Welcome to another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. You will admit that the conversation I had last week with Rushio Billings was quite inspirational. It was all Rushio’s journey in the tech space and how he has found his sweet spot with GiftMe. This week, I am bringing back an episode that gave me so much joy. I had a few friends join me for the live recording; it was so good. Before I get into it, I have some people to thank. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You:henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, JPS; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition – It’s important for you to do an analysis of your competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Practice reinvesting your returns:

Unless you are looking for specific periodic income from your investment, you might want to consider reinvesting any capital returned from funds or dividends back into your investment portfolio. History has shown that re-investment of dividends from equities vastly increases your returns over the long term.

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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I spoke with a colleague and friend who was a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial You radio edition via Vein Centres of Jamaica. We were also competitors on a reality TV series vying for capital for our businesses, that is Javette Nixon. This week, I am talking with someone that I spoke with long ago when this program was a radio show. He has since evolved into a force to be reckoned with on the entrepreneurial landscape. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 281 of The Entrepreneurial You is Rushio Billings. Rushio is a kind, generous, and hard-working individual who likes to maintain a healthy lifestyle via diet and the gym. He takes his professional duties seriously and aims to build one of the largest tech companies in the Caribbean. Rushio is the founder of GiftMe.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Get Organized – successful businesses are built on organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.

PODCAST REVIEW: Caribbean Entrepreneurs in Action!: Excellent content delivered with style and grace by Heneka Watkis Porter. Go Heneka! GWKell, USA

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Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Accept Your Investing Mistakes:

Not all of your investment choices are going to be 100%, all of the time. The reality is you’re human and you are prone to making mistakes, but when you’ve recognized that you made an error, don’t allow your emotion to stop you from selling such shares to avoid further loss.

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According to the Scriptures: “The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life.” Proverbs 22:4

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had a great time with Ricardo Allen of One on One Educational Services. Man, what a story of inspiration. Can you imagine walking to school bare-footed and having guineps for dinner? It is surely not about where you start but where you want to go. This week, I am talking with another long-time colleague who was a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial You radio edition via Vein Centres of Jamaica. We were also competitors on a reality TV series vying for capital for our businesses. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 280 of The Entrepreneurial You is Javette Nixon. Javette is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Seaforth Holdings Limited a diversified investment and holding company which focuses on impact investing and the development of emerging businesses & social enterprises. Seaforth Holdings’ portfolio companies currently include Point Global Marketing Limited, Esther Ventures Limited, and Esther Finance Limited. Javette is also a director of Vein Centers of Jamaica Ltd and the Social & Economic Alliance for Development. 

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: 
Get Organized – successful businesses are built on organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.

PODCAST REVIEW: Great Variety of Guests! Love all the different backgrounds and skill sets your guests to have! You do a great job interviewing them and definitely got my creative juices flowing. Epamir, USA

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Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Have Realistic Expectations:

Try to be realistic with your investments. Don’t expect to become a millionaire overnight. You may earn reasonable returns on your investment, but you have to give your money time to grow. 

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According to the Scriptures: “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I got all excited speaking with Kevin Frith who is leading the Suncoast Beach Club development. This week, I am talking with another successful young entrepreneur who has been creating waves lately. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You:henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 279 of The Entrepreneurial You is Ricardo Allen. Ricardo is the Founder and CEO of One on One Educational Services Limited, the Caribbean’s most prominent online edtech company. Its award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) continues to allow regional institutions, companies, and governments to deliver personalized online, on-demand, leading-edge learning solutions.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Research your Competition – One needs to analyze their competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. So do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.

PODCAST REVIEW: A unique voice on entrepreneurship: The show has so many strong points. For one, the choice of guests: many of the guests share their process for making decisions, and how to find the help that you need WHEN you need it. This is an overlooked topic in entrepreneurship, but Heneka is great at teasing out the important points. It’s also refreshing to hear someone that takes a cultural perspective on starting a business. There are many tribes out there. I can also tell that effort is put into the production, so that it’s always an easy listen. I’m gonna keep coming back! AlexEnrique3, USA

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Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Invest In Dividend Paying Stocks:

Invest in dividend-paying stocks. Even if the share price doesn’t go up every year, you still make money by way of dividends. Use high dividend yield, percentage of dividend compared to its price, to pick up shares. Diversify your portfolio by adding some high dividend-paying stocks.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Ricardo Allen. Did you imagine Ricardo walking to school bare-footed? Or even having guineps for Sunday dinner? This is a poignant story of, “it’s not where you start, but where you intend on going.”

