S8 E9: PAID and FREE with Latasha Brooks

Published: Oct. 28, 2021, 4 p.m.

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\\xa0\\u201cThe goal is to be PAID and FREE not booked and busy.\\u201d \\u2013 Latasha Brooks

During Season 8 Episode 9 of WinHers United the podcast Latasha Brooks, CEO of Coach Brooks Business Consulting, talks to us about working with the federal government, becoming a certified business owner, and embracing the changing times. She also shares insight on the importance of me time, aligning your business life with your values, and celebrating your accomplishments. \\xa0

Episode Highlights

(3:03) Latasha tells us about her business and how she ended becoming an entrepreneur

(6:19) Latasha wears many hats as a serial entrepreneur, listen in as she talks about her favorite venture

(7:12) Latasha talks about the importance of embracing change and pivoting when necessary to remain relevant as a business owner

(11:25) Latasha shares a secret she discovered to grow and scale her business

(14:18) Latasha explains how you can stand out when applying for government contracts

(16:11) Latasha gives us insight into the requirements for certifying your business on the state and federal levels

(17:46) Latasha tells us where we can go to find information and resources for business certifications

(23:00) Latasha talks about the benefits of working with the federal government

(24:58) Latasha shares the mindset shifts she experienced that helped to grow her business

(28:51) Latasha discusses the importance of positivity in entrepreneurship

(34:14) Latasha talks about the practices she uses to elevate her mindset

(36:06) Latasha tells us about her views on personal development, and how she adds personal development into her weekly schedule

(41:43) Latasha provides some suggested resources for personal development

(45:49) Latasha elaborates on the concept of being PAID and FREE

(53:36) Latasha talks about her favorite self-care practice

(58:49) Latasha shares her latest wins and why they are important to her

(63:00) Latasha gives us her definition of a WinHer

(65:00) Latasha offers her parting words of wisdom

Latasha\\u2019s Bio

Coach Latasha Brooks is a highly sought-after serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business development consultant. Focusing on government contracts, corporate training and event planning, Brooks delights in using her God-given wisdom and experience to support both small and large companies in ushering in exponential organizational growth. As a professional coach and consultant,

Latasha exercises supporting her clients with precision and grace to help them achieve their goals in record time.

To learn more about Latasha Brooks and her work, please visit her online at www.latashabrooks.com

To check out the resources Latasha mentioned for business certification go to:

https://www.score.org/

https://americassbdc.org/

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/women-owned-small-business-federal-contracting-program

To attend the event Latasha is having in April 2022 go to: https://www.minoritygovconbusiness.com/

Stay up to date on Latasha\\u2019s other event by visiting: http://paidandfree.com

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As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" -\\xa0Nicole Walker

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