The Black Boss Show: Recent Episodes
Kevin Stimpson
The Black Boss Show is a show dedicated to empowering black entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to redefine black culture. We’re no longer entertaining the thought of only being an athlete, musician, entertainer, or employee for some big company. The Black Boss show exists to educate, motivate, and inspire African American’s to create successful businesses, make an impact in the world, and create generational wealth for their families.
Black Bosses are Go-Getters, High-Achievers, Creators, Founders and CEOs.
If you’re ready to create a legacy, make your last name mean something, and break the generational “broke” family curse, this show is for you.
I‘m Kevin Stimpson, - serial entrepreneur, international speaker, educator, coach, and consultant, and have been featured in Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, and the HuffPost. Every week I interview a badass Black Boss or thought leader who is living life on their terms, doing dope things, creating wealth, and making an impact.
Join me each week for new tips, tactics, strategies, and stories to help you take your life and business to the next level. Your family is counting on you. It’s time you become the first millionaire in your family. Let’s help you become the Black Boss you were born to be. We promise to deliver dope content to you every week.
I'm moving to Houston next weekend! In this episode as I reflect on living in California for the last 6 years, I share my TOP 3 lessons learned that you can apply to your life and business!
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Kimanzi Constable is an author of books that have sold over 150,000 copies. He's a writer whose articles have appeared in over 80 publications and magazines.
You can see his articles published in Forbes, the HuffPost, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, AskMen, Fox News, Yahoo, NBC News, Business Insider, and more.
He is a senior editor at The Good Men Project. He's been interviewed on over 250 podcasts.
He's a consultant that has traveled to 79 countries for corporate consulting at companies such as Unilever, Morgan Stanley, Allianz, Naspers, Safaricom, Dentsu, and more.
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Show Notes
High level Overview
- Kimanzi shares his backstory
- The difference between PR and being featured, and being a contributor of a reputable publication/platform
- How to become a contributor for a big publication and quickly build your social proof
- Why your website/blog matters
- The secrets to getting your content published fast
- How to figure out what publications make the most sense for your message
- How to reach out and pitch to publication editors
- How to boost your website traffic with your written content
- How to leverage other people’s audiences to build your brand and authority
- The go-to content creation strategy
- How to land big corporate clients
Connect with Kimanzi Constable
- Website - kconstable.com
- Free Resource - getpublishedguide.com
In this episode I share the real hard truths about being an entrepreneur that no one talks about, and I share some personal experiences I had to go through on my own entrepreneurial journey. Definitely tune in to this one!
Demarra West is principal and lead consultant of Change Agent Consulting (CAC)-a full service consulting company based, and Founder of Be Well Beautiful Woman.
Demarra has led many successful ventures (for-profit and non-profit) while guiding others to launch and scale their businesses. Her business success has allowed her to travel all over the world, be engaged with her community in meaningful ways, and help individuals from all walks of life have greater fulfillment and purpose.
Demarra holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health from Western Michigan University, is a licensed professional counselor, and certified professional coach. She is also faculty with Leadership that Works, a governance coach for the NeighborWorks America Excellence in Governance Program, Vice Chair of YWCA Kalamazoo, and mom extraordinaire to her daughter, Zane’ and dog, Luna.
In this episode I share with you how to set goals that you'll be able to crush in 2021, and share MY 2021 goals with you! Tap in.
Tonia Edwards is the founder of Boss Up Academy, where she teaches entrepreneurs and small business owners how to level up in their business, revenue, and income. Through her online workshops, e-books, webinars, and e-courses, and now live workshops, she’s helped many entrepreneurs gain the confidence and clarity they needed to grow their business and therefore increase their income! She also owns a credit repair, trucking, and consulting business. You're gonna wanna hear this one!
Getting everything you want starts with the mind. Tune into this episode to learn how the Healthy Obsession Effect will help you get ANYTHING you want in life.
Calvin Richard is Founder and CEO of LIONHEART Men’s Leadership & Lifestyle Coaching Mastermind, and the Founder and CEO of Verus Fit Transformation Lab Team Personal Training Studio based in Marble Falls, TX. Calvin is a man of faith, husband, and father of 3 amazing kids. When he’s not running his businesses, you can find him traveling, participating in Tough Mudders and other OCR races, playing basketball and football, and strength training. Tune in!
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In this episode, Kevin shares his thoughts around black racism and interracial relationships. Tap in!
In this episode Kevin shares the ONE thing that he now knows that he wish he knew in his 20s, and give 3 actionable takeaways for you to create a life of happiness, fulfillment, and alignment on your journey as an entrepreneur. Tap in.
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Felicia Kelly is the CEO of Cyrus & Co. INC., a business development company that provides customized solutions to small businesses and corporations.
She and her powerhouse, women-led team, are known online for helping high performing women make their next six figures faster.
Felicia is a highly sought-after consultant and keynote speaker, as well as the author of “Proverbs & Profit: 7 Keys to Building Kingdom Wealth.”
As the creator of EIGHTxEIGHTEEN™, her signature method for business and money mastery, Felicia has seen first hand how money and mindset affect life, business, and all areas in between so as a business strategist, sales expert, and wealth influencer, she helps her clients create effective strategies to increase sales, boost productivity, and drive performance forward.
3 Black Boss Values
- Make A LOT more noise
- Be clear about what you want (and distance yourself from friends and family who will hold you back)
- Price your business for profitability
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Black Boss Shop
Show Notes
High level Overview
- Felicia talks about her upbringing and childhood
- Felicia shares her journey to making money through the car sales business (her and her husband were making combined $20K per month before they both got fired, Felicia was pregnant at the time of being fired.)
- Felicia shares her early entrepreneur journey
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- From dabbling in MLMs to taking it serious
- The 3 Mentalities for success
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- Choose Yourself Mentality
- Make Noise Mentality
- The Winner's Mentality
- When’s the right time to invest into your life and business
- How to develop the mindset to bet on yourself and sell with confidence
- How to ask for the sell the right way
- How to increase your prices
- Felicia’s TOP ways for marketing her business
Connect with Felicia Kelly
- Instagram | Website | Facebook
In this episode, Kevin shares his strong belief systems around politics, who he voted for, how to play "The Game" for success, and how to step up as a leader in 2020 and beyond. Tap in.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
In this episode, Kevin shares the 7 things to eliminate that'll drastically take your life and business to the next level. Tap in.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
In this episode, I share the ONE thing that the TOP 1% of entrepreneurs all have in common when it comes down to winning in life and business.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Joshua Crisp is an Amazon expert and his Amazon business has grossed over $10 Million dollars online in just 4 1/2 years. In this episode, Joshua shares how he went from being a minimum waged high school drop out to a multi-millionaire in a few short years.
He's been able to invest his Amazon profits into real estate and amass 40+ commercial & residential multi family units & most importantly help 2,000+ people in 70+ countries get started or scale their Amazon business.
Joshua is recognized as one of the industries leading experts in ecom & has the results to back it up. Joshua’s mission is to help 1,000’s of people around the world become financially free & location independent through the power of Amazon & Real Estate the same 7 figure blueprint he used to change him and his families lives for ever.
In this episode, I share my reasons for waking up at 4am again and putting myself first every morning. It's the game changer for me to operate 100% , 100% of the time. You'll see why.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Nicole Moore is a love coach who helps powerful, influential women find their ideal partner. Using her signature Love Works Method, she’s helped hundreds of women find lasting love fast.
Nicole started her Love Coaching company while she was in a relationship that she thought would lead to marriage. Instead, it resulted in emotional abuse and her boyfriend cheating on her. Suddenly single as a life coach, Nicole had to start following her own advice and take every step she’d ever taught a client—and it worked. She found her dream man exactly one year after following her own program.
In this episode, Nicole keeps it real and discusses the power of manifestation in love and how it can work for you to find your true love in life.
3 Black Boss Values * You have to take a big risk in order to receive a large return * Accept change and growth in personal development and relationships * Your lover can only meet you as deep as you’ve met yourself
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview * It’s okay to take your time as an entrepreneur and discover, think about and hone in on what you really want to do * When you have a strong vision and believe in it, you have to take the risk and move forward with it * Let go of limiting beliefs or negative attachments you have associated with love * Energy doesn’t lie in love, you are simply attracting your mirror
Timestamps [2:55] Who is Nicole Moore?
