🚨 Detroit Vendors, let’s talk 🚨 Fam… can you believe it?! We got ONE day left in Q3 and then it’s officially GO TIME → Q4 🚀 aka the season where some of y’all gon’ eat GOOD… and some of y’all gon’ be mad scrolling on IG watching everybody else sell out. 👀 Here’s the truth nobody wanna admit: if you STILL struggling to make sales, it’s not the promoter, it’s not Eastern Market, it’s not the “bad foot traffic.” It’s YOU not locking in on the basics: 1️⃣ Know your people → If you still tryna sell to everybody, you really selling to nobody. Your cousin who owe you $20? Not your customer 😂. 2️⃣ Be seen → You can’t be the “best kept secret” AND broke. Post. Go live. Show up. Even if your wig lifting or your hoodie wrinkled. Consistency > perfection. 3️⃣ Talk that talk → Your words gotta hit harder than your table setup. If your captions sound like a resume or your pitch sound like a scam, don’t be surprised when people walk right by you. 💡 Quick cheat code: 👉 “Write a social media post for [insert your product/service] that speaks directly to [insert your ideal customer: their pain point + what they want instead]. Make it sound like I’m talking to a friend who needs this solution today.” Q4 is where the money’s at — but only for the ones bold enough to step up. 💬 Drop a 💸 if you’re ready to actually eat this holiday season… or keep watching from the sidelines. Your choice.

Question for you: Are YOU the CEO of your life and business… or is everything else running the show? 🤔 Be honest — sometimes we let jobs, kids, laundry, Netflix, and even TikTok (👀) take over the CEO chair while we sit in the back like an unpaid intern. That’s exactly why goals aren’t getting hit. Here’s the truth: If YOU don’t act like the CEO of your life and business, nobody else will. Period. So today, let’s talk about 3 ways to stay in charge like the boss you are: 1️⃣ Set CEO Hours → Just like your 9-5 has hours, your side hustle does too. Even if it’s 30 minutes a day, protect that time like a board meeting. No rescheduling, no excuses. 2️⃣ Fire Distractions → If scrolling social or “just one more episode” is eating your productivity, fire it. Imagine actually writing up a termination notice to Netflix. 😂 3️⃣ Make Decisions, Not Excuses → CEOs don’t wait for perfect conditions. They launch, test, adjust, repeat. Stop overthinking and start executing — your business won’t grow if you treat it like a “maybe.” 👉 Remember: Being the CEO isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about showing up, setting the tone, and making sure YOU (not distractions) are running the show. So tell me… if you were holding your own CEO performance review today, would you keep yourself hired or fire yourself? 👀 Drop your answer below ⬇️

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Detroit hustlers, you asked for it… so we’re bringing it back 👏 If you thought last year was powerful, this one’s about to level you ALL the way up. We’re diving deeper into the messy, money-making world of influence, so you can stop guessing and start growing. 🔥 What you’ll walk away with: - The REAL influencer journey (not the sugarcoated version) - How to create content that actually converts 💡 - Secrets to locking in collabs with brands & businesses 💼 - Building an audience that rocks with you, not just scrolls past 🙌 💬 Meet the experts:@seelautravel ✈️@theseoqueen 👑@thetrustedbanker 💵 - Moderated by David Benjamin (David Benjamin Consulting LLC) 📍 Event Details:🗓 Monday, Sept 29, 2025📍 Kacha Thai Market, 205 S. Main St. Royal Oak, MI💵 Tickets: $25 MHHP Members | $35 Non-Members🎟 Deadline: Same day—Sept 29! 👉 Grab your ticket before you get locked out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-connect-with-influencers-20-tickets-1501733618679?aff=oddtdtcreator Detroit is FULL of people who say they’re “influencers”… but the ones who actually learn how to connect, create, and close deals? They’re the ones cashing out. 💯 Don’t miss this. 💭 Drop a a "facts" in the comments: What’s the biggest red flag you’ve seen from a so-called “influencer” in Detroit? 👀

Everybody wanna sell at pop-ups forever… but the REAL bag? 👀 Securing City contracts that cut you checks every month. On Monday, Sept 22 @ 2PM (virtual), Councilwoman Latisha Johnson is pulling up to show us how to get in the room for:🔒 Security🧹 Janitorial Services🚗 Vehicle Supply…plus other contracts that keep Detroit moving. 👉 Stop fighting over $50 tables at pop-ups when you could be locking in five-figure vendor deals. Register here before it fills up:https://calendly.com/ocp-events-detroitmi/dss-council-member-latisha-johnson-virtual- Let’s stop hustling for crumbs and start eating at the real table 🍽️ Y’all scared of contracts or nah? 😂 Comment ‘CONTRACT MONEY’ if you tryna level up ⬇️