Podcasts by CGM Lounge

Business Licensing Requirements from 2023-11-28T18:21:25

Starting and running a business involves a myriad of legal and regulatory requirements. Among the most crucial aspects is obtaining the necessary business licenses and permits. These authorizat...

Choosing A Business Structure from 2023-11-28T15:46:19

You've most likely encountered the task of choosing a business structure. With a bunch of options available, each with its own unique legal and tax implications, the decision-making process ...

How to write a business plan step by step from 2023-11-14T12:15:57

A well written business plan should include details about your business's goals, products or services and finances.

CGM Lounge (Trailer) from 2023-11-06T21:29:48

Season 5 Episode 1: Best Business Ideas from 2023-11-06T19:27:53

CGM along with co host Mike Pei breakdown the top 10 best business idea's.

If you're trying to find the small business idea that's right for you, ask yourse...

You Can’t Be Prepared For Everything But You Can Be Prepared For Anything! from 2021-07-13T12:46:54

Proper preparation prevents poor performance. In this episode we will discuss how “Your New Year” starts by August 1st. If you've been following us for a while, you know we preach preparation, pati...

Legal Lounge from 2021-07-13T12:27:21

Jay Burowsky deep dives into legal and tax advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tax Tip Thursdays from 2021-06-29T13:51:55

As promised for this episode CGM would like to introduce you to Brown’s FC Accounting Firm! In The Spirit of the current uprising in entrepreneurship, we want to tackle those all-to-familiar questi...

Season 4 episode 1 introduction from 2021-06-23T15:35:53

This episode, CGM introduces its newest team member, Gloria Ross, and prepares us for what Season 4 has in store. Remember, attack the things you want because achievements aren’t coincidental. ---...

Beauty is in the Eye of the Entrepreneur from 2020-07-24T21:22:49

Dom and Sam talk with CGM client and beauty industry entrepreneur, Roger Mudd about how COVID has affected the beauty industry. Roger and Sam share lessons learned and predictions for how the indus...

To Be Young, Gifted and Black from 2020-07-21T19:19:14

In the era of information and communication, young people have access to news like never before. Unlike past generations that relied on media sources like TV, radio and newspapers, young people tod...

What’s the Role of the Police? from 2020-07-01T13:50:53

By definition Police are sworn to defend and protect people by enforcing the law. But what if the laws they enforce are not designed to protect the liberty and justice of all people? In this episod...

Re-strategize, Recovery, Revolution from 2020-06-14T13:20:04

In the midst of the corona virus pandemic, George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of the Minneapolis police has sparked a revolution to dismantle systemic racism in the U.S.. Larry Moore joins CG...

Tips from the Tax Man: Getting Your House in Order from 2020-05-16T12:12:38

Business might be slow right now but this is the perfect time to pause, organize and plan for the future. Tax guru, Steve Goldflam, shares some tips to plan your finances and turn obstacles into op...

Branding in an Economic Meltdown from 2020-05-09T12:49:41

We’ve returned after a month long break to reconnect and share ideas and information to help entrepreneurs start and sustain their businesses. The covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our economy ...

The Science of Driving Traffic to Your Site from 2020-03-02T15:10:06

“A confused customer does not buy” Learn how to drive traffic to your site using leeds and PPC (pay per click). This episode features marketing experts, David Simons of Kingdom Social Media and Has...

Moral Code and Big Business from 2020-02-11T17:34:17

On today’s episode CGM discusses Moral Code and Big Business, and do they coincide? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Cosmetology Services from 2020-02-10T18:19:24

CGM lounge is back with an exciting episode on Cosmetology Services. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http...

The Hiring Process from 2019-11-08T21:27:36

Tune in as Mr. Opara speaks on Customer Relations Management, and the tools used for the hiring process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Tools for Grant Assistance. from 2019-10-25T19:42:54

This episode features Al Harris from Cancer Who Cares Center. Mr. Harris discuses the avenues taken to receive grants for a nonprofit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

Understanding Your Tax Liabilities as an LLC from 2019-10-18T16:01:08

This weeks podcast features Steve Goldflam. Tune in as he breaks down the Tax liabilities as an LLC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Cash accounting vs Accrual accounting featuring Aqueelah Gilbert from 2019-10-11T19:21:59

On today’s podcast CGM features Ms. Gilbert to discuss the difference between cash and accrual accounting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Inventory Management featuring David Gavin from 2019-10-04T15:19:56

This week’s topic is how to manage inventory. Tune in to David Gavin speaking on his company’s best practices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Creating Business Culture from 2019-09-27T14:03:44

It’s Season 2 Episode 6. This week’s blog discusses how to Create business culture. It’s featuring Latosha Cheatham. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a ...

Season 2 Episode 5 Price Talk from 2019-09-19T19:40:54

Our segment touches on how content drives sales. This Episodes features Dom Cucinotta. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Communicate with Sales from 2019-09-12T17:48:36

Season 2 Episode 4 featuring Ari Vasquez. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 2 Episode 3: Free Apps, Millions to Gain from 2019-08-26T14:02:12

Season 2 Episode 3 features Raygrid Calderon as she speaks on her being spiritually sparkled, and what that means for the Brand she has created. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The ...

