Plug Talk With Ambir Ambir McMillan

It’s true, “All money ain’t good money.” A lot of the problems we endure with our nightmare clients could be avoided if we take the time to do a little research and take heed to the signs that they show us. Nearly all of my clients are a pleasure to work with, but I’ve also worked with a different type of client and I could just *bink bink*! Sometimes we see signs and ignore them because we need the money, But I’ve learned one thing: Peace of mind beats ALL!

In this episode, we discuss 9 signs that a prospective client is going to be a PROBLEM.


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The Biz Bar is an online community that offers culture forward resources and easy-to-implement content to help new aspiring and pivoting entrepreneurs. 

Here are our links:

https://bizbar.co

Https://Instragram.com/ambirmcmillan

https://www.tbbhrc.com

It's been a minute, but I'm happy to say.... Welcome back!

In this episode, I chat with Candance Guin about NOT doing alllll the things in our business.
You're going to want to get your pen out for this one.

We discuss: 

- Finding your secret Sauce
- How not to be salesy 🤢 when pitching (we've all been here before)
- Why you shouldn't try to be EVERYTHING in your business.
- And more. 

About Candace:
Candace Guinn is THEE the email marketing GOAT baby! She teaches coaches, consultants, and course creators how to attract new clients and generate recurring revenue for their programs, courses, and memberships by leveraging the power of the most effective marketing channel for client attraction and sustainable revenue – email marketing!

How you can connect with her:
https://linktr.ee/standardbrand.co

Her Signature Drink: 

Grand Hennessey

Grand Marnier, Hennessey, Moscato, Orange Juice

Most of us want to start our own business and leave our 9-5, but just don't have the resources or the guidance to do it. 

In this episode Zhamese and I talk about:

+ How to transition from a corporate job to becoming your own boss.

+ What kind of mindset shifts need to happen in order for us to be successful and sustainable entrepreneurs?

+ When is it time to get a business coach? How do you pick a coach for you?



Here's more from Zhamese:

I am Zhamese, business owner, and entrepreneurial coach for high performing professionals. I offer my clients the opportunity to transfer their lives from being an unfulfilled 9-to-5 employee to being the confident and fulfilled CEO/BOSS that they always wanted to be. I began this journey by first working on myself to remove all limiting beliefs and crappy strategy to leave my cushion-y salaried job as a Corporate Recruiter (I started my career VERY YOUNG) to build my own multiple 6-figure bakery business by the age of 22, now I teach my clients how to create that for themselves!



WEBSITE: Zhamese.com

IG: zhamese

Many of us are afraid to pivot but it doesn't have to be scary!

In this episode, Zaakirah and I discuss:

+ What it takes to be an entrepreneur
+ Why entrepreneurship  isn't for everyone
+ How her childhood cancer shaped who she is now.



Here's a little bit about Zaakirah:

Zaakirah Muhammad is a 27-year-old cancer survivor, Sagittarius, world traveler, author, podcaster, brand cultivating strategist, professional photographer, and digital marketer. She helps small businesses to make your social media pages look good and advise you on the best social media tactics for growing and being consistent with your brand on social media. At 6 months old, a camera saved her life. At 9 months old, she was taken into surgery to have her right eye removed due to a rare childhood eye cancer tumor that was detected by a photo her mom took. Her hearing slowly began to decline as she got older, but her other three senses kicked in and are functioning well. At age five her mom gifted her with her first camera. She received her first digital camera in middle school. By the time she attended technical high school, she studied commercial photography. She never strayed too far from her purpose in life. Later on, she moved to Washington D.C. to expand her education in professional photography and videography. She currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. She has traveled to 10 countries so far. She took her professional camera on most of her out of country travels but Ghana, West Africa was the first time that others viewed her work as if they were on the trip and have traveled with her, due to the way she beautifully captures sceneries and personalities. She loves capturing the essence of humanity. As a people person and an empath, she wants her legacy to include the fact that she was able to see the good in you, help you live your best life, which inspired you to step outside of your comfort zone. She is the author of Seeing Life Through a Different Lens: A Survivor’s Memoir on Overcoming Adversity with Resilience. She also hosts the podcast called Living Legacy.



Website: zaakirahnayyar.com



Instagram: illuminousone

When it comes to social media, new business owners know that it can a little intimidating swimming with the big fish.

In this episode of Plug Talk with Ambir,  Jasmine (The Owner of The Black Wallet) & I talk about :

+ How to find out what software  you need and don't need in your business

+ FREE Tech that will help you become successful

+ How to create a phenomenal customer experience 

+ How to know if your idea is a bop or not. (Hint: It doesn't come from outside validation 💅🏾)

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Here's a little bit about Jasmine Grant: 



As a technical strategist and cultural advocate, Jasmine has built a career in building digital platforms to highlight Black-owned businesses. She uses her skills to teach and service Black entrepreneurs in discovering, learning, and implementing the correct technology in their business. From websites, mobile apps, CRM systems, and project management software Jasmine's expertise allows her to make buying and building Black businesses simple.  You can discover more about Jasmine's multiple Black business apps, technology services, and technical strategy membership by visiting jastiara.com/ambirm

Website: theblackwallet.com

Ig: @jastiara

If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. That's no secret. But when it comes to what you actually need to do, information can become a little scarce. 

In this episode, Annette and I talk about the importance of having a plan. what should be included in your business plan and she even added some cash money no - no's as a bonus.

 Sit back. Listen & Take some notes. 

Thank me later. 

More about the Goal Getter:

Annette J. Morris, M.A.  is a Professional Mental Health Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Published Author, Entrepreneur, and Business Consultant. Her favorite quote which is the philosophy she lives by is "you will get all you want in life if you help enough people get what they want" by the late Zig Ziglar. Her professional career is focused solely on helping others to either accomplish their goals as an entrepreneur or in life as a whole. Although Annette has accomplished a lot in life, she had very humble beginnings. She was reared for 23 years in a local housing project by a single mother and had to overcome many obstacles on this journey called life. However, all that she's endured in her past has helped to form the Annette of the present. Annette is a first-generation college graduate and has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Southern University of New Orleans and a Master's of Arts Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana. She's the Owner/Lead Consultant of Goal Getter, LLC. Annette has also published three books Conquering the EneME, Live Free: Creating the Streams to Live Your Dreams and Everyday's a New Day: Daily Positive Affirmations for Positive Daily Living. She also co-authored a project entitled I Want to Quit My Job: 8 Entrepreneurial Tips for Massive Results While Employed.  Of all that she's accomplished in life, she's most excited about being a saved and a child of the highest God.



Here's how you can keep up with her:

Ig: https://www.instagram.com/annettethegoalgetter/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/goalgetterllc/

Website: http://www.goalgetterforever.com/