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A business model is a company's profit making plan. There actually is no fool proof way for any business to make money. There are lots of business plans and business models to choose from as learning mechanisms for a business to grow. Sometimes a business can be successful because of the problem they are trying to solve, or just because they have a large established customer base.

But there has been this underlying issue of people wanting to become business owners because of what they see on television. Scripted reality shows mislead viewers about becoming business owners by simply oversimplifying the process, creating fake drama, and presenting an unrealistic path to success. This heavily edited format obscures the true complexities of entrepreneurship, making it appear deceptively fast, easy, and glamourous. Just tune in to this episode to hear some of the real realities of being a business owner.

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As they say, all good things must come to an end. We first and foremost want to thank everyone who has been Hooking Up With Us the past almost six years. You all have made this a business venture so unforgettable and fun to say the least. We will be sunsetting the Watch4TheHook Apparel Brand effective December 31, 2025. Honestly I never thought back in 2014 or 2015 when I was trying to enlighten those in my community of the fuck shit that was going on and possibly affecting our community, that it would turn into a full blown small business. We want to once again say thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

The podcast is not going anywhere, so yawl can still tune into to hear us every Watch4theHook Wednesday. We are just switching lanes because our real estate ventures are requiring more of our time and we have to give the more lucrative business the attention and demands that it is requiring.

Just be on the lookout for some sales and great customer discounts as we want to say thank you all for Hooking Up With Us!!!!

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*****It has been rough to say the least for small businesses in America lately, and does the future look any better? The future holds a mixed landscape of significant Hooks and somewhat promising opportunities. While persistent economic pressures are concerning, many entrepreneurs remain optimistic and are adapting to the ever changing landscape entrepreneurs must navigate. Tune into this episode and listen to what small entrepreneurs maybe facing in the months and years to come.

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We all know as business owners the ultimate goal is to have a successful business. Proving "haters" wrong is often a distraction from the core objective. You should try to save your business and prove your supporters right, not the haters. Focusing on the people who matter, like customers, team members, and investors, provides the support and resources needed for success. Channeling any negative energy from "haters" into motivation to achieve your goals is a valid strategy, but the primary focus should remain on the survival and growth of the business and the well-being of those who believe in you. Tune into this episode and see if you are making the mistake of spending your energy proving haters wrong, than proving your supporters right.

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Job displacement is not a fake thing right now. Increasing risk of displacement as self-checkout and automated payment technologies become more common in workplaces. The most successful businesses will augment human skills, emphasizing valuable traits like negotiation, empathy, and strategic thinking that AI can't replace. A major driver of this change is the ability of technology to cut labor costs. Tune in to this episode to see if technology is hurting the customers interaction with human employees of certain companies.

#laborforce #laborcosts #labor #customer #customerexperience #customerservice #AI #selfserve #selfcheckout #workforce #kiosks #POS #checkout

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There are systems in place where potential business owner's can hopefully gain an access to capital. Using Other People's Money (OPM) is a financial strategy that allows business owners to leverage outside lender's capital to pursue investments or opportunities that ither wise would be unavailable to them.

OPM, when properly leverage can accelerate the path to generational wealth, access to purchase generational assets, and build wealth in this country. But as any gamble, there is a down side to this based on the potential risks and requires careful management. Tune into this episode to see how you can make yourself, or your business more appealing to gain access to OPM!!!!!!

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Some people are extroverts and some people are introverts, and then those people can become business owners. One of the most "helpful ways" to meet more like minded individuals is attending networking events that appeal to what you might be doing as a business owner, or becoming a business owner. These gatherings may provide tangible tips for attendees, and offer organizations a blueprint for designing events that foster authentic engagement.

All that sounds great, but what happens to attendees who come back from these events unfulfilled, unenthused, and pondering did they just waste their time and possibly money. There are times where events try to be a "catch all' event to get a bigger turnout, but a lot of the time some attendees felt left out of getting some value added to them from the event, Tune into this episode to see how you as a business owner can help determine before what networking events may be for you, and what may not be for you.

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Black culture and small businesses have a long, intertwined history rooted in resilience, community building, and economic empowerment in the face of systemic barriers. From historical hubs like Black Wall Street to the rise of modern entrepreneurs (like ourselves), Black owned businesses have served as pillars of social and economic life within the Black community, though they still face persistent challenges.

In this episode we hit at the "Status" of the Black Culture. We brag about being a multitrillion dollar buying system, but where does that consumerism get us as far as being business owners. Why are so many of us still getting it out of the mud if we have a trillion dollars that says otherwise?

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