The Black Girl Business Bar

I'm going on sabbatical

Khalida DuBose — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:42:21 -0600

I am going to be taking a break from recording the Black Girl Business Bar podcast for the remainder of 2022. I’ll be back in 2023 when I’ll return with all new episodes on your favorite topics in business and the online space — and hopefully with some wonderful guests to help teach you lots of things and share their stories.

Stay in touch with me by following me on Instagram @Khalida.Dubose where I’ll continue to post updates.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business coach specializing in mindset and simplified business strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color online business owners nail the foundations of running a successful business and cultivate a rock-solid mindset as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com. Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

When it’s time to change your offer

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0600

Have you been having a hard time selling your offer and you’re starting to wonder if it’s time for a change? If so, this episode is for you.

I’m discussing the signs you need to be aware of before changing your business and how to make that change seamlessly.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
Book a sales call with Khalida

Inflation is up: Here's why you need to review your prices

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0600

I want to speak to you about inflation and what it could mean for your business. Here's what you should be thinking about when it comes to inflation and how it relates to your prices as an online business owner.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

My topic is too depressing for my audience

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I tackle why you’re experiencing a disconnect with your target audience when you discuss tough topics. We’ll talk about your mindset and some practical tips to help you fix your messaging.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Here are the practices that have helped me succeed as an entrepreneur

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I'm going to share with you the three things that slowed my progress as a new business owner and the three practices that helped me succeed.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client

Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Don’t skip steps: Here’s why your online course isn’t selling

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 24 May 2022 03:00:00 -0600

New online business owners have to build their foundations before they can sell popular products like courses and masterminds.

In this episode, I explain why working with 1-to-1 clients is preferable for new online business owners and everything you learn from working with and managing clients.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

I'll be back in May

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0600

Hey friends, just dropping in to let you know that I will be on a short podcasting break for the remainder of April and part of May. I hope you are having an amazing spring for those of you who are in North America and a beautiful Ramadan for all of my friends who are still observing around the world.

I want to take this opportunity to also say a very early Eid Mubarak, for those of you who will be celebrating Eid. I know that I will not be on the podcast that week. So I wanted to send you an early seasons greetings. I'll be back in May with all new episodes of the Black Girl Business Bar podcast.

In the meantime, please follow me on Instagram for tips and topics on all things business and mindset. I look forward to seeing you back then.

Resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business coach specializing in sales strategy and mindset. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color online business owners nail the foundations of running a successful business and cultivate a rock-solid mindset as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com. Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Cleaning up your energy with your audience

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0600

What happens when you’re not attracting the people you want to work with? What happens when you’re getting on sales calls and you’re not converting? Is your energy off?

In this episode, I address how our own biases and perceptions can affect our energy and how we attract customers. And I go right at the root cause.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Why you've really been avoiding 1-to-1 coaching in your business

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0600

If you’ve been thinking about incorporating group coaching into your business because you’re seeing dollar signs or have a desire to scale, this episode is for you.

There are a few things for you to consider, but I want to focus on why you’re avoiding 1-to-1 coaching and how that can help build the foundation of your business, whether you’re a coach or a service provider.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How to book more sales calls

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0600

This is the last episode in our series on sales. In this week’s episode, I offer six tips for new online business owners to book more sales calls.

These tips are what I teach my clients, they are what my coaches have taught me, and I believe they’ll help you become successful, too.

Sales calls help you convert high-ticket clients, help you better understand your audience, and help inform your marketing. Selling is a foundational business skill, and doing sales calls is a great way to practice your skills.

Episodes mentioned

Episode 35: How to diagnose 3 main problems in your business Pt. 1
Episode 36: How to diagnose 3 main problems in your business Pt. 2
Episode 37: The secret to confidently selling your offer
Episode 38: The Dos and Don’ts of free coaching

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

The Do's and Don'ts of Free Coaching

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0600

You should be very generous with what you give to people in terms of advice and coaching. But there should also be limits to what you give away for free to protect your potential clients, your sales process, and the integrity of your value.

In this episode, I walk through the different scenarios in which it’s appropriate to coach clients for free and when it’s not appropriate.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

The secret to confidently selling your offer

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0600

Belief is everything as a business owner. And that manifests itself in your sales. If you don’t believe in yourself and what you’re offering as a product or service, you’ll have trouble attracting customers.

