"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 Sep 11, 2023
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REWIND | Kierra Henderson | Truck guru
We are officially in an off season. We will be replaying old episides | This episode we go into the lawsuit surrounding Kierra Henderson as it pertains to business ethics in Black business.
Dec 04, 202315:15
(#263) SEASON 5 FINALE Kandi Burress & Keith Lee | 2nd segment LIFE HACKS
We have finally reached the last episode of season 5! The 1st segment will be the Keith Lee/Kandi Burress debacle. ● The theme of this season has been primarily focused around slumlords primarily in commercial settings. This episode I give my advice to entrepreneurs as well as my perspective on why I decided to become an entrepreneur.
Nov 30, 202326:05
(#262) TIMING IN BUSINESS | "My two cents "
On this episode I give tips about scheduling a podcast. I also go in depth talking about how timing is essential in regards to maintaining sanity when running a business independently. You literally have to schedule your life like you're your own manager.
Nov 29, 202312:34
BONUS | Why hairstylists & Barbers don't take kids | " Tales from a hairdresser "
Many parents refuse to comb out matted hair prior to arrival at the salon. Tinyurl.com/TalesFromAhairdresser
Nov 28, 202311:13
(#261) NIGHTMARE AUTO MECHANICS | "My two cents"
On this episode I speak about understanding the value of peace when it comes to hiring the correct business person. Most of the time when you're getting a high quality product you're going to pay a higher amount of money because that business owner knows their value.
Nov 28, 202311:02
POLITICS | ISRAEL ADMITS THEY KILLED CITIZENS ON 10/7/23
This episode features clips from TikTok. There are reports that Israel confirmed they in fact admitted they killed their own citizens at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. All sources will be available at Linktr.ee/researchshowspodcast ● THE BONES ARE FALLING OUT THE CLOSET Y'ALL 🤣🤣🤣. ALL OF UM.
Nov 28, 202328:46
(#260) NIGHTMARE APARTMENTS | "My two cents"
On today's episode I continued the theme of yesterday's episode. I wanted to continue the conversation regarding forcing people to do things that they already promised that they would do in business. I lived at a horrible apartment complex in Maryland years ago due to trifling property management as well as the owners.
Nov 27, 202311:12
(#259) RAZOR CHIC OF ATLANTA & her crazy fans
This episode I want to speak on the dangers of cancel culture. People have no idea what her clients have been experiencing. They jumped right into bullying culture at her command. When have we reached this point where we believe everything someone says without questioning anything?
Nov 27, 202311:42
AMERICAN POLICE TRAINED BY ISRAELI MILITARY
The USA police have a program with Israel to teach racial profiling tactics to include the knee to neck tactic used on George Floyd. Key words: IDF soldiers knee tactics; BLM ; George Floyd
Nov 26, 202311:59
(#258)MICE AT PHENIX SALON SUITES pt.1 | "My two cents"
The owner of Phenix Salon Suites Kevin Davis is trifling as I don't know what. From my understanding there are now mice in our building. This is the same man who is in business with LL Cool J to open up more Salon Suites in Los Angeles.
Nov 26, 202314:19
(#257) HYPOCRISY IN SALON OWNERS | "My two cents"
In this episode I speak about how salon owners use to Gaslight their workers as opposed to acknowledge that they don't have the money for things.
Nov 25, 202313:05
(#256) ON YOUR OWN | "My two cents"
It is important to remember that as a business owner you are going to be fighting by yourself many times unless you have the money to retain an attorney. The same government agencies that protect consumers are not necessarily viable when it comes to protecting you as a business owner.
