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Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings

We amplify the voices of Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to Ignite the Global Black Economy. Through this platform our socially conscious listening community connects with black business owners and their companies to learn actionable tips for building successful businesses. Each week we publish a new, compelling interview with a black entrepreneur who shares their story, teaches us some useful business information, and gives their number one piece of advice for the Buy Black Community as a whole.

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075: Malcolm X at Berkeley Spilling Tea and Throwing Shade

May 19, 2019 20:18 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

May 19th, 2019 Happy 94th Birthday Malcolm X A.K.A. - el Hajj Malik Shabazz

TBT: Black History Month - More than Martin, Malcolm & Maya

February 28, 2019 16:42 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MB

Here's a little throwback to February 28th, 2017...several months before I even had the idea for Buy Black Podcast. Happy Black History Month! Also...don't be surprised if I randomly pop up with an episode for you guys while we're between seasons. Uh huh! Gotta keep you on your toes...don't cancel that subscription yet! LOL Enjoy, and please shoot me an email at... [email protected] ...to share any ideas you have for other historical content we can produce and share whil...

074: Three Things You Can Do to Start Brand New in 2019

January 28, 2019 08:30 - 52 minutes - 53.5 MB

From Self-Employed to CEO: How Close Are You? Take This Assessment to Find Out https://www.dopebusinessplan.com/ceo Episode Notes Things You Can Do to Start Brand New in 2019 Start a new project to get your message out Blog YouTube Channel Podcast Pivot in a new direction the market is pressing you toward Are you spending more money and time than it's worth to convince customers to buy your product? Is your business stable, but stagnant? Is your business profitable, b...

073: Martin Luther King - The Three Evils of Society

January 21, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 39.4 MB

Episode Cover Photo Attribution - Bob Fitch Photography Archive, © Stanford University Libraries https://purl.stanford.edu/bc967hk3892  The Three Evils of Society - Transcript Delivered at the National Conference on New Politics, August 31, 1967.   Mr. Chairman, friends and brothers in this first gathering of the National Conference on New Politics. Ladiesand gentlemen. . .can you hear me in the back? (No) I don’t know if the Klan is in here tonight or not with allthe troubles we’r...

072: Purchase Your First Real Estate Investment Property w/ Roxanne Little

January 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

REGISTER FOR FREE TRAINING HERE From Self-Employed to CEO: How Close Are You? RESERVE YOUR SEAT ---> CLICK HERE <--- or visit... https://www.dopebusinessplan.com/iwantin Roxanne Little, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, migrated to the United States at the age of 16. After graduating high school, she joined the United States Marine Corps and served with honor from 2001 – 2010. In 2014 she purchased her first real estate property. Four years later, she became an active investor a...

071: #TheForeverS7even - Compilation & Original Poetry w/ RaeAnne Chanelle

January 07, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 32.3 MB

RaeAnne Chanelle. God's poet. Robin Every's Daughter. Author. Foreverness Obtainer. Interviewer. Healer. S7even. Mental Illness-Awareness Advocate. Soul Collector. Time Taker. Lover. Passion-Giver. Helper. Forever Evolving. Student. Award-winning Poet. Future Nurse. Stigma Breaker. God's muse. First things first for me is God. I believe the more a person believes in him the more they will be able to better focus and execute during lifes endeavors. I have seen my mother manage businesses so...

070: The FUNdamentals of Planning Your Business w/ Sheena Morgan

January 01, 2019 22:37 - 51 minutes - 31.4 MB

Sheena began her career with the small, minority, women, and disadvantaged business community in 1999. In her role as Executive Director of both the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency and the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, from May 2006 to June 2013, she developed and improved community awareness programs, built sustainable relationships with local and federal government business partners and participated in a multitude of educational and speaker forums con...

069: Economics, Community and the Ultimate Black Love Gift Guide w/ Leshelle Smith

December 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

LeShelle Smith is a woman who decided she wanted to start her media platform, interviewing individuals who are contributing to the rebuilding of Black Wall Street(s) in cities across America. That decision lead to LeShelle creating Minority Report featuring Black Owned Businesses, a video blog on YouTube that highlights African American entrepreneurs, operating as the media extension of Smith Communication Services, LLC. The mission of Minority Report is to feature Black entrepreneurs thro...

