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I'm A Business, Man

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals are brothers turned business partners. Together they have launched multiple businesses of all kinds, facing numerous lessons, challenges and triumphs.

These are the true stories of what it is to be a black entrepreneur in Canada, bringing business and entrepreneurship to the culture. Tune in as they discuss of building their businesses, investing, and all things getting to the bag.

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Episodes

Jahtaya Skeete - Taya Ties

September 12, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 48.2 MB

This week, Nevell and Corvell are joined in the studio by a remarkable young Black woman who is redefining what is possible for youth entrepreneurs. Twelve-year-old Jahtaya is the owner and operator of Taya Ties, a tie-die apparel company that makes custom shirts, hats, and more. On top of her growing business, Jahtaya juggles school life, friends, and family all while funding a local food pantry with her company's proceeds. Started during quarantine to pass the time, Jahtaya's ti...

Nessy - MxSe

September 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

In this week's episode, Nevell and Corvell sit down with scrappy and successful visual artist Nessy. A Preston native, Nessy used her connections in community to build a highly-skilled team that saw her first-ever NTF collection, Muse, sold out after appearing on the front page of OpenSea. Muse is a collection depicting Black experience and expressionism. Each individual piece uses shape, movement and purposeful deconstruction of features to project the intellect, changing thought...

Mona-Lisa Prosper - Futurpreneur

August 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

Fresh off of her flight from Montreal is this week's guest: Mona-Lisa Prosper of Futurpreneur. Defined by her insatiable hunger for challenge and fulfillment, the twists and turns of Mona-Lisa's life have seen her become a lawyer, attend fashion school, work for the government, and change the business world in her current position at Futurpreneur's Black Entrepreneur Startup Program. The BESP provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resourc...

Tia Upshaw - Blk Women in Excellence

August 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week, Nevell and Corvell sit down with an unstoppable serial entrepreneur and all-around inspiration: Tia Upshaw. Tia first turned to entrepreneurship as a means to support her family, but after years of success in founding and scaling a variety of businesses, she's focused her attention on empowering other Black women to do the same.  Blk Women in Excellence is a not for profit organization that supports the education and empowerment of Black Women in Nova Scotia to be self-e...

Ashley Hill - The PREP Academy

August 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

This week, Nevell and Corvell’s guest takes the guys back to school to talk Black success in post-secondary education. After her own academic experience left her feeling like more needed to be done to foster the success of Black students in college and university, Ashley Hill decided to create a solution in The PREP Academy.  The PREP Academy is a community based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian students for college and university. Hear Ashley...

Season 2 Trailer: I'm A Business, (Wo)Man

July 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.67 MB

After a quick hiatus, Nevell and Corvell are back with an all-new season of I'm A Business, Man! This season shines a spotlight on Black women in entrepreneurship. So, tune in each Monday to hear the stories, wisdom, and passion of Black women who are shaking up the business world. This series is brought to you through the Black Start-Up Project, powered by Tribe Network.

NFTS, MetaVerse, Web 3: The Biggest Opportunity since the internet! What is it? How do we win in the space?

December 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Nevell and Corvell take a dive into the MetaVerse. Explaining what NFTs are, why they will be so important in the future while dispelling some of the myths and naysayers.  This episode takes a look to history at previous new technologies and revolutions, and how those have impacted people and the world today. They break down how people were able to make a lot of money on the backs of new technology, and the new opportunity here.  I'm A Business, Man on YouTube Websites: www.smoo...

Sam Kakembo- Millionaire Investor: Real Estate, Crypto, Stocks, Family Business + More

December 13, 2021 13:10 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Sam Kakembo (@SamGSK) is a great friend, mentor, and personal consultant in our personal lives. He’s helped us make a lot of money!   Sam is originally from Uganda, and grew up right here in Halifax. Sam has been invested in the real estate market for over 15 years, buying and flipping houses here in Halifax all the way to Atlanta Georgia.    This episode we peel back some layers to hear Sam’s story, and share the wealth of knowledge around how he’s become a Millionaire!  I'm A...

Ross Simmonds - Entrepreneur/Digital Marketing Strategist on building a global brand + more

November 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Ross Simmonds is the founder of Foundation Marketing, a content marketing agency that combines data and creativity to develop & serve ambitious brands. Foundation Marketing provides content marketing services to organizations all over the world ranging from some of the fastest-growing startups & consumer products to global Fortune 500 brands. Ross and the team at Foundation have launched marketing initiatives that reach millions of people on channels like Instagram, Slideshare Faceb...

