What's going on Family! It's been a minute; Q4 has really had us in a time of reflection and redirection. We've been heavily focused on these three things👇🏾
1️⃣ Mentorship and Opportunities for Growth
2️⃣ Learning more ways to become a better leader within the community
3️⃣ Increasing value thorough passion based projects.
In this clip of "Chasing Highs and Community Ties" the official podcast for @hills4atl / @lindsize asks who keeps us inspired. Hats off to @valgaysings for always not only believing in us, but trusting us with her vision. The dedication to seeing things through inspires us. There aren't enough flowers to give you 💐💐💐 but thank you.
If you haven't, listen now to the official podcast of Hills4atl! Link is in the bio 💯
What's going on Family!! Turn your sound on! Better late than never right? 🥴👇🏾
Maaannn we had us a timmmeee last month at City Winery in Atlanta (@citywineryatl) completely engulfed in the performance by Susan Carol (@_susancarol) if you don't know her, get familiar! Not only was her performance phenomenal, we loved how funny, and relatable she was on and off the stage.🙌🏾
From her hit single "cash" that kicked off during the pandemic to Susan bringing us to CHURRRCCCHHH, she overdelivered with her vocal capabilities and runnnssss. Chantal (@chantaljones_esq) can attest, those runns and riffs were doing their thang! 🔥🔥🥵 We loved seeing Susan and Brandon (@brandonathomas) really kill it on the guitar like what!!🤯
This was the first time catching Susan live and sure won't be the last. Thank you again to City Winery for hosting such amazing talent. We look forward to more ventures in the city! Until next time... spread joy, love & light✨️
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PEACE
DDG.LLC
#susancarol
#shecansing
#realtalent
#videorecap
#citywineryatlanta
Whats going on Family! Lets recap the experience at rhe Disruptors Summit 👇🏾
Yall we had us a timmmeee!
Day 1️⃣ of the Black Enterprise Disruptors Summit we focused on connecting with the hundreds of entrepreneurs that were at the welcome reception. The multiple food bars and vibrant ambiance was breathtaking. We saw that @pronghorn.co ensured that the Black Owned liquor brands were in the building! We were loving on that Greenwood Whiskey so bad 🥵 (we're actually obsessed) those drinks had us doing the 1..2.. step every chance we got. We even had the opportunity to connect with some of the founders of the brand @greenwoodwhiskey 🙌🏾 Issa #winwin
Day 2️⃣- We were geared up to catch all things Cam'ron (@mr_camron) Being from the East Coast it was a no-brainer Cam was going to come with the drip on. I love how he wore the Milano Di Rouge (@iammilanrouge) latest collab with (@dolcegabbana), none the less Cam dropped gems on how to take over the game with mixtapes and DVDs, how his relationship with Dame Dash is and how his current role in his business venture with Ma$e.
We also enjoyed @nickcannon perspective on business and being a disruptor in the entertainment industry. We loved the insightful questions Selena Hill @msselenahill asked in addition to keeping the crowd engaged. These visionaries really shook the room! From the breakout sessions, to the one on one coaching everything was extremely dynamic!
Thank you @chantaljones_esq for the invite and always amazing catching up with @siyaolivia. This Summit hosted by @blackenterprise and @nationwide was top notch and it's amazing to see @beloved1906 and the team at @toppsprfirm execute this seamlessly.
The highlight was definitely meeting Ms. Candis Grace (@candisgrace) formerly Ms. Diddy as we were at rhe welcome Mixer and just reminder her how much she's impacted women like me in this industry. Thank you🫶🏾💙
Entrepreneurs the common theme throughout this conference was stay fo
Whats going on family!! As a first time business owner you often don't have 👇🏾
A Team 🤷🏾♀️
Sometimes you are literally every part of your team from customer service, to sales, to product development, marketing, the Ceo and the janitor all bundled into one. We know it can get exhausting 🥵 here are some things that can help when you do not have a team to help you run your business on a day to day
1️⃣ Employ Interns - Believe it or not you can create an internship program for your business that helps you leverage and delegate tasks that can easily be done by an intern within your industry or college students looking to earn experience and professional reference letters
2️⃣ Hire Subcontractors or create a collaborative partnership - Let someone else do the heavy lifting, but ensure they can provide the same high quality your clients expect from you
3️⃣ Barter or exchange services with other businesses - now this can get sticky, I'd even add onto this make sure it's a written agreement JV (joint venture) or EFS (exchange for service) agreement made before entertaining this option.
Entrepreneurs/Business owners it does get easier as you are able to obtain capital (funds) for your business to hire accordingly. If you are still doing all the jobs required to make your dream a reality, make sure you incorporate some REST. You can't be everything to everyone. Take inventory of your energy. Spread love, joy and light ✨️
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PEACE
DDG.LLC
#onemanarmy
#teambuilding
#internships
#marketingteam
#newbusinessowner
Family! This weekend was absolutely incredible! Spark Tank House is truly going to be the next incubator for college entrepreneurs. We are so grateful to have been not only the event director/coordinator but also key stakeholders in how the competition was judged and facilitated.