068: Four Game-Changing Tips to Make Your Service Business More Profitable

December 10, 2018 06:16 - 1 hour - 39.2 MB

Maya believes that one of the best things people can do is create the flexible lifestyle they want. Creating that lifestyle begins when you create something that gives you ownership of your ideas and how you work with your clients....something you're proud and confident enough to share with the world. She has paired her love for helping people leverage their knowledge by creating a profitable online program that shows women how to confidently share more of their purpose-driven messages wit...

067: 5 E-Commerce Website Details that Will Make Customers Run and Never Return w/ Courtney Underwood

December 03, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

E-Commerce Retailers strap in and get ready as Courtney Underwood shares the steps - in detail - that it took to build PassportsandPurpose.com. By taking the unusual path of learning to do everything herself so she could effectively delegate later, Courtney learned everything from the psychology of e-commerce to discovering niche audiences to tailoring the voice of your brand. She's handing ALL of that knowledge over to you in this episode! Courtney Underwood is a speaker, mentor, and entr...

066: Master Your Craft, Be Brilliant in the Basics

November 26, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode we talk about what it takes to build and run an elite-level team and how the same principles apply to the military, sports, and businesses.  You will learn the three fundamentals you must master to win championships and how they translate into your day-to-day business operations.  Finally, I share a sneak preview of the online course I'm developing to help entrepreneurs build a strong foundation and frame around their big business ideas. Visit DOPEBusinessplan.com to stay u...

065: Who Are You Saying No To?

November 19, 2018 04:45 - 1 hour - 38.2 MB

Apologies...but I had to say no to show notes for this episode.  You can find key points and links from Rohan's interview on Episode 41 here: https://buyblackpodcast.com/podcast/design-million-dollar-online-business-rohan-gilkes/

026-B: Don't Put Your Tax Refund Into A CD!

November 11, 2018 14:37 - 26 minutes - 22 MB

Certificates of Deposit (CD) Make You Lose Money This is a quick bonus episode for all of you who have downloaded the Buy Black Podcast App!  It's not going to any of the directories so if you know someone who needs this info (and so many of us do), help them download the app on their phone as well. Points We Cover In This Episode What a Certificate of Deposit (CD) is Why Banks Offer Them Why it is a Bad Idea to Put Your Money Into a CD Supporting Concepts: APR: Annual Percentage...

063: Why Most Facebook Ads Campaigns Fail and How You Can Make Yours Profitable w/ David W Williams

November 05, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 31.8 MB

How much time and money have you dumped into failed Facebook Ads Campaigns?  Don’t blame Facebook!  They’ve built an excellent marketing platform, but as the business owner, YOU have to do your part!  My guest, David W Williams, CEO of Digital Underground Sales & Marketing, is here to teach you why most Facebook Ads Campaigns Fail and how you can avoid expensive pitfalls to make yours profitable. Buy Black | The Voice of Black Business SUBSCRIBE NOW  https://appurl.io/jnj6a662 DOWNLOAD...

062: How You Can Dress Sharp without Wasting Money on New Clothes w/ Tyron Cutner

October 29, 2018 06:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MB

You want the world to see you at your best, but your bank account is not cooperating. No problem. Tyron Cutner, founder of WellDressedAcademy.com, will teach you how to dress sharp starting with the clothes you already own.  Stop wasting money on new clothes and start taking control of your image without breaking the bank! SUBSCRIBE NOW  https://appurl.io/jnj6a662 DOWNLOAD THE APP  https://appurl.io/jnj7wd6n [04:25] A Hard Look in the Mirror Girlfriend cheating Decided to change ima...

061: Build Your Self-Publishing Empire Using Createspace & Social Media Marketing w/ Author Edd Far

October 22, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

We both know you have at least one book inside of you...probably more.  It’s time for you to let it out and share it with the world. My guest, Edd Far, answered the call and released two poetry books this year.  His latest, “Normal Thoughts from a Random Mind, Vol. 2”, hit shelves last month. During our conversation, Edd shared tools (like Amazon’s “Createspace”), tips, and secrets that you can use to write your book, market it on social media, and build your self-publishing empire. Edd Fa...