Nov 24, 202312:48
(#255) DJ ENVY & CEASAR PENA - SCAM | Sandra Trew parenting coach
This episode I talk about thr scandal involving Dj envy of the breakfast club and his business partner. ● Sandra Trew Founder and CEO of Get Real Parental Coaching. I also run a childcare business in which I use my 30 Years of experience and expertise to help parents pursue their goals, of building stronger relationships with their children. As a mother of two myself, I understand the challenges that could come with each milestone so I decided to follow my passion to help as many parents as possible. I create one-to-one bespoke sessions as no two families are the same. linktr.ee/Getrealparentalcoaching
Nov 23, 202338:47
(#254) DO YOUR RESEARCH | "My two cents"
Not doing your research when it comes to vetting out business partners or business connections can be detrimental to your business
Nov 23, 202313:36
(#253) SOLVING PROBLEMS | "My two cents "
In this episode I speak about the importance of solving personal problems as soon as you possibly can. This is important because personal problems will float into your business
Nov 23, 202310:13
(#252) pt.2 BILLY MCFARLAND | " My two cents"
I wanted to piggyback off of yesterday's episode regarding William "Billy" McFarland. He made a disgusting quote that I needed to give my opinion about. “We’re selling a pipe dream to your average loser,” McFarland says. “Your average guy in Middle America.”- Source : Forbes
Nov 22, 202317:20
BONUS | Why would you leave your kids at the salon?! | Tales from a hairdresser
It is highly disrespectful to drop your children off at a salon or Barbershop and then go and run errands. Tinyurl.com/TalesFromAhairdresser
Nov 21, 202311:45
(#251) pt.1 BILLY MCFARLAND (Fyre festival) | "My two cents"
During this episode I go into detail about the infamous 'Fyre Festival'. It is important that we cover the fraudulent aspect of business and how this has become the status quo and the United States of America.
Nov 21, 202311:18
(#250) ON YOUR OWN | "My two cents "
During this episode I speak about how you are basically on your own. In my opinion government agencies Etc are put up to protect the establishment (aka the government)and not the consumer. Learn how to fight or give up.
Nov 20, 202312:46
(#249) FOX NEW SUED SEXUAL HARASSMENT | Morning show
DEALING WITH CRAZY PEOPLE | Fox News sued in 2023 by Abby Grossberg, a former producer for host Maria Bartiromo and now-former host Tucker Carlson.
Nov 20, 202312:08
(#248) BACK STABBERS | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about the importance of understanding that everybody does not have a conscience. A lot of times it's the exact same person that's in your face that's the one that betrayed you. It's important to keep your eyes open in regards to business.
Nov 19, 202311:00
(#247) STOMP BULLIES OUT | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about how business ownership will more than likely prepare you to be able to fight people on a corporate professional level. For this level of Independence it does not come easy in the United States of America. Learn how to fight or give up. That's just what it is.
Nov 18, 202312:14
(#245) Kierra Henderson TRUCK GURU | Carlin Bryant - AUTHOR
This episode we go into the lawsuit surrounding Kierra Henderson as it pertains to business ethics in Black businesses. She is being accused of being a fraud and is currently in litigation for it. ● Part 2 is a previously aired interview with 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 ●
Nov 16, 202338:30
(#245) Maryland homeschoolers CONTROVERSY| pt 2. MESSY HOME | "My two cents "
Part 1 Allegheny County in Maryland just released a controversial statement regarding portfolio reviews. Countless parents are pulling their kids out of the public school system. ● Part 2 During this episode I speak on the importance of understanding how you need to fix your own house before you attempt to help somebody else fix theirs. This ties into business ownership because it is very difficult to have a smooth flowing business when your home life is in disarray.
Nov 16, 202323:18
(#244) CHAIN REACTIONS | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about how many times commercial landlords do not understand the connection between their trifling ways and their ability to either increase rent or demand timely payments. (Kevin Davis - Phenix Salon )
Nov 15, 202317:23
(#243) | Warrenties for hairstyles | "My two cents " | Tales from a hairdresser
How long should a hairstyle last? Tinyurl.com/TalesFromAhairdresser
Nov 14, 202312:02
(#242) RUNNING GAME | "My two cents "
During this episode I speak about the difference between the business owners who use manipulative tactics with lying and those business owners who you sound logical reasoning. I take the time to talk about a story involving my first landlord Sylvia Syphax.
Nov 14, 202315:35
(#241) LOSING RENTERS | "My two cents"
During this episode I talk about how instead of seeking help for problems, many business owners have a dysfunctional way of running a business similar to a woman that keeps having babies knowing she's ruining all of their lives.
Nov 13, 202311:29
(EP. 240)ELON MUSK GAZA DONATION | TESLA RACISM LAWSUIT
DEALING WITH CRAZY PEOPLE | Elon Musk allegedly pulls a calculated PR move by donating internet to GAZA while simply allowing a racist work environment. According to the EEOC, employees face seeing noises, swastikas and the N word at a toxic work environment inside a Tesla plant in California.
Nov 13, 202325:45
(#239)STOP TALKING - "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about dealing with people in business that black the ability to listen to your reasoning. Your contracts mean nothing to someone who doesn't respect you. Especially verbally.
