“If you want to get into a particular business or industry, date it first” Says Trent Floyd

from Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast · host Larvetta Loftin

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.Episode # 45Guest Name: Trent Floyd Guest Business: J.R. Crickets - South CobbSummary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Trent Floyd, who serves as the Owner/Operator of J.R. Crickets - South Cobb a 16-year-old full-service restaurant. Trent got his start as an accountant and after 15 years of being in the corporate world, he used franchising as a stepping stone into the restaurant business. Trent details his journey of learning about franchising before entering the restaurant world. He explains that although he is not a restaurateur, he found love in it through his passion for hosting parties. Trent emphasizes the importance of patience before you scale up your businessTrent highlights the opening of a second location fully owned and operated by him. If you want to learn more about franchising or enter a new industry, this is the episode for you. If you are in Atlanta, make sure you visit one of his J.R Cricket locations IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What franchising is What are the benefits of franchising What led Trent to open and purchase a second location Why do black businesses matter?What brings Trent joy?Stream & Download Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify! To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackbusinessesmatterpodcast/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agency/Be sure to follow our podcast on our NEW page on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter To Connect with Trent and J.R Crickets- South CobbConnect with them on Twitter: l https://twitter.com/jrcricketsmyrna?s=21&t=pFJ2tTzGQoGXS9vB8xYKhwConnect with them on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cricketsscobb?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Connect with them on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jrcricketscobb?__tn__=%2CgConnect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-floyd-98a1b884 Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter

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