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#20 - Finding extra time to start your business
The Shontavia Show
04/06/20 • 19 min
In this episode of The Shontavia Show, host Shontavia Johnson talks about how to find extra time in your day to start your business. If you've ever said, "I'm just too busy right now," or "if I just had more hours in a day" when it comes to pursuing that idea, project, or business idea, this is the episode for you.
Shontavia's four suggestions for finding extra time include: (1) eliminating aimless scrolling; (2) using social media to learn, build and grow; (3) being consistent; and (4) learning from others.
// Show Highlights:
01:02 Why busy-ness and "no time" are bad excuses
03:53 Why prioritizing other things is okay
05:17 How you can figure out where your time is going: the 3 day audit
06:39 The embarrassing places where I was wasting time and not growing my business
07:25 Where most people are losing time
09:33 How to get your wasted time back
10:28 How to measure how much time you're spending on your phone
12:35 Where you can reclaim your time
16:49 4 things you can do right now to find more time in your day
// Show Notes
Finding time to start your business: https://shontavia.com/find-time-to-start-your-business-by-finding-lost-time/
Find time to start your business: Stop scrolling: https://shontavia.com/finding-time-to-start-your-business-no-more-aimless-scrolling/
How to Check Screen Time on Different Devices: https://www.guidingtech.com/check-screen-time-different-devices/
How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media? [63+ Facts to Like, Share and Comment]: https://review42.com/how-much-time-do-people-spend-on-social-media/
How Much Time Do People Spend on Social Media in 2019? [Infographic]: https://medium.com/@JBBC/how-much-time-do-people-spend-on-social-media-in-2019-infographic-cc02c63bede8
HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS & FIND TIME FOR THE CREATIVE WORK, TOO: https://www.marieforleo.com/2016/03/time-management/
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#30 - How to get your startup acquired by a Fortune 500 company, with Craig Walker
The Shontavia Show
05/18/20 • 27 min
Startup life is definitely not a straight line, but it can be a very rewarding one. Entrepreneur Craig Walker visits the Shontavia Show to talk about his experience starting, growing, and selling his startup, Vidistar. Craig founded Vidistar in 2004 out of a need to test his unborn child's growth and development, and the company was ultimately acquired in 2018 by Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi.
Craig walks through the early days of his startup, including working full-time to build it, agonizing over the decision to quit his full-time job, and building a successful company that attracted a buyer.
If you've ever wondered how startup acquisitions work, this is the episode for you!
// Show Highlights
04:37 How entrepreneur Craig Walker came up with the idea for his startup company
07:16 How Craig went from idea to company
09:29 How Craig used his full-time, professional career to support his entrepreneurial endeavors
10:48 When Craig decided to quit his full-time job and work full-time on his startup
12:00 How Craig grew his company exponentially year over year
13:07 How Craig found good mentors while he was building his company
16:42 How Craig sold his startup, Vidistar, to Hitachi
18:44 How Craig and his team decided which inventions to patent
23:51 Craig's advice to new founders and people who want to build startups
// Show Notes
Hitachi to Expand its Clinical Reporting and Analytics for Diagnostic Imaging with the Acquisition of VidiStar: https://www.hitachi.us/press/hitachi-to-expand-its-clinical-reporting-and-analytics-for-diagnostic-imaging-with-the-acquisition-of-vidistar
Hitachi affiliate’s acquisition of Greenville-based Vidistar a ‘win-win’: https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/tech-design/hitachi-affiliates-acquisition-greenville-based-vidistar-win-win/
SC Launch: https://www.scra.org/how-sc-launch-works/
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#37 - Six Lessons from Black Women Entrepreneurs
The Shontavia Show
07/27/20 • 32 min
This is unapologetically a black women appreciation episode. The world is on fire, but black women entrepreneurs are killing it in their respective fields and giving me inspiration at the same time.