[4:42] Discovering Entrepreneurship
[12:25] Salaries, Dreams and Costs of Life Coaching
[17:13] Black Boss Valuable Minute
[20:32] Nicole’s Love Life and Self Transformation
[28:39] Advice to All Black Bosses to Be Open to Receive Love
[33:38] Core Values and Relationships
[38:31] Where To Find Your True Love
[42:10] It Really Works - Here’s Proof
[46:55] What Women Want In Relationships
[57:16] Partner Support and Growing Your Business
[1:00:07] Top Tips to Finding True Love Today
Connect with Nicole Moore * Instagram - @nicolemoorelove * Website - loveworksmethod.com * Podcast - Love Works With Nicole Moore * Youtube - Nicole Moore
In this episode, Kevin shares his rules, principles and ideals about MONEY. Get ready to soak up valuable knowledge needed to get your personal finances right. If you want to grow your personal finances and learn how to manage your money NOW. Tune in.
3 Black Boss Values * The financial decisions we make today impact future generations * Savings, Investments and Assets should be your focus! * Spend money for YOU and no one else
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview * It’s our job as Black Bosses to take control of our personal finances and take the necessary steps to ensure our generational wealth * Spend money to make money - each investment should benefit your financial future * Take the time now to learn how to manage your money, so you can secure your financial future * Follow Kevin’s concrete steps to learn from his financial mistakes
Timestamps [1:32] Kevin is dropping his personal finance game so you can learn from him
[2:22] #1 - Pay Yourself First
[4:32] #2 - Live Within Your Means
[7:25] #3 - The 40 / 50 / 10 Rule
[8:51] #4 - It’s Not About How Much Money You Make, It’s About How Much You Keep
[13:03] #5 - Invest for Future Generations
[14:47] Black Boss Valuable Minute
[17:46] #6 - Spend Money on What You Spend Money On
[21:54] #7 - Spend Money on What Makes You Happy
[24:52] #8 - Screw Consumer Debt
[26:53] #9 - Never Go Into Debt Unless It Will Make You Money
[28:23] #10 - Don’t Let People Know How Much Money You Have
Resources * Pay Yourself First
Five years ago Gregg started a podcast in his one bedroom NYC apartment called Tiny Leaps, Big Changes with a simple mission, to redefine personal development. Since then it’s grown to over 15 million downloads across 100+ countries with regular top 20 rankings in the Mental Health and Health categories.
Last year he published his first book by the same name which has been well received and is available in bookstores everywhere.
Gregg is passionate about helping people get out of their own way so they can create real change and build the life they’ve always wanted. In this episode, he drops valuable tips to Black Bosses looking to develop themselves, grow an online presence and structure their lives!
3 Black Boss Values * Find the balance between hustling and manifestation * Personal development is critical on your journey to success * Learn yourself to better structure your work style and fuel your creativity
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview * We have to be realistic when achieving our goals and find the balance between hustle & manifestation * Learning your habits and knowing what drives successful work can help you better structure your life * If you’re looking to build a podcast, you need to treat it like a show and be consistent with the material * Whether you’re making a Youtube, Podcast or Instagram account - do something to share your message and put yourself out there
Timestamps [2:21] Greg’s journey to podcasting
[9:17] Working Full-Time and Balancing Entrepreneurship
[11:45] Redefining Personal Development
[18:13] Black Boss Valuable Minute
[20:50] Hustle Mindset vs. Manifestation - The Balance Between The two
[24:21] Structuring Your Work Life and Personal Life
[30:40] Fueling Your Mind and Creative Energy
[32:41] Leveraging Tiny Leaps framework to grow your podcast
[40:38] The Benefits of Starting a Podcast
[45:41] Growing Your Platform
[51:33] Greg’s Definition of a Black Boss
Resources * Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Podcast * Tiny Leaps, Big Changes by Gregg Clunis
Connect with Gregg Clunis * Instagram - @tinyleaps
Yo Black Boss! It’s time to kick fear out the door and step into your power. In this episode, Kevin drops the knowledge you NEED to be limitless and take ownership of your life and success.
Are you ready to say goodbye to fear? Then tap into this episode and get ready to not give a f*ck about what anybody has to say.
3 Black Boss Values * Be ready so you don’t have to get ready * Allow abundance into your life * Don’t let fear overtake your mind
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview * We have to step into our power and make the conscious effort to be confident * You’re being selfish if you don’t show the world your passion because you’re scared * You have to work on yourself behind the scenes so you can be ready, so you don’t have to get ready
Timestamps [1:52] Think about the LACK that may exist if you don’t start your business
[3:10] The moment Kevin made the conscious decision to build a branding business
[6:03] We all have to start somewhere
[7:34] People nowadays are too afraid to be themselves
[9:39] Black Boss Valuable Minute
[11:26] Practice, Practice, PRACTICE!
[12:05] Give yourself the permission to SHOW UP!
[14:22] Kobe Bryant’s take on fear
Resources * blackboss.co/masterclass
Tyla Salley is a young entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California who is rocking the Cannabis industry with her black owned cannabis brand - Deuces22. Founded by herself and her dad, 4x NBA Star John Salley, she is pursuing her passion of travelling, smoking cannabis and being her OWN BOSS.
Overcoming shady business partners, industry regulations and racial barriers, Tyla shares her journey developing the Deuces22 brand and looks to spread awareness on the injustices in society and the culture around cannabis.
3 Black Boss Values * Follow your passions and create a business that connects to your lifestyle * Stay true to your values, brand identity and integrity when developing your brand * Do your research before entering an industry and opening a business
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview
- The cannabis industry is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to join an industry without being limited by grandfather companies
- The importance of following your passions and designing a business around your lifestyle
- How heavily regulated the cannabis industry is and the importance of doing your research prior to launching
- Raising capital, crowdfunding and securing investments as it’s expensive to launch a cannabis business due to the laws and regulations
Timestamps [2:22] Growing up as Tyla Salley daughter of 4x NBA Champion John Salley
[7:29] Living in LA as a young black women
[14:27] Following her passions post-high school
[17:13] Studying abroad in Cuba and starting her cannabis business
[19:23] Black Boss Valuable Minute
[21:47] Rules, regulations and processes to build a cannabis business
[33:31] The roadblocks that prevent black people from entering the industry
[37:43] Tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital and secure investments to begin their cannabis business
[41:19] Digital marketing and other unique ways to leverage your cannabis brand online
[42:17] Tyla shares her thoughts on how to build a trustworthy and reputable brand
[49:43] Social injustice, equality and problems around the world
[1:04:00] Tyla’s advice to all Black Bosses
Resources * Social Equity Program
Connect with Tyla Salley * Website - deuces22.com * Instagram - @tylamilan , @deuces22.cannabis
On your rise to the top, it's common to face jealousy, envy and hate from your family and friends. Not everyone will be on your side, or understand why you're doing what you're doing. And, most won't cheer for you when you're winning. In this episode, Kevin shares the struggles he's faced on his entrepreneurial journey and steps you can take to overcome "hate" and "envy" among family and friends. If you want to attract a successful circle a friends AND navigate the "you've changed" narrative - tune into this episode and elevate to your success.
3 Black Boss Values * Distance is sometimes necessary on your journey to success * Evaluate your friendships and know when it’s time to let them go * You will naturally attract your lifelong friends to you
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Shownotes **Click the timestamp to jump directly to that point in the episode.
[1:18] Kevin’s experience with hate, jealousy and envy * Kevin has close friends from childhood that switched up once he started developing himself and entered the entrepreneur space
[3:56] Phases to personal development and change in friendships * Phase one - Kevin noticed there was distance between him and his friends as he grew and changed his mindset * His friends thought that Kevin changed - and HE DID * He changed for the better
[5:25] Kevin’s best friend visits San Diego for work * Kevin was so excited to see his lifelong friend and catch up * His childhood best friend and "best man" in his wedding decided to watch the NBA Finals solo before linking up with Kevin (when they could've very well watched the game together, have drinks, and catch up) * They only met for an hour (after not seeing each other for years) - it was the most awkward meetup
[7:05] As an entrepreneur - Kevin uses social media to business ONLY * Kevin doesn't use social media to connect with family and friends. * He uses it to inspire and motivate other entrepreneurs, promote his business, and make money * Yet all of Kevin’s childhood friends 3,000 miles away thought every post Kevin made was about them personally and began conspiring against him
[8:46] Chapters of life and friendship * Some friends are there for a season, a short period of time, and even a lifetime * Kevin lost his childhood friends on his journey to becoming the best version of himself but also attracted his lifelong friends * That’s what being the best version of yourself is all about
[9:18] Conversation and closure with a childhood best friend * Kevin jumped on a phone call with his childhood friend to see why they all switched up on him * His friend thought he “changed” and thought Kevin acted like he was better than them * Kevin got closure but doesn’t think he will ever salvage that relationship
[10:43] All Black Bosses need to take a note * Your friends, family and/or people closest to you may act different towards you as you grow * The goal as entrepreneurs is for each of us to become 1% better every day * It's our duty to grow
[11:32] Kevin and Devona are leaving San Diego * The move makes sense for their present chapter * Kevin and Devona want to be around people who have culture, personally like things they're interested in, are successful, family oriented, and like to have FUN! * You have to reevaluate your environment and your future constantly
[18:14] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[15:48] Steps to evaluate your space and surroundings * #1 - Who are you spending time with? Can you share what you’re learning without being judged or hated on? * #2 - It’s not going to be easy cutting off your friends and family but it’s REQUIRED * #3 - We have to realize that there are people that will check all your boxes and others won’t
[21:35] You have to do the things that are necessary and not easy * Shout out to you for your journey and success * Shout out to you for finding your crew and people who align with your entrepreneurial journey
Billy Gene is the Founder and CEO of Billy Gene is Marketing. Billy Gene is one of the top online marketing influencers, educators, and practitioners in the world. Through his one-of-a-kind online courses and Facebook live-streams, he is revolutionizing the education system by teaching important and necessary entrepreneurial skills that schools aren’t teaching. Billy Gene teaches entrepreneurs how to grow and scale their businesses by mastering marketing and sales.
