Step Into My Office

How the Fight for Racial Justice Affects Your Brand

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:00:24 +0000

This week, we're discussing the fight for racial justice in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and how you can ensure your business stands for equality daily, not just when it's trending. Plus, Shante and Saptosa share how their own activism has cost them clients for ONE/35 Agency.

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Change Your Money Mindset and Think Wealthy with Jennifer Streaks

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:03 +0000

Financial journalist Jennifer Streaks explains the difference between good and bad debt, which business expenses you should invest in first, and why "thinking wealthy" is the key to financial freedom.

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Breaking the Stereotypes About Black-Owned Businesses

Thu, 3 Sep 2020 12:00:12 +0000

Why don't Black people respect Black businesses? From a lack of resources to stigmas about unprofessionalism, we face many hurdles as entrepreneurs but getting our own people to support us shouldn't be one of them.

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Dating As An Entrepreneur

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:22 +0000

Uh-oh, it's getting hot in here! This week, we're getting real about the challenges of finding love as an entrepreneur, the growing hypergamy movement, and what it really means to be an "alpha" woman.

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The Truth About Diversity in Business

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:01:35 +0000

This week, we're discussing corporate America's failed attempts at inclusion, how we can all break out of our own bubbles, and why it takes more than a "chief diversity officer" to change a company's culture.

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The True Value of PR

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:07 +0000

Shante and Saptosa discuss why PR is a game of amplification, what you should look for in a good publicist, and why no amount of press can make you interesting.

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How to Effectively Price Your Services

Thu, 6 Aug 2020 12:00:08 +0000

This week, we're discussing the do's and don'ts of business pricing and why knowing your profit margins is key. Plus, Saptosa reminisces on her own struggles pricing her award-winning sweet potato pie.

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Why The Business of Hollywood Hurts Black Businesses

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:05:13 +0000

Shante and Saptosa discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry and why Hollywood needs more Black representatives behind the scenes.

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What BLVD Bistro's Carlos Swepson Learned the Hard Way

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:08 +0000

Chef Carlos Swepson discusses funding his family-owned restaurant BLVD Bistro, handling competition in the saturated Harlem market, and why the key to being a great entrepreneur is being an even better man.

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Pandemic-Proof Your Business

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:00:15 +0000

SCORE mentor Carolyn Katz gives advice for weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, and explains why service-based businesses must work even harder to remain afloat. Plus, Shante and Saptosa reveal what they did pre-pandemic to place ONE/35 in a favorable position during the crisis.

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Getting Started In Public Relations

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:41:16 +0000

From the internship grind to landing that crucial first client, we're breaking down how to succeed in the PR business.

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Introducing Step Into My Office

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:34:39 +0000

Hosts Shante Bacon-Cius and Saptosa Foster explain why they launched Step Into My Office and discuss the success of their marketing and PR firm, ONE/35 Agency. Listen each week for real-life entrepreneurship advice, interviews with business leaders, and more.

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