Resist Booksellers Podcast

A New Chapter Begins Now

Demetrius Frazier — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Demetrius Frazier from Resist Booksellers shares exciting updates about the podcast's new direction, including the launch of a dedicated bookseller podcast, video content, and plans for multiple shows across different platforms. He discusses balancing personal reading habits, the importance of reading what you love, and strategies for aspiring booksellers.

Exploring Personal Reading Journeys and Book Recommendations

Resist. Media — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:01 -0400

Join Demetrius Frazier on the Resist Booksellers podcast as he delves into his personal reading journey, sharing insights and reflections on the books that have captivated him. Discover his unique approach to selecting reads that resonate, and get a peek into his current book recommendations, including the intriguing "Meet Me at the Crossroads" by Megan Giddings and the captivating "King of Ashes" by S.A. Cosby. Whether you're a seasoned book lover or just starting your literary adventure, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of the joys and challenges of reading. Tune in for a blend of personal anecdotes and bookish wisdom that will inspire your next read.

Award Tour + Goodbye Corporate World

Resist. Media — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Resist Booksellers podcast, host Demetrius Frazier shares exciting news about his recognition as Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by the Metropolitan Business League. He discusses his transition from the corporate world to full-time entrepreneurship, focusing on literacy advocacy and community engagement in Petersburg. Demetrius highlights upcoming events, community initiatives, and the importance of support from the local community. He emphasizes the significance of faith in his journey and expresses gratitude for the collective efforts that have contributed to his success.

Key Takeaways

Demetrius Frazier is recognized as Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year.
Transitioning from corporate to full-time entrepreneurship is a significant step.
Faith plays a crucial role in navigating uncertainty.
Collaboration with local organizations is key to future initiatives.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resist Booksellers and Community Engagement

02:22 Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success and Recognition

07:09 Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurship

12:07 Future Plans and Community Initiatives

17:25 Community Support and Upcoming Events

The Power of Example: Modeling Reading Behavior

Resist. Media — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Demetrius Frazier and his son Brandon discuss Brandon’s reading journey and how Demetrius could have encouraged him to read more. They explore the importance of modeling reading behavior, exposing children to different forms of reading, and being intentional about reading. Brandon shares his recent experience of becoming a reader and how he sets achievable reading goals. They also discuss the impact of reading different genres and the value of audiobooks. The episode ends with Brandon sharing his practice of donating the physical books he reads to a Resist’s Little Free library Initiative.

Takeaways

Modeling reading behavior can encourage children to read more.
Exposing children to different forms of reading, such as articles, magazines, and audiobooks, can help them find what they enjoy.
Setting achievable reading goals can motivate individuals to read more.
Reading different genres can provide diverse reading experiences.
Donating books after reading can contribute to community libraries and promote reading.

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Reading is Joy with the Frazier Littles!

Resist. Media — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode we take a break from anything heavy and put my little ones on the mic to chat about books, monkey-monkey and whatever toddlers like to talk about.

If this short but super sweet episode brought you joy, please share it with anyone who needs a pick me up in the reading world!

Reading is an activity of joy and we intend to keep it that way.

Must Read Poetry with Faith Simms

Resist. Media — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Faith Simms is a poet so of course she loves poetry! In this fifth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with bookseller and poet Faith Simms about the poetry every reader should check out!

In this episode, guest Faith Simms shares her list for must read poetry every reader should check out:

Great Poetry to Start With: Don’t Call Us Dead by Danez Smith
Classic Poetry to Check Out:
Underrated or Underappreciated Poetry:

If you love Faith’s list, make sure to follow her on Instagram. Link: F A I T H N Y R E 💫 (@faithnyre)

Must Read Historical Fiction with Audra Russell

Resist. Media — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Audra Russell is in love with historical fiction! In this fourth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with podcaster and indie author advocate Audra Russell about the historical fiction every reader should check out!

In this episode, guest Audra Russell shares her list for must read historical fiction books every reader should check out:

Great Historical Fiction Book to Start With: A Right Worthy Woman by Ruth P. Watson
Classic Historical Fiction Books to Check Out:
An Underrated or Underappreciated Historical Fiction Book:

If you love Audra’s list, make sure to follow her on her podcast Between The Reads for more content just like this.

Link: Between the Reads

Must Read Carribean Writers with Yvette Appleby

Resist. Media — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Yvette Appleby loves Carribean stories and proud of it! In this third episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with book lover and bookish adventurer Yvette Appleby about the Carribean writers every reader should check out!

In this episode, guest Yvette Appleby shares her list for must read Carribean authors every reader should check out:

Great Carribean Author to Start With: Nicole Dennis Benn
Classic Carribean Authors to Check Out:
An Underarrated or Underappreciated Carribean Book: The Oxford Book of Carribean Short Stories

If you love Yvette’s list, make sure to follow her on Instagram for more content just like this.