Season 2 Episode 2 The Secret Sauce to Branding featuring Ebun Olaloye from 2019-08-19T15:02:47

How consistent communication can improve brand identity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 2 Episode 1 Branding with Maurice Bowman from 2019-08-13T15:18:30

In this episode we discuss the essentials for branding. Maurice takes the time out to explain his strategies, and what has work best for him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The eas...

Episode 20: Support Black Owned Businesses from 2019-06-09T13:35:29

African American consumers spend approximately $850 billion dollars but of that only about 10% is spent at Black owned businesses. In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Ingram and Alexandra McF...

Episode 19: Techonology from 2019-05-24T16:46:30

We're living in a time of accelerated technology that helps to simplify, expedite and enhance the work of solo entrepreneurs and small businesses. Need help with project management or organizing yo...

Episode 18: External Forces - How Policy Affects Business from 2019-05-17T23:56:57

Does politics affect the market? On today’s episode we talk about external forces in the market and how policies can help and harm business. With Philadelphia’s primary election on Tuesday, we spec...

Episode 17: All's Fair in Love and Business from 2019-05-10T20:01:58

In this episode we talk about competition in business and what that actually means. Where do competitors come from and why is it important to know who your competitors are? We dive into a case s...

Episode 16: The Economics of Gentrification from 2019-05-03T20:47

 Today on the CGM Lounge podcast, we're talking about supply, demand and market elasticity. The Law of Demand states that when the price of a good rises, people buy less of it and when the ...

Episode 15: Execution- Idea to Execution from 2019-04-26T18:12:21

Meet Octavia Phillips, founder of Touch of OShea Natural Skin Care. Octavia has been making natural products for several years and formed her LLC with us in 2016. Since then we’ve been following he...

Episode 14: The Business Model Canvas from 2019-04-19T01:12:53

We’ve all heard of a business plan but in this episode we do a deep-dive into the business model canvas. A business plan conveys the idea of the business in a multi page document but the business m...

Episode 13: When Passion Meets Purpose from 2019-04-12T12:04:10

Meet Jen Hope, an attorney of 10 years who left the legal world to follow her passion through making puzzles! Today Jen is the Owner and Operator of Puzzle So Hard, a company that has taken the gam...

Episode 12: Non-profit vs LLC from 2019-04-05T15:30:15

If you’re starting a business that has a social impact, you’re probably wondering if you should form a nonprofit. In this episode, we’ll share some of the major differences between nonprofit and...

Episode 11: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work from 2019-03-28T18:46:23

A special mini episode dedicated to teamwork. Featuring Dominique Landry, James Burks and Sherman Washington, fo-founders of Common Ground Management. Hosted by: Linda Fernandez --- This episode...

Episode 10: Quantifying Results from 2019-03-22T22:47:06

In this episode Dom talks about quantifying results using three measurements: time, effort and money to inform your business decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...

Episode 9: Iteration from 2019-03-15T14:49:41

No matter what industry you’re in, iteration is an important part of the life cycle of a business. In this episode Dom speaks with Kahiga Tiagha, Founder of The Item. The Item offers training and r...

Episode 8: Proof of Concept from 2019-03-08T17:14:34

When launching a new business, how do you know if consumers will like your product or services? In this episode, we talk about proof of concept, testing out an idea or a product to see how consu...

Episode 7: Self Care & Mental Health from 2019-03-01T13:09:53

Owning and operating a business requires you to perform at your best each and every day. This can be both physically and mentally exhausting, so its important to make time for self care. In this ep...

Episode 6: Supply Chain Management from 2019-02-22T12:55:51

CGM Co-Founder, Dominique Landry, talks about the importance of understanding your supply chain management and marking your tracks. Whether you own a food cart or an online clothing company, supply...

Episode 5: Eat What You Catch from 2019-02-15T15:22:46

In a world where people have a shorter attention span than a goldfish, its important to know how to market your goods or services. Marketing is a lot like fishing, you eat what you catch. David D. ...

Episode 4: Growth by Reduction from 2019-02-08T20:30:52

Alycia Kinchloe Esq. of Kinchloe Law and The Growth Goal Podcast, and Felicia D. Harris of Hi Touch Inc., talk about how they started their own businesses while working full-time jobs. This episode...

Episode 3: Understanding Your Numbers from 2019-02-01T12:31:32

Chris Talley joins us to talk about understanding your numbers. What’s a fixed vs. a variable expense, and how to separate your personal from your business expenses. He also shares common budgeting...

Episode 2: Money Talk /Taxes Part Deux from 2019-01-25T19:01:05

Rayce Rollins shares some of his favorite bookkeeping apps as well as more tips and best practices for tax prep. 

Episode 2: Money talk / Taxes part 1 from 2019-01-22T22:12:13

Rayce Rollins loves to talk about money. In part 1 Rayce shares some tips to help LLCs prepare for tax time. 

Episode 1: Facing Your Fears from 2019-01-11T16:57:43

A Hint of Jazz is a multimedia entertainment and production company dedicated to the betterment of community through media. In this episode we talk through some areas of business development wit...