The Life-Changing Potential of Buying a Business

Chris Munn, Bakari Akil, and Bruce Vann reflect on being Black men who bought businesses & why this path is so powerful. 

Topics in this interview:

What inspires and motivates them as business ownersThe three necessary factors for capitalism to workUnclaimed opportunities for minority businessesThe impact of entrepreneurship on family and future generationsChanging your mentality to lead a company effectivelyBeing “buttoned up” vs. being authenticDealing with sellers who want to talk U.S. politicsOvercoming challenges and persisting in the face of adversityThe limitations of “climbing the ladder” in a W2Why now is the best time for Black people to buy businesses

References and how to contact:

Bakari Akil LinkedIn - Twitter - Graves Hall CapitalElliot Holland LinkedIn - Twitter - Guardian Due DiligenceBruce Vann LinkedIn - LuXout Products Inc - Blinds & MoreChris Munn LinkedIn - The Fairfield CompanyDame Dash Full Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1Early Career LBOs Using the Search Fund ModelHBR Guide to Buying a Small BusinessWhy Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F. Lewis and Blair S. Walker

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