Thanks, Rami. I think it's so easy to get caught up in growing our businesses that we lose sight of whether we can even support the growth. So important to grow at a sustainable pace.
@@rashadpleasant When you grow a simple service business slowly, one customer at a time, without going into debt to do it, allows you to learn what I like to call The Fabric of Business in a way not available at places like Harvard School of Business and the like. I started a yardwork service business in 2014, and it has grown steadily, to the point where I only go in the field when I desire "yardwork therapy" (when the office gives me woods madness! LOL).
The piece of value you gave out in this video was ‘grow slow’ coupled with ‘working for your business vs working on your business’ which is where a lot of services/contractors get stuck in. Great video.
Thank you Rashad! This was the first time I had heard the acronym A.I.D. I took two courses online on social media and email marketing and the didn't mention this, and yet it is easy to remember when thinking about our income-producing activities. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing your knowledge.
Not sure when you started this channel but you deserve way more subscribers and views! Excellent content, with practicable points that can be implemented to grow a small business. Keep on the great work!
I have found that social media only provides me with a steady stream of Cheap and Difficult customers, which I consider a cancer to my business. The problem with the people that are always on their phone is that they are the lazy kind of person who is always on their phone. Those who are online the most are some of the worst losers out there. I recommend getting totally off of social media, and focus on your TH-cam Channel. Giving good content (which you do, whether you think so or not! You are a great teacher) is powerful. Wasting time on anti-social media is powerful, too -- for bad.
You did an excellent job my friend. I’m a creative and I’ve worked on my own for over 35 years. By listening to your video twice I came up with a few good ideas for me to work on. Much thanks. Keep up the great work.
Good content and suggestions, thanks. As a licensed psychotherapist, it’s a bit difficult/impossible to show the work. Same for getting reviews etc. Thanks!
Hey, Head Savvy. Thanks for the comment. I don’t know much about your business but I’ll explore an idea. Without researching I would imagine you could get a lot of referral business and that marketing B2B would help your business immensely. If so, you can show the techniques you use or research you’ve done to those industry partners (showing the work). And, while I don’t see you using a review site I think the reviews would come by candid conversations from your referral partners to other referral agencies. Every referral is in itself a review. Let me know if I’m way off base though because I honestly didn’t do the homework. I hope this helps.
I would tell stories of improvements in your patients. The wilder the story the more interesting. Once enough people hear the story, some will start making appointment, even if for friends and family members.
I mean this in a very sincere way. Your teaching is so awesome, I am a sista, (black, African American),☺️, who loves music, but your teaching is so helpful that a person would not want to be distracted by anything, including music. Keep up the good work. You will definitely go far, just in your teaching alone.👍🏿
I went part time this week to focus on growing my business (architecture) and I found your video really useful in focusing on how to present myself and think of things I can be doing to promote myself and my business. I'm still unsure of which social media platform I should be using but after seeing your video you explained clearly why that's important so I need to revisit that. Thank you so much- great video.
Smitch2909 I love that. I’m really excited for you. In architecture I might focus on visual platforms like Instagram and conversational platforms like Facebook. Perhaps sharing a lot of the renderings and post work photos of the work you’re doing and starting conversations about design details as a start. I wish you the best!
Awesome! I’m def glad you enjoyed the video. Grow slow is so important. I was just having a conversation with someone who focussed on growth instead of systems and automation. Now they can’t handle the influx and are starting to lose clients. Pace yourself and stay in the game.
@@rashadpleasant Great video sir - thank you! For what it's worth, I didn't notice the music until I read the comments. 😂 I was appreciating the lighting, bokah, and your trustworthy expression.
Excellent video and advice. Love the music .... Best analogy of the function of social media i have ever heard articulated! Lot's of meat in the message with just enough gravy and a surprise dessert at the end...(grow slow). Appreciate your grind and your message! Blessings!
Awesome! I love the feedback and I'm really excited you got some stuff to take away. Definitely, grow slow. Let me know if there are any other things I can share with you. I would love some ideas for videos you feel would be important.
Thanks! I have a lot I'm willing to share. I just hope it helps someone. I need those subscribes to get more visibility. I appreciate the encouragement!