In this episode, I look closely at what it means to believe in your offer and I share tips on cultivating belief in your offer so you can confidently invite your people to work with you.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business coach specializing in sales strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color who are early-stage online business owners as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com. Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How to diagnose 3 main problems in your business pt.2

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0700

This week, I’m continuing my series on sales, mindset, money, and so much more. I want to help you get focused on your business so that you can start to make big changes.

This is part two of diagnosing the three main problems in any business. For this episode, we’re focusing on your audience and sales.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a sales call with Khalida

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business mentor specializing in sales strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color who are early-stage online business owners as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com. Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How to diagnose 3 main problems in your business pt.1

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0700

This week, we’re starting a new series on sales, mindset, money, and so much more. I want to help you get focused on your business so that you can start to make big changes.

We’re going to begin by diagnosing the three main problems in any business.

First up: messaging.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a clarity call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Taishma Council on building an agency and when to hire a virtual assistant

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Taishma Council is the founder and CEO of Virtual Goals Assistant Agency, where she helps business owners achieve their goals through operational excellence, administration, content creation, and other services.

In this episode, Taishma talks with me about building an agency and when it’s time to seek out help from a virtual assistant.

Find more information on the Virtual Goals Assitant Agency at vgaallc.com. Follow Taishma on Instagram @theceo.taishma.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a clarity call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

La Toya Jackson on business credit and alternate funding for women in business

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0700

La Toya Jackson is the founder and CEO of Excel Capital Group, which provides business credit and funding solutions for entrepreneurs, looking for capital to start, grow, and scale their businesses.

In this episode, La Toya helps break down the importance of business credit for entrepreneurs and offers tips to position yourself for success.

Follow the Excel Capital Group on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a clarity call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How to start receiving today

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode, I break down what it means to receive, to listen, to be coached, and the benefits for new online entrepreneurs as they receive more in their businesses and lives.

Some questions to think about as you settle into this episode: Do you know what it means to receive? If you do, do you know what it means to catch yourself not receiving?

Bonus points for anyone who can share with me a few examples of them receiving their business or life.

Other resources

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a clarity call with Khalida

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

The RELEASE Method Framework

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0700

I'm so excited about today's show because I've wanted to share this with you. I call it the R.E.L.E.A.S.E. Method.

This is a self-coaching method that I came up with that's really, really flexible, and I hope you agree. It's helped me get clarity and provided me with a framework for making decisions.

In the R.E.L.E.A.S.E Method, I reflect, evaluate, talk about leaning in and just kind of lingering, and spend time learning how to feel. Check it out!

The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client

Other resources

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business mentor specializing in sales strategy. As a previous crowdfunding coach, she supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color who are early-stage online business owners as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com. Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

My 2021 in review and 2022 goals

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode, I look back at 2021 and all of the challenges and accomplishments I've had.

Spoiler alert: I get really vulnerable.

I also go through my 2022 goals and share a challenge for the Black Girl Business Bar community.

Resources mentioned in this episode

The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie
The Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community
Book a clarity call with Khalida
The RELEASE Method - 7 steps to releasing your biggest sales blocks + attracting your next client

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Tackling body issues and marketing with Brianna Wilkerson

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0700

This is for women struggling with how they present themselves online and market their businesses.

In this episode, I talk with holistic health and life coach Brianna Wilkerson about the deep-rooted issues surrounding body issues that women and women of color face as online entrepreneurs. Brianna offers tips and advice for recognizing these issues and addressing them.

Find Brianna Wilkerson online at madewell345.com. Listen to one of her podcasts, More Than Your Weight or the Healthy Oily Home. You can also check out her Facebook group, More Than Your Weight Women’s Community. Follow her on Instagram @madewell345.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
The Black Girl Business Bar Community on Facebook
Book a clarity call with Khalida

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How to stop feeling like an imposter with Kamalyn Kaur

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0700

There are so many women who feel like they’re dealing with imposter syndrome as new business owners. This negative mindset can limit your ability to be successful and grow as an entrepreneur. So we have to do something about it!

In this episode, I’m joined by Kamalyn Kaur, a psychotherapist and mindset coach, who works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and much more. Kamalyn helps me break down imposter syndrome, how it shows up in your business, and offers some tips for overcoming it.

Find Kamalyn Kaur in the Empower Her Mind Facebook community and on Instagram @KamalynKaurTherapist.

Resources

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Revisited: Shondell Varcianna on creating content that speaks to your niche

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0700

I'm still on break, so I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes from 2021. I had the pleasure of chatting with Varci Media founder and CEO Shondell Varcianna about her journey from working in the financial industry to serving financial institutions with her content writing services.

