Jessica and Waleed will discuss forming partnerships with other businesses. The pair will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships. ► Episode Highlights: EP 130 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Advantages of a partnership 10:25 - Disadvantages of a partnership 17:29 - Business development 20:21 - Connect with similar companies 20:21 - Defining partnership 25:02 - Closing thoughts 28:40 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

Jessica and Waleed will discuss forming partnerships with other businesses. The pair will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships. ► Episode Highlights: EP 129 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Jessica’s partnerships 05:01 - Having Strategic Partnerships 08:29 - Waleed’s partnerships 14:26 - Johnson Security partnership examples 20:21 - Defining partnership 24:52 - Closing thoughts 28:50 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

Are you feeling stuck in your business? Do you feel like you're working hard but not getting anywhere? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re going to share with you three reasons why you're still a struggling entrepreneur - and more importantly, what you can do about it! In this episode, we are going to share 8 tips of how we transitioned from struggling entrepreneurs to thriving business owners. ► Episode Highlights: EP 128 00:00 - Preview 00:22 - Intro 01:07 - Today’s topic: Why You’re Still a Struggling Entrepreneur 02:05 - 8 Tips to Overcome Business Struggles 03:52 - What Entrepreneurs Struggle With 15:32 - Ways to Push Through Tough Times 19:21 - Learn from Reviews and Other Perspectives 25:36 - Get Off the Struggle Bus 28:33 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

Is it wrong for business owners to take time off? In this episode, we'll explore some of the pros and cons of taking time off as a business owner. We'll also look at some tips for making sure your time away is productive and doesn't impact your business negatively. We will teach the audience about the importance of taking time off and offer some tips on how to make the most of it. ► Episode Highlights: EP 127 00:00 - Preview 00:24 - Intro 00:34 - Today’s topic: The Benefits of Rest for Entrepreneurs 03:04 - No Sleep Culture 08:34 - 4 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Take Time off 16:32 - Tips for Preparing Your Business for Your Break 16:32 - 3 Benefits of Taking A Break from Your Business 27:03 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

Are you preparing for a job interview? Are you meeting with a new potential client? In this episode, we'll give you some tips on what to do before, during, and after your interview. We'll also share some helpful resources that can boost your chances of getting the job! We will provide suggestions on how to prepare for an interview/meeting and demonstrate that you are the best candidate for the potential opportunity. ► Episode Highlights: EP 126 00:00 - Intro 03:40 - Bringing value 07:14 - Dating VS Business 10:09 - What To Practice 18:22 - Body Language 21:56 - FLASHBACK to EP 10: https://youtu.be/Z4LASIbHbGg 26:56 - Closing thoughts 28:22 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

Are you preparing for a job interview? Are you meeting with a new potential client? In this episode, we'll give you some tips on what to do before, during, and after your interview. We'll also share some helpful resources that can boost your chances of getting the job! We will provide suggestions on how to prepare for an interview/meeting and demonstrate that you are the best candidate for the potential opportunity. ► Episode Highlights: EP 125 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Our business day to day 05:50 - Showing Up 09:03 - Do your research 14:21 - FLASHBACK to EP 80: https://youtu.be/UQ2iOaQihOY 19:45 - Showing Out 24:02 - Speed dating for businesses 28:50 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

In business, there are two main ways to grow: by scaling and by growing. But what's the difference? And which one is right for your business? In this episode, we'll discuss the pros and cons of each method and how it can help or hurt your business. In this episode, we discuss the difference between growth and scaling, and how it can impact your business. We also share our experiences of how we grew our businesses in the past, and what we're doing now to scale them. ► Episode Highlights: EP 124 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Growth vs. Scaling 05:24 - What is the biggest difference? 07:28 - Most common differences 09:08 - 5 Ways To Scale Your Business 09:47 - 1. Invest in company culture 12:49 - 2. Fire yourself from the little things 18:18 - 3. Focus on core strengths 22:38 - 4. Invest in process management 26:53 - 5. Create scalable processes 28:20 - Closing Thoughts 30:29 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