That's awesome ! growing with planning do help in achieving long lasting success... excellent way u👌 have explained the strategies..I really liked carpet example 👍 thanks rashad
Omg!!! I am a true follower now! Your advice was sound... (speaking of sound! 😂), & straight forward with real steps to take. I accidentally found you after viewing another biz video by a chic that could not take constructive feedback or questions without a serious attitude... which questioned any confidence in what she had to say! I like that you are open to this... not that I am trying to tell anyone what to do but we all can help each other! Anyway... thanks! I’m a subscriber now! Now let me go put into action this great advice!!! Way to go Bro man!!! Peace out!✌🏾
I love it Ellen! I’m glad you stumbled on the video and thanks for leaving some feedback. We should all be growing together instead of competing and defending our mistakes.
Dear Rashad The music is a bit disturbing and you could've picked a slower one. The video transitions are great, the text is great, but the tone reflects a confused personality. I suggest you write down your script along with your examples prior to recording yourself. Before you record a video, I suggest you watch one of Lynda tutorials to share professional insights to professional people with a limited attention span. However, I did enjoy your video and I subscribed because you have strong potential. Good Luck!
Excellent Stuff....Young Man....I am going to watch this again...I Thank You Sir for taking the time and making the effort to do this truly informative video Be Blessed,Be Safe..."Olde Dude"
Like your background music. I can listen to you and still stay focused and pumped while on the treadmill. My attention span usually wanes on other peeps vids after 3 mins. You managed to keep me on through all your tips Ty:)
You're awesome, Logan! I'm glad you got through the whole thing and still got your workout in! Let me know if there is anything else you would be interested in me sharing my ideas about.
@@rashadpleasant I'll work my way through your videos & let you know, definitely like the creative business aspect though. Not many videos out there that differentiate between 'ordinary' business & creative. :)
I am planning to do unclog services (like toilet, pipes etc.) - I feel like it can be hard to market that job, ofc it is possible, but feels hard and requires alot of time to think about interesting stuff. Not sure why would IG people follow back, maybe by paying conversion/engagement ads fb page can get some likes.
lol I wish I had the answer for that. I believe building a channel requires consistent (timely and topically) quality content and community interaction. I think when you do those things your channel will grow.
Hey, Rashad! Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info in this video! I get such great vibes about you as a person. I can tell that your very genuine and good hearted too. Take care and thanks again! 😎✌🏻
Tanya thank you for your kind words. My truest passion in life is people and making sure they are equipped to meet their personal definition of success. I hope this video and anything else I do lends to that effort. I appreciate you.
Thanks for the encouragement dude. I'm glad you got something out of the video. Let me know if there is anything you might be interested in me sharing my thoughts on.
rashad pleasant I would actually love to pick your brain on a few topics as I am also a photographer (new) but I do have business. If you have some time would actually love to chat. You can find my contact on my website at www.ismilephoto.com 🙌🏾 looking forward to it brother.
Great advice! I just started working a marketer for an online service and this video has given me quite a lot to consider during my day to day activities. Thanks! Keep up the good work. I loved the music. I'd love to work out with it playing in the background. Where can I find it?
Thanks! I actually just posted a video with all the info in it. I included some links to the specific equipment as well... th-cam.com/video/lse6WwWxmN8/w-d-xo.html
Awesome takes. I subscribed. An aside; It's a body message, when you keep reacting to something on the Ears. I do BodyWorks in my Channel. Everyone should get familiar with Body language.
Thanks, sir. Unfortunately, the music is embedded in the video. I would hate to remove the video and the respect it gets from TH-cam because of the music. The video seems to be really helping a lot of people. The music being too loud is a mistake I hear about every week. I hope the content inspires you.
Thanks! We all want to be that overnight success but we also want to have sustainable success. The magic is in having the patience to grow slow. I wish you the best!
@@rashadpleasant So can we actually talk because messaging and emailing takes to long. I have been working on a project for like 8 years. And it is finally a month away. I can email you my phone number.
