{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/661f42b0c9334a0016aa7331?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"400: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1713324638562-d548937938ecf9efaeb97ec22bd7aa98.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&amp;Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm</li><li>How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth</li><li>How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>4:08 From biochem to fashion</p><p>6:22 The world of corporate fashion&nbsp;</p><p>11:35 Transitioning into personal styling</p><p>17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time&nbsp;</p><p>22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet</p><p>29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist</p><p>36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm</p><p>39:53 Maximizing cash flow</p><p>42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs</p><p>Check out episode 399 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://go.gusto.com/podcast_gusto-sign-up-DS.html?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gusto</strong></a><strong> </strong>offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://go.gusto.com/podcast_gusto-sign-up-DS.html?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>gusto.com/shp</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>Germanee’s Website: <a href=\"https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn Premium: <a href=\"https://premium.linkedin.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://premium.linkedin.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Apuje Kalu: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/apuje/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/apuje/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><ul><li>Germanee’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}