BLACK PEARL MARKETPLACE
MEMBERS PRODUCTS
TESTIMONIALS
 Linda C. Shaw, Radio Show - Associate ProducerMy name is Linda C. Shaw, I'm a member of this cooperative, Black Pearl MarketPlace has opened up my ears and eyes of understanding so many varied ways. The first of them being - the challenge of taking the knowledge that I have obtained and then applying it. In a format that was completely different for me. I accepted that challenge ad I have grown immensely. Not only in my technical skills, but in negotiations and understanding. I'm learning interviewing skills as well. |  Akilah Jackson of SunSum Intention"I'm creative entrepreneur juggling multiple brands and projects, burning the candle at both ends (if, you know what I mean). Before finding the Black Pearl Marketplace, it felt like I was training for something, but not really going anywhere until I met Madera. She introduced me to other black creatives all in different stages in our lives and businesses that shared a similar passion and gathered collectively with a purpose. I was inspired by the personal and professional development of others |  Rowena K. Russell of Chic NouvelleAs an educator for 24 years and the owner of Chic Nouvelle Model & Talent Agency. I want to give a shout out to Madera Rogers. A beautiful person that I met three years ago. My husband and I met her..it has been amazing. She is the brain child behind Whose Magazine? A Youth Publication, The Green Journey Series and now, Black Pearl MarketPlace. This lady came to my school and ..when I tell you she helped this come out of their shells. It's an understatement. |
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 Phyllis Davis of CREATE A GIFTWhen I started with Welcome Coordinator Linda, I did not have a web page, nor any concrete way to promote my products. BPMP has an introduction web page for my products. Linda, literally took my hand and walked me through the entire processes. Understand, I am very shy. Really shy! As of now, I did my first speaking demonstration for the Holiday wreath. It's not perfect but, I got a sale. The concepts that Black Pearl MarketPlace has in place has forced me to put myself out there. |
SURVEY FEEDBACK
Feedback from members on our performance from September to November 22, 2020. Updated weekly.
VALUE
I needed held literally! What Moma Madera provided were solutions for my business that will assist me be more focused with my time.
A lot of opportunity to charge your creative potential and learn new skills to brand and promote yourself.
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For the investment for membership Black Pearl MarketPlace exceeded my expectations.
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IMPROVEment FOR FUTURE
Need opportunity to network with other members and collaborate or partner for business opportunities for shows.
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More members be involved in stepping up to assist the growth.
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3 THINGS TO IMPROVE
1. Need More Structure
2. Clearer Guidelines & Expectations
3. More trainings & documentation
4. There needs to be a process to weed out members who do not want to work to support the coop.
5. As a member, I need to get myself organized so that I can assist Black Pearl MarketPlace more. It's too important for me not to make time.
3 THINGS MEMBERS LIKED
ABOUT US
Introduction to:
1. I appreciated promotional material that is provided to promote the weekend markets and weekly events from members.
2. The Black Pearl Market team truly appreciates me.
3. Hopin Platform
4. Potential to Multi-Stream
5. I like the training & support
6. Providing a platform for people to show their brands.
7. I love the whole idea of this collaborative! The positivity and the spirituality of all involved is amazing!
8. It is clear our members have a clear awareness of having God given talents.
9. The fact that everyone is a creative. All members are unique vendors using there higher consciousness.