The music? - So distracting! What a shame... Couldn't even watch till the end.... But actually, there were times where you were speaking so fast and it matched the beats that it sounded like you were rapping. :)) Quite good! (y)
"Grow slow" what a golden advice that is ignored by so many! love it !
Thanks, Rami. I think it's so easy to get caught up in growing our businesses that we lose sight of whether we can even support the growth. So important to grow at a sustainable pace.
@@rashadpleasant When you grow a simple service business slowly, one customer at a time, without going into debt to do it, allows you to learn what I like to call The Fabric of Business in a way not available at places like Harvard School of Business and the like.
I started a yardwork service business in 2014, and it has grown steadily, to the point where I only go in the field when I desire "yardwork therapy" (when the office gives me woods madness! LOL).
This was very helpful even three years later. I appreciate your passion to this and how easily understandable this all was
The piece of value you gave out in this video was ‘grow slow’ coupled with ‘working for your business vs working on your business’ which is where a lot of services/contractors get stuck in. Great video.
I appreciate that. I sincerely hope this video helps out.
Love this. So good. Deserves way more views and likes. Super authentic. Love the music actually! Thanks for this.
Thank you, excellent advice. I'm taking notes and implementing.
This is really good content!!! Especially the first tip, even simon sinek said “start with your WHY not WHAT you do”
I looking to find my first clients for my Family Coaching Business. This video helped, thanks for sharing!
Thank you Rashad! This was the first time I had heard the acronym A.I.D. I took two courses online on social media and email marketing and the didn't mention this, and yet it is easy to remember when thinking about our income-producing activities. I appreciate you taking the time and sharing your knowledge.
That's awesome! Attention Interest and Desire are pillars of marketing. I sincerely hope it has helped.
Not sure when you started this channel but you deserve way more subscribers and views! Excellent content, with practicable points that can be implemented to grow a small business. Keep on the great work!
I sincerely appreciate that!
I agree! You’re great at effectively communicating your message.
Thanks, Jonathon! That means a lot to me. I hope the information helps a little.
I have found that social media only provides me with a steady stream of Cheap and Difficult customers, which I consider a cancer to my business. The problem with the people that are always on their phone is that they are the lazy kind of person who is always on their phone. Those who are online the most are some of the worst losers out there. I recommend getting totally off of social media, and focus on your TH-cam Channel. Giving good content (which you do, whether you think so or not! You are a great teacher) is powerful. Wasting time on anti-social media is powerful, too -- for bad.
Rashad Thank you for your excellent perspectives. You are clearly a very creative person, which is a huge help to those like myself that are not.
Thanks for those kind words. I really hope something I shared helps you in your efforts.
needed this so much! thank you. I loved the way you broke this down
Dope! I'm glad it gives you that boost. I hope you find wild success!
You did an excellent job my friend. I’m a creative and I’ve worked on my own for over 35 years. By listening to your video twice I came up with a few good ideas for me to work on. Much thanks. Keep up the great work.
That's incredible! Thanks for the kind words, my friend. I wish you wild success.
helpful, insiring, and the music actually boosted the message for me. will check out more of ur content!
Awesome! Thank you!
Hello, Rashad. I'm so amazed to see your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure, Simran. I sincerely hope it helped.
Good content and suggestions, thanks. As a licensed psychotherapist, it’s a bit difficult/impossible to show the work. Same for getting reviews etc. Thanks!
Hey, Head Savvy. Thanks for the comment. I don’t know much about your business but I’ll explore an idea. Without researching I would imagine you could get a lot of referral business and that marketing B2B would help your business immensely. If so, you can show the techniques you use or research you’ve done to those industry partners (showing the work). And, while I don’t see you using a review site I think the reviews would come by candid conversations from your referral partners to other referral agencies. Every referral is in itself a review. Let me know if I’m way off base though because I honestly didn’t do the homework.
I hope this helps.
I would tell stories of improvements in your patients. The wilder the story the more interesting. Once enough people hear the story, some will start making appointment, even if for friends and family members.
I appreciate every word that came out of. Your mouth
Thank you! I sincerely hope it helps!
