"Research Shows....." PODCAST
By Dawn M. Williams
We are The Research Departments.
We are a support system in your time of need. We primarily talk about entrepreneurship & the trials that go along with that journey.
We interview entrepreneurs on Thursdays 4pm, Technology for Seniors & "My 2 cents" 12pm daily, and our morning talk show are Mondays 6am
On off seasons we play 1 episode weekly at 12pm on Sundays. SEASON 4 starts April 4, 2023.
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"Research Shows....." PODCAST May 29, 2023
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10:05
REWIND | POLICY
This episode has previously aired . (Sometimes policies protect you as the independent contractor. This is a Story Time episode.)
Sep 25, 202314:12
REWIND | UMARS REVIEW
This episode already aired on May 21st , 2023 as a bonus episode. (My son Umar gave a review of Dells gaming system. We ended up getting a different Dell computer that worked better. All links for products mentioned are at linktr.ee/dawnslinks )
Sep 18, 202312:56
REWIND | PAY YOUR KIDS
This episode already aired . (I feel as though it is very important for people to understand that your children are not your slaves. You should give them the option of whether or not they will assist you in your entrepreneur Ventures. And should they decide to participate you need to compensate them.)
Sep 11, 202309:28
REWIND | CHARGE WHAT YOU GONNA CHARGE
This episode has already previously aired . (Charge exactly what you want to charge. If you feel as though you can't charge as much as you want to charge it's time to alter your way of doing business so that you can.)
Sep 04, 202313:11
BONUS | Homeschool lessons by Dawn | "My two cents "
This is a series dedicated to my son Umar & his homeschool lessons . This is the introduction.
Sep 04, 202318:59
REWIND | HOW TO GET CLIENTS
The 1st part of this episode addresses inviting drama as it pertains to business. I have a video about the viral drama situation between a celebrity hairstylist (Lyrique) and her client Winnie. Check out the episode at Tinyurl.com/dmslyrique . The 2bd half pf this episode previously aired (#208). (During this episode I explained how you will be able to get clients. It is a combination of many things but first and foremost you need to ask somebody who is in the career field that you are intending to get into with your entrepreneurship.)
Aug 28, 202323:34
BREAKING NEWS | MARYLAND: Judge rules against objections to LGBTQ storytime in schools
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Aug 27, 202304:41
REWIND | LAZINESS
This episode already aired (#217).
There was a long time ago someone told me that for me to start an internet business would have been lazy. Be careful who you take advice from.
There was a long time ago someone told me that for me to start an internet business would have been lazy. Be careful who you take advice from.
Aug 21, 202310:51
REWIND | Policies
You've caught a story in off season. This episode aired during season four #198. This is a storytime episode where I explain what happens when you don't have policies in place.
Aug 14, 202314:12
BONUS | A Peace Of Mind Consulting ( storytime)
APOMindConsulting.com | Sometimes you're unexpectedly thrown into the position of being a caregiver.
Aug 08, 202321:07
REWIND | Charge what you gonna charge
You've caught us during an off season period this episode was already aired during season four (#203). Turn this episode on speake about charging appropriately.
Aug 07, 202313:11
REWIND | Why do people expect freebies?
This episode previously aired as #180. You've caught us during an off season.
During this episode I speak about why it's unrealistic to expect services for free from a business owner
During this episode I speak about why it's unrealistic to expect services for free from a business owner
Jul 31, 202311:40
REWIND | Robots taking over
This episode previously aired as #151. You've caught us during an off season.
During this episode I explain why many businesses are using automation for regular operations.
During this episode I explain why many businesses are using automation for regular operations.
Jul 24, 202317:45
REWIND | FIRING CLIENTS
This episode already aired during season 3. I speak about firing clients
Jul 17, 202311:40
REWIND | USING TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS
This episode already aired during season 3. I discuss the importance of utilizing technology in business.
Jul 10, 202316:06
REWIND | CANCEL SOCIAL MEDIA
This episode already aired in season 3. I talk about the need to cancel certain apps to make your business thrive.
Jul 03, 202310:36
REWIND | Carlin Bryant ( educator, author & coach )
This episode already aired in seqson 3. | Carlin Bryant- Educator in Florida for the last 12 years, a coach for the last 8 years and a newly published author. I am a 2 time graduate of Florida A&M University with Masters in History and minor in education. My goal is to help others through education, sports and critical thinking.
IG: coachbryant22
Twitter: coachbryant22
Facebook: Carlin Dub Duece Bryan ● Segment 2 | The customer is not always right. I don't know who came up with that saying but that's the dumbest thing I've heard in a long time. People have a tendency to be complete nut jobs they have to be checked.
Jun 26, 202326:53
REWIND | "Saying 'NO'
This is from a previous episode that aired during season 3
Jun 19, 202309:20
REWIND | MARKETING TO THE WRONG PEOPLE
This episode already aired during season 3. I discuss the importance of market to the right people.
Jun 12, 202307:27
REWIND | The R Kelly scandal
This episode previously aired during season 3. Kelli & Dawn discuss the R Kelly recent scandal.
Jun 12, 202317:09
BONUS | Free merch site & drop shipping | "My two cents "
There are ways to get your merchandise online with ZERO start up costs. Printful will send products to your clients and make it look like it came from you!
Jun 05, 202308:52
REWIND | The Tiktok ban
This is an episode that previously aired. Umar & Dawn talk about the Tiktok ban from the perspective of kids
Jun 05, 202313:14
(#225)SEASON 4 FINALE | Planning & Thankfulness | "My two cents "
During our season finale I speak on lessons learned for this season. Be thankful for the team that you are blessed with and acknowledge them.