As a business owner, it's important to think about more than just your economic impact. How you affect the community around you is just as important! In this video, we'll discuss three reasons why every business should care about their economic and community impact. Thanks for watching! ► Episode Highlights: EP 123 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Been Focused On The Team 05:24 - Today’s Theme Is Economic And Community Impact 06:39 - Waleed’s Economic Impact 09:26 - Jessica’s Economic Impact 17:36 - Community Impact 30:14 - Closing Thoughts 32:49 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

On this episode, we visit our past episodes of Commerce And Chill for some necessary insight on Fradulent Claims and Expanding Your Business. We also discuss how to use media in your business so that it can thrive like never before! ► Episode Highlights: EP 122 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - Media For Your Business 08:29 - Expanding Your Business 18:23 - Fraudulent Claims 28:16 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

So you've decided to start a business? Congratulations! This is an exciting, but challenging journey. Small businesses are often hailed as a vital segment of our national and local economies and a primary driver of U.S. financial growth. But just what is a small business? In this episode, we'll discuss what it means to be a small business and some of the benefits and challenges that come with it. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? We will provide you with information on what is a small business according to the SBA. We will also share our experiences on how we strive to grow out of being a “small business.” ► Episode Highlights: EP 121 00:00 Preview 00:33 - Intro 02:45 - Lets talk about BUSINESS size 04:44 - What Jessica thinks when she hears “Small Business” 11:17 - What Waleed thinks when she hears “Small Business” 15:58 - Who Does The Size Of Your Business Matter Too? 1. The Government  2. Investors 3. Customers 4. Employees 5. The Community 30:26 - Closing Thoughts 32:28 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

Throughout our lives we develop biases that unconsciously affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. There are key tactics business owners can use to minimize the negative impacts of this unconscious bias during asset protection routines. Are you a small business owner looking for ways to protect your assets? In this video, we discuss some of the most common ways businesses can mitigate bias in their asset protection routines. We also offer some helpful tips on how to get started! Join us this episode as we visit the RILA(The Retail Industry Leaders Association) Conference, to learn strategies that business owners can align with their company values to minimize bias through the training and execution of theft deterrence and investigative strategies. ► Episode Highlights: EP 120 00:00 - Introducing RILA 02:16 - Mitigating Bias in Asset Protection Routines 05:51 - Understanding the importance of biases in our businesses 12:28 - Defining bias 25:05 - Systems in place to address implicit bias 27:20 - Effective teaching methods 33:14 - How George Floyd effected business biases 39:05 - Measuring bias policies 43:32 - Mitigating biases 47:58 - Closing thoughts 50:46 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/

The customer experience impacts all areas of your business, but how do you get started? In this episode, we will provide you with 7 steps, along with examples and case studies to help you create a great customer experience strategy. Customer experience is a top priority to businesses and the reason is simple; the companies that focus on customer experience reduce churn and increase revenues - leading to higher profits! For many, customer service and customer experience are seemingly interchangeable. Yet, one is a single touchpoint with a brand, while the other impacts feelings and emotion, and encompasses the entire customer journey. ► Episode Highlights: EP 119 00:00 - Preview 00:27 - Intro 04:11 - Customer service at the Yankees game 11:37 - Delivering exceptional customer experiences 13:13 - What is a customer experience? 17:46 - Johnson Security customer experience 19:29 - 7 ways to improve your customer experience 20:17 - Create a clear customer experience vision 23:44 - Understand who your customers are 25:38 - Create an emotional connection with your customers 30:51 - Capture customer feedback in real time 32:32 - Use a quality framework for development of your team 33:32 - Act upon regular employee feedback 35:43 - Measure the ROI from delivering great customer experience 36:56 - Closing thoughts 41:21 - Credits ► Listen to the full session on the Commerce and Chill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commerce-chill/id1496451217 ---- ► Follow Us Online Here: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerceandchill/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commerceandchill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerceandchill/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommerceChill Website: https://www.commerceandchill.com/