I mean this in a very sincere way. Your teaching is so awesome, I am a sista, (black, African American),☺️, who loves music, but your teaching is so helpful that a person would not want to be distracted by anything, including music. Keep up the good work. You will definitely go far, just in your teaching alone.👍🏿
I truly appreciate that, Cherol. I know that the music is a little loud for some and I wish I could lower it. I'm humbled by your support :)
Thank you very much I really used then in my business proposal assinghment!
Rashad, fantastic video! Love starting with Who, not Why or What, then go from there. Powerful message.
Thanks, Joe! I appreciate that support. I hope there were some things in the video that bring you increased success.
rashad pleasant absolutely! Thank you again, looking forward to more of your content. Keep crushing it.
I went part time this week to focus on growing my business (architecture) and I found your video really useful in focusing on how to present myself and think of things I can be doing to promote myself and my business. I'm still unsure of which social media platform I should be using but after seeing your video you explained clearly why that's important so I need to revisit that. Thank you so much- great video.
Smitch2909 I love that. I’m really excited for you. In architecture I might focus on visual platforms like Instagram and conversational platforms like Facebook. Perhaps sharing a lot of the renderings and post work photos of the work you’re doing and starting conversations about design details as a start. I wish you the best!
Hi. Would love to get your progress. In the same field different geographical area
Thank you for this!!! Great advice, especially the "grow slow" area. I agree totally!
Awesome! I’m def glad you enjoyed the video. Grow slow is so important. I was just having a conversation with someone who focussed on growth instead of systems and automation. Now they can’t handle the influx and are starting to lose clients. Pace yourself and stay in the game.
Great video! Though the music is a bit disturbing.
bollandia thank you. Definitely taking note of the music.
Yeah, the music is keeping you from shinning
@@rashadpleasant yeah perhaps pull down the volume of the music.. so it is much more in the background
@@rashadpleasant Great video sir - thank you! For what it's worth, I didn't notice the music until I read the comments. 😂
I was appreciating the lighting, bokah, and your trustworthy expression.
I know, too loud.
I love how simplified this is. Thank you so much! 😊
My pleasure. I sincerely hope it helps :)
You have such a wonderful way and manner when putting information across. Everything you said really resonated and got my creative juices flowing.
Your breakdown of marketing is awesome. Thank you!
Thanks again! I really hope you can employ some of these ideas.
This was so helpful and informative, can't thank you enough for sharing!
Awesome! I'm glad there was something in the video you could use. I wish you the greatest success.
Excellent video and advice.
Love the music ....
Best analogy of the function of social media i have ever heard articulated!
Lot's of meat in the message with just enough gravy and a surprise dessert at the end...(grow slow).
Appreciate your grind and your message!
Blessings!
Awesome! I love the feedback and I'm really excited you got some stuff to take away. Definitely, grow slow. Let me know if there are any other things I can share with you. I would love some ideas for videos you feel would be important.
Thank you so much for your assistance your video really helped.
I'm really happy you found something you could use. Thanks for taking time to share that.
this is type of content we have been missing for so long. Keep it up
Thanks! I have a lot I'm willing to share. I just hope it helps someone. I need those subscribes to get more visibility. I appreciate the encouragement!
Really enjoyed this video. Nice Tips!
Thanks so much. I hope they help!
That's awesome ! growing with planning do help in achieving long lasting success... excellent way u👌 have explained the strategies..I really liked carpet example 👍 thanks rashad
My pleasure. I'm really glad you found the video helpful. I wish you much success!
@@rashadpleasant thank you 🙏
Thanks Rashad good strategies, will share
Thank you!
Great video Rashad. I love your passion for what you do. It definitely shows!
Loved your video. great information and straight to the point. I learned a lot. Thank you
Glad to hear that. I sincerely hope it has helped.
thanks for all the info!
My pleasure!
What camera are you using here?
Great content 👍 Appreciate it.
Great video man, worth subscribing!
Thank you sir. Information was very helpful. Working on it ASAP.
JI I sincerely hope it helps, good sir.
Thanks for this! Subbed!
Excellent 🙏🏾
Thanks!
This video was great. I’m starting a Boat detailing business on lake conroe Tx
Sounds very cool. Be safe out there...
