Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Erica Montgomery. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Erica, thanks for joining us today. What’s something crazy on unexpected that’s happened to you or your business

Imagine having a check in your hand’s worth half a million dollars. That moment forever changed my life because reality quickly set in, I was working hard and the check that I had in my hand wasn’t going in my bank account. I worked so hard on my former job as a nonprofit leader and advocate. I will never forget the moment I knew I’d never see the 6-figures I’d I always dreamed of on that job. Daily I’d clock in and feel my zeal leave for something I was once passionate about. Working for someone else had become so dreadful to me.I had to force myself to work. I was in prayer one day and I just knew God answered. I was willing to risk it all. I was young and had nothing to lose so I QUIT my job without a back-up plan to start a business. The craziest thing I had ever done in life would be the best craziest thing I ever did. I had and have no regrets. Yep, I woke up one day and suddenly decided to quit a job I once prayed so hard about because I was so sure that God spoke to me regarding starting a business. 7-years in and it’s the easiest decision I ever made and I’d do it again.

Erica, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’m a business consultant, author, leader and entrepreneur. I’m co-owner of Kingdom Business Growers, LLC. I work with a team of professionals to establish businesses, multiple streams of income and business knowledge and strategy. I’m a certified business coach and MBA. I’m most proud of being a first-generation entrepreneur. It means everything for me to leave my family an inheritance and legacy.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

Contrary to popular belief I didn’t invest in a social media manger etc. I only gave my clients good service. Word of mouth will build your social media platforms for you. After establishing good report with my clients I utilized trends to build upon my brand. I capitalize off what’s popular and some how make it relatable to my service or brand then comes the followers. Your audience will grow itself if you have a continuous prescence and content that captures your client audience.

How’d you think through whether to sell directly on your own site or through a platform like Amazon, Etsy, Cratejoy, etc.

Ecommerce can be a hassle. For me I prefer to sell from my site but I prefer the convince of drop shipping and other sites that package and ship your merch for you. I prefer personally to sell from my site to track traffic and other analytics to better strategize on building my brand.

Contact Info:

• Website: ericadmontgomery.com
• Instagram: ericadmontgomery1
• Facebook: Erica D. Montgomery
• Linkedin: Dr. Erica D. Montgomery