I wanted to share a few of the lessons I've learned from six amazing black women entrepreneurs: Tabitha Brown, Rachel Rodgers, Danielle Leslie, Dawn Dickson, Teri Ijeoma, and King Ashley Ann. I know you'll find some inspiration from their stories too!
// Show Summary
02:19 Lesson #1 from Tabitha Brown: Continue to make your content
06:36 Lesson #2 from Rachel Rodgers: Speak your truth
13:02 Lesson #3 from Danielle Leslie: "I dream it. I work hard. I grind, I own it."
16:12 Lesson #4 from Dawn Dickson: Invest in yourself and your education
23:26 Lesson #5 from Teri Ijeoma: You can talk about God AND business IN your business
26:18 Lesson #6 from King Ashley Ann: Authenticity is your superpower
// Show Notes
Tabitha Brown
- https://www.instagram.com/iamtabithabrown/
- TikTok Star Tabitha Brown Lands Her Own Show on EDN: https://www.blackenterprise.com/tiktok-star-tabitha-brown-lands-web-series-on-ellen-degeneres-digital-network/
Rachel Rodgers
- https://helloseven.co
- This entrepreneur brought in $1 million in June—while building a network of anti-racist small businesses: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/17/hello-seven-rachel-rodgers-hits-1-million-forms-anti-racist-pledge.html
Danielle Leslie
https://www.danielleleslie.com
Dawn Dickson
- https://www.dawndickson.me
- Dawn Dickson’s Road to $1 Million Started at the Entrepreneurs Summit: https://www.blackenterprise.com/the-road-to-1-million-can-start-at-the-entrepreneurs-summit/
Teri Ijeoma
https://investwithteri.com
King Ashley Ann
- https://kingashleyann.biz/
- King Ashley Ann teaches how to monetize social media; hosts annual wealth expo: https://rollingout.com/2017/10/19/king-ashley-ann-teaches-how-to-monetize-social-media-hosts-annual-wealth-expo/
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#32 - How your business can navigate these times of social unrest and take a stand
The Shontavia Show
06/15/20 • 27 min
In this episode of the Shontavia Show, I talk about my own experience during this period of social unrest after America's most recent instances of police violence. It's been hard, and I'm exhausted.
This episode provides some suggestions for how businesses and entrepreneurs can balance doing business with publicly committing to social justice and allyship. No, it's not easy, but y'all need to do better, and this episode offers some tangible things you can do to take an authentic stand.
One thing I'll be doing moving forward is talking to entrepreneurs who commit to social justice and anti-racism--and use their business platforms to support causes, candidates, and change.
// Show Summary
01:29 How the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have impacted me and my family
03:30 Racism is alive and well...even in my diverse neighborhood
05:53 Why we can't just continue with business as usual
08:05 How the Shontavia Show will shift in response to the current social unrest
09:59 The history of Black American entrepreneurs (like Thomas Jennings) supporting social causes
12:57 How businesses can navigate during this time
19:50 One thing black entrepreneurs should be doing right now
23:59 How Madam CJ Walker, one of America's most successful entrepreneurs, connected her business to social justice in the late 1800s and early 1900s
// Show Notes
Black Folks Had Patents in the 1800s: https://youtu.be/fnyTEU-pWT0?t=10
The CEO of Black influencer marketing agency Shade shares tips for how companies can be better allies — and avoid getting ridiculed on social media: https://www.businessinsider.com/shade-ceo-tips-for-how-brands-can-support-black-americans-2020-6
5 steps to navigate brand messaging in a time of civil unrest so you don't lose customer trust: https://www.businessinsider.com/5-steps-brands-take-social-media-acknowledge-race-injustice-2020-6
// Internet + Social Media
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#42- How the Founder of Til Death Do You Tweet is Creating Her Own Path to Her Purpose
The Shontavia Show
11/24/20 • 62 min
Stephanie Humphrey, also known as Tech Life Steph, visited the Shontavia Show to discuss navigating her career path, finding her God-given purpose, and knowing when it's time to stay or pivot.