I took notes! This was actually more informative then I expected. Thank you!
I love hearing that! I hope it fuels wild success for you!
@@rashadpleasant Thanks! Definitely will
thank you, that was super useful.
Omg!!! I am a true follower now! Your advice was sound... (speaking of sound! 😂), & straight forward with real steps to take. I accidentally found you after viewing another biz video by a chic that could not take constructive feedback or questions without a serious attitude... which questioned any confidence in what she had to say! I like that you are open to this... not that I am trying to tell anyone what to do but we all can help each other! Anyway... thanks! I’m a subscriber now! Now let me go put into action this great advice!!! Way to go Bro man!!! Peace out!✌🏾
I love it Ellen! I’m glad you stumbled on the video and thanks for leaving some feedback. We should all be growing together instead of competing and defending our mistakes.
Dear Rashad
The music is a bit disturbing and you could've picked a slower one. The video transitions are great, the text is great, but the tone reflects a confused personality. I suggest you write down your script along with your examples prior to recording yourself. Before you record a video, I suggest you watch one of Lynda tutorials to share professional insights to professional people with a limited attention span. However, I did enjoy your video and I subscribed because you have strong potential. Good Luck!
Thank you this video has amazing tips
Awesome, Jaqueline. What else have you been searching for on TH-cam? I would love to speak about some of the other things you’re interested in.
This is great!
Thanks! I sincerely hope it helps.
Any tips on the lawn care business I just started?
Hey Kevin. Same rules apply. Starting out is a fun place to be. I wish you success.
Excellent Stuff....Young Man....I am going to watch this again...I Thank You Sir for taking the time and making the effort to do this truly informative video Be Blessed,Be Safe..."Olde Dude"
laughingmatters411 my pleasure, good sir. Thanks for taking the time to view it. I hope it helps.
Amazing video!
Like your background music. I can listen to you and still stay focused and pumped while on the treadmill. My attention span usually wanes on other peeps vids after 3 mins. You managed to keep me on through all your tips
Ty:)
You're awesome, Logan! I'm glad you got through the whole thing and still got your workout in! Let me know if there is anything else you would be interested in me sharing my ideas about.
Thanks for this Rashad, really enjoyed this & subbed :)
Thanks, Scott. Def glad to have you on board. Is there anything you might want me to talk about on the channel?
@@rashadpleasant I'll work my way through your videos & let you know, definitely like the creative business aspect though. Not many videos out there that differentiate between 'ordinary' business & creative. :)
@@scottwanstall3449 Awesome! I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
very useful video, nicely explained. clear and precise.
Thank you! Which one of the tips do you think might be most useful for you or easy to do?
Truly a hidden gem 💎.
This is the best video ever!
You're awesome! I sincerely hope it helped.
I am planning to do unclog services (like toilet, pipes etc.) - I feel like it can be hard to market that job, ofc it is possible, but feels hard and requires alot of time to think about interesting stuff.
Not sure why would IG people follow back, maybe by paying conversion/engagement ads fb page can get some likes.
Either way I hope you understand what is driving your success and you use it to further your success. Best of luck!
THANK YOU MY BROTHER FOR THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION BLESS YOU HALLELUYAH.
Mark Hales I’m glad there was something useful in this for you. I wish you the upmost success.
Loved the advices ❤️ already built confidence in my business
Thanks for sharing! Good advice.
Thanks! I hope it has helped.
love the tips!!!!! trying to build my channel any suggestions.
lol I wish I had the answer for that. I believe building a channel requires consistent (timely and topically) quality content and community interaction. I think when you do those things your channel will grow.
Outstanding info
Hey, Rashad! Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info in this video! I get such great vibes about you as a person. I can tell that your very genuine and good hearted too. Take care and thanks again! 😎✌🏻
Tanya thank you for your kind words. My truest passion in life is people and making sure they are equipped to meet their personal definition of success. I hope this video and anything else I do lends to that effort. I appreciate you.
This really opened my eyes in multiple ways ! What a great video it was crystal clear and has helped me think of many ideas !
That's awesome! Check back in and let me know how it goes!