May 31, 202311:41
(#224) Word of Mouth | " My two cents"
It is important to understand that most business that you will get comes off of referrals. Word of Mouth means everything so your reputation must be protected at all costs. You are responsible for your own reputation so be nice.
May 30, 202308:23
BONUS (Rewind) | Consulting charges | "My two cents"
This episode aired previously (Ep. 115) ● During this episode I speak about how difficult clients didn't just become crazy when you met them. They have been that way for quite some time. This is a story time episode about a crazy client that I had.
May 29, 202310:05
Why salons charge DEPOSITS | "My two cents " | Tales from a hairdresser
Have you ever wanted to know why all of a sudden salons & barbershops started charging deposits? Let me explain. I have over 2 decades as a licensed hairstylist.
This is my 1st episode on this podcast platform under my "Tales from a hairdresser" title. Other unofficial podcast videos are on my YouTube Channel Tinyurl.com/TalesFromAhairdresser .
May 29, 202317:25
BONUS (Rewind) | Difficult clients | "My two cents"
This episode already aired (Ep.148) ● During this episode I speak about how difficult clients didn't just become crazy when you met them. They have been that way for quite some time. This is a story time episode about a crazy client that I had.
May 28, 202315:60
BONUS (Rewind) | GROUPON! | "My two cents
This episode already aired (Ep. #84) ● On today's episode I give my perspective as a merchant that had my coupons on the Groupon website. If I could rate it I would give it a zero Stars. It was a horrible experience.
May 27, 202316:15
BONUS | 100% YOUR FAULT | "My two cents"
This episode already aired(Ep #116) ● During this episode I speak on how as a business owner you have to take 100% responsibility for financial failures. If you continue to blame the world you will continue to be a failure. The world is not responsible for why your business is not going right. You are the boss so it is your fault.
May 26, 202313:46
(#223) Gossiping | "My two cents"
It is important to understand that as an entrepreneur you will be servicing families more than likely. Do not get involved with gossiping. Mind your business.
May 25, 202308:19
(#222) Your competitors | "My two cents"
Your competitors are not automatically your enemies. You can learn something from people who are in the same industry as you. Jealousy is a waste of time.
May 24, 202308:52
(#221) Monetize your sites | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak of the importance of understanding that followers don't automatically mean money. You have to hustle. To sell something is a skill set.
May 23, 202310:49
BONUS (Rewind) | Get out of my way | "My two cents"
This episode already aired (#124) ● This episode is about how important it is to be direct about who needs to get out of your way when you're needing to solve a problem. I also speak on the importance of being direct when it comes to this issue.
May 22, 202311:51
Umars Review | Dell gaming system
My son Umar gave a review of Dells gaming system. We ended up getting a different Dell computer that worked better. All links for products mentioned are at linktr.ee/dawnslinks
May 21, 202313:18
BONUS | YOUR TIME | " My two cents "
This episodewas already aired(#133). ● During this episode I speak on the value of properly utilizing your time. Stop getting hung up on the money you're not making during a specific time and turn that time into something productive.
May 21, 202307:52
BONUS (Rewind) The LONG game | My two cents
This is from a previous episode that was already aired. Ep.163 ● During this episode I speak about the misconception that entrepreneurship is easy and quick. It is difficult and a long game. Many of us work extremely hard and unfortunately most people only stay in the end result thinking that it was very easy because we make it look that way.
May 20, 202314:03
(#220) Suing your landlord pt.2| "My two cents"
This is a Story Time episode where I piggyback off of yesterday's episode. It is not worth suing your landlord as long as you know commercial tenancy rental laws and how to use them.
May 19, 202314:58
(#218) Suing your landlord pt.1 | "My two cents"
It is important that as a business owner you understand how serious litigation is. It is also important that you understand whether or not it is worth using an attorney to get your point across
May 18, 202315:03
(#217) Laziness | "My two cents"
There was a long time ago someone told me that for me to start an internet business would have been lazy. Be careful who you take advice from.
May 17, 202310:52
(#216) Using Technology for business | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak on the importance of using automation when it comes to running your business. This will be key in attempting to prevent people from jumping ship and going to another business. Have the computer do your work for you in your sleep.
May 16, 202316:01
(#215) Customer is always right | "My two cents"
"The customer is always right" is so untrue. Do not let clients run a over you.
May 15, 202310:49
(#213)Handling crazy clients | "My two cents"
Piggybacking off of yesterday's episode we discuss how being organized protection your organization from crazy clients.
May 14, 202311:19
(#212) I.R.S. records | "My two cents"
The purpose of being organized is for one main reason only in my opinion. Did be prepared for if you should be audited.
May 13, 202313:38
(#211) Be consistent | "My two cents"
It is very important to not give up when being an entrepreneur. Be as consistent as much as you possibly can.
May 12, 202309:04
(#209) Arrogant people | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak on how arrogance does not mix with entrepreneurship. You have to be open to learning.
May 11, 202313:39
(#208) How to get clients | "My two cents"
During this episode I explained how you will be able to get clients. It is a combination of many things but first and foremost you need to ask somebody who is in the career field that you are intending to get into with your entrepreneurship.
May 10, 202313:29
(#207) Paid to solve problems | "My two cents"
If you are a business owner you are paid to solve somebody's problem. The last thing you need to be doing is solving other people's problems for free. You are not a non-profit
May 09, 202312:15
(REWIND) How to start a business
This is a rewind episode from season 3 (Ep.135). It's important to understand how to start a business.
May 08, 202314:13
(#205) Your BODY has rights | " My two cents "
During this episode I speak of the importance of understanding that your body has natural rights over your mind and what you think it should be doing.
May 07, 202309:52
(#204) Value | "My two cents"
Don't think your value is contingent upon your looks.
May 06, 202311:29