• Avoid Common Business Funding Mistakes: Insights with Financial Pro Erica Hill
    Oct 14 2024

    In this episode of "The After Work Entrepreneur," our host sits down with Erica Hill, a seasoned licensed financial professional specializing in helping female entrepreneurs reset, realign, and handle their money like the wealthy. Erica shares her passion for guiding businesses through scaling and growth by leveraging business funding wisely. In a candid conversation, Erica covers essential topics such as key factors startups should consider before seeking funding, various types of funding options including grants and zero-percent interest loans, and common funding mistakes to avoid. She also dives into the importance of tracking business numbers, the pros and cons of different funding strategies, and the impact of using personal credit for business expenses. Tune in to learn invaluable insights and actionable advice from Erica Hill on how to navigate the complex landscape of business funding and scale your entrepreneurial journey successfully.

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    22 mins
  • Dreaming of earning money while you sleep? Create and Sell Digital Products
    Oct 7 2024

    In this episode, I share a simple and practical steps to creating and selling a digital product.

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    16 mins
  • Part 3 of 3 Faith Meets Business Strategy: Darrell Spears on Building a Kingdom-Driven Enterprise
    Sep 23 2024

    We are thrilled to share our latest episode of The After Work Entrepreneur, where we dive deep into the world of faith-based business entrepreneurship! In AWE Episode 23, our amazing guest Darrell Spears joins Cathy E. Smith to discuss the intersection of faith, business, and kingdom principles.

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    36 mins
  • Entrepreneurship and Faith with Darrell Spears Part 2 of 3: The Power of Knowing When To Pivot in Business
    Sep 16 2024

    In this episode, the founder of Elite Conversations, Darrell Spears discusses his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, focusing on identifying market gaps that lead many small businesses to fail within the first few years. He emphasizes the importance of understanding, resources, and relationships over merely having finances in place. The conversation touches on the necessity of adapting to the digital space, the evolution from video production to podcasting due to COVID-19, and the continuous challenge of pivoting in response to market changes. The segment also explores the value of maintaining strong customer relationships, leveraging podcasting for business promotion, and the crucial role of faith and mentorship in running a successful business.

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    38 mins
  • Building Business for God’s Glory: Darrell Spears on Entrepreneurship and Faith, Part 1
    Sep 9 2024

    Inside this episode, Darrell Spears shares his journey as a Corporate Leader to his transition to Entrepreneurship. In Part 1 of a series. This was too good not to share the entire interview which will be broken down into a series of episodes. Are you really ready to make the transition into entrepreneurship?

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    32 mins
  • Making Money Monthy with Memberships
    Sep 2 2024

    Inside this episode, I explore the idea of creating a paid monthly membership as a means of generating recurring revenue. Will a monthly membership fit your business model?

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    13 mins
  • Turn Your Dreams Into $$$: Part 3 of 3 Passive Income Streams
    Aug 26 2024

    In this episode, I share how to use a "compass" to assess the competitor landscape and the other factors to help you navigate your way to profits. This concludes part three of key factors to consider before creating passive income streams.

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    10 mins
  • Creating Passive Income Essentials 5 Key Factors Part 2 of 3
    Aug 19 2024

    In today’s episode, I would like to discuss five out of 10 key factors to consider when Creating Passive Income. When deciding what to offer to generate passive income, you should consider these five key factors.

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    20 mins