Very helpful. Thank you
I love hearing that this helps! Thanks for taking some time to let me know that.
Thank you for this useful information, but I suggest you reduce the background music volume.
I'm late to seeing this..but this was excellent... extremely valuable content... thank you!
Awesome! Itmakes me happy to know it helps...
Great content! Keep it up.👏
Great video, thanks man.
Great value video! Helps a lot! You deserve a lot more support 💪🏾 stay consistent brother!
Thanks for the encouragement dude. I'm glad you got something out of the video. Let me know if there is anything you might be interested in me sharing my thoughts on.
rashad pleasant I would actually love to pick your brain on a few topics as I am also a photographer (new) but I do have business. If you have some time would actually love to chat. You can find my contact on my website at www.ismilephoto.com 🙌🏾 looking forward to it brother.
Great Content! Thanks Rashad.
Christopher Wilson my pleasure. I sincerely hope it helps.
Good point man. Thanks 👍
Thanks, Al! I sincerely hope it helps.
Good stuff, thanks
My pleasure!
Peace. Excellent tips brotha! Thank you.
Much appreciated.
Great advice! I just started working a marketer for an online service and this video has given me quite a lot to consider during my day to day activities. Thanks! Keep up the good work.
I loved the music. I'd love to work out with it playing in the background. Where can I find it?
Thanks! I'm not sure where the music came from since it was a while ago. I hope your position as a marketer has been rewarding.
Good video! what equipement did you use to make your video? Blur background and great image quality.
Thanks! I actually just posted a video with all the info in it. I included some links to the specific equipment as well... th-cam.com/video/lse6WwWxmN8/w-d-xo.html
I like the background music, give kind of a personna effect
Great video sir this give me the needed information regarding my business...
I'm very happy to hear that. I wish you great success in life, love, and business.
The music background was the problem.
I know. I wish I could lower it. I hope you still found the content valuable.
Music is so loud. Couldn't continue the video
Great advice even in 2021
Much appreciated!
One of best videos, lets become friends
Awesome takes.
I subscribed.
An aside;
It's a body message, when you keep reacting to something on the Ears.
I do BodyWorks in my Channel.
Everyone should get familiar with Body language.
Thanks man
Great job 👍
Thank you. I sincerely hope it helps.
Great, but loose the music, very herd to listen to your great advice. Thanks. Could stay.
Thanks, sir. Unfortunately, the music is embedded in the video. I would hate to remove the video and the respect it gets from TH-cam because of the music. The video seems to be really helping a lot of people. The music being too loud is a mistake I hear about every week.
I hope the content inspires you.
AID super correct and grow slow. Even tho, it is not my desire. But, it brings back to AID. Good video
I want to talk to u
Thanks! We all want to be that overnight success but we also want to have sustainable success. The magic is in having the patience to grow slow. I wish you the best!
@@rashadpleasant So can we actually talk because messaging and emailing takes to long. I have been working on a project for like 8 years. And it is finally a month away. I can email you my phone number.
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you, sir. I sincerely hope it helps.
You've got some amazing skills to explain stuff... Loveeeed your video buddy ♥♥
Thank you! I sincerely hope it helps!
Please upload a video on Air Conditioner cleaning business I will be very thankful sir... Plz plz
GANG keep it coming!
My man! I working on some more stuff as we speak. Thanks for the sub!
Thank you great video
My pleasure. I sincerely hope it helps.
love this... Inshallah
Just Rose awesome! I hope it helps.
The music? - So distracting! What a shame... Couldn't even watch till the end.... But actually, there were times where you were speaking so fast and it matched the beats that it sounded like you were rapping. :)) Quite good! (y)
I'm from NJ lol we tend to speak fast at times...We also don't quit easily lol... give it another try; I'm sure you can make it to the end.
The background music is distracting me. But your conte t os golden
I truly appreciate the feedback and encouragement! I hope your continued success brings you great happiness.
Great video. I needed this kind of video to watch.
I'm glad it helped.
Great video. Really helpful
Great advice
Thanks!
The music is very distracting.
Thank you sir
Music is way too loud!
Thank you for this.
It was truly my pleasure.