partner Contact Sheniqua at @sheniquajohnson

Does your side business require you to connect with company Decision Makers? Not sure how to make those connections?  Have you ever played #Golf? Yup ... I said GOLF! Golf Instructor and Business Strategist, Patrina King shares how she teaches women the game of Golf and how to leverage the game to connect with decision-makers. Patrina shares Who should consider learning to play golf to grow their businessHow to leverage the game of Golf to grow your side businessThe Do's and Don'ts regarding building connections on the golf courseAnd more! Connect with Patrina at https://golfwomenmeanbusiness.com.

Are you promoting your business on social media? Are you sleeping on the Power of LinkedIn? #Probably In this episode, LinkedIn Expert + DUALpreneur Derek Ford shares how to Leverage LinkedIn to grow your side business. Derek Ford is not only a Business Development Officer at Zoom (Yes ... zoom.us), he is an experienced Executive with a demonstrated history of working in Sales. Skilled in Sales, Negotiation, Management, Business Development, Recruiting, and Social Media. Derek shares If DUALpreneurs should have a LinkedIn account/profile.How DUALpreneurs should use LinkedIn.Tips on the best way to set up a LinkedIn profile to get more visibility. Connect with Derek via social media at @derekvford.

Is keeping track of your business finances confusing, intimidating, or overwhelming? Is it really necessary? In this episode, Bookkeeper and Business Finance Strategist Sonja Jones shares why bookkeeping is the lifeline of successful side businesses and simple steps to keep track of your business finances.  Sonja Jones is is the Finance and Operations Director of a Charter School in Tennessee. She is also the owner of GIP (Get In Position) Financials, a bookkeeping and business financial strategy firm. Sonja is an experienced financial resource who works with individuals and organizations to realize their financial goals. Sonja shares The 4 Financial Professionals every business owner should have.The difference between a Bookkeeper, Tax Preparer, Tax Accountant, and CPA.Why working with a Bookkeeper will ease side gig stress.Simple Steps to Get Your Business Financials in Order for 2023 Connect with Sonja at https://gipfinancials.com.

Do you want to start a side business in 2023? Do you need funding for your new business? In this episode Business Consultant Dr. Robert J. Watkins shares tips to start a side business and get funding. Not only is this multi-dimensional Army veteran a bestselling author, servant-hearted minister, and investor but he is a financial consultant who has helped build seven-figure businesses as the CEO of the consulting firm he founded, Conquer Worldwide. In his limited spare time, he has managed to ink five books including Never Chase a Paycheck Again, How to Hear from God, Be Your Own Boss, Extreme Results, and the recently released, Chosen: Becoming The Person You Were Meant To Be. Dr. Watkins has invested in over 200 new business owners, assisted thousands of families to change the trajectory of their financial legacies, and facilitated more than $10 million in capital for burgeoning startups. Learn Challenges & Opportunities for Starting a BusinessHow to Start Your Side BusinessHow to Get Business Funding Connect with Dr. Watkins at https://conquerworldwide.com.

Is your side business becoming overwhelming? Do you need to get organized to reduce or eliminate side gig stress? In this episode, the Systems Surgeon Sandi Evans shares how to make your side business stress-free by developing and automating these 3 Systems. Sandi has been helping entrepreneurs organize their businesses since 2012. With a strong background in real estate management and paralegal services, she transitioned her expertise into supporting business owners through systems strategies, training, and automation implementation. She is the author of Real Bosses Delegate: Build Your Dream Team, Save Time, and Avoid Burnout. She’s also a mom, speaker, and self-proclaimed cupcake connoisseur. Sandi shares Why many people with side gigs don't make the money they deserveWhat Systems are why they are so important to have a successful side businessThe 3 Systems to automate immediately to eliminate side gig stress and become successful faster Connect with Sandi at https://carterevansservices.com.

Have you ever woken up one morning and seen a person or business out of nowhere and it seemed like they were an "overnight success?"  I have, and always wondered, "How can I do that for my business or brand?" In this episode, Business Consultant + DUALpreneur Dr. Paul Q. Fortson shares what it takes to make your brand or business an Overnight Success. Dr. Paul Q. Fortson is the COO of Paradise Community Development Corporation and a County Justice Community Liaison in Atlanta, GA. He is also a business owner of Fortson Business Solutions which provide Business Development, Ghost Writing, and Business Plan Development Services to businesses, churches, and political officials.  Dr. Paul Q. Fortson shares What it takes to become an Overnight SuccessHow long it actually takes to become an Overnight SuccessSteps to take towards becoming an Overnight Success Connect with Dr. Paul Q. Fortson at www.drpaulq.com and follow him on all social media at @DrPaulQ.

Are you a Solo DUALpreneur (doing everything yourself) and you are getting more business than you can handle alone? Many DUALpreneurs are having this problem. and it is an amazing challenge to have. But, how do you handle it? In this episode, DEIA (Diversity Equity Inclusion & Access) Expert Dr. Tia L. Jackson-Truitt shares how she is dealing with this amazing challenge and tips on how to Scale based on your family and business needs. Dr. Tia L. Jackson-Truitt is a sought-after trainer, speaker, and consultant who is a subject matter expert on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). With over a decade of experience creating highly successful DEIA programming in higher education, Dr. Tia seeks to teach companies the best practices in creating truly inclusive cultures. Dr. Tia is a true DEIA expert with the educational, research, professional and personal experiences to back it up. Her unique, interactive, engaging communication style is what makes companies seek her services time and time again. Dr. Tia shares How to successfully manage family, work, and your side business.How to determine when it is time to scale your business and grow your team.Tips on how to scale based on your family, work, and business needs. Connect with Dr. Tia at https://askdrtia.com.

It's 2023 and it's time for us to not only be successful but also be Happy DUALpreneurs! In this episode, Alfred Edmond Jr, SVP of Black Enterprise Magazine, as well as a Multimedia Expert & DUALpreneur with successful side businesses.  Alfred A. Edmond Jr. is SVP/Executive Editor-at-Large of Black Enterprise, Co-Host of the nationally syndicated B. Lifted Up! Radio, and a nationally renowned live interviewer and session moderator for both live and virtual conferences and events. An award-winning multi-media journalist, Edmond is a highly sought-after expert and speaker on business and economic trends, entrepreneurship, personal finance, leadership, and wealth creation. Known as #TheSuccesspert, he is a veteran judge of national business pitch competitions and a trusted mentor, advisor, coach, and confidante to dozens of accomplished entrepreneurs. Alfred shares his journey as a DUALpreneur, as well as  The challenges he faces as a DUALpreneurTips to determine if you are really ready to be a DUALpreneur What is involved with being a Happy DUALpreneurWhat to do to become a Happy DUALpreneur in 2023 Follow Alfred via social media at @AlfredEdmondJr

Here is a sneak peek of the premiere episode! Let's be honest. Most people that want to quit their job to start a business just are NOT ready to be #Entrepreneurs. #RealTalk  Black Enterprise SVP + #DUALpreneur Alfred A. Edmond Jr. & host Tarra "Madam Money" Jackson talk about how to tell if you are Really Ready for #Entrepreneurship / #DUALpreneurship!  This Episode of "The DUALpreneur Podcast" premiers January 2023.  #Subscribe & #Share Today at www.thedualpreneurpodcast.com  #Podcast #entrepreneurs #biztips #businessownership

Do you have a side gig, side hustle, or side business?  If so, that makes you an Amazing DUALpreneur!  The DUALpreneur Podcasts celebrates DUALpreneurs like you and share honest and intimate stories about their side gig journey, as well as provide successful side gig tips to help you start and build your side business.