Welcome to another episode of the EntrepreNUBIANS Podcast! Joining us today is Nequetta Alford, Founder of NAO Fit Gang. NAO Fit Gang offers the latest fitness and wellness gear and a swim collection. Nequetta shares with us the ninja business she’s practiced, suffered from, and what she's learned from that experience. She also talks about the importance of supporting black businesses by discussing how to correct black businesses through professional reviews when they fail to meet expectations and how those reviews impact their ability to grow their business. The difficulties of relying on friends and family to accept and support your business as it grows. Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamp
[00:49] Nequetta’s ninja business experience
[03:14] Black people’s courtesy
[04:11] Insights on collaborations
[04:30] Tips for effective collaboration
[04:49] Nequetta’s big mistake in pricing her products
[06:23] Personal friendships and business
[09:43] Ways of correcting a black entrepreneur
[12:03] Emphasize supporting black businesses
[12:48] Impact of review on making sales

Notable Quotes

• “Collaborating with people not on your level will keep you from growing.”
• “Learn to say no to anybody who comes to you with a business idea.”
• “People come into your life for a reason and a season.”
• “Focus on you, focus on your goals, focus on partnering with people who are on the next level.”
• “Stop getting mad at your friends because they don't support your business.”
• “Sit down and go through the cost of everything(production) before pricing your product.”
• “Attacking each other's business on social media causes nothing but more harm to the business.”
• “If a business doesn't meet your expectations, draft a professional review and submit to them.”

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