The Entrepreneurial You

Hosted ByHeneka Watkis-Porter

The Entrepreneurial You is the go-to podcast for driven entrepreneurs and leaders. Hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter, the #JamaicanPodcastQueen, each episode digs deep into the minds of world-renowned influencers like Les Brown, Amy Porterfield, Paul Martinelli, Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, and Richard Branson. Discover actionable strategies on leadership, innovation, and overcoming challenges to up-level your business and personal growth for massive success. Tune in to unleash your potential and join a global community transforming entrepreneurship.


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Bryan Clayton on Creating GreenPal, the ‘Uber’ for Lawn Care

Greetings, everyone! I am Heneka Watkis-Porter. I trust you have been enjoying the replay of the TV edition of The Entrepreneurial You. A special welcome to our first-time listeners and a shoutout to our dedicated followers – you are fantastic! This week, I am speaking with the cofounder of an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. But first, I want to express my gratitude to our incredible sponsor, The Jamaica Stock Exchange, for their unwavering support. With that said, let’s dive right in and meet our guests. Are you excited? Let’s do this!

In this episode, my guest is Bryan Clayton CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of daily transactions.

Contact Bryan: https://www.yourgreenpal.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214
https://twitter.com/bryanmclayton
https://instagram.com/bryanmclayton
https://app.box.com/s/78xhkbustiwpd7cqnkyza0jknmpocq7k

Thank you, Bryan, for joining us today and sharing your insights into the remarkable success story of GreenPal. Your entrepreneurial journey and your impact on the lawn care industry are genuinely inspiring.

Listeners, we hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did. We would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, and any questions. Please share your feedback with us via email at henekawatkisporter@gmail.com or connect with us on social media @henekawatkisporter.

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Thank you for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next time with more captivating conversations and success stories. Stay inspired.

Jamaican Flair and Sustainability: Roast by Bresheh

Get ready for the most thrilling and inspiring episode yet. It’s the explosive season finale of “The Entrepreneurial You”! Randy Makk joins me, Heneka Watkis-Porter, to share his journey.

The Entrepreneurial You – unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit in you!

The Sweet Life of Entrepreneurship

Get ready for a sweet treat! 🍫🤤 In Season 2 Episode 5 of The Entrepreneurial You, we’re joined by Michelle Smith, the chocolate connoisseur who turned her passion into a successful business.

Exporting Jamaica to the World

In Season 2 Episode 4 of The Entrepreneurial You, we are joined by Rita Hilton, a woman whose love for nature has blossomed into a successful business venture. From Kenya to the United Kingdom and now in Jamaica, Rita’s passion for preserving and sharing the beauty she has discovered has led her on an incredible journey.

Join us as we delve into the secrets of her success, sponsored by JPS, Scotiabank, JSIF, Madison Chai, Maxie’s Department Stores, Bloozick Media, Hope Botanical Gardens, and Sweetness ‘n Tings.

Making the Financial Lynk

Get ready, entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! The third episode of Season 2 of The Entrepreneurial You TV show has arrived! In this episode, you will want to learn from Lynk’s CEO, Vernon James.

Our show is brought to you by excellent partners, including JPS, Scotiabank, Hope Botanic Gardens, Maxie’s Department Stores, JSIF, Bloozick Media, Sweetness and Tings, and Madison Chai.

Addicted to Success

Lisanne Hamilton-Chai shares her story of entrepreneurship and gives us some incredible insights into how she made her dreams a reality and built a successful business.

This is an excellent chance to learn from some of the best in the business and take your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. Shout out to our amazing sponsors: JPS, JSIF, Bloozick Media, Hope Royal Botanic Gardens, Scotiabank, Madison Chai, Maxie’s Department Stores, and Sweetness and Tings for making this season happen.

Wired to Win

Only a few people get the opportunity to impact thousands every year, locally and overseas. My guest stands ready to share his knowledge; he creates and disseminates his methods of standards that will get you certified and accredited.
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With me for this entrepreneurial you in the garden is Apostle Courtney McLean, an ambassador to the united nations; he’s an international chaplain and a renowned author; he thrives on building bridges for others to cross over on the side of success; he’s the founder of two schools. For Apostle Mclean, the learning habits he developed were not by chance.

Electric Vehicles & New Business Opportunities

Greetings! It’s time for another exciting episode of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, hosted by yours truly, Heneka Watkis-Porter.

In this episode, two industry experts—Coleen Palmer Wright, the eDrive Project lead, and Delano Mighty, Technical Services Officer of Evergo Jamaica—in Jamaica’s electric mobility sector will join me. We will discuss the objectives of the eDrive Project and its contribution to building a sustainable electric mobility ecosystem in Jamaica. We’ll also delve into the impact of electric mobility on the global automobile industry and the opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in this field. Later, we will discuss Evergo’s entry into Jamaica’s electric vehicle charging market and its plans to support Jamaica’s National Energy Policy. We’ll also explore the types of charging stations they operate, the benefits of their app for customers, and the challenges and opportunities of maintaining and expanding their network in Jamaica.

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The Art of Building a Successful Co-founder Partnership

Tanis Jorge is a serial tech entrepreneur and author of The Co-founder’s Handbook and Founder of The Co-founder’s Hub. With over 20 years of building startups, including one tech, “Unicorn,” Tanis brings her expertise and experience to founders looking to build and grow a successful business and co-founder partnership.

In this podcast episode, we sit with serial tech entrepreneur and author Tanis Jorge to discuss the key factors contributing to building a successful co-founder partnership. With over 20 years of experience building startups and even having a unicorn, Tanis shares her insights on navigating the highs and lows of working with a co-founder. We delve into the importance of communication, trust, and shared values, as well as the potential pitfalls that can arise and how to avoid them. Whether you’re a first-time or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable advice on cultivating a strong and productive co-founder partnership.

Tanis: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanisjorge/;Personal Website: www.tanisjorge.com;Corporate Website: www.thecofoundershub.com 

Thank you for listening to this episode with Tanis Jorge! We hope you enjoyed hearing about her experiences and insights. What was your standout moment from this episode? What resonated with you the most? 

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