He has an amazing team, company culture, and his company does 8 figures annually in revenue. Sit back and enjoy the show.
3 Black Boss Values * The GOAL to being a successful entrepreneur is setting yourself and family up for "privilege" * Your Customer and Client experience is what keeps people coming back * Paid Advertising gives you power, control, and speed when growing your business
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview * Billy considers himself "lucky" because his parents worked hard to provide and sent him to private schools * The mission for our parents (black parents) was "surviving" not "thriving" because we were already generations behind financially * The GOAL for being an entrepreneur is to set yourself and family up to have "privilege" (it's NOT a bad thing) * Billy's first job was at 24 Hour Fitness...and when navigating the entrepreneurial world...he failed A LOT in his first few businesses * He learned and mastered the skill set of sales and Facebook Advertisements (which got him to 6 figures) * Simplifying his business, leveraging processes, and hiring the right team helped get him to 7 figures * Branding got him to 8 figures annually * We talked about how to hire the right people AND create a great company / team culture
Resources * None mentioned
Connect with Billy Gene * Company Website * Billy Gene Is Marketing Offends The Internet * IG
In this episode, I share the steps to creating the ultimate vision for both your personal and business life. Many entrepreneurs lack vision, and without vision it's hard to know where you're going. If you want to achieve your dream life sooner than later, this episode is for you.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Perry Jeffries is the President of Diamond Equity Advisors, a well-received speaker, and coach that has given hundreds of high valued consultations, workshops, and presentations for 6-7 Figure Entrepreneurs, small to Fortune 500 Companies, Colleges, and Universities, Organizations, and Students across the country.
Recognized as the Virtual CFO, Perry specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners increase their revenue, improve cash flow, and guarantee profits.
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3 Black Boss Values
- Profit matters more than revenue - It’s not how much you make, but how much you keep
- Your business revenue is not your personal income
- Use the Profit First system - Create 5 separate accounts: income account, profit account, tax account, operating expense, owner’s compensation
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Show Notes High level Overview * The power of investing in yourself, even when your back is against the wall AND you don't necessarily have the money to show for it * The power of having a spouse that supports you in your journey * 4 Things that's killing your businesses + Owing Taxes + Not knowing how to effectively pay yourself + Co-mingle funds + Not knowing your numbers (specifically, profitability) * The 5 Banks Accounts every entrepreneur should have
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- Income Account 2. Profit Account 3. Operational Expense Account 4. Tax Account 5. Owner's Compensation Account
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The True definition of Wealth AND HOW we should manage our personal finances
Timestamps [3:15] How Perry got into entrepreneurship
[9:30] How running a business is harder than just selling a product or service
[13:00] The turning point that shifted his business to success
[15:00] The power of having a significant other who is supportive
[19:00] What Perry Specializes in and how he helps people
[30:00] Understanding your numbers and knowing how much you’re really making
[39:00] First steps to manage your finances
[45:00] What you should be doing with your money to generate wealth
[54:00] One of Perry’s biggest lows in business and life
Resources * Profit First
Connect with Perry Jeffries * Website - Perryjeffries.com * Facebook * IG * Profitology Podcast
In this episode, I share how to leverage "Non-Negotiables" to put yourself first, and conquer the day no matter what's thrown at you. After implementing the tactics and strategies from this episode, you should know what morning and night routines to do, how to prioritize your life, how to get more time back in your day, and how to be the most productive.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
Kevin interviews Malcolm “MJ” Harris, the CEO and founder of National Care Financial Group, which is one of America's largest African-American owned financial services firms. MJ’s rise began when he started creating empowering and aspirational digital content about lessons learned from his path of achieving success after overcoming a childhood surrounded by abuse and addiction. In this episode, MJ talks about how he broke out of his shell and stepped into his true self which in turn acted as a magnet to his business.
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3 Black Boss Values
- Your knowledge is valuable so charge premium prices
- Become clear on what you specialize in
- Black Bosses take action and achieve their dream by any means
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[2:33] Where did your personality come from?
- MJ says he evolved into this popular, social personality people see online
- He was very introverted as a child but decided to be his full self and he bloomed
- He is a standout in the Financial services industry because of his personality and realness
[5:13] MJ’s childhood struggles
- MJ believes he had the perfect childhood to raise him into the man he is today
- He grew up seeing addiction, he was sexually assaulted and he had a learning disability
- MJ’s mother gave him the confidence and allowed him to work with a therapist to work through his struggles
- He developed a deeper relationship with himself
[7:37] What was MJ’s trajectory post-college?
- MJ knew he didn’t want to work a typical job because nothing seemed exciting about it
- He looked at it as dry, boring and did not want to get involved
- MJ worked in various industries to avoid corporate america
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- Nightclubs
- Real Estate
- Small businesses
- He did everything he could do to not work in corporate america but was forced to do so because of the recession
- He grew up seeing addiction, he was sexually assaulted and he had a learning disability
[10:00] MJ in Corporate America
- MJ was thrilled about the rate of pay but overall hated it
- He experienced uncomfortable forms of racism in the office
- He slowly worked his way out through side hustles
- MJ figured out the 9-5 work flow and scheduled his side hustle insurance calls during the lulls in the work day
- His mother pointed out he was making more money through insurance and decided he was losing money by working his 9-5
[14:44] What was your life balancing work and your own business?
- MJ had late nights, early morning and felt like it was hard balancing the two
- He would go to work, appear busy and scheduled his time accordingly
- He got his work done early and would work his side hustle in the afternoon
- MJ had to stop going to happy hours and drink nights throughout the week as it was taking away time and money away from his business
- He used his evenings to work on his own business ventures
[17:26] Did you come out of your shell in corporate america?
- MJ had a hard time being the one of few African American people in the office
- He was experiencing micro-managing and other challenges due to race
- He decided to stay low, and not cause trouble at work while also just being noticed enough where they don’t come looking for him
[18:58] Transition from 9-5 to Entrepreneurship
- The transition was very smooth for MJ as he was making a lot of money per client
- The hard part was the mental switch
- MJ had to change his poverty mindset to an abundance mindset
- He realized his job was standing between him making unlimited money
[22:16] How to become an insurance agent
- The process is very easy, you just have to do it under an agency
- Make sure you’re working with an agency that provides access to sales leads
- If you’re willing to be coachable and willing to do what it takes to be successful, then you will be successful
[24:32] Black Boss Valuable Minute
- Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[27:28] How can we force ourselves to be extroverted?
- Corporate America taught MJ how to fake it ‘till you make it
- He saw that everyone was playing a character to get what they wanted out of it
- MJ developed his alter ego “MJ” who is the more confident version of himself
- He made a list of all the traits he wanted the “MJ” character to embody
- MJ recommends everyone do this to develop themselves and push themselves out of their comfort zone
[32:44] Building the Brand
- MJ has created over 6,000 videos, been on camera for over 12 years has over a billion views
- He first embodied the typical “corporate america” look when trying to get sales and became insecure about being seeing his true self in real life
- MJ decided to make a switch and be his true self
- He then realized people prefer the real him over the fake version
- By being himself and attracting a large audience, he realized he could then sell to more people
[38:58] Tips to People Who Are Scared of Being Themselves
- Remember the 1 % rule
- Your job isn’t to get everyone in the world to like you, all you need is 1% of the world to like you
- Having everyone like you is not the key to success
- Being yourself will attract others that are just like you
[42:18] MJ’s presence on social media
- Collectively across the platforms MJ has about 6,000 videos
- A lot of MJ’s time is spent on content creation
- He spends hours per day creating videos and publishing content
- You don’t have a business if people don’t know you exist
- MJ devotes his time from creating content as that is what draws in customers
[46:50] What does MJ’s team look like?