060: If Your Mind Ain't Right, Your Business Ain't Tight - Self Care Tips w/ Spiritual Healer Avalaura

October 15, 2018 06:00 - 59 minutes - 33.3 MB

Your business should be a reflection of your true self. Learn practical self care tips to embrace your reality, tap into your purpose, and live in HEALTHY prosperity with my guest, Life Coach and Spiritual Healer Avalaura Gaither. 3 Key Points: Your business should be a reflection of you.  “If your mind ain’t right, your business ain’t tight!” Give yourself permission to RELAX.  If you’re incapable of doing that (Like Myself) connect with a Life Coach, Spiritual Healer, or guide who can...

058: Does Your Startup Need to Pivot? Reading Market Signals in Ethical Apparel w/ Daniel Abaraoha

October 01, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Your Startup is your baby! It’s hurts to find out that the customers you’re targeting don’t really feel it the way you hoped they would. My guest, Daniel Abaraoha shares his experience reading market signals in the ethical apparel niche and explaining how he planned his pivot. Subscribe:      Apple     | Google     | Spotify     | Stitcher     | iHeart Voices of Black Business Show Notes **Click any timestamp to jump directly to that point in the episode. Today’s Voices of Black B...

057: Build a Successful Business Online - Best Tips from the Experts

September 24, 2018 06:40 - 1 hour - 36.3 MB

When you're looking for specific advice on starting a business, it can be a pain searching through blogs and podcast archives to find exactly what you're looking for. That's why I did it for you! This episode captures some of the best tips from our experts for building a successful business online! From finding an idea to marketing, search engine optimization, and capturing repeat business, this episode has everything you need to get started! Subscribe:      Apple     | Google     | Spoti...

056: Create Passive Income and Take Back Your Time w/ Terry Washington Jr.

September 17, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 34.9 MB

The most important asset that any of us has is time.  It’s the only thing that we can never create more of, and once it’s gone there is nothing we can do to change the way it was used.  Most people spend a third of their time creating income to sustain life. What if you could create Passive Income instead?  Take back your time and spend it with the people and doing the things you love.  My guest, Terry Washington Jr. teaches us how in this episode and in his forthcoming book, The Purpose and...

055: Five Critical Behaviors of Successful Business Leaders w/ Chevan Baker

September 10, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MB

So you want to run your own business? Great! Don’t let fear keep you from getting started.  In fact, you should get comfortable being UN-comfortable! In this episode, learn the five critical behaviors used by successful business leaders to stand out in the marketplace. Subscribe:      Apple     |     Google     |     Spotify     |     Stitcher     |     iHeart Get yours Questions & Answered in our monthly Q&A episode.  Send yours to: [email protected] Sponsors Mike D’s BBQ...

054: 10 Best Practices to Quickly Overcome Writer's Block

September 03, 2018 05:34 - 54 minutes - 61.8 MB

One of the worst feelings in the world for a creative person is having some version of writer’s block.  Blogger, poet, author, painter, podcaster, student, business owner, or entrepreneur; your preferred creative medium doesn’t really matter. We’ve all had to overcome this beast at one point or another.  In fact, I’m working through a pretty stubborn block as we speak so I decided to lean into the problem and share with you my 10 Best Practices to Quickly Overcome Writer’s Block. (Hint: #1...

053: Customers vs. Clients - 5 Tips to Convert Business Relationships

August 27, 2018 06:00 - 36 minutes - 40.8 MB

Do you know the difference between a “customer” and a “client”?  If not, don’t worry! I struggled with understanding the nuance for a long time in my consulting career.  In today’s episode, we’re going to examine the definitions of customers vs. clients, and lay down five key actions you can take to build business relationships that are more than transaction deep. Subscribe to Buy Black Podcast Apple     | Google     | Spotify     | Stitcher     | iHeart Submit a question for our n...

052: Stop Ignoring Your Customers! Email List Building + Remarketing = MORE ECOMMERCE REVENUE w/ Thierry Augustin

August 20, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MB

Too many businesses struggle and eventually fail because they don’t have repeat customers.  In this episode, my guest Thierry Augustin teaches us how list building and an attentive email remarketing strategy can increase your ecommerce revenue ten-fold in less than 30 days!   Subscribe to Buy Black Podcast Apple     | Google     | Spotify     | Stitcher     | iHeart Submit a question for our new monthly Question & Answer episode to: [email protected] 3 Key Points: Mo...