Tech Life Steph has LIVED, honey. Stephanie is currently a technology contributor for ABC News where she worked as part of the nationally syndicated Strahan Sara & Keke team, as well as contributing to Good Morning America. Before that, she spent two years as the technology contributor to daytime talk show The Harry Show, hosted by Harry Connick, Jr. She has also been a guest expert on the daytime morning show Home & Family on The Hallmark Channel, and Sister Circle Live on TV One.
Helping students is a passion that drives Stephanie, and she has channeled this motivation into a seminar called ‘Til Death Do You Tweet. Her new book “Don’t Let Your Digital Footprint Kick You in the Butt!” expands on these concepts.
Visit https://shontavia.com/episode42 for more.
// Show Summary
00:03:00 How Stephanie's unfulfilling career as an engineer led to her first modeling gig
00:08:07 When Stephanie knew it was time to leave her engineering job
00:15:09 How one 2011 meeting gave Stephanie the idea for her Tech Life Steph brand
00:25:03 What Stephanie's business looks like today
00:34:13 Why Stephanie thinks everybody needs to be on LinkedIn
00:42:46 How to clean up past mistakes you've made online
00:47:20 How Stephanie went from her first event with 4 people to having her book featured in Times Square
00:55:50 How to leverage unpaid opportunities for paid ones
// Show Notes
Where to find Tech Life Steph and her book:
Book: Don't Let Your Digital Footprint Kick You in the Butt!: A lesson in what NOT to on the internet to build your personal brand online
Website: https://www.tildeathdoyoutweet.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/techlifesteph
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techlifesteph/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techlifesteph/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sthumphrey24
More About Tech Life Steph:
Former engineer Stephanie Humphrey helps people understand technology: https://rollingout.com/2020/04/01/former-engineer-stephanie-humphrey-helps-people-understand-technology/
Internet & device solutions for back to school: https://youtu.be/nDCAbvYhMx4
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Website: https://shontavia.com/
Get weekly tips: shontavia.email
Work with me: http://brandandbusinessacademy.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shontaviajesq/
#33 - Madam C.J. Walker, entrepreneurship, and connecting your business to social justice, with A'Lelia Bundles
The Shontavia Show
06/22/20 • 38 min
This summer, my show will focus on entrepreneurs and business owners who connect their work and/or life to social justice. I can think of none more perfect to start with than Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire in America. Madam Walker, who was born two years after slavery officially ended in the U.S., used her business to train women entrepreneurs, fund college scholarships, and support social justice causes.
In this episode, I speak with Mrs. A'Lelia Bundles, the author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker, the 2001 New York Times Notable Book about her entrepreneurial great-great-grandmother that was the inspiration for Self Made, the 2020 Netflix series starring Octavia Spencer.
// Show Summary
03:27 How Madam C.J. Walker connected her business success to social justice
05:10 How Madam Walker's close ties to American slavery, and other black entrepreneurs, shaped her views
06:19 How Madam Walker helped create financial independence for her employees
08:38 Current black entrepreneurs taking a public stand in favor of social justice
09:56 How Madam Walker's time in St. Louis shaped her social views
14:19 How Madam Walker helped her sales agents build generational wealth
16:36 How black people can research early family history
20:01 Why A'Lelia Walker, Madam Walker's daughter, deserves her own book
22:45 Why A'Lelia Bundles hoped for "Hidden Figures" from Netflix but got "Real Housewives of Atlanta" with Self Made
31:19 Why A'Lelia Bundles thinks it is so important for black stories to be told
31:59 Why intellectual property ownership is so important
// Show Notes
Websites of A'Lelia Bundles: https://aleliabundles.com/ and http://madamcjwalker.com/
Netflix’s ‘Self Made’ suffers from self-inflicted wounds: https://theundefeated.com/features/netflixs-self-made-suffers-from-self-inflicted-wounds/
On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker (Lisa Drew Books (Paperback)): https://amzn.to/2V28hab
All about Madam C. J. Walker: https://amzn.to/37KO8dO
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#19 - How to Use Conferences to Build Your Business and Brand
The Shontavia Show
03/30/20 • 28 min
In this episode of The Shontavia Show (pre-recorded long before the COVID-19 pandemic), host Shontavia Johnson talks about using conferences to build your business and brand. She provides advice about how to get the coveted invitation from conference organizers, including how to choose a speaking topic, how to create content around your speaking topic, and how to create "social proof" of your speaking abilities--even if you haven't been invited to speak anywhere yet.