- MJ has 11 people that support his insurance clients
- His mother is the General Manager for the insurance business
- He also has lawyers, producers, assistants, video editors and photographers etc
- His team is necessary to keep the business running
[48:48] Has Covid-19 affected your business?
- At first there was a small impact, but since it has exploded
- Life insurance sales has gone up
- People are trying to cover all of their bases during this crisis
- More people are sitting at home and are in need of content
- MJ’s views have gone up a lot as well
[50:49] How do you monetize the entertainment side?
- Due to the relationship he has with Facebook and viewership, MJ is already monetizing from video ads
- MJ also has a merchandise line
- He’s thought about branding and sales videos but knows he can make more from promoting his own products
[53:46] Ad-pocalypse
- MJ isn’t concerned with ads decreasing or stopping all together
- He makes his money from residual income from prior years sales
- The money that presently comes in goes towards his savings
- Spend your active income, not passive income
[56:21] How has making money changed your life?
- Making money hasn’t changed MJ much
- He got a new car in January and since has been in quarantine and hasn’t been able to drive it
- He lives in a huge beautiful home but still feels sad that he can’t physically see the people he loves most
- The money matters as it takes away from certain struggles or financial stress, but it doesn’t change who you really are
[59:02:] How do you get your content in front of people?
- Read “Building A Story Book Brand”
- Once you identify your brand, you can then be effective
- Look for people who are out there that do well in your area, and do your own spin on it
- Not every video will be a hit, but the ones that are - MJ uses paid advertising to target more people who are similar to the ones that are liking as a way to push the content
[1:01:53] Parting advice to Black Bosses
- When you think of yourself as a Black Boss, take off the black - as it can be a limiter
- Know you’re a boss. Period.
- Serve your audience and client with excellence and quality
Resources
- Building A Story Book Brand
Connect with Marquel Russell
- All Platforms - MJHarrisSpeaks
- Website - https://www.mjharrisonline.com/mj-harris-website-home
With social media, likes and clout chasing, it's easy to get caught up in the comparison game but the truth is - this is detrimental to our entrepreneur journey. In this episode, Kevin talks about the struggle that entrepreneurs face when being impatient and wanting to be further along on their success journey. He urges all Black Bosses to be patient, take this time to learn yourself, and figure out your why.
3 Black Boss Values * Focus on yourself, and YOUR journey * We must find our WHY before we strive for success * Trust in divine timing as you are exactly where you need to be
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:23] Don’t SELF SABOTAGE on your entrepreneurial journey * Comparing yourself to others distracts you from your journey * People on social media post their highlight reels living a certain lifestyle that isn’t always their reality * You could be way more successful than the people you see on social media “living that life”
[2:53] People only share their highlight reel on social media * It’s easy to fake it + You can rent a fancy airbnb + You can rent an expensive car + You can borrow designer clothes * People even pretend to be a successful coach when they aren’t really making people a 6 figure income
[4:27] Success does not happen overnight * Kevin’s only had 7 years of being an entrepreneur * There’s different stages to the entrepreneur journey * You may be pre-revenue and you’re judging and overwhelming yourself through comparison
[6:17] What is your WHY? * Tap into the pain and suffering * Kevin’s why was being financially broke, wanting to take care of his family, pay off his parents debt, generational wealth AND freedom
[8:16] Kevin has friends who are successful but still aren’t happy * Why? Because they don’t have the business or different aspects of their dream * These people value the materialistic goals over self happiness * Kevin used to want designer clothing, shoes, accessories but then realized when you get the item, it doesn’t provide real happiness
[9:49] We ALL want what we don’t HAVE * We all experience wanting something that we don’t have * Kevin is this way about luxury cars
[10:35] What really matters? * The thing that matters the most is your freedom * Having the right to say yes or no to things is what really matters * Kevin has seen mansion after mansion in California, and now he is no longer impressed by them
[11:15] When you don’t have something, you obsess and want to be around it * People often overthink and obsess over something when they don’t have it * Once you get the car, shoe, house - you no longer are impressed
[12:03] Kevin challenges all Black Bosses to find THE WHY * You don’t want to have your why be for other people or to impress others * Your why should be for you * The sooner you figure out your why, the more focused you’ll be
[14:13] Focus on your path * Focus on you, what you want, what your journey looks like
[14:24] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[16:04] Think about the celebrities that worked tirelessly for fame and success * Many celebrities work to reach their height of success and when they get there, they aren’t happy * They aren’t happy because they don’t know themselves
[17:00] Life is a journey * We have to seize every opportunity and treat every moment as a gift * We also need to realize that we have time * Life is short so you don’t have time but TRUST you are where you need to be in life
[18:39] What would your life be like if you got 1 % better every single day? * Do you think you’ll have everything you want in life? * The answer is YES * You don’t want to spoil your first few exciting life moments by having it all now
[19:01] Sometimes having the money to do whatever, takes the fun away * You may feel like you don’t have to work as hard * Kevin used to go out to fancy dinners with his friends and wife often, and it ruined the excitement for special occasions * The same applies to travel + When you’re traveling all the time, you often miss being at home or it doesn’t seem as special
[22:21] Master Thyself * If you master yourself, you become aware of SELF * Our journey to success is dependent on what you want success to be * We must define what success means to us
[24:22 ] We may be in a better position than our inspirations * We have to understand that, yes we may be inspired and look up to someone but you could be in a better position now than they were at the same point in their journey * You may be more successful at your point in your journey * Trust that you are where you need to be
Considered the #1 authority on helping entrepreneurs attract clients on auto-pilot and scale their business while working 50% less, Marquel Russell is a client success story junkie and is the secret weapon business leaders, experts & influencers come to when they need help with their marketing. From hustling in the streets to over $20 Million in business revenue, Marquel Russell drops key tips to help Black Bosses scale up their business and tap into the high ticket route.
3 Black Boss Values * Your knowledge is valuable so charge premium prices * Become clear on what you specialize in * Black Bosses take action and achieve their dream by any means
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[3:23] Who is Marquel Russell? * Growing up, the people around Marquel either were broke, relied on the government or sold drugs * Marquel was always an entrepreneur + He asked his neighbors to take their trash out, and cut grass + Started selling drugs at a young age - that was the only way to make real money * Everyone in his neighborhood wanted to work for the city - that was the dream job + Marquel didn’t see himself doing that + He wanted to be a millionaire * Marquel went to prison 4 times + After his first son, he realized he wanted to be in his child's life and got a regular job * He was getting paid $8 per hour at the job and it didn’t work for him, so he went back to the streets * This time he had a different vision and used his street money to start an entertainment company + A strip club gave him a night of the week to create a theme night - called it an Industry Night + A random guy presented him with an idea to invest in - everyone claimed it as a pyramid scheme + Marquel almost quit this investment but he went to an event and saw all the successful black people and realized this could work for him
[16:53] The Switch in Mindset * Marquel met a mentor that told him to focus on one thing * He decided to put his time in blogging and sharing information on network marketing * He became the #1 recruiter on their team * Marquel realized he could make money for himself and grow his own hustle in another area * The best thing he got from network marketing was the MINDSET
[22:42] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[24:29] Creating his brand * Marquel modeled after others - selling people something cheap, then upselling them * People reached out to Marquel asking him to coach them and he started charging them $300 * His clients came from SEO from organic content through his blog posts * In 2015, he discovered the high ticket model and everything changed
[26:57] The High Ticket Model * Marquel first learned the High Ticket Model from Alex Jeffries + HE saw how well it worked and began teaching other individuals * High Ticket = premium priced programs and offers
[33:54] Price Talks * Marquel’s highest priced item is $36,000 * The majority of his clients are black * It’s more about educating and showing their clients the value in the investment * Marquel helps craft clients high ticket programs and assist them in creating the best offer
[37:43] Why should we charge premium prices? * If you provide value, you should charge premium prices * You’ve spent time, investment and pain in the process to learn what you know * By providing value in a short amount of time, your coaching should be valued high
[41:36] How do you get your clients to understand ROI? * Marquel’s philosophy + They’re in it for success stories, more than money + They’re process is hands on and they like to see their clients results * When you charge premium prices, you’ll see more success stories * Your brand positioning is HIGH if you are priced high * The value creates the price - what are you offering?
