Meet Shepsworth Bentley. Founder of the Bentley Brvnd and Coffee Club Social. Born and raised in Baltimore, Shep is an event curator with a skill for creating memorable experiences. A graduate of Coppin St., Shep hit the music scene then pivoted to event planning. He now owns his own branding company and event series that brings people together for coffee-fueled fun.
It's been a busy two weeks for the agency. Fresh off the heels of our Live session: Moonlighting and Mental Health, we're looking at our calendar for future events.
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Meet Ryan Hargrave. Ryan is a friend of the club and a frequent guest at our live showcases. A few years ago, Ryan was working at an insurance start-up in the Boston area. He created a podcast called People After the Hustle (PATH) to share the stories of formerly incarcerated folks and their journeys from prison back to society. Ryan has since relocated to Brooklyn where he's loving life. He's got a new gig , living in a new city and enjoying every second of it.
The Agency was joined by Dr. Bianca Busch to discuss the the mental stressors and obstacles that come with employment and entrepreneurship. We talked through trends we’ve seen in the Moonlighter community and discuss best practices for maintaining a level head.
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We're making some moves:
The crew caught up to discuss last weeks' wins and what kind of work we want to take on in the near future. Key points:
Finding new guests for the podcast
Prepping for more in-person projects
What is our niche?
Joel and Colgan Met up again for another update.
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Checked in with A-Quil to see how things wee going.
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Setting the proper goals Contracting DJ work Starting a business during COVID Getting better at administrative tasks Event planning and creating experiences How to work on the business not in the business What do you need to be successful
The big ask: A-Quil would like to find someone who can help him flesh out the vision for his business.
Joel and Colgan met up to unpack and to discuss milestones. Key Topics:
How to deal with stress
Family matters
Defining Success for yourself
Creating Milestones and SMART goals
Finding partnerships
Finding your first customers
Creating a Sales Strategy
It's been a while since we spoke to Stephond so we decided to check in for the new year. He's put on four Somerfest events by now and he's looking to diversify his events portfolio, later this year.
Joel and Colgan recap this past year and discuss future opportunities. A lot happened this past year and we can't wait for what's to come.
Reflecting on the Holiday Season and the work that needs to get done. New Year is almost here.
All of the showcase editing is done. Time to focus on new events and finding revenue.
On November 3rd, The Moonlighters' Club held its 1st showcase in Baltimore, at Mobtown Brewing. Six local entrepreneurs took the stage to explain what it’s like to grow their own business while working a full-time job. Each speaker took us on a journey that explained how their entrepreneurial and artistic skills were formed and what obstacles they overcame to see their ideas come to fruition. On this night, we learned about the person behind the brand.
This showcase was sponsored by DripFixx. Dripfixx connects sneaker enthusiasts with professional restoration experts to clean, restore, and customize sneakers. We offer a range of services to help keep sneakers looking fresh and unique.
I Got a chance to check in with Mike from Lost Without Japan. Still editing. The showcase is almost ready.
Time to edit the showcase. Got a few things lined up, 2 events in Baltimore, got an interview and I need a new book to read.
Hey Everyone,
The showcase is wrapped up and now it's time to edit. A big thank you to Balitmore and all of the Moonlighters who spoke. We're already planning the next one and we'll be hitting a few events in the coming weeks. Time to work!
Been a long week. Spent some time in Baltimore yesterday. Hit Chaps, Mobtown and stopped by Akios exhibit.
I had a hectic 48 hours. Hit the MBE Elevate conference in Baltimore, flew to Minnesota for 24 hours and now I'm back in DC.
Showcase is next week!
the agency caught up with Charney Robinson-Williams founder of Noire Impact to discuss being a culture fit, impact investing and handling work-life balance.