{"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/68a5501ce2f63983a77b2765?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"476: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist REWIND","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1755663976101-a3ade3bc-98f0-4902-b9f9-1a67f40daae1.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><ul><li>00:00 Introduction</li><li>4:08 From biochem to fashion</li><li>6:22 The world of corporate fashion&nbsp;</li><li>11:35 Transitioning into personal styling</li><li>17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time&nbsp;</li><li>22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet</li><li>29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist</li><li>36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm</li><li>39:53 Maximizing cash flow</li><li>42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check out episode 476 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>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><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"}