[48:07] How recession-proof is your business? * Marquel’s clients are experiencing their biggest months * It’s important to have consistent cash flow and consistent lead flow * The most wealth is built in recessions * Marquel hasn’t seen any changes in his income flow throughout quarantine
[50:56] Is it important to have an “affordable” option? * Never sell someone less than what they need * Affordable is relative * Clients can always find a way to afford it
[55:38] Paid Advertising and Paid Traffic * #1 - Messaging + Speak to a specific ideal client + Speak to a specific client * #2 - High ticket offer * #3 - Easy funnel process + Directs the client directly to the right service
[58:48] The High Ticket Funnel * The worst thing you can do is outsource your marketing * Marquel has a simple opt-in, where clients can sign up via email * His case study video also works very well for him * For the high ticket sell, there’s a page where they can apply * The fifth page - prospective clients can set up a call with you, view your social proof etc * Easy to optimize
[1:01:07] Paid Ads * You want people to click your ad at least 1% * Are they opting in and signing up? + You want a minimum on 20% * After viewing the case study video, are they scheduling a call? + You want at least 10% * Do they show up to the call?
[1:03:40] Target audience * Start with interest based targeting + You can run ads to an audience of that specific interest * Lookalike audiences + You tell Facebook to find people who look and buy just like X person + These ads work better
[1:05:48] Closing advice to all Black Bosses * Get clear on what you specialize in + What’s your thing? * Who is your ideal client? * Focus on servicing those ideal clients * A black boss to Marquel is someone who decides what they want and go after it no matter what * Look at the obstacle and see how you can move around it * Find a way to come out on top
Resources * paidadplaybook.com - Free Facebook Ad training
Connect with Marquel Russell * Instagram - MarquelRussell * Website - https://marquelrussell.com/
In this episode, Kevin shares how he was able to make 6 figures in just 12 MONTHS following his move to San Diego. Through fast action, investment and sacrifice - his journey can be yours too! Follow the tips Kevin drops in this episode to go further faster on your entrepreneurial journey. You can also take part in Kevin’s FREE masterclass and learn how to make 6-figures in your business.
3 Black Boss Values * Invest in yourself * Pick one thing and FOCUS on it * Take fast action and make your dream happen
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:29] How did Kevin get his entrepreneurial start? * In 2013, Kevin was working his day job and realized he didn’t want to be in Corporate America anymore * He was in a great job getting paid $65,0000 and working for a Fortune 500 company * His career goal was to be the Chief Information Officer of a Fortune 500 company
[3:21] Kevin realized this wasn’t the path for him * Kevin’s mentors at the company were all overweight, weren’t married and were traveling all the time * He realized he couldn’t see himself in that position * Kevin then discovered entrepreneurial podcasts and started to change his mindset + Entrepreneurs On Fire by John Lee Dumas + Eventual Millionaire by Jamie Tardy podcast + The Smart Passive Income Blog by Pat Flynn
[6:03] Kevin made his mind up - Entrepreneurship is for him * Founded Strive & Grind * At the time it was a blog to help entrepreneurs strive and achieve greatness * Kevin and his wife Devona created a clothing line and a lifestyle brand that thrived online but they weren’t able to monetize it * He also made an online gaming app called Ocean Impossible + The business failed drastically + The people he went into business with weren’t the best partners + Had a friend invest $10K but the business flopped * Total of $20K in debt
[8:48] Strive & Grind couldn’t sell their inventory * Strive & Grind flopped * Kevin invested into a vast amount of inventory that wasn’t selling
[10:56] Online Course - Create Awesome Online Course * Invested in a online course by David Garland * $100 / month for 12 months * Kevin created an online course business “From College to Career” * This business flopped
[12:10] Move to San Diego * Kevin was still working his day job in Massachusetts and realized he needed to make a change and move to San Diego, California * So many entrepreneurs online that we’re crushing it in business, were living in California * Kevin reached out to his mentors as his company recently bought out a company in San Diego and pushed for the move * The opportunity came and Kevin and Devona were able to move to San Diego * Kevin remembers sobbing and crying because he felt the energy that his life was going to change once they moved
[13:44] Touched down in California - Kevin’s life changed forever * First day the moved, Kevin invested into a $2000 course called “B School” by Marie Forlio * Kevin and Devona signed up for an event that featured like minded entrepreneurs
[16:06] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[19:25] Invested into a $36,000 Mastermind
- Kevin and Devona did not have the money at the time
- They decided to go into credit card debt for the program
- Kevin knew that his life was going to change and felt like he had to do whatever it takes to make his dream a reality
- Their mastermind coach suggested that they create a branding agency for entrepreneurs
- In 7 days they rebranded Strive & Grind to be a branding agency
- Kevin and Devona studied everything they needed to know about branding
- Started to put their knowledge into practice
- Their first few clients came from that initial mastermind as well as Cole Hadders mastermind
[24:14] Kevin and Devona’s California goal * Their goal was to quit their day jobs and make 6-figures in 12 months + They did just that * By changing their environment and switching their mindset, Kevin and Devona reached their goal * Main thing that allowed them to reach their goals was through FAST ACTION
[27:17] Tips for entrepreneurs who want to get a FAST start * Pick that one thing you want to do + Make it simple + Focus on one thing + Follow One Course Until Successful * Find a mentor + Pick THREE people max you’d like to learn from + Pick people who are in the position you’d like to be in * Invest In Yourself + People who pay, pay attention + Consumer debt is bad debt but investing in yourself is POSITIVE + You will grow once you invest in yourself * Don’t tell your friends and parents what you’re up to + They will put their fears, negative beliefs and limitations on you + You will seem crazy to the average person + Your vision and their vision are totally different * Sacrifice + You’re going to have to sacrifice so much on this journey + Don’t go out, don’t party - that takes away time, energy and investment from your business
[37:29] The #1 Tip for Entrepreneurs who want to make 6-7 figures * The ability to communicate - influence, persuasion and sales * When you learn how to communicate correctly, you will never have to worry about being broke again * The fastest way to attract and connect with people efficiently is understanding communication
[39:31] Kevin’s story can be your story * Kevin didn’t come from the best up-bringing + He had to pay for college himself * He wanted to be successful, make an impact and find a way to succeed * Kevin used his day job to fund his dream * All entrepreneurs want FREEDOM + Freedom of choice + Financial freedom + Freedom to travel * When you reach the top, it’s important to remain humble and remember why you chose entrepreneurship
Resources * Kevin’s FREE training - blackboss.co/masterclass
Spectacular Smith is an American multi-platinum recording artist, entrepreneur, no. 1 bestselling author, social media guru, keynote speaker and entertainer. He is the founder and CEO of Adwizar, the dominant social media brand in the urban music space that has become a multi-million dollar company.
Spectacular is known as one of the "Top Marketing Gurus To Watch" by Huffington Post, ranks among "Top 5 Most Influential Entrepreneurs in Tech & Music"and honored as the "Innovator Of The Year" by Black Enterprise, and named one of the "Greatest and Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs" by Inc.
In this episode, Spectacular drops major pointers on how he scaled his business and pivoted from celebrity life and fame to a multi-million dollar business man.
