The Moonlighters’ Club

Topics Covered:

• Networking at Event Together
• Moonlighting and Mental Health
• Axios Events
• Preparing for Art Shows

Topics Covered:

• Tech Summit CIAA
• New Jobs
• Therapy 
• Finding Work

Topics Covered:

• Joel hit the New Balance Event in DC at the Chela Mitchell Gallery
• Colgan has some events coming up, French Library Boston
•  Joel's going to a Tech Summit at CIAA in Baltimore
• We confirmed our Moonlighters' Therapy Session : Entrepreneurship and Stress

We're making some moves:

• May have a new client
• Catching up with existing clients
• Therapy on the way
• New venue for showcase

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.

Key Topics:

• Finding a Therapist
• The benefits of talking through your issues
• Dealing with anxiety
• How to make the Moonlighters' Club showcase unique
• Branding our company
• Creating a memorable visual experience

Checked in with A-Quil to see how things wee going.

Key Topics

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.

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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!

A few loose ends left, then showtime.

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!

Headed to elevate and engage at Coppin State, then flying to MN for an opportunity. A lot going on!