051: Why myEcon? Understanding Financial Literacy Network Marketing w/ Pam Sam

August 13, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 31 MB

In this episode, Pam Sam teaches us about myEcon, the Black-Owned Network Marketing Company dedicated to empowering people, families, and communities  through financial literacy.   Subscribe to Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business Apple     | Google     | Spotify     | Stitcher     | iHeart Submit a question for our new monthly Question & Answer episode to: [email protected] 3 Key Points: The easiest way to build wealth is to decrease the amount of money g...

050: Brand New Rebranding Episode for the Buy Black Podcast Brand

August 06, 2018 07:14 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

In this episode, I breakdown the the reasons behind and benefits of rebranding the show from “Buy Black: Build the New Black Wall Street” to “Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business”. Subscribe to Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart 3 Key Points: Rebranding made it easier for the show to get found by people searching the keywords “black business” and “black entrepreneur” Rebranding put Buy Black Podcast into a stro...

049: In Spirit, Power and Truth - Inspiring Stories & Poetry by Stephanie R Bridges

August 01, 2018 05:23 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

In this episode, Stephanie R Bridges shares excerpts from the inspiring stories and poems that she has written and captured in her books.  This is one of the most powerful and expressive conversations we have had on Buy Black Podcast. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Subscribe to Buy Black Podcast | The Voice of Black Business Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart 3 Key Points: Children need the freedom to explore and express their voices without judgment from adults. “Bl...

048: Use Individual Artist Grants to Fund Your Creative Business w/ Stephanie R Bridges

July 23, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Individual Artist Grants Are Out There for You In this episode, my guest, Stephanie R Bridges, and I talk about everything from what it truly means to be supportive of black business owners to struggling as an artist and finally how to find and win grants that you can use to fund creative projects.  This was a fun and free flowing conversation, but don't be fooled. Stephanie delves deep into the subjects and passionately delivers actionable tips for each of us to support ourselves and ou...

047: Defining Social Entrepreneurship & Attracting Venture Capital Investors w/ Outro App Co-Founder Joshua Bunch

July 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

Serve Society & the Marketplace Through Social Entrepreneurship In this very exciting episode my guest, Joshua Bunch, teaches us about Social Entrepreneurship and how to attract different types of investors to get a tech startup off the ground.  He and his co-founders developed "Outro", a Yelp-like app that allows users to rate and review bars, clubs and social venues based on safety, atmosphere, and enjoyment.  Josh demonstrates how he combined his passions for people and technology to he...

046: Ideas, Resources, Assets, Wealth - #buyblackpodcast Year in Review

July 09, 2018 06:02 - 57 minutes - 59.5 MB

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045: Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business w/ Joylynn M. Ross

July 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Turn Your Book Into Your Business In this episode, my guest Joylynn M. Ross, BLESSEDSelling Author, Editor, and Publisher, teaches us how to get our business ready for our book.  Her step by step process is perfect for aspiring writers, coaches, consultants, and anyone who has a book and a business inside of them that needs to be let out! Joylynn's Highlights Money comes from the business you build off of the book The book is only an extension of your business An extension of your ...

044: 14 Productivity Tools to Streamline Your Side Hustle

June 25, 2018 06:38 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

These FREE or Cheap Productivity Tools Will Change Your Life Do you ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day to manage your small business or side hustle?  Too many tasks, appointments, and decisions to keep everything organized?  In this episode, I share 14 automation and productivity tools that have helped me manage my podcast, coaching business, and speaking engagements without hiring additional help.  I'm confident these productivity tools will help you streamline your ...

043: Making Community Connections w/ Matthew Mendenhall

June 18, 2018 04:58 - 52 minutes - 31 MB

How Strong Are Your Community Connections? In this episode my guest, Matthew Mendenhall, shares his vision for a future with 100% renewable energy and the practical steps his company is taking to prepare our communities for that world.  His business, The Community Connection, is building links between people and organizations to help them make the biggest collective impact on the world through meaningful collaboration and mutual support.  How strong are your community connections? Join us ...

042: Making a Million Cryptocurrency Millionaires w/ Dr. Gerald Higginbotham

June 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

Bitcoin Built the First Round of Cryptocurrency Millionaires; Will GoldCoin Be Next? In this episode, my guest Dr. Gerald Higginbotham gives us a vision for creating a trillion dollars in wealth for the black community over the next three to five years.  We discuss his personal finance & lifestyle training program, Captain's Millionaires Inc., which can prepare us for the lifechanging act of becoming cryptocurrency millionaires. *This post includes Affiliate Links* Purchase Dr. Higginb...

041: Design a Million Dollar Online Business w/ Rohan Gilkes

May 28, 2018 18:45 - 1 hour - 33 MB

Structure Your Online Business Idea for Maximum Profit In this episode, my guest Rohan Gilkes, explains the process he has used to create and grow several profitable internet companies.  His model for identifying opportunities, testing them, and scaling an online business is proven across multiple industries, and it can work for you as well.  Have your pen and notepad ready! Key Tips for Success Find an industry where people are already making millions Add a thin layer of technology ...

040: Malcolm X - The Ballot or The Bullet Speech

May 21, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MB

54 Years Later, We Still Need This Guidance Saturday, May 19th 2018 would have been el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (b.k.a. - "Malcolm X") 93rd birthday. To honor his legacy & remind ourselves of the work we have yet to do, we will listen to "The Ballot or The Bullet" in this Buy Black Podcast episode. Full Transcript: Mr. Moderator, Rev. Cleage, brothers and sisters and friends, and I see some enemies. [laughter, applause] In fact, I think we'd be fooling ourselves if we had an audience this...

039: Use Group Economics to Payoff $25,000 in 6mths w/ Latrice Coleman

May 14, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Pay Off Debt and Repair Credit in Less Than a Year The content in this episode can change your life.  My guest, Latrice Coleman, gives us a detailed explanation of how she, her husband, and her brother used Group Economics and the Debt Snowball technique to Pay Off $25,000 Debts in Less Than Six Months! Have your pen and paper ready.  You're definitely going to want to take notes on this one. Key Quotes from Latrice "I'm Broke on Purpose" "Stick to the Script" "Bad Credit is Expe...

038: Insurance, Health, and Generational Wealth with JC Matthews

May 07, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Life, Dental, and Disability: Three Types of Insurance You Absolutely Need In this episode, my guest JC Matthews teaches us critical information about insurance.  We learn details about Term versus Whole Life Insurance, the difference between Dental "Insurance" and a Dental Plan, and the importance of Disability (or as JC puts it, "Paycheck") Insurance.  Join us for one of the most important and engaging Buy Black Podcast episodes yet! Connect With JC: Website: www.simplyinsurance.co  ...

037: 7 Steps to Build a High Performance Team

May 01, 2018 02:12 - 57 minutes - 54.3 MB

Building a High Performance Team Starts with Great Leadership This week, we're taking a time out to talk about team building and leadership.  Be a better leader, a more effective manager, and build your high performance team by following the steps laid out in this episode. Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a Leader & Manager Leaders: Have a vision Articulate that vision Inspire people to accomplish goals Managers: Ensure task accomplishment Track productivity Repor...

036: Market Your Business By Podcasting w/ Ron Brooks

April 23, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 40 MB

Share Your Expertise & Build a Following Through Podcasting In this episode, my guest Mr. Ron Brooks shares his experience building a career in the banking industry before starting his own Leadership Consulting firm.  He also explains how podcasting can help you market your business. Become known as an expert in your field while sharing knowledge with a community who appreciates it. Join us and be sure to follow and subscribe to Ron's show, The Minding Your Business Podcast. https://ww...

035: Invent, Patent, and Protect Intellectual Property w/ Eva Jane Bunkley

April 16, 2018 07:56 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Patent or Trademark Rights Alone Can't Protect Intellectual Property In today's episode my guest, two-time Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist Eva Jane Bunkley, walks us through her process for inventing, marketing, and even defending new products in the market.  Her revolutionary makeup application sponge, The Makeup Bullet, is changing the way professional and amateur makeup artists conduct business.  It has also garnered much unwanted attention from foreign manufacturers who have begun mak...