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According to the Scriptures: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I had a long overdue chat with the brainchild behind Travelr Taxi. It was interesting to catch up with Damar Hutchinson. I shared how he has always supported my entrepreneurial ventures and is one of the reasons why this podcast exists.

This week, I am talking with a long-time entrepreneurial colleague of mine. He has had many challenges which have been springboards for his success. Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

My guest on episode 278 of The Entrepreneurial You is Kevin Frith. Kevin is a successful entrepreneur in a wide arena of businesses, and a business consultant with proven expertise in local and international trade, business development and management. He is formerly the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bar Central Limited, currently Chairman of Ideas Execution Limited and Co-founder and CEO of TCF Holdings Limited.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Invest – Investing is necessary for every business. Investing includes investing in yourself (gaining the knowledge and skills to run your business), investing in your products and services, tools, and marketing to maintain and grow your business; investing in stocks to generate extra revenue to grow your business financially and more.

PODCAST REVIEW: Such great flavor: The Entrepreneurial You podcast will give you insightful and rich practical content to help you navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Heneka does a great job interviewing her guest. She is well prepared for each show. Great Job Heneka. A+ Kingsley – Hope Dispenser USA

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Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Never Invest Your Emergency Fund In The Stock Market:

You never know when you’ll need urgent cash. If all your money is tied up in the stock market you’ll be forced to make some unwise decisions that can severely affect your portfolio. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Remember the stock market is unpredictable and you don’t want to be forced to sell your investments, especially when the market is low.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Kevin Frith. I have been entirely inspired by this episode. Kevin’s journey is a testament to the fact that with hard work and dedication, success is possible.

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According to the Scriptures: “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” Deuteronomy 8:18

It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. Welcome back to my regular listeners and a special welcome to you if you are tuning in for the first time. Last week I ran a rebroadcast of the episode with Les Brown. The reminder that if I can look up then I can get up was super poignant and powerful.

This week, I am joined by someone I have known for a couple of years before his business got off the ground. I am super excited to get the scoop as to what he has been up to.

Before I bring him on, let me thank those who make the mare go. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You:henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of their members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Focus on Building your Customer’s Experience – Your customer’s experience with your business can also make or break your business. Therefore, much effort should be placed on developing and executing a quality experience for every customer/client that engages with your business.

My guest on episode 277 of The Entrepreneurial You is Damar Hutchinson. Damar is a high-impact entrepreneur with a background in Construction & Engineering, with a great appreciation for technology and the role it plays in scaling a business. If you are based in Jamaica, then chances are you’ve seen his brand around. Damar is the brainchild behind Travelr Taxi.

PODCAST REVIEW: A boost for your productive muscles: Loved the point of view that Heneka brings to this podcast. Yes, many podcasts out there talk about creating a plan for yourself and then following through, but what makes this podcast special is that the host keeps the specific listener in mind with the topics. She targets entrepreneurs from the Caribbean, and as someone who’s from the Caribbean islands myself, I know that we approach learning a bit differently than someone from the States. Her guests are from all over the world and provide a much broader perspective on getting stuff done. I’ll be tuning in regularly! alexcpds, USA

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Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: TKeep Some Of Your Portfolio Defensive:

Secure your portfolio by investing in defensive stocks as they are considered to be less volatile, and give steady returns over the long run. Plus, many pay dividends! So look for a company that fulfils basic needs, such as food and health because the consumer demand for their products or services is likely to remain intact even during difficult economic times.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Damar Hutchinson. My most standout moment from today’s episode is simply catching up with Damar, having gotten his support years ago to start this podcast.

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According to the Scriptures: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

Welcome to another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast. You will admit that the conversation I had last week with David Walcott was quite chill and motivational at the same time. It is was all developing our healthcare ecosystem. This week, I am bringing back an episode that inspired me in a profound way. Before I get into it, I have some people to thank. They continue to support The Entrepreneurial You: henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity. For three decades he has not only studied the science of achievement but he’s also mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients. I’m looking forward to our conversation on “If You Can Look Up, You Can Get Up”

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Research your Competition – It’s important for one to do an analysis of their competition. You can’t be afraid to study and learn from your competitors. Do your research, you may find that there may be products and services you can offer your clients/customers that your competitors do not.

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Invest Small Amounts Regularly…

You don’t have to be rich to begin investing. Don’t try to invest a large amount all at once. When it comes to investing, “one one coco full basket.” A little on a regular basis goes a far way. Start small, work with what you have, and invest regularly. With time your investments will grow into something substantial.