Her story is particularly interesting because, at one point, her business served a general clientele, but she realized that the general approach was NOT working for her. So she decided to narrow her company's focus. We talk about how she came to make that decision and what it means to find your niche as a business owner.

Shondell also gives practical tips for online business owners to find and listen to potential customers and clients and supercharge your process for finding content ideas.

Connect with Shondell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna/
Or check out her company, Varci Media: https://varcimedia.com/

References in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

The best mentorship we received in 2021

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Ladies, I’ve compiled some of the best mentorship moments we’ve had this year on the Black Girl Business Bar podcast.

As you guys know, I launched the podcast in July 2021. It's been an incredible six months of recording and meeting guests and bringing you this beautiful mentorship so that your business can grow.

So if you're like me, hearing this information for a second time, maybe even a third time, just remember that this is super helpful after implementing it, testing it, and experimenting with your business.

Over the past six months, I hope you’ve experienced lots of personal growth and business growth. And so maybe on this second or third listen, you’ll hear this mentorship through another filter and get something more powerful out of it.

If this is your first time listening, be sure to go back and catch the full episodes linked below. You won't regret it.

Episodes mentioned in this podcast

Resources

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

We're on a mini break

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Hey friends. So I am dropping into your earbuds this week to quickly tell you that we are on a break until January 11th, 2022. So no new episode this week. However, I am going to be releasing an episode next week. That's December 28th, 2021. And that will be a compilation of our best moments of actionable insight and mentorship.

And then I'm going to personally select one of my favorite interview episodes to release here on January 4th. So stay tuned.

In the meantime, my team and I are going to be working behind the scenes to bring you more insightful episodes from brilliant and powerful women of color business owners who are bravely pursuing their passions and creating the impact that they want to see in the world.

I'll also be hanging out in the Black Girl Business Bar community over on Facebook, where I'll be going live, doing a giveaway or two, and engaging with women just like you.

So be sure to join us if you haven't already. And finally, if this is the holiday season for you, my team, and I wish you a safe and happy holiday season. And if not, we wish you a prosperous new year.

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Five simple mistakes holding you back from making more money

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Ladies, there are many things that can be holding you back from success in your business and life. Here are five mistakes that I’ve been seeing pop up for my clients, including failing to promote your offer, focusing on shiny objects, consuming too much information, comparing yourself to others, not having enough support, and suffering from imposter syndrome.

In this episode, I’m going to dig into these issues and the underlying problems so you can focus on building your business.

Resources

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

My recipe for powerful and confident selling

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Hey, ladies. This week, I’m going to try something different.

I recently connected with Christine Gallimore-Wright in the Black Girl Business Bar Facebook community. Christine has a radio show on business, mortgages, and finance. She asked me to come on the show and sit in for her co-host to discuss sales, something we’ve been talking about in the community.

It was a GREAT conversation. I just had to share it. Thankfully, Christine has graciously said I can re-post the audio of her show with my audience here.

In this special episode, I talk with Christine about my recipe for selling confidently, my mindset, and the importance of celebrating progress. I hope you enjoy it. (Watch the full episode on YouTube.)

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How Ruqayyah Abdul-Rahim Oliver turned her trauma into service

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Ruqayyah Abdul Rahim is a successful masseuse and entrepreneur who now serves as a trauma survivor coach and intuitive healer.

As a sexual assault and domestic violence survivor, she works with women to help them heal their minds, bodies, and spirits.

In this episode, Ruqayyah tells me about her path to becoming a trauma survivor coach, what it took to heal from her trauma, and how she has successfully built multiple businesses. Follow Ruqayyah on Instagram @ruqayyah_and_co.

References in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Your First Hire

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Ladies, I want to talk to you about getting the help you need for your business so you can focus on the things that matter — and give you the much-needed rest you deserve.

This is for everyone struggling with trying to find someone who can help shoulder the burden of running an online business by themselves.

In this episode, I'm going to talk to you about hiring in your business, what it looks like to hire someone for the first time, when the time is right, and how hiring can help with the bottom line.

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How to make affirmations work for you

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0700

If you're like me, and it took you a while to grasp affirmations on a deeper level — especially how they can work for you and your business — this episode is for you.

I'm going to walk you through the extra steps I took to create powerful affirmations that addressed things that kept me from being successful and putting myself out there. And of course, I'll share three of the affirmations I use today.

