143: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls & Set Yourself Up for Success When Starting Your Business

<p><strong>Nam</strong><strong>e:</strong> Monique T. Marshall</p> <p><strong>Business Name: </strong>Black To Business</p> <p><strong>Current Title: </strong>Founder</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Brooklyn, NY</p> <p><strong>Educational Background:</strong> Howard University</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Monique:</strong></p> <p>Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops.</p> <p>After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tips for unplugging to focus in your business</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why numbers don’t matter as much as you think</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to avoid getting distracted and comparing yourself</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ways to find your support system</span></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at <a href= "https://blacktobusiness.com/143-2/">blacktobusiness.com/143</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!</p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Black Men Who Lead Update List → <a href= "http://bit.ly/3ZGtlBy">http://bit.ly/3ZGtlBy</a>    </p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr