EVERY single place I’ve worked, even if it was only a week, I made it a point to learn something because I knew that I was going to need that intel later. Retail, food, bartending, accounting, billing, warehouses, call centers, big businesses, small businesses, franchises, mom and pop shops, maternity, bridal etc. “Woe is me” don’t fly out here, you have to get out here and play ball.Īs far as my work experience, I’ve worked a lot of places. Everybody is always trying to break into or do something and I love that. Although the city can be very pretentious at times, nobody can deny the electricity, the energy and the vibe when you get here. I was motivated by the hustle and bustle, wealth and entrepreneurial spirit that LA has. I experienced a new tax bracket of living and it influenced me for the better. To go from the east side of KCMO to Brentwood was a different world. It was a complete and necessary culture shock. I can honestly say that I never felt like I couldn’t do anything I wanted in life. I danced, played outside, read books on the outliers of society and I have always been a self-study. Discipline and having a purpose were traits that were instilled me young. Growing up in the midwest Bible Belt with African influence and the product of teen parents…it was something. I am originally from Kansas City, MO, the oldest of 3 and the grand daughter of an immigrant from Lagos, Nigeria. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. So I put myself in charge and am thankful to be able to fulfill my purpose while creating a utility that is beneficial to the world. When I was younger I would always wonder “who just said these people can run companies and make stuff up, who put these people in charge?” I’ve always wanted to be a CEO and invent something. Having people that support you and share your vision is a blessing-especially when you are pioneering a completely new idea. Every player plays their position and I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for their belief in me, support and joint creativity. When I tell you I have a solid gang, I mean it. I’m so thankful for my business partner and my team. Once we were locked in, we went from Goat Moves Drug Testing to Goat Moves Marketplace! It took 7 months of “we can’t do that” “I don’t understand what you’re trying to do” “this doesn’t make sense, we don’t have those capabilities, but good luck”. I contacted developers all over the country until I found my tribe that understood my vision. It took 7 months to find the right team of developers to help me cultivate this idea. So I thought to myself “why don’t service providers have a unified platform like Amazon where everybody can go to and find any and every service, wouldn’t that make more sense?” We started off as a drug testing company in Kansas City, MO and in order to conduct business with other businesses we would CONSTANTLY have to sign up on all these various platforms and it simply became overwhelming. So, at this point I’m sure you’re wondering how I thought of this. Speaking of the customer, they too will enjoy a synchronized experience and have access to all of their everyday needs and leisure purchases without having to continuously platform hop or google search. “The Chameleon” is what separates the Goat Moves Marketplace platform from every other e-commerce, digital marketplace and service platform. I was granted a provisional patent for the unique feature- I named it “The Chameleon” because it adapts to what the users (both seller and customer) need for a seamless experience. I am very excited about this! My team and I have been working so diligently to create the ultimate platform for the entrepreneurs of today. We charge 10% flat fees to our sellers on the product and digital service side and we offer weekly payouts. This reduces your platform fees and makes It easier for the customer to find different features of your business. On the Goat Moves Marketplace platform you have a completely synchronized experience that allows you to sell ALL of your services in ONE location. Amazon to sell their products, Fiverr to sell digital services and Yelp or a Google listing to display their physical location. Today people sell online courses, consultations, in-person services and products. For an entrepreneur to sell all of their services they would need to sign up on at least 3-4 different platforms. It’s the age of the entrepreneur and I wanted to create a unique platform that would cater to them. How did you come up with the idea for your business? Rachel, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rachel Renee a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
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