No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.Check out the Content Rollout Plan That Got Our Artist 1 Million Streams on His First Song Ever:http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/Pre-Save Your Future Releases:http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/​Meet Justin Phillips, a proud Howard University graduate and the founder of The Last eCom Co LLC. He's also a Co-Founder of Support Black Colleges, playing a key role in its successful launch and growth. Justin's passion for teaching and marketing has led to running several 6 and 7-figure brands and consulting for larger ones. With expertise in sales, marketing, and e-Commerce, he's collaborated with major brands like NBA, Shopify, and NBA2k. Beyond business, Justin is an avid reader, constantly expanding his knowledge to inspire and educate others. His impact is truly remarkable.Topics covered:01:41 The Black Market of Marketing06:49 Justin Phillips: Starting a Business To Afford His Music Career08:17 The Beginning of Edutainment11:19 How I Went From Wanting a Music Career to Starting a Business13:52 Why My Merch Brand Started Growing15:19 What My First Steps To Growing My Brand18:19 Deciding Your Path in The Creator Economy22:50 Justin Phillips: Our Business Model Was Wrong25:28 Justin Phillips: Customer Scandal28:17 How to Handle High Customer Demand37:09 Starting a merch Brand in 202343:27 How to Decide on Merch Quality47:39 Merch Suppliers 10101:06:07 Separating yourself from your business