034: Build a Focused, Productive, and Profitable Lifestyle w/ Lyman Montgomery

April 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Focus, Prioritize & Achieve Your Profitable Lifestyle Get your pen and notepad ready before you start this episode. My guest, Lyman A. Montgomery delivers so many critical lessons it is hard to keep up! Join us as we get focused, become more productive, and learn to build a more profitable lifestyle in this episode! Focus - Deal with Distractions Psychological Distractions Triage - Write down the strongest emotion you feel Process Distractions Happen when you have no sustainable ...

033: Use SEO to Rank on Google's First Page w/ Darrin Marion

April 02, 2018 04:58 - 1 hour - 32 MB

Search Engine Optimizing (SEO) Your Website Is the Best Investment You Can Make In this episode, Darrin Marion, CEO of Ratel SEO, teaches us the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization.  Darrin and I connected through a mutual friend as I was preparing to launch BuyBlackPodcast.com.  Over a two day weekend, he helped me organize and optimize my content and he can do the same for you.  Have a pencil and notepad ready.  This episode is full of gold nuggets. Background Started at Merril...

032: Leverage Your Paycheck to Start Your Business w/ Dr. Julian Thomas

March 26, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Leverage Your Paycheck to Start Your Business In this episode Dr. Julian Thomas reminds us that being an entrepreneur doesn't mean you have to quit your day job.  He spells out the steps he has taken to build a successful leadership consulting practice while leading Airmen as a United States Air Force Major.  Along the way we also cover important topics including: What is a Leader Emotional Intelligence (EQ) The Importance of Listening Structuring Your Business for Success Save, S...

031: Stop Giving Everything Away

March 19, 2018 06:12 - 32 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this very candid episode, I talk about myself and how I can help your company using my training and leadership consulting expertise.  It's not a pretty, well-wrapped marketing pitch. This one was hard to record and may be equally as hard to listen to...but I needed to get the words out.

030: How to Market Yourself and Open Doors w/ Oliver M. Fitzpatrick

March 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Be Genuine. Build Relationships. Market Yourself. Do you have a great product or service, but have a hard time selling it. Most likely, there is a problem with your marketing strategy.  In this episode, Oliver Michael Fitzpatrick shares some tips on how to Market Yourself and Open Doors to get your brand in the hands of the right people. NDeed Regime Handmade Custom Bowties Always had a passion for fashion Started as a wholesale business Manufactured Overseas Unique, but not cust...

029: Leverage & Mechanical Advantage in Community Economics

February 26, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 64.1 MB

Understanding Mechanical Advantage is Critical to Building Strong Community Economics Cool kids, come have a seat at the nerds table! In this episode, we dig into the comprehensive definitions of Resources, Levers, Leverage, and Mechanical Advantage so we can apply the concepts to build stronger Community Economics. Strap on your suspenders, hike up your pants, and find your old set of taped together glasses.  It's time to nerd out! Key Definitions Resource A source of supply or sup...

028: Get Started in Real Estate Buying and Selling Raw Land

February 19, 2018 08:33 - 1 hour - 41.1 MB

Start Your Real Estate Business with Raw Land Flipping In this episode Jarrod Woodley shares his stories of trials and tribulation in the Real Estate business.  We learn about the difficulties associated with traditional Real Estate Investing, the stress of being a landlord, and how we can avoid it all by investing in Raw Land.  Don't miss this eye opening interview! Tools & Links Referenced In The Show Answering Service & Virtual Receptionists - https://patlive.com Mobile Notary Pub...

027: What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

February 12, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

A Side Hustle Business Is the Investment for Tax Refund Money Considerations When Investing Level of Risk Potential Reward Level of Control Level of Effort Velocity of Return on Investment Comparing Common Investment Options Individual Retirement Account (IRA) / ROTH IRA / 401K Crypto-Currencies Single Stock Trading Mutual Fund Trading Real Estate Investing Side Hustle Businesses E-Commerce Specifically for this Episode My Recommended Strategy for Building Wealth ...

026: Build Strong Customer Relationships through Market Research

February 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MB

Market Research: What Do Customers Really Want? In this episode, Johnathan Thomas explains how conducting thorough Market Research can help you grow your business.  As young entrepreneurs, we often sensationalize the process of Building a Business from Scratch. On Day 1 you Start Your Business.  Three years later you're a multi-millionaire, but what happens in between?  If you’re doing things right, the answer to that question should be a lot of testing, observing, questioning, and recon...

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