3 Black Boss Values * Focus on that ONE THING you’re passionate about * Know when it’s time to pivot and change your business to be the most profitable * Create the business model that works for YOU and your LIFE
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[3:35] Who was Spectacular Smith before Pretty Ricky? * Spectacular was a child going to school, a class clown * He was in a dance group “Baby Forever Nasty” * At a young age, he always enjoyed dancing and performing
[5:29] Did you want to be a celebrity or be in the spotlight? * Spectacular doesn’t even think about being a celebrity and is less focused on the popularity but more focused on the RESULT
[7:50] Spectacular had to be GREAT at a young age * His father Joe Smith instilled a greatness mindset and pushed them to practice and perfect their craft at a young age * The focus was performing at a high level, so they could receive more shows * Joe Smith had a system where he wouldn’t charge for shows, but would ask people for a favor / trade * Pretty Ricky’s audience was built from shows and building their brand * Joe Smith values - Integrity, Loyalty and Trust
[11:04] Early Mentors * He learned a lot from his father, Joe but he also spent 12 years in prison * Spectacular’s mother showed him the work ethic and strong foundation to achieve * His mother worked hard in the beginning and passed the role to his father and his father Joe carried them across the finish line
[14:54] Social media and showcasing the END RESULT * Spectacular believes it’s celebrity culture that is causing the problem of people wanting to achieve results without working for it * People only see the fame and fortune, not the struggle behind it * Celebrities don’t show the process, the late nights, the losses, the pivots etc * Shiny object syndrome
[17:50] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[19:53] As an inspiration, what can you do to share the journey? * Spectacular knows he needs to be better at documenting the struggle * He knows he needs to carve out time to show the struggle, but knows he needs to work on it * Spec plans to have a camera man film his life, so they can show the realness behind the greatness * Influencers can record a quick behind the scenes and upload it immediately
[26:29] When Spec reached his peak of success - was it what he expected? * People often forget that the music business is a business FIRST + 90 % Business + 10 % Talent * Pretty Ricky reached all of their goals but they ended up with no money because his father wasn’t aware of the “contract” aspect of the business * You have to reach out and ask for help when you enter a situation you aren’t experienced in * Everything was there - girls, money, tours, and success
[27:49] Independent vs. Working with a Label * If you have time and resources to build a team, then you can do it independently * If you don’t, why not partner up with a label to get the most output
[30:27] Pivoting to Spectacular’s own business * Everything from day 1 was a family business * Spec got kicked out of the house and was forced to create his own entity * From that day forward, he never looked back and created his own business * Spectacular loved social media, and realized he could make a business out of it * He started with parody accounts then saw how he could build followings to make money * Adwizar was created
[33:57] Adwizar * Started his business by helping people in the music industry monetize their following * Spectacular then realized celebrities are ungrateful, he would grow their page and then they would jump ship to other companies * Switched the Adwizar narrative from monetizing to follower growth * Facebook saw how much money Adwizar was making and they wanted a cut so he switched to service based businesses
[39:48] Client Base * Spectacular was thinking about how he can make the same amount of money, with the same size staff * He started partnering with companies that fit his scalable model * Adwizar made a company $175,000 and only got $5,000 out of the deal - so Spectacular realized he needed to pivot * Now, their company provides a 3-month contract and offers an opt-in for a partnership to split the monetization or they can transition to the coaching model which trains a companies staff member to take over the social media process
[48:40] What companies are scalable? * If they have a high ROI with their paid ads * Ecommerce brands and Online Courses do the best
[51:07] Partnering with Celebrities and Influencers * Spectacular sees the financial gain but doesn’t like working with their egos * When you’re in the music space, all you see is music * Spectacular created Social Seed, along with 3 Black Executives, where the average person can invest in their influencer * Adwizar Technologies has a program where they match each influencer with a brand
[57:30] 3 tips to creating a successful business * Start with the culture - surround yourself with people who are tapped into the culture * Create a mastermind for yourself * Find a mentor
[59:25] Online Business School * Spectacular joined several business programs to learn the tools to implement in his business * Entrepreneur Organization - the best decision he ever made in business, was to join this organization * Everything that Spectacular has learned is from courses, books and mentorship
[1:04:14] Spectacular's Closing Message to All Black Bosses * The business bible is Think and Grow Rich * Spectacular makes his son read all mindset books - because the only think stoping you in this is you * You can't put limitations on what you can do in life
[1:10:35] Kevin asks Spectacular 3 piercing questions * What is your definition of a Black Boss? * What is your advice to Black Boss listeners?
Resources * Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill * Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki * The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clauson
Connect with Spectacular Smith * Website - https://adwizar.com/ * The Power Circle Organization * Instagram - IamSpectacular * Twitter - IamSpectacular * Spectacular Academy * Text Him - "Masterclass" to 786-661-1224 * Podcast - TheSpectacularExperience.com
The Black Boss, Kevin Stimpson, keeps it real with the Black Bosses in this episode and talks about handouts vs. investments. We must take responsibility of our business, of our self and of our success and stop asking for handouts! It’s now or never.
3 Black Boss Values * Black Bosses own their success and DO NOT ask for handouts * It’s YOU vs YOU - are you going to fold or boss up? * Do what it takes to make your business a success
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:16] STOP asking for handouts * We as Black Bosses need to stop asking for handouts * Kevin occasionally offers to pay for people's lunch on Facebook - several people drop their cash apps and someone commented on his recent post asking him to donate money to their business * There is a difference between asking for a handout and asking for investors
[4:19] Kevin had to PAY his way into SUCCESS - you should too! * Don’t ask for handouts because it makes it seem like you’re depending and relying on someone else to be successful * If you need money, do something about it * Sell your clothes, sell something in your house, find a way to MAKE money instead of ASKING for money
[5:29] We are capable of MAKING it happen * There are SO many resources available for you to learn how to make it happen * Surround yourself with people who you aspire to be like * If you need advice or resources, find it and pay for it * Kevin finds that people who he has given advice to for FREE have not done ANYTHING with their life
[6:58] He gave away $15,000 - 20,000 in advice to certain people for FREE * They didn’t do anything with that advice * Kevin wasted his time giving the advice to them, and they didn’t do anything with it
[8:43] If you have skin in the game, you are willing to make it work * If you pay or are invested in the result, you will make the effort to make it happen
[9:59] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[11:33] If you need financial resources, look for INVESTORS * Offer these individuals a value for their investment in your business * The person who wanted to genuinely help will lose if you don’t do anything with their money * Exchange value and support each other by buying into the business
[12:44] If you’re investing, make sure it’s high quality and WORLD CLASS * The customer service needs to be top tier * The client experience needs to be VIP
[13:13] The problem with Black Business * Customer service is the area we lack in as we are often focused on the hustle and not the process * We take the pay, and move on - and don’t think about the customer experience * We have to do better
[14:10] Kevin worked his ASS OFF to get to where he is today * Kevin has BEEN on the grind * He went to college and went into debt for his future * He graduated and got a high paying job from going above and beyond * He took the risk and moved to the West Coast and became an entrepreneur * Kevin also invested FURTHER into himself and paid to learn from successful people
[16:02] Take RESPONSIBILITY of your business * If you can’t afford to launch your business, go into debt for it or find a way to fund it + It’s do or die * If your business FAILS it’s because YOU didn’t do what you have to do to make it work * We must rely on ourselves and not others * There’s so many people in the world that are struggling and living through pain, but there are certain people who leverage that pain and dig deep into themselves to make a difference
[19:40] We MUST work on ourselves * Personal Development * Change Your Mindset * Work On Self * Take Accountability * Your vision can come true now, it’s you vs you
[21:26] Think of the slaves who made it out * Our ancestors made it work * They made it out of slavery and found a way to create a life despite their circumstances * It’s in our DNA to be great and overcome hardship - so DO IT
Chris and Lavera Coleman are the owners of Coleman Financials Credit Repair and many other businesses together. This couple has overcome many obstacles in their personal and business relationship. Chris and Lavera both stemmed from poverty-stricken neighborhoods where they say most of their drive and ambition stemmed from. In this episode, Chris and Lavera open up about their marriage and how they were able to create a successful financial company from first repairing their personal finances and then using that knowledge to help others.
