You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Each week, join host, Jhalisa John, as she candidly shares her experiences on being a millennial, black woman in business. Listen as she teaches you how to start, scale and succeed in the modern, and often turbulent world of entrepreneurship. With her unapologetic tone and sassy attitude, Jhalisa will inspire you to take risks, crush your goals and leave all mediocrity behind. You just have to be willing to take the first step.
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#46: Everything You Need To Know About Using NFTs For Business with Examples
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WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT You might be wondering, "What is an NFT, and why is everyone talking about them?" Well, in this episode, I break down the concept of non-fungible tokens, and I explain how entrepreneurs like you can use this new technology for innovative community-building business strategies. WHO IS JHALISA JOHN I am a Trinidad-based ent…
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#45: 6 Lessons I Learned After Using Instagram for 6 Years
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It's been 6 years, almost 7, since I've started using Instagram for business. Back in October 2014, I launched my first business, Saint Hadar Exchange. I thought I was going to be super successful and rich in no time because hey, how hard could social media marketing really be? What I quickly discovered was that it was a lot more complicated than I…
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#44: Instagram Secrets EXPOSED!!! Is This The Type of Content You Should Share?
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Reserve your spot now for the Instagram Business Bootcamp. Visit www.jhalisajohn.com/instagram-business-bootcamp-signup to register.The Instagram Business Bootcamp will take place from June 27- June 3, 2021. Sign up now. Spots are limited.Enjoy this FREE training from the Instagram Business Bootcamp. Learn how to create content to tell your brand s…
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You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start. Furthermore, you already know what to do. You just have to do it. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: Subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. CONNECT WITH JHALISA JOHN: Website: www.jhalisajohn.com Instagram: @jha…
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#42: Is This The End of Cash? Dissecting Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and NFTs
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Get comfortable with cryptocurrencies because they aren't going anywhere. In this episode, I explain (in plain English) what cryptocurrencies are, why they're so popular, and why you should believe the hype too. Please listen till the end. This information could possibly change your life. Buy, Sell & Trade Cryptocurrencies Today! Join Binance:…
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#41: 5 Social Media News Stories You Need to Know This Week
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Clubhouse? Stereo? Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn? What’s happening on these platforms right now? Listen to this episode to find out. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram.SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:Subscribe to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review.Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkx Facebook: https:/…
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#40: THE EXHAUSTING MINDSET OF QUITTERS
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What traits do entrepreneurs from other countries have that entrepreneurs from Trinidad & Tobago sometimes lack? Find out in this episode of The First Step With Jhalisa John.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram:…
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#39: Start, FAIL, Start Again, Succeed | My Story
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THANK YOU FOR 5K DOWNLOADS OF THE FIRST STEP PODCASTIn this episode, you’ll hear how I started one of the first online stores in Trinidad and Tobago, all of the mistakes I made, and how a free consultation changed my life. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a ra…
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#38: 3 Instagram Hacks To Improve Productivity In 2021
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In 2021, don’t work for social media or become a slave to these networks. Instead, make social media work for you. In this episode, you’ll hear about the 3 things I did to set myself up for success in the new year, and how you can do it too. AFTER YOU LISTEN:Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @jhalisajohncompanySUPPORT THIS PODCAST:Subscribe…
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#37: 15K Followers On Instagram. Here's How She Did It | Interview With Fashion Designer, Adanna Taylor
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Do you believe in fate? In this episode, you’ll hear from owner of Taylor M and fashion designer, Adanna Taylor on how an event outside of her control led to her becoming a sought after tailor and business owner. You’ll learn how she grew her Instagram following to over 15 thousand, and the one trait she believes every entrepreneur should possess i…
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#36: She Launched Her Business In One Week | Interview With Fresh Press Founder, Kinesha Sylvester
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The 2020 coronavirus pandemic was a challenging time for most entrepreneurs but for Kinesha Sylvester, it was an opportunity to take chances and innovate. The owner of two already established startups, Kinesha was in the process of planning for her third business when the covid-19 outbreak began. With her resilient attitude and her faith-filled spi…
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#35: How To Get Your Handmade Products Into Stores with Greta Michelle Joachim
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Greta is a well-known artist and potter from the South of Trinidad & Tobago, and her nostalgic pottery is sold in countless stores throughout the country, including her most recent partnership with Nudge Caribbean and Massy Stores' chain of supermarkets.In this episode, we dive deep into mindset and marketing. She shares exactly what she did to get…
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#34: 14 Years Later, She’s Finally Launching Her First Book | Interview W/ Sian Cuffy-Young
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You’ve probably heard the saying, “There is no planet B” or maybe you’ve seen it on a cute Instagram quote. Well, it’s the truth! There’s only one planet humans can survive on and that’s Earth.In this episode, you’ll hear from 2020 Lawrence Placide Award nominee, Sian Cuffy-Young, on how she realized her purpose for advocating for a cleaner and saf…
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#33: Balancing a 9-5 & Your Own Business with Denille Layne
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Not all entrepreneurs actually quit their jobs to start their own businesses. Some of them, like my next guest - Denille Layne - skillfully balance a successful career and a thriving side hustle. In this episode, you'll hear how a lifestyle change inspired the launch of an organic skincare brand, and all the productivity tips you need to get it all…
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#32: Everything Matters in Marketing & Success Lessons I Learned From Kylie Jenner
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Sitting on 200 million followers (and billions more in her bank account), Kylie Jenner is the undisputed queen of Instagram. No one knows more about how to build an engaged audience and then successfully monetize it. In this episode, listen as I break down what I believe to be Kylie Jenner’s Instagram strategy for her brand, Kylie Cosmetics. You’ll…