We appreciate Felicity Swindle (@felicity.swindell) x @feliciteadigitallab for allowing us to add value to your organization. Your commitment was unwavering and selfless. You truly poured everything into this event, and we are extremely proud of what you have accomplished and will continue to achieve throughout the year. Sis, it goes without saying, you deserve all your flowers 💐 You did that!!! 🫶🏾
Family, we are still in awe at how much these college entrepreneurs accomplished and dedicated to their businesses. Special thank you again to our sponsors, media partners, staff, and most importantly, our judges, helping to spark change and drive innovation while shaping the future of entrepreneurship and business in our community.
Attorney Jasmin A. Robinson: @jastalkslaw
Shannon Stone: @shan_marie_313
Alane Hickman: @caucheer
Quintin Heard: @iamatlanta_q
Tonya Felice: @itsperfectlypeachy
Cafabian Heard: @thefabeaffect
#SparkTheChange #SparkhouseTank #AUC #Spelman #ClarkAtlantaUniversity #Judges #OneDayAway #Entrepreneurship #College #SmallBusiness #BusinessPlan #StartUp #TruistFoundation #WatsonInst #FeliciteaDigitalLab #FelicitySwindell
Introducing the Sparkhouse Tank pitch competition cohort of 2024! 🎉 They not only represent their businesses but also their institutions for a chance to show off their business ideas and innovations and compete for our first place prize of a $1,000 💰 grant that can support the execution of their plans. Generously funded by @truist x @watson_inst ✨
In addition, these exceptional students from @morrisbrownatl 💜 @morehouse1867 @cau1988 🐾 @spelman_college 🩵 have the remarkable opportunity to secure second place and be featured in @grindpretty May magazine edition. The student who places third will receive a commercial slot on @theenterprisetheatertv, which will air on @rokuplayer TV.
The preparation process has been an incredibly enriching experience, allowing me to form strong bonds with each and every one of the participants. 🥹
@feliciteadigitallab has been consistently inspired by their passion, creativity, and ambition. We are confident that the community of mentors they have been paired with and the experiences they have gained will continue to be valuable long after the competition concludes.
Please show them some love in the comment section and help me show them the warm support of the AUC. 🙌🏽
@kiekiealysse
@thethirdcecilprice
@Laylamekiala
@missjackson.z
@rahmon.scruggs
@thegirlfairy
@vehemencee_
@enjellesdesign
#SparkhouseTank#PitchCompetition #Cohort2024 #BusinessIdeas #Innovation#Grant #Mentorship #AlumniSupport #Entrepreneurship #StudentSuccess #AUC #TRUISTFOUNDATION #WATSON
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🚨PSA FOR ALL MY BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES🚨
Since no one wants to talk about it, we will 🤷🏾♀️ 👇🏾
The enlightenment and audacity of some businesses have got to come to an end.
Operate with each customer as if they were that one purchase that could change your life. The truth about your authenticity, how you treat people, and what you say will always come to the surface.
No 🥷🏾🤫 this season
Spread joy, love and light✨️
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PEACE
DDG.LLC
#blackbusiness
#getsomemoney
#stopcomplaining
#peoplewillknow
#dogoodbusiness
What's going on Family! We wanted to take this time to give a special shout out to our friend, our brother, our client, Philly Native Larry Lambert II (@larrylambert_ii). We've been working with Larry Officially in ATL for the last few months, but have known and seen Larry grow over the last decade!
We are truly honored not only to share this journey with you, but continue to be apart of your success and elevation within your career. Larry you're truly not only a great musician and producer, but phenomenal Music Director. We see you put in the work, day in and out while also juggling being an amazing father!
From all of us here at DDG.LLC and The Larry Lambert Team, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARRY 🎂 well deserved!! Let's turn up one time for the one time 🥂
#family
#oneofone
#yourbirthday
#happybirthdaylarry
#phillyvseverybody
What's going on Family? We had a conversation last night with a potential new client and said 👇🏾
"Run that project out until it is out of juice. Do not jump from single to single, Run the best performing single to the moon the same way LaRussel (@larussell) and Kennedy Ryon (@kennedy.ryon)"
One thing we believe at our firm is not fixing something that isn't broke 🤷🏾♀️ Working with clients in multiple industries this applies to everything. Whether it be a product, a single, a course, or a pitch, there is still someone who hasn't heard, seen, or felt what you are offering.
Having a way to remarket and audit your products and efficiency is super imperative to the success of your brand. If you can not find ways to promote yourself and your service every single day, business ownership/entrepreneurship may not be for you. Disclaimer all promo looks different, be active daily (past social media). Spread love, spread joy, spread light ✨️
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PEACE
DDG.LLC
#fixyourbrand
#marketing
#Atlanta
#audityourbrand
#audityourself
What's going on Family!! We love hearing how our clients (past, present, future) share how working with us helped them in their career and journey. We are so proud of how James Allen (@jamesallenraps) has stayed consistent, confident, and optimistic during all phases of growing as an artist/business owner. One thing we always tell our clients is this 👇🏾
1️⃣ Never stop. Even when it gets hard, frustrating, confusing, keep your foot on the gas. It will always be the right time, when it's your time.
We stand on that! No matter what is going on, whether you have to pause or move forward, don't stop! Your gifts will always make room for you.
Be sure to tap into James Allen and all his projects. Lyrically, he can't be touched 🥵🔥 proud of you!