Instagram: AllTheWords_AllTheBooks (@allthewords_allthebooks)

Must Read Thrillers with Classy Green

Resist. Media — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Classy Green looooves thrillers! All types and all sub genres. In this second episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with podcaster, book club admin, and bookish virtual assistant Classy Green about her must-read thrillers.

In this episode, guest Classy Green shares her list for must read thriller authors every reader should check out:

Great Thriller Author to Start With: S.A. Cosby
Classic Thriller Authors to Check Out:
An Underrated or Underappreciated Thriller Author: Cherly A. Head

If you love Classy’s list, make sure to follow her on her platforms for more content just like this.

Instagram: Classy (@classygreen1)

Must Read Biographies with Raymond Williams

Resist. Media — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Biographies, auto biographies and memoirs are Raymond Williams' jam! In this first episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier chats with blogger and book influencer Raymond Williams about his must-read biographies. In this episode, host Raymond Williams shares his list for great biographies every reader should check out:

Great Biography to Start With: KING: A Life by Jonathan Eig
Classic Biographies to Check Out:
An Underarrated or Underappreciated Biography: May We Forever Stand by Imani Perry

If you love Raymond's list, make sure to follow him on his platforms for more content just like this.

Instagram: Raymond Williams, PhD (@rtwilliams16)
Blog at Medium: Introducing Ballasts for the Mind | by Raymond Williams, PhD

Opening Your Bookstore

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:26:49 -0400

The day to open your bookstore is fast approaching! In this last episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses ways to ensure success when you finally open the doors of your bookstore.

In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier discusses the last steps to opening your bookstore including:

Developing strong relationships with your key stakeholders and partners
Properly using your building for grand opening promotion
Dealing with the media
Having a strong grand opening plan including ideas when trouble arises

This is the finish line! Get ready to open the doors to your brand-new bookstore!

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Financing Your Bookstore

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:24:47 -0400

Proper financing can make or break a business especially a bookstore. In the fifth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses ways to get the necessary funding to start and to support your bookstore post grand opening.

In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier discusses key financing sources including:

Funds from book sales from smaller bookish ventures like Bookshop.org
Donations from family and friends
Funds from crowdfunded donations and loans
Grant money from local, state and national sources like Binc Foundation
Grant money and assistance through industry organizations like the American Booksellers Association

We are so close to the finish line! Get ready to open the doors to your brand new bookstore!

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Writing the Business Plan For Your Bookstore

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:03:16 -0400

No matter the business type you are starting a good business plan is critical. In the fourth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses how to build a solid business plan starting with traditional elements as well as a few items that truly impact today’s businesses.

In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier details the key business plan components including:

Getting a good business plan framework
Writing a good mission statement
Writing a good vision statement
Using a business model canvas to help organize your business model components

Remember to have fun with the process and choose wisely.

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Choosing the Business Model for Your Bookstore

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:00:45 -0400

Entrepreneurs, especially independent bookstore owners, must conduct proper research in order to increase their chance to start and run a successful business. In the third episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses the key activity to better understand the community and potential customers for your bookstore.

In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier details many of the business model options you have as a prospective bookstore owner including:

Choosing to open an online, brick and mortar or hybrid store
Choosing a genre specific store
Choose a target audience specific store
Choose a Hybrid Brick and mortar store
Choose a nonprofit model

The choice for the business model for your bookstore is up to you! The good news: there are a lot of choices. The bad news: There are a lot of choices. Have fun with the process and choose wisely.

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Understanding the Market For Your Bookstore

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:57:36 -0400

Entrepreneurs, especially independent bookstore owners, must conduct proper research in order to increase their chance to start and run a successful business. In the second episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses the key activity to better understand the community and potential customers for your bookstore.

Two major analyses every bookstore entrepreneur should fully understand in order to fully understand your community:

Community demographic analysis: Its important to know as much about the community you serve as possible. Answers here will determine your business model, product offering, and services.
Business landscape analysis: It is tough to win in a chaotic or infertile business environment. Independent bookstore owners should fully understand the business climate.

To download an infographic with the key analysis areas covered in the podcast click here.

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Your First Step To Opening A Bookstore

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:17:30 -0400

Our first episode of the RESIST BOOKSELLERS PODCAST is here! For this first run (6 episode season) I will address a question I get ALLL the time: How can I open a bookstore in my area?⁠
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Tune in as I discuss⁠

The early questions every potential bookstore owner should ask themselves⁠
The myths about owning a bookstore⁠
The importance of your mission⁠

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Resist Booksellers Podcast Trailer

Resist. Media — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:05:29 -0400

Welcome to the Resist Booksellers podcast a weekly bookish podcast where we laugh and chat about books and bookish things but also randomly funny things that readers love like movies, food, bookland drama and pop culture.

I am your host Demetrius Frazier…well sorta. You know what strike that! I am more like your lead shenanigan creator / sinking titanic tour guide. My job is to make sure you are entertained, find new amazing books to read and leave every episode loving life. and let me say I take my job very seriously.

So get ready to grab your bookish pearls because the outlandishly funny Resist Booksellers podcast is here!