20 episodes

Quit to Start or Stay to Build? In open conversation with rising black entrepreneurs, we explore how, if, and when to quit a job to pursue entrepreneurship.
Guest discuss their struggles, strengths, wins and loses during their journey and share the moment that impacted their decision to stay or quit.

Built To Quit Built To Quit Podcast

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

Quit to Start or Stay to Build? In open conversation with rising black entrepreneurs, we explore how, if, and when to quit a job to pursue entrepreneurship.
Guest discuss their struggles, strengths, wins and loses during their journey and share the moment that impacted their decision to stay or quit.

    EP 20. Season 1 Recap

    EP 20. Season 1 Recap

    Wrapping up season 1 with Built to Quit podcast host, Jasmine Smith! Not to worry, we will be back for season 2 this fall so don't forget to subscribe or follow the Built to Quit podcast on your favorite podcast platform! 

    Links:


    Follow the Built to Quit Podcast on Instagram @builtoquit
    Connect with Jasmine via email: builttoquit@gmail.com
    Visit the website: https://www.builttoquit.com

    About the host:

    In April 2021, Jasmine quit her full-time job to pursue freedom and creativity through self-employment. She is the Founder of SmithCo, an experiential marketing agency and Co-Founder of Open Door Concept, a rental space centered around community, conversation and creativity in Washington, DC. Motivated to share her experience and the experience of other black entrepreneurs, Jasmine created this podcast to encourage, inspire and help others create their blueprint to entrepreneurship. Follow Jasmine at @thejasminesmith.

    • 6 min
    EP 19. I Got A Job

    EP 19. I Got A Job

    In this episode, Jasmine makes announcements. Not one but…two. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    Links:


    Follow the Built to Quit Podcast on Instagram @builtoquit
    Connect with Jasmine via email: builttoquit@gmail.com

    About the host:

    In April 2021, Jasmine quit her full-time job to pursue freedom and creativity through self-employment. She is the Founder of SmithCo, an experiential marketing agency and Co-Founder of Open Door Concept, a rental space centered around community, conversation and creativity in Washington, DC. Motivated to share her experience and the experience of other black entrepreneurs, Jasmine created this podcast to encourage, inspire and help others create their blueprint to entrepreneurship. Follow Jasmine at @thejasminesmith.

    • 21 min
    EP 18. 50 Shades of Entrepreneurship

    EP 18. 50 Shades of Entrepreneurship

    What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? What does entrepreneurship look like?  In this episode, Jasmine shares her perspective on grounding principles and practices of entrepreneurship and why it extends beyond just having an idea.

    Links:


    Follow the Built to Quit Podcast on Instagram @builtoquit
    Connect with Jasmine via email: builttoquit@gmail.com

    About the host:

    In April 2021, Jasmine quit her full-time job to pursue freedom and creativity through self-employment. She is the Founder of SmithCo, an experiential marketing agency and Co-Founder of Open Door Concept, a rental space centered around community, conversation and creativity in Washington, DC. Motivated to share her experience and the experience of other black entrepreneurs, Jasmine created this podcast to encourage, inspire and help others create their blueprint to entrepreneurship. Follow Jasmine at @thejasminesmith.

    • 29 min
    EP 17. Visualize What You Want and Use What You Know To Get There featuring Johnny Bailey, ShineHard Family

    EP 17. Visualize What You Want and Use What You Know To Get There featuring Johnny Bailey, ShineHard Family

    In this episode, Johnny talks about how he leveraged his strengths, experiences, and visualization techniques to build his unorthodox pathway to entrepreneurship.

    Links:


    Connect with Johnny on Instagram @1johnnybailey
    Connect with Johnny on LinkedIn
    Visit the ShineHard Family’s website
    Book Recommendation: The E-Myth
    Follow the Built to Quit Podcast on Instagram @builtoquit
    Connect with Jasmine via email: builttoquit@gmail.com

    About the host:

    In April 2021, Jasmine quit her full-time job to pursue freedom and creativity through self-employment. She is the Founder of SmithCo, an experiential marketing agency and Co-Founder of Open Door Concept, a rental space centered around community, conversation and creativity in Washington, DC. Motivated to share her experience and the experience of other black entrepreneurs, Jasmine created this podcast to encourage, inspire and help others create their blueprint to entrepreneurship. Follow Jasmine at @thejasminesmith.

    • 40 min
    EP 16. How to Not Be Overwhelmed When Working Full-Time and Building a Business

    EP 16. How to Not Be Overwhelmed When Working Full-Time and Building a Business

    Starting a business can be overwhelming especially when working a full-time job and tending to life. In this episode, Jasmine shares five things that helped her manage and navigate life as an employee and business owner.

    Resources mentioned:


    Customer Relationship Management Tools: Honeybook, Dubsado
    Electronic Contract Signing Tool: HelloSign
    Follow the Built to Quit Podcast on Instagram @builtoquit
    Connect with Jasmine via email: builttoquit@gmail.com

    About the host:

    In April 2021, Jasmine quit her full-time job to pursue freedom and creativity through self-employment. She is the Founder of SmithCo, an experiential marketing agency and Co-Founder of Open Door Concept, a rental space centered around community, conversation and creativity in Washington, DC. Motivated to share her experience and the experience of other black entrepreneurs, Jasmine created this podcast to encourage, inspire and help others create their blueprint to entrepreneurship. Follow Jasmine at @thejasminesmith.

    • 34 min
    EP 15. 90 Days In featuring Mercy Chikowore, Publicist

    EP 15. 90 Days In featuring Mercy Chikowore, Publicist

    In this episode, Jasmine talks with Mercy Chikowore who quit her 9 to 5 job a little more than 90 days ago. Mercy discusses how being multi-dimensional and entrepreneurial in spirit, propelled her to choosing and betting on herself through self-employment.

    Links:


    Connect with Mercy on Instagram @itsmercyc
    Connect with Mercy on Twitter @MercyC
    Visit Mercy’s website

    About the host:

    In April 2021, Jasmine quit her full-time job to pursue freedom and creativity through self-employment. She is the Founder of SmithCo, an experiential marketing agency and Co-Founder of Open Door Concept, a rental space centered around community, conversation and creativity in Washington, DC. Motivated to share her experience and the experience of other black entrepreneurs, Jasmine created this podcast to encourage, inspire and help others create their blueprint to entrepreneurship. Follow Jasmine at @thejasminesmith.

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Stephen Reasonover ,

Jasmine is a wealth of knowledge

Listening to the podcast, Jasmine is incredibly knowledgeable and so easy to listen and connect with. Enjoyed many of her insights and conversations on the podcast. Highly recommend.

Rlharris5610 ,

Retirement

As I listened to episode 3 I realized that many of these 7 steps can also apply when you’re getting ready to retire. Thanks for the thought process.

E-Lew ,

5 stars and more

Jasmine in an exceptionally inspiring woman! Her story reminds you… YOU too can do anything you set your intentions to. I definitely recommend to those who want to turn their side hustle into their full time dream job. -Ariel Lewis @ariellewisllc

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