3 Black Boss Values * Customer testimonials and referrals are so valuable * Build your credit and put your personal finances FIRST! * It’s okay to rebuild your business as you gain new knowledge
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[4:03] How has the recent police brutality affected you guys? * Lavera shares that she has been crying more than usual as she thinks about her family and how they could be profiled * Lavera feels like any black person can be racially profiled now and persecuted no matter the economic status
[5:58] How long have Chris and Lavera been together? * Met in Lavera’s senior year of high school and have been together for 14 years * June 2006
[7:51] How did they know they were meant to be together? * Chris met Lavera for the first time through a friend, his friend was on the phone and didn’t have any game - so he took the phone and started spitting game * Chris and Lavera had a different view on life - she wanted to go to college, he was a guy from the hood focused on getting a good job * Both pledged in college + Lavera is an Alpha Kappa Alpha + Chris is a Kappa * The day Chris decided to propose, he was praying and asked what he can do to get the most out of his relationship * Chris then went to Walmart, bought a $400 ring, asked her mom for permission and planned the day he was going to ask Lavera to be his wife
[16:41] Planning The Wedding * They were engaged for 3 years as they were both college students * The hardest part of the wedding was planning it and finding the money to fund it + Used their student loans to pay for the wedding + Spent $26,814 on the wedding - ALL borrowed
[21:02] Kevin shares the similarities in their story * Young love does exist * Both met in high school and our now happily married * Kevin opens up about the early stages of his relationship with Devona
[20:59] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[23:21] Journey to entrepreneurship - Financial Planning * Chris was eager and business minded early in their relationship - but got complacent with the success at his job at the time * Lavera knew straight out of college she wanted to be an entrepreneur - she interned at a center for entrepreneurship and was able to get the costs of her initial licensing covered * As an intern, she would see people start and stop their business for various reasons - money, burnt out, distracted etc
[27:14] Lavera’s credit was very low - 440 * Made poor decisions in college + Maxing out credit cards + Buy unnecessary things + Funding their wedding * When you don’t see your parents positively talking about credit, you tend to take on their principles
[29:15] University’s don’t teach you the most critical part of life - Credit and Financial literacy * In college, you take courses that teach you a variety of subjects but it’s not essential to life * There’s rarely self help courses * They teach you the tools you need to get a job but not practical life skills
[34:06] How Chris and Lavera started Coleman Financial * Money and credit management nearly destroyed their marriage - but Chris and Lavera sought out knowledge to help fix their credit * Comparing your marriage to social media couples isn't realistic - those couples are probably leveraging credit to vacation * Chris and Lavera started fighting back against credit and learned new tips and tricks to fix their financial situation * This information ended up fueling their business
[39:35] How did Coleman Financial get customers to trust them? * Chris and Lavera started fixing the credit of people they knew * These customers were able to spread the word and share their positive experiences * Providing top-tier customer service led them to grow their business through referrals * Marketing and leveraging referrals has been the key to their success
[45:05] Marketing Tactics that helped grow their business * Marketing and promotions is Chris's area of expertise * He contacted 100 people at first, 10 committed * They catered to the few customers they had and gained their trust * Chris realized that success in business comes from sharing a compelling story - so Coleman Financial began to share Chris and Lavera's marriage and credit repair story * Marketing is their main priority and go all in while running special offers or promotions + Heavy push on follow up calls + Consistency on social media + Contacting customers and prospective clients
[47:42] Referrals - KEY to making money in business * The #1 business tactic they use at Coleman Financial * Lavera created a system to make the referral process easy * Google Reviews has more weight than Facebook Reviews * If they solve the customers problem and provide great customer service - Lavera sends them a link where they can directly submit the Google review * Lavera also records conversations with customers and shares the audio on social media to showcase the positive review - this grows trust quickly
[53:59] Affiliate Marketing * Chris and Lavera have a street team that promotes Coleman Financial in public and each affiliate is required to share their posts online * Built relationships with businesses and are currently partnered with Keller Williams + Solidifies their presence as a credit repair company in their city * Created an affiliate training program to educate new affiliates on Coleman Financial
[55:59] Lavera's message to all women * As women, we tend to second guess ourselves a lot - especially when starting new ventures * Lavera is the CEO of Fly Boss Lifestyle which is meant to empower women on how to boss up + It's a place for women to come together and talk about entrepreneurship and being a lady boss * It’s beneficial to be around like minded women to grow and be inspired by each other
[58:45] Final message to Black Bosses * It’s okay to go back to the drawing board with your business * As you're building your knowledge, you need to take time to rebuild your vision * If you’re thinking about starting a business, it’s important to invest in yourself, write your goals down, and study your area * Write things down and speak it into existence
Resources * The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone * She's Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You by Chrystal Evans Hurst
Connect with Chris and Lavera Coleman * Website - colemanfinancials.com * Website - https://theflybosslifestyle.com/ * Facebook - Coleman Financials Credit Repair * Facebook - Lavera Coleman * Facebook - Chris Coleman
In this episode, Kevin shares how he leveraged his time in quarantine to launch the Black Boss brand in just 45 days. In times of uncertainty, you have to pivot and make the conscious choice to be great every day. Taking you through his mindset, plan of action and real life results - he challenges all Black Bosses to do the same and level up!
3 Black Boss Values * Leverage the time that you have to make your business happen * Adaptation is key in times of uncertainty * It is your moral obligation to create generational wealth
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:12] How Kevin leveraged COVID-19 to start the Black Boss brand * Kevin put off the Black Boss brand for years, and never felt he had the time to prioritize it or take action on it * At the beginning of 2020 his business was booming - he made over $60,000 in the first month * Once Corona hit - everything halted. He didn’t know what to do * He adapted, made a pivoted, and created a business (Black Boss) that was more affordable for Black Entrepreneurs
[4:05] Created 4 different businesses out of the one brand * BlackBoss.co - Brand site / Blog * The Black Boss Club - Membership site and #1 resource for Black Entrepreneurs * The Black Boss Shop - apparel and merchandise site * The Black Boss Show - podcast to help black entrepreneurs create 6-7 figure business * He leveraged the time in during quarantine to create multiple profit producing businesses
[6:18] We challenge you to ADAPT in uncertain times * You have to adapt to the uncertain times. * If you want to see your dream life and business come true - take fast action, adapt, and pivot if need be * Kevin adapted and created products and services that people can actually afford * Because Kevin's main business is selling high ticket ($10K - 20K coaching, consulting, and branding services), the NEW Black Boss brand brand will help balance out Kevin’s income during the times that are so uncertain * Black Bosses can fully benefit and be a part of the brand through each business - whether it’s buying apparel, listening to the show, joining the membership site or following the blog
[11:23] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[12:54] During times of adversity you can still succeed * Tap into beast mode and see it as an opportunity to thrive * This is when people make the most money * If you you're facing challenges, you have two choices: 1) You can think of it as fear, pain and suffering or 2) use as fuel to grow, double-down, and thrive
[15:04] Once you create one thriving business, the easier it'll be to create other streams of income over time * The longer you’ve been in your entrepreneurial journey, you will learn the best navigate the business world, deal with challenges, forecast how long certain tasks will take * You know the formula to success * Because you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, you know how to build and create certain aspects of your business
[16:59] Entrepreneurship is no longer a luxury, it's an absolute MUST for Black people * If we don’t embody our entrepreneurial characteristics, we will forever rely on people to help us * There’s other black people out there crushing it, so can you * We have to rely on ourselves and make the decision to own our success * We have to be the first millionaires in our family - it is your duty * Generational wealth is a MUST for black people in America
[23:17] It’s time to level up * That’s the only way your life will change * Now is the time - no tomorrow, not next week, NOW * Focus on the things you can control - your mind, your energy and your actions * We challenge you to BOSS UP
Jackie Kotei is a Publicity and Media Strategist who helps soul-centered entrepreneurs get covered by major media, be featured globally and inspire the world. Her expertise in public relations and publicity is unmatched and in this episode of the Black Boss show she provides detailed steps for entrepreneurs to get published in the media. Starting with a career in journalism, and juggling various entrepreneurial endeavors - Jackie discusses her journey to her business, MoreGood Media, and how investments, publicity and fast action led her to her present success.
3 Black Boss Values * If you don’t figure out how to invest in a business, you won’t figure out how to make it profitable * Start publicity early - so you can better communicate your message once you’re on a larger stage * Leverage your PR opportunities
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:03] Intro to Jackie Kotei * Journalist, PR professional * Creator of multiple successful businesses * Kevin’s first black high paying client
[4:43] How did you get in the journalism field? * Spent a lot of time with her entrepreneur Grandfather in DC - watched him operate as a businessman back in the day * Grew a deep respect for entrepreneurship before she even took that route for herself * Dropped out of school and was inspired to tell stories of people that looked like us
[7:59] “You will never get on TV with locs” * Jackie's Only black female professor told her she would never get on TV with dreadlocks * Spent hours coming her dreads out * Spent 5 years behind the scenes, then finally got a big break on air
[9:06] The death of Martin Luther King’s wife * First story that hooked her into covering black stories * Profiling her life * Started to see the power behind journalism * Began to see the importance of covering stories that represent US * Having that opportunity to be in the newsroom and fight for our stories to be shared, changed the narrative
[13:14] Candace Owens and content that goes viral * The media is a profit driven industry, it is just not simply showcasing what happens * It’s about ratings - they know what stories sell in relation to COVID, the riots and BLM * Being in the industry, it’s like Jackie stepped out of the Matrix * Candace Owens is being showcased because she has the audience and they know people will tune in
[16:05] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[18:45] 5 years as a reporter - the pivot to entrepreneurship
- During her last stint as a journalist and while approaching the end of her contract, Jackie felt like she was ready for a change
- She felt that she contributed to a lot of negativity and gloom
- She tried to create a videography business and it failed
- She didn’t have a plan to create revenue in business, so she went back to the day job. The business failed in the meantime.
- After spending 6 years as a Communications Director for an agency, she felt like there was a cap on her financial growth
- It was time to start a NEW business again. Jackie looked at her job as a loan for her business.
