<p>This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&amp;Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm</li><li>How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth</li><li>How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>4:08 From biochem to fashion</p><p>6:22 The world of corporate fashion&nbsp;</p><p>11:35 Transitioning into personal styling</p><p>17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time&nbsp;</p><p>22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet</p><p>29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist</p><p>36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm</p><p>39:53 Maximizing cash flow</p><p>42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs</p><p>Check out episode 399 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><br><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://go.gusto.com/podcast_gusto-sign-up-DS.html?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Gusto</strong></a><strong> </strong>offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at<strong> </strong><a href="https://go.gusto.com/podcast_gusto-sign-up-DS.html?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>gusto.com/shp</strong></a>.</p><br><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>Germanee’s Website: <a href="https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn Premium: <a href="https://premium.linkedin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://premium.linkedin.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Apuje Kalu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/apuje/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/apuje/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href="http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href="http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><br><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><ul><li>Germanee’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media

400: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist

APR 17, 202447 MIN
Side Hustle Pro

400: How Germanee G Went From GAP Inc. to Celebrity Stylist

APR 17, 202447 MIN

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<p>This week in the guest chair we have Germanee Gerald, founder of GG&amp;Co Styling Firm, a brand and image styling company. Getting her start in the fashion corporate world, Germanee realized she thrived in offering her talents as a personal stylist and started side hustling.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>How she went from living with family and driving DoorDash to make end’s meet to hiring a team for her styling firm</li><li>How to leverage opportunities like internships and a personal brand for business growth</li><li>How diversifying her services, hiring a team, and seasonal planning led to scaling her business&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>4:08 From biochem to fashion</p><p>6:22 The world of corporate fashion&nbsp;</p><p>11:35 Transitioning into personal styling</p><p>17:49 Strategizing finances to go full time&nbsp;</p><p>22:36 Nomad life and gigs to meet ends meet</p><p>29:14 Working with a celebrity stylist</p><p>36:58 Launching GG Styling Firm</p><p>39:53 Maximizing cash flow</p><p>42:34 Tips for entrepreneurs</p><p>Check out episode 399 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><br><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://go.gusto.com/podcast_gusto-sign-up-DS.html?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Gusto</strong></a><strong> </strong>offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at<strong> </strong><a href="https://go.gusto.com/podcast_gusto-sign-up-DS.html?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>gusto.com/shp</strong></a>.</p><br><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>Germanee’s Website: <a href="https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://germaneeg.com/gg-co/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn Premium: <a href="https://premium.linkedin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://premium.linkedin.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Apuje Kalu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/apuje/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/apuje/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href="http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href="http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><br><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><ul><li>Germanee’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/germanee_g</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Germanee’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ggandco/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>