TREV Clothing - Trevor Silver on Starting a Clothing Brand

November 22, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

TREV clothing is one of the fastest growing clothing brands on the East Coast. We dig into his startup story: early days, leaving school, the hustle and grind!  We dig into his marketing tactics, branding, products + more. His use of influencers: how he was able to get names like Coi Leray and Pressa to wear his brand. Trevor is a dear friend; and a true Business, Man. Check it out! I'm A Business, Man on YouTube Websites: www.smoothmealprep.com www.rnbkitchen.com Follow: @vel...

TREV Clothing - Trevor Silver on Starting a Clothing Brand.

November 22, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

TREV clothing is one of the fastest growing clothing brands on the East Coast. We dig into his startup story: early days, leaving school, the hustle and grind!  We dig into his marketing tactics, branding, products + more. His use of influencers: how he was able to get names like Coi Leray and Pressa to wear his brand. Trevor is a dear friend; and a true Business, Man. Check it out!

Q&A - Money, investing, business + More

November 15, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

We got some questions from our listeners and answered them in this episode. Some great questions that brought some cool discussion. I'm A Business, Man on YouTube Websites: www.smoothmealprep.com www.rnbkitchen.com Follow: @vellsmooth @cbvelly @rnbkitchen902 @smoothmealprep

Student of the Game!

November 08, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

You can never learn too much! The most successful people on earth never stop learning. We break down different ways to learn and consume knowledge to improve your life. Education, Social Media, Books, Podcasts + More. Corvell Book Picks: Winning with People- John C Maxwell The Way of The Superior Man Rich Dad Poor Dad The Go Giver The Habits of Successful People  Nevell’s Book Picks: Money Master the Game - Tony Robbins  Thinks and Grow Rich Contagious Long Walk To Freed...

Entrepreneurship Ain't Easy

November 01, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this Episode we break down some of the challenges of entrepreneurship!  We always hear about the glamour, and cool side of entrepreneurship.. But it’s not a game for the weak.  We list off some of those challenges that exist for us, and how we’ve been able to work through some of them. I'm A Business, Man on YouTube Websites: www.smoothmealprep.com www.rnbkitchen.com Follow: @vellsmooth @cbvelly @rnbkitchen902 @smoothmealprep

Generational Wealth

October 25, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this Episode we chat about generational wealth. We look at what generational wealth has looked like in the black community, and how we create it going further.  We break down the great generational wealth transfer over the next 30 years, and how we position ourselves to win.  I'm A Business, Man on YouTube Websites: www.smoothmealprep.com www.rnbkitchen.com Follow: @vellsmooth @cbvelly @rnbkitchen902 @smoothmealprep

Why Do We Value The Streets? - Transitioning From The Streets To Business

October 18, 2021 10:36 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this episode we take a look at the culture and why we put so much value on street shit. How history has repeated itself, and how we’ve got to this place.  We then break down how we see entrepreneurship as a way out of “The Trap”, and a clear path for our future. I'm A Business, Man on YouTube Websites: www.smoothmealprep.com www.rnbkitchen.com Follow: @vellsmooth @cbvelly @rnbkitchen902 @smoothmealprep

Every Business We’ve Ever Started

October 11, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

As serial entrepreneurs Nevell and Corvell have started a lot of business over the years, over 8. In this episode they dive in and give a quick backstory of all those businesses. They discuss the why, success and failures along that journey. Businesses: PHNW- Party Planning Boys in the Wood- Wood Processing Thompsers Construction- Construction Business Smooth Meal Plan- Online fitness coaching Rags to Bags Financial- Crypto Currency Investing Smooth Meal Prep- Healthy Meal Delivery...

Welcome to I'm A Business, Man

October 04, 2021 18:33 - 1 minute - 1.53 MB

Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals are brothers turned business partners. Together they have launched multiple businesses of all kinds, facing numerous lessons, challenges and triumphs. These are the true stories of what it is to be a black entrepreneur in Canada, bringing business and entrepreneurship to the culture. Tune in as they discuss of building their businesses, investing, and all things getting to the bag. Watch the first season on YouTube