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🎧 About the Show Since 2005, host Andreas Cooke has been immersed in the worlds of music and entrepreneurship. With years of experience navigating both creative and business landscapes, Andreas set out to build a platform that amplifies the voices of independent artists and small business owners turning their passions into purpose. This podcast dives deep into the stories behind the grind — the talent, the creativity, and the relentless drive it takes to pursue dreams others might overlook. Each episode uncovers the “why” behind the journey, inspiring listeners to believe that success isn’t

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October 17, 2025Episode 339 min

Self-Financing Your Business ft. Nicole Littlejohn

Support the platformhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bankedouttradioshowOur 1st interview in Powder Springs featuring the owner of The Candela Bar, Nicole Littlejohn. She started the business with her own funds and it currently celebrating year number 3. There were a lot of lessons learned and successes along the way. You can visit their website https://www.thecandelabar.com/FB page / thecandelabareventvenue For Interview Requests: https://forms.gle/Vu3tBdXmcwcxFViG6

October 15, 2025Episode 243 min

Salon Success

Danielle Denice who is a 15+ year veteran hair stylist located in College Park, GA. Her inspiration started when she was in Germany. She has been able to weather the ups and downs of the industry and remain humble and determined in the process. If you're in the Metro Atlanta area you can check her website out and book an appointment https://danielledenice.com/IG Page: / iamdanielledenice You can support by clicking my name Andreas CookeInterview Request: https://forms.gle/S99JssmjD9Sw4RaC7Discovery call: https://forms.gle/JAefuvPPV1pXcggF8BRS IG: / bankedoutt_radio_show

August 21, 2025Episode 148 min

Bossing Up as an Indie Recording Artist

DeneQuia also known as "Boss Lady" is an Independent Recording Artist originally hailing from Florida, has made her roots in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, director and owner of an inflatable business. Her journey has been rough, but she has persevered. We dove into her beginnings and where she is in her career now. Tune in to learn about her trials to triumph. DeneQuia's IG: InstagramEBook (Start/Launch Podcast): https://payhip.com/b/JGbr4

June 12, 202434 min

Freeing Your True Voice ft. Alison David

Alison is a musical medicine woman, a renowned singer, writer and speaker who loves teaching people the magical and healing powers of their voice. She helps creatives and visionaries activate their voice so that they can have confidence and take action to manifest their visions, create the world they want to see and have a lasting impact. Free Your True Voice https://www.joinpodmatch.com/bankedoutt

June 9, 20241 hr 0 min

Building Your Media Empire

Jameka S. Whitten is a journalist by trade, branding consultant, and publicist by choice. Jameka owns JSW Media Group, a boutique public relations and brand management agency based in Charlotte, N.C., with a national clientele. She is an experienced public relations professional and business executive with 20 years of experience in new media, publishing, brand management, and strategic communications, with strong ties to the music, entertainment, sports, and fashion industries. Jameka is also a self-proclaimed social media enthusiast who works on several philanthropic causes nationwide. podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/bankedoutt More importantly, she's been vegan since birth, writes poetry in her spare time, and loves to live life in color and to the fullest. She can be found lounging at the nearest coffee shop, wine bar, or vegan eatery with her phone in one hand and a book in the other. https://www.jswmediagroup.com/ BRS IG https://www.instagram.com/bankedoutt_radio_show/

June 8, 202447 min

Partnership & Trust (AJ Rivera, Mike Schmidt)

Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera with Agency Coaching. Agency Coach is a leading authority in guiding and empowering digital agencies to reach their maximum potential. Our mantra, "own your agency, own your life," encapsulates our dedication to empowering agency owners with the skills and strategies needed to succeed in today's dynamic digital landscape. https://agencycoach.com/bankedoutt (Free Training) Founded in 2017 by digital agency owners Mike Schmidt and Anthony Rivera, Agency Coach recognizes the crucial need for effective education and support in the realm of web and digital agencies. Our commitment lies in bridging this gap, offering comprehensive training programs, and coaching backed by real-world experience. Through our tailored coaching programs, we equip over 15,000 agency owners across the globe with the tools and insights necessary for sustained success. Agency Coach stands as a beacon of guidance and support, driving the evolution and excellence of digital agencies worldwide. BRS IG / bankedoutt_radio_show

May 11, 202436 min

Blockchain E-Commerce & More ft. Eric McHugh

Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 companies going through the bankruptcy process. Eric's IG / ericdmchugh Website https://shopx.co/ BRS IG / bankedoutt_radio_show podmatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/bankedoutt

April 17, 202440 min

Email Marketing At It's Best

Tanya Brody is a Full-Stack Direct Response Copywriter and Email Marketing Consultant. She has worked with numerous marketing technology companies, information marketers, and other small to medium-sized businesses to improve their email marketing and overall messaging. Tanya works with business owners to help them write their regular nurture emails, so they can grow their relationships with their subscribers, get more sales, and create happy, loyal customers. https://bit.ly/30-Subject-Lines-2 Podmatch services: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/bankedoutt

April 15, 202428 min

Hiring the right folks.

Kyle was born and raised in California. He left his corporate job as an engineer to move to Eastern Europe at 24 years old and settled in Kyiv, Ukraine. In his entrepreneurial career, He has ran a blog with over 10 million readers, co-founded an olive oil company from Croatia (Selo Olive), and now — HireUA. Being able to connect hard-working & skilled Ukrainians with Western companies has been one of the most satisfying things he has ever done. While Kyle's focus is primarily on business growth and strategy, He believes actions speak loudest. He has full trust in his team to run the day-to-day at HireUA. It is the perfect example to illustrate what a Ukrainian employee can do for your business. Use podmatch for podcasting: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/bankedoutt

March 28, 202449 min

Providing for Veterans ft. Donald Dunn

Donald entered the Army in 1994 and spent 20 years in the military. During the 20 years I spent 68 months in deployment/combat tours. 9 months was in Bosnia and the rest was in Iraq and Afghanistan. After the Military he opened up his own company in the trucking industry. He closed it shortly after covid. Since than he has started a podcast called Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn to highlight the struggles and the success of the veteran community and he is building a nonprofit called Heroes Voices Media Foundation to help Veterans reach their dreams while getting therapy doing it. He just released his first book called Echoes of War podcast: www.spiritsandstoriespodcast.com nonprofit: www.heroesvoicemediafoundation.org Podcast program for veterans: www.militaryunitedpodcaststreams.org Radio Station Program for Veterans www.gunroomradio.com Podmatch for guests and hosts: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/bankedoutt