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

A word with Heidi Lewis-Ivey

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Ladies, this is a special treat for you. In this episode, I'll be joined by award-winning author and business executive Heidi Lewis-Ivey.

Heidi is an ordained elder, a prophetic minister, and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She is the author of "Can I Rest Awhile?" and the new book, "Black Girl Cry: What Black Women Need to Know to Amplify Their Voices." She is also a co-author in Soulful Prayers Volumes 1 and 2 and Soulful Affirmations.

Heidi walks me through her career and how she focused on building solid relationships in the workplace to reach the C-suite level in the financial industry without a college degree (and why she went back to school to get one).

She tells us why she shouldn't have been so afraid when she started and how her creativity helped her reclaim her peace.

There's lots of practical advice for those on the corporate path and entrepreneurs. Enjoy!

Find Heidi on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

More on Khalida

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How I made my first sale

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Keeping it real, I feel like I wasted so much time trying to figure out selling and running a business when I first got started. It turns out that my first few sales where just around the corner when I got support, got focused, and took imperfect actions. Over the years, my sales process has evolved as I’ve narrowed down the most important activities for finding and signing new clients. But it wasn’t easy. There were roadblocks, mindset drama, self-confidence issues and more.

Making a conscious effort to deal with it all as it came gave me my edge and I know the same will be true for you if this is something you're struggling with in your business.

I’m going to walk you through, step by step, through my process of signing my first high-ticket clients and show you how you can do the same.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Get on a clarity call with Khalida

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Premium pricing is a MUST for your services

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0600

It's time to get real about undercharging our clients and underpaying ourselves.

If you find yourself awkwardly talking with clients about your prices or pricing your services based on what you think clients can pay, this episode is for you.

I break down how you should evaluate your worth and what should go into your pricing structure. I also tell the story of how I came to accept a job far below my value (never again!) and the daily tasks I do to make sure it never happens again.

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Must-have sales tools for new online business owners

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0600

What tools do you use for your business? It can be confusing trying to figure out what software or apps you need if you're just getting started. So let's fix that.

In this episode, I go over what tools and software I use to help manage my sales process and keep my business running smoothly. I also go over what your must-haves are and where you can save money.

And just an FYI, no one is paying me for these recommendations.

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

7 reasons customers will buy from you

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Why does it always seem like every time we hop on social media were being told what we are doing wrong? Trust me ladies, you're doing MORE things right in your business than online marketers would like you to believe. It's time for some empowerment. In this episode, I wanted to flip the script and talk about all the things you're already doing right to attract and find customers.

I don't know about you but for me, focusing on the negative has always brought more negative into my life and business. So in this episode I'm highlighting all the things you're probably doing right and maybe give some inspiration for others to find opportunities for improvement on their path to selling more and reaching their financial goals in their business.

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

What freebie seekers tell you about your business

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Do you feel like you have a freebie seeker problem in your business?

A what?

You know, the people in your audience who slide into your DMs and ask questions, download everything free you offer, and are present on all of your webinars, but never buy.

Freebie seekers have develop a bad rep in the online space, but what if we choose to see them as future customers who are genuinely evaluating your services and getting to know you so by the time they hop on a sales call with you they are 95 percent SOLD?

Yes, there is a category of freebie seekers who don’t have such great intentions, but those people give us awesome information about our business as well.

In this episode I break down healthy and unhealthy behaviors of freebie seekers and show you there is so much to learn from both categories. I also fill you in on what each could be telling you about your business.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ep. 3 - Eman Ismail on getting started, investing, testimonials, and more

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Crowdfunding for business owners with Olivia Owens

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Owens, the creator and general manager of iFundWomen of Color. We sat down to geek out on all things crowdfunding including dispelling some of the top myths about crowdfunding for entrepreneurs.

Olivia fills us in on what makes a successful crowdfunding campaign, the importance of building community, and why there are no magical money elves in business or crowdfunding.

"There's so much strategy and pre-work that goes into it," Olivia Owens says. "And so we've always seen coaching as a core part of being able to crowdfund successfully. We also know that women on our platform who invest in our coaching and video services raise 27x the crowdfunding industry average."

Follow Olivia Owens on Instagram @olivialowens and follow @IFundWomen.

Resources mentioned in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

My story

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0600

You asked for it. In this episode, I'm going to talk about my journey to becoming an entrepreneur and my background as a journalist, in sales, in crowdfunding, and how I ended up here as a business mentor and coach.

