Resist Booksellers Podcast

Demetrius Frazier from Resist Booksellers shares exciting updates about the podcast's new direction, including the launch of a dedicated bookseller podcast, video content, and plans for multiple shows across different platforms. He discusses balancing personal reading habits, the importance of reading what you love, and strategies for aspiring booksellers.

Join Demetrius Frazier on the Resist Booksellers podcast as he delves into his personal reading journey, sharing insights and reflections on the books that have captivated him. Discover his unique approach to selecting reads that resonate, and get a peek into his current book recommendations, including the intriguing "Meet Me at the Crossroads" by Megan Giddings and the captivating "King of Ashes"...

In this episode of the Resist Booksellers podcast, host Demetrius Frazier shares exciting news about his recognition as Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by the Metropolitan Business League. He discusses his transition from the corporate world to full-time entrepreneurship, focusing on literacy advocacy and community engagement in Petersburg. Demetrius highlights upcoming events, community initiat...

In this episode, Demetrius Frazier and his son Brandon discuss Brandon’s reading journey and how Demetrius could have encouraged him to read more. They explore the importance of modeling reading behavior, exposing children to different forms of reading, and being intentional about reading. Brandon shares his recent experience of becoming a reader and how he sets achievable reading goals. They also...

In this episode we take a break from anything heavy and put my little ones on the mic to chat about books, monkey-monkey and whatever toddlers like to talk about. If this short but super sweet episode brought you joy, please share it with anyone who needs a pick me up in the reading world! Reading is an activity of joy and we intend to keep it that way.

Faith Simms   is a poet so of course she loves poetry! In this fifth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  chats with bookseller and poet Faith Simms about the poetry every reader should check out! In this episode, guest Faith Simms shares her list for must read poetry every reader should check out: Great Poetry to Start With :  Don’t Call Us D...

Audra Russell  is in love with historical fiction! In this fourth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  chats with podcaster and indie author advocate Audra Russell about the historical fiction every reader should check out! In this episode, guest Audra Russell shares her list for must read historical fiction books every reader should check out...

Yvette Appleby  loves Carribean stories and proud of it! In this third episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  chats with book lover and bookish adventurer Yvette Appleby about the Carribean writers every reader should check out! In this episode, guest Yvette Appleby shares her list for must read Carribean authors every reader should check out: G...

Classy Green  looooves thrillers! All types and all sub genres. In this second episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  chats with podcaster,  book club admin , and  bookish virtual assistant  Classy Green about her must-read thrillers. In this episode, guest Classy Green shares her list for must read thriller authors every reader should check out...

Biographies, auto biographies and memoirs are Raymond Williams ' jam! In this first episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  chats with blogger and book influencer Raymond Williams about his must-read biographies. In this episode, host Raymond Williams shares his list for great biographies every reader should check out: Great Biography to Start Wi...

The day to open your bookstore is fast approaching! In this last episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  discusses ways to ensure success when you finally open the doors of your bookstore. In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier discusses the last steps to opening your bookstore including: Developing strong relationships with your key stakeholder...

Proper financing can make or break a business especially a bookstore. In the fifth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  discusses ways to get the necessary funding to start and to support your bookstore post grand opening. In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier discusses key financing sources including: Funds from book sales from smaller book...

No matter the business type you are starting a good business plan is critical. In the fourth episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  discusses how to build a solid business plan starting with traditional elements as well as a few items that truly impact today’s businesses. In this episode, host Demetrius Frazier details the key business plan comp...

Entrepreneurs, especially independent bookstore owners, must conduct proper research in order to increase their chance to start and run a successful business. In the third episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner  Demetrius Frazier  discusses the key activity to better understand the community and potential customers for your bookstore. In this episode, host Demetriu...

Entrepreneurs, especially independent bookstore owners, must conduct proper research in order to increase their chance to start and run a successful business. In the second episode of this six-episode run of the Resist Booksellers podcast owner Demetrius Frazier discusses the key activity to better understand the community and potential customers for your bookstore. Two major analyses every bookst...

Our first episode of the RESIST BOOKSELLERS PODCAST is here! For this first run (6 episode season) I will address a question I get ALLL the time: How can I open a bookstore in my area?⁠ ⁠ Tune in as I discuss⁠ The early questions every potential bookstore owner should ask themselves⁠ The myths about owning a bookstore⁠ The importance of your mission⁠ Subscribe to the pod so you don’t miss a thing!

Welcome to the Resist Booksellers podcast a weekly bookish podcast where we laugh and chat about books and bookish things but also randomly funny things that readers love like movies, food, bookland drama and pop culture. I am your host Demetrius Frazier…well sorta.  You know what strike that!  I am more like your lead shenanigan creator / sinking titanic tour guide.  My job is to make sure you ar...