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Some experts believe now is a good time to start a business. Spending online increased by almost 40% in the first quarter of 2021. If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, this is the show for you. Carmen Davis (Makah Nation) and Gary Davis (Cherokee Nation), the founders and publishers of Native Business Magazine, will offer advice for budding businesses, whether it’s a roadside food stand or a financial consulting firm. If you’d like to pitch your business idea and get feedback, send an email to comments@nativeamericacalling.com.
Guests:
Addie Lucero (Taos Pueblo/Yaqui) – owner of Dancing Butterfly Naturals
Carmen Davis (Makah/Chippewa-Cree/Yakama) – founder, publisher and executive editor of Native Business Magazine, president of Davis Strategy Group and owner of the Native Style clothing brand
Gary Davis (Cherokee Nation) – founder and publisher of Native Business Magazine, film and television actor and rap artist “Litefoot”
Shawn Spruce (Laguna Pueblo) – programs consultant for First Nations Development Institute and co-host of the podcast Natives on a Budget
Break 1 music: Indigenous Life (song) Fiji (artist) Indigenous Life (album)
Break 2 music: This Land (song) Keith Secola (artist) Native Americana – A Coup Stick (album)