Coffee With Coachez

Dawnette Palmore and Lauren Cole

Coffee with Coachez is a podcast where entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone ready to level up get real talk about financial wellness, mindset transformation, and personal growth. Hosted by Coaches, Dawnette and Lauren, each episode offers actionable advice, inspiring stories, and practical strategies to help you thrive in life and business. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join Coachez for candid conversations on overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and mastering your money mindset.

  1. Episode 49: More Than Music: Building a Brand People Want to Partner With Ryan Duncan

    MAR 13

    Episode 49: More Than Music: Building a Brand People Want to Partner With Ryan Duncan

    So many entrepreneurs have talent, vision, and big ideas — but they still feel stuck. Why? Because having a gift is not the same as building a business. In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Dawnette and Lauren sit down with Ryan Duncan (DJ D), founder of Pave the Way Entertainment, to talk about what it really takes to turn your craft into a brand that creates income, impact, and opportunity. From music and fashion to publishing and nonprofit dreams, Ryan shares how he’s learning to build something bigger than a service — he’s building a business with purpose. This conversation digs into a struggle a lot of entrepreneurs face: knowing you’re called to more, but not always knowing how to structure it, price it, present it, or position it for growth. They talk about the fear of stepping fully into your gift, the importance of alignment in partnerships, and why your reputation, presentation, and values matter more than ever in business. If you’ve ever felt like you had the talent but not the blueprint… if you’ve ever questioned whether your business is really ready for bigger opportunities… or if you’ve been undercharging, playing small, or building without strategy, this episode will challenge the way you think. Why talent alone is not enough to build a sustainable business The difference between having passion and understanding your gift What keeps entrepreneurs stuck when they are called to more How faith, obedience, and structure work together in business growth Why brand presentation and professionalism matter in partnerships The importance of values alignment before collaborating with others How to think beyond one offer and build multiple streams of income Why your reputation is one of your greatest business assets You know you have something valuable to offer, but your business still feels scattered You’ve been treating your gift like a side hustle instead of a real business You want to build a brand that attracts better opportunities and better partnerships You need encouragement to think bigger, raise your standards, and stop playing small You want your business to create impact, not just income Your gift may open the door, but structure, stewardship, and alignment are what help you build something lasting. If this episode encouraged you, share it with another entrepreneur who needs the reminder that they are capable of building something bigger than what they see right now.

    28 min
5
out of 5
2 Ratings

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Coffee with Coachez is a podcast where entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone ready to level up get real talk about financial wellness, mindset transformation, and personal growth. Hosted by Coaches, Dawnette and Lauren, each episode offers actionable advice, inspiring stories, and practical strategies to help you thrive in life and business. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join Coachez for candid conversations on overcoming obstacles, building resilience, and mastering your money mindset.