Dee & Dee Brown LLC | Our Blog
Learning. Applying. Building.
Welcome to our blog. We’re Donnetta and Dominique Brown, the mother–daughter team behind Dee & Dee Brown LLC. Here, we connect classroom learning with the everyday work of building a veteran-owned resale business.
Explore practical lessons, business reflections, and the experiences that shape our journey.
Browse All Blog PostsStart With Our Story
Our business journey brings together family, military service, education, resilience, and the decision to keep moving forward.
Building a Legacy
Meet the people behind Dee & Dee Brown LLC and explore why this work matters to our family.
Read Our StoryFrom College to Business
Learn why we returned to college while building a business and how education informs our next steps.
Explore Our JourneyWhat We Share
Reselling & Business Systems
Listing details, inventory organization, pricing questions, and workflows we’re learning to improve.
School-to-Business Lessons
Course concepts explained in everyday language, with connections to our work at Dee & Dee Brown LLC.
Digital Communication & Marketing
Customer research, social media, content planning, and clear communication that helps people make informed decisions.
Family, Service & Entrepreneurship
Reflections on veteran experiences, continuing education, resilience, and building a business together.
American History in Real Life | HST 202
Our history series explores United States history since 1877 through clear explanations, real-life questions, and reflections on research, leadership, business, and responsible decision-making.
Module One: American History in Real Life
How early American history connects to opportunity, reform, community, and useful learning resources.
Read Module OneModule Two: Industry, Labor & the Gilded Age
How industrial growth, working conditions, farmers’ challenges, and Populism connect to business learning.
Read Module TwoModule Three: Progressive Era Reform
Reform movements, civil rights, presidential leadership, and the limits of progress.
Read Module ThreeModule Four: American Foreign Policy & World War I
Trade, naval power, diplomacy, and America’s entry into World War I—connected to thoughtful business decisions.
Read Module FourExplore all four modules above, or browse more history articles as our series grows.
Explore Our Articles
Start with these articles, or browse all posts for the full collection.
PFAS in Clothing: What the Research Means for Resale Shoppers
What textile research can tell resale shoppers—and why clear product information matters.
Read the ArticleHow Digital Communication Influences Consumer Decisions
How price, quality, previews, and helpful information shape a purchase decision.
Read the ArticleContent Planning, SEO, and Advertising Costs for Small Business
Connect content planning with search visibility and an understanding of advertising costs.
Read the ArticleKnow Your Customer: Personas, DISC, and the Customer Journey
Use customer research, communication styles, and the customer journey to plan helpful content.
Read the ArticleYouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn for Small Business: Learning Into Action
Explore video storytelling and professional networking for small business.
Read the ArticleSocial Media for Small Business: Lessons From Chapters 1–3
Connect real-time communication, customer care, and visual storytelling with our business.
Read the ArticleThese featured articles are a curated selection rather than an automatically updated feed.
Scholarships, Service & Recognition
Our educational journey also includes community encouragement and recognition. We share these experiences as part of our continuing commitment to education, service, and building a stronger foundation for Dee & Dee Brown LLC.
Rotary Service Above Self Scholarship | 2026
Read about our experience with the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor Service Above Self Scholarship and what educational support means for our journey.
Read Our Scholarship StoryWhy It Matters
Learning becomes more useful when we explain it clearly and connect it to a real decision. Our blog records what we’re learning, how we apply it, and the questions we still need to explore.
Whether you’re a reseller, student, veteran, or small business owner, we hope you find an idea you can adapt to your own work.
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