I talk about what I learned from my mother, who was always hustling, and how my view of her struggles has changed over time.

My story starts in Colorado, then to Hawaii, to Boston, to Chicago, to San Francisco, and then back to Colorado again.

It's been a great journey.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Brilliant Business Momentum 1-on-1 coaching

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

How fear drives behavior in business

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Most of us don't know it, but we're subconsciously limited by multiple fears. There is the fear of putting ourselves out there for scrutiny, the fear of how our colleagues (past and present) view us, and the fear of failure. Oh, and there's the fear of success, too.

These fears can be debilitating.

In this episode, I want to address five fears that I encounter in my work with entrepreneurs. These are women who work in the online space and are often just getting started. But rather than solely identify these issues, I want to give you the means to understand and reframe the underlying causes so you can unlock your best self.

For 1-on-1 coaching, visit my website at khalidadubose.com/coaching.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business mentor and crowdfunding advisor. She has supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color who are early-stage online business owners as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com.

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Why hire a business coach

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0600

I have a history of hiring people when I don't know how to do something. Whenever I'm tackling something big or new, I need a playbook or a roadmap to get it done. And I've found that hiring is the fastest way to accomplish my goals.

So much of building a business is about supplementing your own genius with that of others. This is especially true for people like me who require 1-on-1 attention.

That's why I've hired coaches in the past to help me grow my business. Because when I didn't know something, I was able to take advantage of the experience and knowledge of others.

In this episode, I break down why hiring a business coach can benefit new entrepreneurs and some of the objections I hear.

If you're interested in 1-on-1 coaching and mentorship, visit my website at khalidadubose.com/coaching.

More on Khalida

Khalida DuBose is a business mentor and crowdfunding coach. She has supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world. Now, she focuses on helping women of color who are early-stage online business owners as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. For more information on Khalida, visit khalidadubose.com.

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Shondell Varcianna on creating content that speaks to your niche

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0600

I have the pleasure of chatting with Varci Media founder and CEO Shondell Varcianna about her journey from working in the financial industry to serving financial institutions with her content writing services.

Her story is fascinating because, at one point, her business served a general clientele, but she realized that the general approach was NOT working for her. So she decided to narrow her company's focus. We talk about how she came to make that decision and what it means to really find your niche as a business owner.

Shondell also gives practical tips for online business owners to find and listen to potential customers and clients and how to supercharge your process for finding content ideas.

Connect with Shondell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shondellvarcianna/

Or check out her company, Varci Media: https://varcimedia.com/

References in this episode

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Die Hard Productions.

Upgrade your sales process in 3 steps

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0600

So much of the sales process is nerve-rattling. It's hard enough to get potential clients for most business owners, but it's even harder to standardize the process once you start growing and trying to scale.

Plus, what if you've never been on a sales call before? I've done thousands of sales calls, and there is a TON of advice out there about what you should do, what you should say, and what you shouldn't say.

In this episode, I break down the sales process into three easy steps for new business owners to help simplify everything.

Those steps include:

The pre-conversation — How you need to prepare your potential clients for the first meeting.
The sales call — How you structure the call, and how to handle objections.
The follow-up — What you need to do if your potential client says yes, or "I don't know."

If you're interested in 1-on-1 coaching to help your sales process, please visit khalidadubose.com/coaching.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Calendly - Scheduling that integrates with your calendar
Podcast: Create your first offer in 5 steps

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Diehard Productions.

Create your first offer in 5 steps

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0600

I really wish somebody would've sat me down and walked me through exactly what I needed to do when I started my business. It would've saved me a lot of headache and anxiety if I just knew how to go about finding customers. And when it came time to create my first offer, it would've helped me to know what steps to take to ensure I was solving my customers' problems and building lasting value for my business.

That's what this week's episode is about. I go through the five steps to creating an offer for service-based businesses. Part of this is about building your confidence, doing market research, and finding your target customer's pain points.

If you're interested in mentorship or 1-on-1 coaching, visit khalidadubose.com/coaching.

Episodes mentioned

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone and Diehard Productions.

Cultivating confidence

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Hey ladies, I've been getting a lot of requests to talk about confidence and why that's important for women, particularly Black women, in business.

In this episode, I talk about some of the ways I worked on my own confidence, how I was able to boost my self-esteem and self-worth by focusing on being honest with myself and having the integrity to follow through on all of the things I set out to do. This is something I'm passionate about and I know it can help others.