Shontavia also provides a list of +100 conferences that can serve as starting points for your research and eventual speaker pitches.
01:37 Story about how attending one conference (where I was told my idea was trash) led to me winning international awards and being invited to the TEDx stage
10:26 The three things you should aim to do as a conference speaker
12:51 How to get the invitation from conference organizers to serve as a speaker
16:14 Why I think you need to create a vision before accepting any speaking engagements
18:01 How to choose the topic you plan to speak about in 3-4 words
19:37 Why creating content around your speaking topic is critically important
20:41 The types of content you can create to grow your speaking opportunties
23:29 How to develop some "social proof" of your speaking capabilities
24:16 Where to find conferences to pitch yourself as a speaker
// Show Notes
Create your vision: https://shontavia.com/starthere/
List of +100 conferences: http://listofconferences.com/
Being Prepared For the Future of Events for Speakers and Event Professionals: https://gravityspeakers.com/being-prepared-for-the-future-of-events-for-speakers-and-event-professionals/
How Not to Pitch Yourself as a Speaker: https://archive.yellowco.co/blog/2018/05/07/how-to-not-pitch-yourself-speaker/
How to pitch for speaking opportunities at a conference: 3 tips for success: https://muckrack.com/blog/2019/02/13/how-to-pitch-for-speaking-opportunities-at-conferences
How to Pitch Yourself (or Your CEO) as a Speaker: https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-pitch-yourself-or-your-ceo-as-a-speaker
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#44: Trademark Like a Boss with Radiance Harris
The Shontavia Show
12/09/20 • 37 min
Trademark lawyer extraordinaire and author Radiance Harris shares some gems about knowing when to quit your job to start a business AND when to work with a trademark lawyer to protect your growing brand.
Tweet: "Every single business has trademarks, but it only has its value when it's protected." @radianceharris via @ShontaviaJEsq
Visit https://shontavia.com/episode44 for more.
Text PODCAST to me at 864-651-9920 to get announcements and insights about starting and growing your business.
// Show Summary
5:23 How Radiance knew it was time to leave her Big Law employer to start her own law firm
8:58 The one thing that helped Radiance more than anything when starting her own business
11:00 How Radiance built her customer base from zero
14:05 The fundamental things entrepreneurs need to know about trademarks
22:00 When Radiance says you should talk to a lawyer (hint: it's probably earlier than you think!)
23:40 How much a trademark lawyer ACTUALLY costs
26:44 Why it takes 10 months on average to get a trademark approved by the USPTO
32:09 Why Radiance says staying focused is the hardest part of entrepreneurship
// Show Notes
Where to find Trademark Like a Boss, Radiance's new book
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rl4yTA
Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.com/book
Where to find Radiance Harris
Website: https://www.radianceiplaw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radianceiplaw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radianceharrisesq/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radianceharris/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lo5oBeQ4ajqIBMv3dSbdA?
// Internet + Social Media
Website: https://shontavia.com/
Get weekly tips: shontavia.email
Work with me: http://brandandbusinessacademy.com/
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12/02/20 • 45 min
Anne T. Griffin, a product professional in tech and founder of Pivot Grow Hustle, shares her experience starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic while working full time. Find out how she got started, what helped her the most, and the biggest mistakes she's made.
Tweet: "People quit when the timeline doesn't look like the timeline they imagined. But we have to keep going." @annetgriffin via @ShontaviaJEsq
Visit https://shontavia.com/episode43 for more.