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#31: $10K Months & What I Actually Pay Myself As An Entrepreneur
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Making $10k a month as an entrepreneur sounds pretty amazing until you actually consider all of your expenses and costs for being in business. In this episode, I share my real numbers and how much I actually pay myself. You will hear how I determined the minimum amount of money I need to make every month, and what are some of the things I have to p…
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#30: Wow! So That’s How to Use LinkedIn. Interview with Jarrod Best-Mitchell
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Looking to find new customers, grow your business, or increase revenue and sales? Then, you should be on LinkedIn.In this episode, I interview Sales and LinkedIn Trainer, Jarrod Best-Mitchell about what’s happening on LinkedIn in 2020 and why he loves the platform. We discuss the impact it has had on his career, and how posting content on the platf…
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#29: 6 Types of Sales-Generating Content That Are Proven To Work
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Do you know the difference between content that leads to sales, and content that simply increases awareness?If you sell a product or service, and you use social media networks like Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote it, you will learn what type of content actually leads to conversions and successfully takes your followers through the stage…
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#28: How to Successfully Use Any Social Media Platform to Grow Your Business in 3 Easy Steps
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In this episode, I break down social media marketing into 3 easy to understand, actionable steps. Learn about the various stages involved in getting your business noticed on social networks like Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Learn what type of content to create to get people to follow you. Learn what to do once you’ve grown a following and how …
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#27: White Girl Energy with Cassia Marina
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Is “white girl energy” a thing? In this episode, TFS host - Jhalisa John, is joined by Cassia Marina to discuss white privilege, colonialism, racism and self-esteem in business.The pair present the many advantages of being white in business, and contrast it against the many challenges black women are facing. White girl energy is NOT so much so a ra…
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#26: The Ugly Side of Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About
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There’s a side of entrepreneurship nobody seems to talk about. It’s the side we tend to ignore most, or just sweep under the rug. In this episode, learn about the secret struggles many entrepreneurs are hiding, and why now is the perfect time to start talking more openly about these things. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkxFac…
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Are you charging clients what you’re really worth? In this episode, learn how to correctly price your services and what costs to consider to ensure that you can not only stay in business, but also become profitable. Follow Jhalisa John > Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VTYSkxFacebook: https://bit.ly/3aujFQYTwitter: https://bit.ly/2S4WshSYouTube: https:/…
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#24: When Your “Mentor” Becomes Your Biggest Hater
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What do you do when your “mentor” turns into your biggest hater? Well, if you’re Jhalisa John, you record a podcast episode and address it, of course. In this episode of The First Step podcast, you’ll hear the true story of how jealousy, narcissism and sabotage rear their ugly heads in the world of entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn that there’s n…
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#23: “These F**king Copycats!” 10 Entrepreneurs Share What They Really Think About Copycats
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Be honest. What do you really think about copycats in business? That was the question I posed to my connections on LinkedIn, and 9 entrepreneurs responded with their honest and unabashed opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jhalisa John and 9 other entrepreneurs as they share what they really think about copycats, how it affects them and wha…
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#22: 10 Really Productive Things to Do In Quarantine
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Does quarantine have you bored in the house, in the house bored? Then, you’ll surely love this episode where I share my top 10 PRODUCTIVE things to do. These activities will not only help you fight boredom, but they’ll help you come out of this pandemic a happier, more energized person. Here’s a free workout just for you > https://vimeo.com/3960525…
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#21: My 7 Income Streams, Passive Income & Lucrative Side Hustles
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Umm, sorry I say “umm” so much in this episode. But once you could get past the “umms”, you’ll find that it’s packed with all the info you need to set up multiple streams of income for yourself. My 7 Income Streams, Passive Income & Lucrative Side Hustles 1. E-commerce. 2. One-on-one clients 3. Workshops 4. Digital products 5. Books 6. Social event…
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#20: About My Accent, Let’s Address It
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Omg! Can we talk about something else? Apparently not. In this episode, I address my “accent” which seems to get a lot of attention in Trinidad and Tobago. See the show notes for more. About My Accent, Let’s Address It. Ok. This is gonna be the first and last time that I publicly address this. After that, oh my god, let’s just put it to bed because…
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#19: The First Step to Mastering Entrepreneurship with Keron Rose
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Let's be honest here. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Some of you reading this may be better suited for the typical 9-5 grind, while some of you may make successful business owners. In this episode of The First Step Podcast with Jhalisa John, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and content creator, Keron Rose, to discuss his journey to beco…
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#18: The First Step to Avoiding Burnout
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If there’s one thing all modern entrepreneurs can relate to, is the feeling of complete and utter exhaustion. Between hustling hard and crushing it, it’s hard to find time to relax and unwind from the constant rat race. On this episode of The First Step Podcast With Jhalisa John, we’ll look at 5 ways you can avoid burnout in your life and career.…
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#17: The First Step to Building Your Tribe
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“Find your tribe!” It’s the phrase we’ve all heard from every social media marketer, digital coach, successful blogger and entrepreneur. But what exactly does this mean for small businesses, new startups and brands?In this podcast, join host Jhalisa John as she answers the following questions: 1. How do I build a community around my business, brand…
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#16: The First Step to Keep The Momentum Going
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After you’ve made your first sale, how do you keep the momentum going to attract your next 100 sales? In this episode of The First Step Podcast, we’ll discuss the very step to recognizing what got you that sale in the first place, so you can keep doing more of that.
