Built To Quit

Built To Quit Podcast
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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.

  1. EP 20. Season 1 Recap

    07/08/2022

    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

  2. 06/30/2022

    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

  3. 06/28/2022

    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

  4. 06/14/2022

    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

  5. 06/09/2022

    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

  6. 05/31/2022

    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
  7. EP 14. It’s Okay to Quit a Job You Enjoy to Pursue Something Greater featuring Sofiat Abdulrazaaq, Goodfynd

    05/24/2022

    EP 14. It’s Okay to Quit a Job You Enjoy to Pursue Something Greater featuring Sofiat Abdulrazaaq, Goodfynd

    Sofiat Abdulrazaaq, CEO and co-founder of Goodfynd, shares her bittersweet transition from a fun, impact driven and lucrative job, to running her company full-time. Links: Connect with Sofiat on LinkedIn Follow Goodfynd on Instagram @goodfynd Follow Goodfynd on Twitter @goodfynd Follow Goodfynd on Facebook @goodfynd 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.

    49 min
  8. EP 13. Quitting, Changing Careers and Staying in a Job out of Necessity: Entrepreneurship is Not Linear featuring Zanade Mann, Black Women’s Business Collective

    05/17/2022

    EP 13. Quitting, Changing Careers and Staying in a Job out of Necessity: Entrepreneurship is Not Linear featuring Zanade Mann, Black Women’s Business Collective

    Zanade Mann, founder of Black Women's Business Collective, shares her nonlinear journey to running two businesses while managing family commitments and going back to school to support a career change. Links: Follow Zanade on Instagram @zanade Follow Zanade on Twitter @zanade Visit the Black Women’s Business Collective 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.

    48 min
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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.

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