Text PODCAST to me at 864-651-9920 to get announcements and insights about starting and growing your business.
// Show Summary
7:00 Why the COVID-19 pandemic motivated Anne to start her business
8:07 Why Anne stopped giving away her intellectual property and started her own business
9:56 How Anne's Pivot Grow Hustle business helps tech professionals find their dream job
16:54 The first steps Anne took when she decided to start her business during the pandemic
18:11 How the Brand and Business Academy helped Anne get started the right way
23:32 The two things Anne would have done differently
33:41 Why you shouldn't quit when the timeline doesn't meet your expectations
// Show Notes
Where to find Pivot Grow Hustle
Course: https://pivotgrowhustle.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pivotgrowhustle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotgrowhustle/
Where to find Anne T. Griffin
Website: https://www.annetgriffin.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annetgriffin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atgrif/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetgriffin/
Tech2025: https://tech2025.com/our_team/anne-t-griffin/
Watch Anne's Brand and Business Academy testimonial: https://youtu.be/zHLQ_0GrgAA
More About Anne T. Griffin:
We Got Next with Anne T. Griffin : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/we-got-next-with-anne-t-griffin/id1364451513?i=1000457345094
Anne Griffin - Time for Your Come Up: https://thedrwillshowpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/anne-griffin-annetgriffin-time-for-your-come-up
// Internet + Social Media
Website: https://shontavia.com/
Get weekly tips: shontavia.email
Work with me: http://brandandbusinessacademy.com/
YouTube: https://www.shontavia.tv
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shontaviajesq/
03/23/20 • 30 min
On this week's episode of The Shontavia Show, host Shontavia Johnson speaks with Sherrica Sims, who has received more than 13 million views and counting on a viral YouTube video featuring her and her daughter.
Seeing the potential opportunity to leverage their millions of views, Sherrica turned her family's viral moment into Simply Sims - a brand based on her family's digital content. Sherrica also founded Go Be Great Productions, a business entity that houses all of their brand and partnership opportunities.
To date, the Simply Sims brand has appeared on shows including Ellen, Little Big Shots, and Good Morning America. Simply Sims has also worked with brands like YouTube, Nickelodeon, Kohl's, and #RyansPlayDate. In this episode, Sherrica talks about how she's turned a 3.5 minute video into a dynamic brand and successful business.
//Show Highlights
02:15 How growing up in a very religious home led Sherrica Sims to finding her own voice
03:13 Why Sherrica created the viral video that now has more than 13 million views
04:47 How Sherrica received help in making her video go viral
06:07 How people make money off of viral videos
09:25 How Sherrica capitalized on the new attention from her viral video by listening to her target audience
10:33 How 2 years of consistency led to a partnership with YouTube
11:44 How Sherrica created a business after her viral video
13:16 How having a family brand impacts the Sims family
16:01 How to secure brand deals while being true to yourself
19:18 How content creators make money online
23:02 Three things people need to do if they want to become content creators/influencers
24:47 Who's helped Sherrica build her successful business and platform
27:51 Where to find the Simply Sims brand online
// Show Notes
My 3 year old tries to get out of trouble by telling stories with Tiffany Sims: https://youtu.be/MVs71CBX7J8
Simply Sims YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConfdDrYWwZm_rUtTYnf6hw
Simply Sims on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplysimsfamily/
Simply Sims on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysimsfamily/
Simply Sims on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplysimsFam
Simply Sims on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysimsfamily
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How many episodes does The Shontavia Show have?
The Shontavia Show currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does The Shontavia Show cover?
The podcast is about Branding, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Law, Podcasts, Business, Content and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Shontavia Show?
The episode title '#43 - Starting a Thriving Side Hustle in a Pandemic, with Anne T. Griffin' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Shontavia Show?
The average episode length on The Shontavia Show is 33 minutes.
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Episodes of The Shontavia Show are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Shontavia Show?
The first episode of The Shontavia Show was released on Mar 2, 2020.
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