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Do you have a vision for business? What is your ultimate goal? In this quick podcast, I challenge you to take the first step to setting up your endgame plan.
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#14: The First Step to Finding New Customers
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You’ve taken the leap, became an entrepreneur. You’ve registered your business name, and published your website. Now, you can sit back and watch the sales roll in right? Wrong! Unfortunately, here is where the real work begins. You have to actively go out and find your first set of customers. In this podcast episode, listen along as I present 5 ste…
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#13: The First Step to Setting Up Home-Base with Cassia Marina
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Does your business have a home-base? In this podcast, I chat with The Branding Queen, Cassia Marina, about the importance of setting up a website for your personal brand or business. We cover the need for having an online presence, building your “reputation”, and acquiring “brand insurance.”
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#12: The First Step to Getting Your Business Funded
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Need money to start your first business? In this podcast, I discuss three creative sources of capital anyone can use.
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#11: The First Step to Registering a Business
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Have a business idea? Start thinking of a name for it! In this episode, we’ll discuss the first steps you should take to register your unique business name. Google, social networks and business directories are all good starting points. Once you have covered all your bases, conduct a name search at the Ministry of Legal Affairs. Listen to this episo…
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It’s no secret: the world is changing. The weather is being globally affected by global warming, employees are getting laid off, and voice-commanded devices are becoming mainstream. With all of this change happening, it has become imperative that we “innovate or die.” If you want to thrive in the modern workforce, you have to continuously be learni…
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Oh it’s so good to be back! I’ve missed podcasting and having open conversations with you guys. This season on The First Step, we’ll be diving head first into the world of entrepreneurship. Every week, I’ll be releasing new episodes with insights on how you can transition from employee to boss. Listen to this preview for all the scoop on upcoming e…
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Feeling like you’ve missed out on the Holiday sales? Worry not! Carnival is right around the corner and in Trinidad, that means, you have yet another opportunity to get your products/services in front of a highly engaged and profitable audience. Take these 3 steps to enter the new year with a BANG! 1. Set SMART goals 2. Create a customer profile/pe…
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#8: How To Stand Out Online: 3 Easy Strategies
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Ever found yourself googling, “How to stand out outline?” or “How to gain more followers?” Hey, me too! I’ve totally googled these questions once or twice and what I usually find is some blog talking about “hacks” and “bots”, or some crazy strategies like “follow-unfollow” and “how to buy followers”. Now, being a respectable business owner, I find …
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#7: Put Fear In It’s Place | Overcoming Social Media Anxieties
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So you’re worried about people talking about you if you put yourself out there on the internet, huh? So what about all the other people who are talking about you offline, in real life? Listen, stop using the fear of people talking badly about you, keep you from pursuing your dreams. Put Fear In It’s Place. Use your fears as fuel to drive your dream…
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#6: Social Media Storytelling | The New Marketing Strategy
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Successful companies know that their customers desire to be a part of their brand’s story. That is why they focus on creating campaigns that speak to their consumers’ interests and values. In this podcast episode, listen as I give my actual step-by-step strategy for creating a cohesive, relatable storyline for my Instagram posts.…
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Welcome to The First Step Podcast with Jhalisa John. I guess this should’ve been my first episode. Nevertheless, have a listen ‘cause this is really good.
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It’s the question I’ve been pondering recently, and my answer may surprise you. In this episode of The First Step, I challenge you to dig deeper; ask yourself what is the purpose of your social media and does everything you post align with that goal.
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Do you want to be a successful business-owner? I bet you answered, “Yes!” But are you willing to work harder than you’ve ever worked before? On this podcast, I pose these two questions to my audience of aspiring entrepreneurs. It’s time to wake up and realize that this whole entrepreneurship thing is nothing but hard work, sacrifice and prioritizat…
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The First Step to mastery is practice. I’ve decided to record a podcast every day for the rest of this year. Even if the sound isn’t perfect or my toddler interrupts me (which he does. Listen until the end).
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Taking my power back from Fear, and taking the first step into creating a Podcast. Hello! I’m Jhalisa John - an entrepreneur and style influencer from Trinidad & Tobago. I own an online store and I also do graphic design and social Media Management. This is my story....
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