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It is time for another episode. I am Heneka Watkis-Porter, the host and creator of The Entrepreneurial You podcast if you are new here. If you missed the show last week, you would have missed the replay with Lisa Nichols as she inspires us to keep our lights shining brightly. It felt just as good to listen to this replay as when it was first recorded. Lisa speaking into my life from one sister to another was simply refreshing, particularly because of how we often hear that women don’t support each other. This week, you will hear from someone who is blazing the trail both as a medical doctor and entrepreneur. Before I go on, I have to thank those who continue to support The Entrepreneurial You.henekawatkisporter.com, The National Peoples Co-operative Bank of Jamaica Limited, Committed to the growth and development of our members; Profit Jumpstarter, and The Jamaica Stock Exchange, whose podcast, The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, is hosted and produced by me. Do give it a listen as well.

Opening business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica:

Bookkeeping – One way to keep organized is bookkeeping. This involves keeping detailed records such as keeping track of inventory, expenses, revenues etc. This is an important aspect of protecting and growing your business especially financially.

My guest on episode 275 of The Entrepreneurial You is David Walcott. David is a Medical Doctor (MD. PhD MSc.) and Entrepreneur with over 5-years’ experience as a Founder, Operator and Consultant to several businesses in the Caribbean. David is the Founder & Managing Partner of Novamed, a healthcare firm designed to drive world-class healthcare resources into emerging markets. David’s work is centred on driving the adoption of innovative local and regional healthcare solutions in the Caribbean. His academic profile includes a Doctorate of Philosophy at Oxford (Rhodes Scholarship) where his research focused on drug development in Crohn’s, a mini-MBA at INSEAD, and healthcare business studies at Harvard Business School.

PODCAST REVIEW: Awesome Business Podcast: I love the content and the diversity of guests’ backgrounds and career paths. I love how Heneka embraces and celebrates Jamaican culture while being inclusive. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in becoming an entrepreneur. In addition to established entrepreneurs. Ms Duhaney, USA

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Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter: Take control of your emotions:

When it comes to investing for the long term you need a systematic approach. Don’t allow your emotions to make your investment decisions, as this is a dangerous path to take. Always aim to maintain a disciplined approach when investing.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with David Walcott. My most standout moment from today’s episode is simply a reminder to go forward in the direction of my dreams.

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According to the Scriptures: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Business Tip courtesy of the National PC Bank of Jamaica: Get Organized –

Successful businesses are built on the organization. This can either make or break your business. Without organization, tasks can pile up and you can lose valuable money and time.

In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Nichols, the world’s most requested transformational speaker, to discuss how shining your light sets you apart from others. From a struggling mom on government plans to a multimillionaire entrepreneur, Lisa shares her story on how she had to give herself permission to heal so that her light could shine.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Lisa’s Breakthrough- Giving Herself Permission

• Lisa speaks about giving herself permission to heal from being a struggling single mom and having to be on government systems.
• She speaks about her journey from weighing over 200 pounds.
• Lisa also speaks about her journey from not feeling comfortable in her own skin

Understanding What Your Next Level Looks Like-

• Lisa shares that sometimes we won’t always have the capacity to see the version of ourselves that is yet to come so we have to accept that we won’t have the whole plan right away.
• You have to take advantage of all the online resources available to you as online learning has become quite popular.
• Trust yourself to implement and then find the right coach for yourself.
• Touch Your Own Next Level
• Even without clarity, I’m ready for it

Adjusting and Working On Your Light-

• We need to recognize when it is time for us to start learning something new.
• If you want to take yourself somewhere you’ve never gone, you will need someone else- sometimes we have to accept that we have taken ourselves as far as we can get on our own.
• Work with someone that is 10 to 20 steps ahead of you, someone you can study and learn from.
• Lisa points out that you should “Hook your caboose” to someone else’s train and learn new things.
• Find someone that will teach you what is in your “Blindspot”.
• As entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, we are coaching others but we also need to be coachable.

Be Willing To Be Your Own Rescue-

• Lisa shares that we have to be willing to put ourselves first.
• We have to be willing to build something for ourselves so that we may have something to give back.
• We have to be willing to ask ourselves the questions, “ What do I need?” “What does my dream need?” “What do my next 5 years need?” and “What do my next 10 years require of me today?”
• Lisa also highlights that we have to be willing to risk it all to gain it all for ourselves.

Today’s Money Tip, brought to you by Profit Jumpstarter is Know Your Risk Tolerance

Investments in securities are subject to market risks. You may even lose your capital. The level of risk investors can take varies from investor to investor which is highly dependent on the individual’s risk tolerance. Ascertain your loss-bearing capacity and limit your investments accordingly. Understanding your risk tolerance will help you come up with a suitable investment strategy.