Nov 12, 202312:54
(#238)MONEY - an exchange for DIGNITY? | " My two cents"
Many times people believe that money is a license to treat people like trash. There should be no amount of money that will allow a client to treat you beneath your own dignity. You have the right to fire clients.
Nov 11, 202311:01
(#237) BUSINESS CRAZY PEOPLE | "My two cents"
On this episode I speak about there being two different types of people. One is the one that responds to logical reasoning and the other that only responds to commands. In business you have to understand how to effectively deal with people who only respond to commands. This means that they are completely insane. An incident with my business landlord (Kevin Davis of Phenix Salon Suites)prompted this episode.
Nov 10, 202319:46
(#236) STUCK UP PEOPLE | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about common sense as it relates to not being stuck up. You repel people business-wise when you give off the aura of arrogance many times.
Nov 10, 202311:45
(#235) KEITH LEE ( Milk & Honey) scandal |DEBA DOUGLASS - realtor | Entrepreneur Thursday's
I speak on foodie Keith Lees backlash as it relates to "The Real Milk & Honey" Restaurant. Part 2. Is from Ep.106- Deba Douglas a Realtor & investor from Texas. This season we'll be replaying clips from previous seasons of this podcast featuring entrepreneurs!
Nov 09, 202322:42
(#234) REDUNDANT STRESS | " My two cents "
During this episode I speak about the importance of understanding when to cut ties with vendors. In a capitalistic society you do not have to have an adversarial relationship with people who you pay. It affects your business directly.
Nov 08, 202311:42
BONUS | Why hairdressers jump from shop to shop | "My two cents " | Tales from a hairdresser
There is a specific reason why you're beauty and barbara professional may constantly move from shop to shop. Tinyurl.com/TalesFromAhairdresser
Nov 07, 202319:39
(#233) PAPERTRAILS | "My two cents"
During this episode I talk about the importance of Paper Trails. It's important to protect yourself as a business person.
Nov 07, 202310:10
(#232) BULLIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP | " My two cents "
During this episode I go into detail in regarding the two categories of people that I have noticed in leadership. One is the person that uses sound logical reasoning to solve their problems and the other is the bully that knows how to scare everybody into silence to escape their own incompetence.
Nov 06, 202315:37
(EP. 231) VICKY NEW OF INDIANAPOLIS- CRAZY NEIGHBORS | Morning show
DEALING WITH CRAZY PEOPLE | The 67-year-old was caught on camera last month threatening to kill her next-door neighbors and hitting them with “No Trespassing” signs over a property line dispute.
Nov 06, 202317:36
(#230) FIRING CLIENTS | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about the importance of people acknowledging faults within business. This is essential when it comes to lying. If a client blatantly lies to you, they will continue the same patterns of behavior. They acknowledgment forces them the correct their own behavior many times
Nov 05, 202313:12
(#229) FIGHTING IN COURT | "My two cents"
This will be the last episode this season talking about my very first commercial landlord. In this episode I talk about the fight that we had once we got to court. She literally shut off my air conditioning in the middle of the summer in an attempt to scare me out.
Nov 04, 202319:17
(#228) CRAZY LANDLORDS | " My two cents"
This is part two of the episode from yesterday where I speak about my experience with a commercial landlord who behaved as a lunatic.
Nov 03, 202312:37
(#227) Business friends | "My two cents"
During this episode I speak about my experience with my very first commercial landlord . It was a nightmare more so because I had unrealistic expectation that we were supposed to be friends. Business and friendship does not always happen.
Nov 02, 202320:57
(#226) SEASON 5 PREMIERE | Black business owners
During this episode I speak about the lack of accountability when it comes to black business ownership. Specifically I go into talking about one of my commercial landlords Kevin Davis of Phenix Salon Suites.
Nov 01, 202339:29
REWIND | HOW TO GET CLIENTS
This episode previously aired (#208). I give tips to aspiring entrepreneurs in order to understand a how to get new clients.
Oct 16, 202313:28
REWIND | PAID TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
This episode previously aired (#207) and is apart of our REWIND series. I talk about the importance of understanding you're not in business to solve other people's providers for free.
Oct 09, 202312:14
REWIND | STOP BEING A SLAVE
This episode previously aired on this podcast (Ep. 189). I talk about not being a slave to your own business.
Oct 02, 202313:53
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