Morgan Mercer shares details about her innovative VR startup and her strategies for fundraising, finding a mentor, and more. Morgan Mercer is the founder of the immersive enterprise training company, Vantage Point. Vantage Point's immersive training platform leverages standalone Virtual Reality in conjunction with ML and AI, and offers training modules focused around Soft Skills development, including Workplace Harassment Training and Diversity  and Inclusion Training. Vantage Point is one of only two-dozen black woman-run companies to receive VC funding over $1M. Morgan was also named one of the Top  10 Female Tech Innovators in history by TechRadar and was listed as the Top Female  in Tech in Los Angeles. #lagoals 

Topics Covered:

• Introduction and impact of having a liberal mom and conservative dad
• What Inspired her to create her VR diversity training startup
• The difference between standard harassment training and Vantage Point
• How she started her business with minimal savings
• How your risk profile will impact entrepreneurship
• How to drastically increase your industry knowledge and grow your network 
• Applying to accelerator programs and raising her first fundraising round
• Her mentors and how she found them
• Cold contacting people and techniques to get a response

Part 2 (On lagoals.com)

• How to adjust your business and mindset to the pandemic
• Product market fit and adjusting to the market based on margins
• How to lock in deals in the current economy
• Highlighting the right value propositions when pitching
• Mistakes Founders make and the alternate recommendation
• Outsourcing and knowing when and why to do it
• Top 3 tips for success

To watch part 2 of this interview, visit: http://lagoals.com/podcast

Morgan Mercer:

https://twitter.com/TheMorganMercer

https://www.instagram.com/themorganrmercer/

Vantage Point: 

https://www.instagram.com/try.vantagepoint/

https://twitter.com/vantagepointvr

https://www.tryvantagepoint.com

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Learn how to succeed on Clubhouse and make money! In our latest podcast episode, we feature Leah Lamarr. She is an actress, stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster and now Clubhouse Influencer. She’s had so much success on Clubhouse that she was featured in Forbes. Born and raised in NYC, you've seen her on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" (CBS), E! Network, and  “The Wrap”. She starred in a M&M commercial with Mario Lopez and has also appeared on CBS, HBO, Comedy Central, Amazon and more. She has performed in shows with legends like: Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Dane Cook, Arsenio Hall, Tom Green, Michael Rapaport, Ali Wong, Nikki Glaser and many more. Most recently, she performed with Russell Peters. Leah is a recurring online host of "America's Funniest Home Videos" (Roku). #lagoals

Topics Covered:

• How she got her start on Clubhouse
• How her personality helps her succeed on Clubhouse
• How to convert Clubhouse into something that works for you
• How she first started getting paid on Clubhouse
• Celebrities who have attended her Clubhouse events
• How she earns money and solicits payment on Clubhouse 
• How your Clubhouse success can open new opportunities
• Advantages of Clubhouse over Instagram and TikTok
• Why Clubhouse might not be for everyone
• Understanding the social dynamic of Clubhouse
• Potential success of creatives on Clubhouse
• Strategies to promote your event and get attendees
• The value of being “shameless”, and navigating the “no pitching” rule
• The value of collaborating with others
• How Clubhouse sponsorships and partnerships work 

Part 2 (On lagoals.com)

• How to grow your followers on Clubhouse 
• The importance of authentic conversion with your followers
• The power of connecting with people and how this can help even your mental health
• Why Clubhouse is not only for business and entrepreneurship
• Details on different rooms, events and people that you will find on Clubhouse
• Her tips on growing your followers on Instagram
• Things you should not promote on social media
• How your authentic voice can make you thrive on any platform
• Top 3 tips for success

To watch part 2 of this interview, visit: http://lagoals.com/podcast

Leah Lamarr  Instagram: www.instagram.com/leahlamarr/

Leah Lamarr Website: www.leahlamarr.com/

Leah Lamarr Clubhouse: @leahlamarr

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In today’s podcast, we learn the story of Mahisha Dellinger, the Founder and CEO of CURLS Beauty Brands and of The Hardest Working Collection skincare. She shares her wealth of knowledge on how to succeed as a black woman in America against all odds. Today, her products are in every major retailer, from “big box” stores like Walmart, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond to drug stores like, WalGreens, Rite Aid, and CVS. It has become a go-to hair brand for some of Hollywood’s top celebrities including Halle Berry, Yara Shahidi and Zendaya. She is the author of the memoir “Against All Odds: From the Projects to the Penthouse” and star of “Mind Your Business with Mahisha” on the OWN network. Dellinger has also been featured on BET,  Good Morning America, HS magazine and Forbes. #lagoals

Topics Covered:

• Her journey from poverty to success
• The importance of taking risks when starting a business
• How personal experiences can shape your success
• Why education can get you out of poverty  
• Experiences of racism that made her strive to succeed
• How to transition from a 9-5  job to your own business
• The significance of doing your due diligence before starting a business
• How to pitch to major retailers
• Ways to be unique with your products 
• The value of sticking with your business vision
• Mistakes people make in business
• Why you should make a business plan
• How to persevere as a black person in America despite being marginalized or treated differently

Part 2  

• How to take your business to the next level
• How to meet the right people to grow your business
• How to scale your business over time
• Advice to black women on how to deal with difficult situations
• How to adapt to digital marketing (from retail)
• The importance of outsourcing
• How to measure success in life and business
• Top 3 tips for success 

To listen to part 2 of this interview, visit: http://lagoals.com/podcast

Curls Instagram: www.instagram.com/curls

Curls Website: www.curls.biz

Hardest Working Collection Instagram: www.instagram.com/hardestworkingcollection

Hardest Working Collection Website: https://hardestworkingcollection.com/ 

Mahisha Dellinger Instagram: www.instagram.com/mahisha_dellinger

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