If you're interested in my 1-to-1 coaching and mentorship program, Brilliant Business Momentum, visit khalidadubose.com/coaching.

More on Khalida

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone, Evan MacDonald, and Diehard Productions.

LaTasha Gatling on how unresolved trauma shows up in business

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Latasha Gatling is the Mindset Maven and the owner of Mommy Morebucks, a personal coaching service. She helps Black women accept their trauma and heal so they can be their best selves through her Blooming Growth Mindset Experiences.

In this episode, I talk with LaTasha about how trauma shows up in business, whether that's knowing your worth or your pricing strategy. LaTasha also walks me through how she refined her business over time to be the success it is today.

For more information on LaTasha Gatling, visit mommymorebucks.com. Follow her on Instagram @mommymorebucks for inspiration and tips on how to deal with trauma. You can also find her on Twitter @mommymorebucks2, on Facebook as Mommy Morebucks, and on Pinterest as Mommy Morebucks.

More on Khalida DuBose

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone.

Let's get visible - 3 tips for showing out

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Show up consistently, get your messaging right, and always offer value to your clients! It seems like a no-brainer, but it bears repeating.

In this episode, I break down how consistency, message discipline, and value are key to your visibility as a business owner and entrepreneur. And I offer up some insights I've learned from my clients who have struggled with this issue.

Bonus: Don't forget to sell!

Follow Khalida on Instagram @khalida.dubose. You can email her at khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone.

Eman Ismail on getting started, investing, testimonials, and more

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Investing in yourself is a critical aspect of developing and expanding your business. In this episode, I speak with Eman Ismail about her journey to entrepreneurship, the investments she made in herself and her business, and how she has mastered the art of using testimonials to grow. The tips she provides on testimonials, in particular, are a can't miss portion of this week's episode with actionable insights.

Eman Ismail is the founder and owner of Inkhouse, a U.K.-based copywriting and email conversion firm supporting six-figure online business and e-commerce brands. She has worked with powerhouses like Emily Thompson from Being Boss, Joanna Wiebe from CopyHackers, and Belinda Weaver from the Hot Copy Podcast. She holds regular copywriting workshops in partnership with Lloyds Business Bank.

For more on Eman Ismail, visit inkhouse.org.uk.

Instagram: @khalida.dubose

Email: khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

The Black Girl Business Bar is produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts). Music by Vincent Tone.

How to powerfully ask for help in 3 steps

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Like most Black women and women of color, when I was a little girl, I was taught that I’m supposed to be strong. That there is nobody coming to rescue me and that if I want something done right, I have to do it myself.

In business, that doesn't work.

In this episode, I discuss when to ask for help, how to ask for help, and the importance of being willing to accept help when it comes.

Instagram: @khalida.dubose

Email: khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

Produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts)

Music by Vincent Tone

How to battle burnout with the Burnout Whisperer Erayna Sargent

Khalida DuBose — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0600

In the first episode of the Black Girl Business Bar, host Khalida DuBose talks with the burnout whisperer Erayna Sargent.

Erayna is the founder and CEO of Hooky Wellness, which addresses burnout in the workplace. Erayna's company has supported brands like Google, the Kelley School of Business, Accenture, and Procter & Gamble.

In this episode, Erayna describes her own burnout episode, the symptoms to watch for, and how she turned her focus on burnout into a thriving business.

For more on Hooky Wellness, visit https://hookywellness.com.

For more on Erayna Sargent, visit https://eraynasargent.com or find her on Instagram @burnout_whisperer.

Instagram: @khalida.dubose

Email: khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

Produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts) | https://zurimc.com

Music by Vincent Tone

Introducing the Black Girl Business Bar

Khalida DuBose — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:58:32 -0600

Hi, I'm your host Khalida DuBose. I'm on a mission to bring actionable information and mentorship to Black business professionals and entrepreneurs. I want Black women to know what’s possible for them during their entrepreneurial journey and professional careers. Follow the Black Girl Business Bar for advice, interviews, and solidarity for Black women and women of color in business.

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Khalida DuBose is a business mentor and crowdfunding coach. She has supported more than a thousand crowdfunding campaigns and project creators in their quest to bring their dreams, passions, and ideas to the world.

For more information on Khalida, visit https://khalidadubose.com.

Instagram: @khalida.dubose
Email: khalida@blackgirlbusinessbar.com.

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Produced by Zuri Berry (@ZMCPodcasts) | https://zurimc.com
Music by Vincent Tone