[22:40] Big lesson - if you don’t invest, you’ll never grow * Learned a big lesson the second time * You have to learn to invest, if you want to create a profit * The first obstacle you have to overcome is thinking you “don’t have the money” to invest * If you can’t invest in your business then you’re not worthy enough to have a business
[27:29] MoreGood Media * The culmination of Jackie’s life work * The Goal of her NEW company was to share positive stories to the media * Combines business strategy and media strategies * Leverages media strategy to grow their business
[30:24] Publicity for business owners * The best time to get publicity is when you when you start your business * Don’t wait, because it will help you hone in on your message * Do interviews, or create a public appearances when you start * The more you talk about it, the more you become clear on your vision * Start local and grow - so by the time you’re featured on large platforms, you are polished in your responses
[34:23] Challenges people experience when getting their publicity out there * People overthink it and believe they aren’t ready * You just have to have a vision and a mission to get out there * It’s often hard for journalists to find stories * You don't have to be sensational and hide your true feelings * Think about what about your message provides value
[38:04] Top 3 things to get a fast start with publicity * Pick a few places where you can be featured * Make a list of places that have your audience, create a solid message and vision + You’re gonna get off to a fast start by finding places to communicate your message where your audience already exists * Be ok with it not being perfect, but be okay with the progress * Build relationships with the people you connect with
[49:28] Where did Jackie's initial revenue come from? * Her audience * Her mastermind wasn’t transferring to financial gain * Then her mentor shifted her to PR * Have to stand out in the mastermind - don’t be shy and a wallflower
[54:09] Creating relationships with news outlets * Engage with their content, follow them on social media * Introduce yourself and create a real conversation * Create connections with them through something, find a common ground * The pitch shouldn’t be a normal press release * Be okay with hearing no, but when you do get a yes make sure to nail it * Thank them afterwards and appreciate their work * Keep the pitch short and sweet
[57:55] Example of a Pitch - Black Boss brand * Quote percentages of black podcasts that exist * Stats about what you created as a company up to this point * Connect it to the national conversation * Always connect to the global landscape and provide them info to pitch to their editor * Include things you want to come on and talk about
[1:04:30] How Jackie Kotei found Strive & Grind * She found him on social media and followed the breadcrumbs to his business * Impressed by everything she saw * She knew working with Kevin would be a good idea because of the level of influence he had online * Confident this was the right decision
[1:14:55] Final notes to all Black Bosses * Pick one strategy from the podcasts and run with it * There will be clues and insights on your journey * It’s important to have a good mentor
Resources * MoreGood Media
Connect with Jackie Kotei Instagram - @jackiekotei
Website - https://www.moregoodmedia.com/
Kevin sits down with one of his longtime white friend, Chase Maher, and talks about the current racial climate in America. They talk about everything Police Brutality, George Floyd, Racism, White Privilege, Candace Owens and everything in between. Both Kevin and Chase share their viewpoints on how we can best move forward and make a difference together. We encourage all black people to create these conversations with their non-black friends and begin to bridge the gap that systemic racism has created.
3 Black Boss Values * We must have these uncomfortable conversations if we want to see genuine change * Understand the post-traumatic syndromes that both races have * If we want to see true equality, all races must come from an empathetic place
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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Shownotes [1:08] Intro to the Episode - Black and White People having conversations about race * Kevin introduces his good friend Chase (who is white) and opens the discussion about race * They're lifelong friends and it’s important to have these conversations with people who are important to you * They're keeping it real and honest
[2:34] Chase shares his thoughts about what happened to George Floyd * Felt different the attention time, whether it’s because of quarantine and or because it was highly publicized but it felt different * Disclaimer : This may not be politically correct but it’s the real and raw perspective * Two sides : the black community is taking a stand, and getting the rightful attention * Media in the past always put a little bit of doubt on the death of a black person but this time there was no doubt
[9:56] Social media and the impact on the masses * Apps like Tik Tok, Twitter, Instagram - kids are now seeing the world as a whole and are seeing different perspectives on life outside of parent views * The masses are able to see the youth / kids challenge their parents about their old racist belief systems * CNN and other media outlets are can't 100% control the narrative because Social Media is showing what's really happening
[7:05] Chase has been educating himself on what black people want the white man to do * Believes we should focus on the system that breeds racists and breeds inequality * Wants to help and do what he can to help the black community * Kevin and Chase discuss why black people have been pointing out the racists or the situations that poke and are subtly racist
[12:18] The social media arguments * Chase feels like it’s a waste of time to argue and fight with people on Facebook about these issues * He believes that we should go after what systematic structures influences racism and who controls the corrupt cops * Kevin thinks we need to work from the TOP down and the BOTTOM up, and that way we'll get to the middle, but knows it’s taken years to come this far * We live in a white supremacist country
[14:49] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[16:21] Taking a look at the top - court systems, presidents, ceos * The top of the top are the most racist, they hold the most money and profit from these systems * Kevin shares the book “White Fragility” * The people who are in power and are white don’t want black people to be equal because they feel like they’ll lose their power
[19:16] The “sprinkle of doubt” tactic * Has been used to distract the public from what really takes place * This tactic has been used since the Black Panther movement, painting it as a military group when it was not * Murdering the person who has threatened the throne * Social media is starting to showcase the reality
[23:53] Chase shares the white supremacists tactic to make “hemp” negative * White leaders made the propaganda that hemp or weed was bad * They started to plant hemp in the black communities and locked blacks up for it * Used prisoners as cheap labor after slavery days * Now, weed is legal and white people are making money from it and black people can’t get licenses to sell it
[29:35] Post-traumatic slave syndrome * Generations pass down trauma through their DNA * The same energy and pain is transferred down * Why don’t white people get it? They may have post-traumatic white supremacist syndrome
[33:23] Does hunting cause people who have less emotional ties to people dying? * Kevin and Chase disagree on this perspective * White people who like hunting but why? Does it desensitize people from seeing others die * People kill animals without any emotional tie to that animal
[41:27] There are black people who milk the system because they're are born thinking the world is against them * There is passed down trauma and hatred through the system * White people need to educate themselves and realize there’s black people that don’t fit the stereotypes they are taught
[44:07] Kevin hates when people say check your emotions * If these same things were to happen to White people, they'd be emotional too * Challenge white people to feel and understand the pain, stop looking for justifications and put yourself in these black people's situation * This shit always happens to black people, and they're fed up
[49:43] Being woke and “virtue signaling” * Somebody who is trying to be morally correct but is challenged by someone else saying you are not being morally correct enough * People are being attacked when they're trying to do the right thing * Why do white people feel the need to apologize for decades of racism?
[59:07] Chase believes America is not as racist as we are seen to be * He thinks we aren’t as racist as we are painted to be * America was the first time people were enslaved on the color of skin * Day to day actions, it’s not that bad * Racism exists everywhere but America is under a microscope
[1:04:25] If you want to learn something, figure it out * There’s resources available * White people need to take the initiative if they really want to learn * Figure it out, black people aren’t here to make it easier for you
[1:07:49] Why are there so many guns in Chicago? In other black neighborhoods? * Guns are being planted and dropped in these communities * The government sets it up to keep these systems funded * They light the fire
[1:14:10] How this black jazz member dismantled a group of KKK through a conversation * Darrell Davis episode on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast * Had a conversation with white people and showed them the reliability * Black people have been conditioned and so have white people to think a certain way
[1:16:46] Interracial marriages and love * Chase’s friend shared a post to see how many racists he knows saying “would you let your daughter marry a black man?” * People brought up religion and other ideals to explain why they wouldn’t let that happen
[1:19:21] What is white privilege? * Some white people don’t like the term because it portrays that their life is easy * Chase thinks too many people anchor white privilege on wealth and an easy upbringing but it’s not that * To him, white privilege is getting the upper hand because of their color or name * Benefiting in the workforce due to whiteness * Cops not having their hand on their gun when you are pulled over * Landlords skipping over the application
[1:26:49] How Kevin gamed the system and got away from lack * Kevin received opportunities by leaving out his GPA * He had other credentials and experiences that weighed heavier than his grades * His name also doesn’t seem black * He worked hard to make the right movements
[1:39:38] How can we stop losing focus? * The looting and rioting and people being killed, distracting from the reason * We need to stay focused on the matter and the reason * People with money are trying to change the narrative
[1:46:40] Diving into the looting and connection to politics * There’s a difference between certain types of looting * They are setting up bricks and encouraging this behavior * People with money are trying to change the narrative * The rhetoric on politics is that if you’re black then you have to vote Democratic * People shouldn’t be party specific * Don’t believe you have to pick a side
[2:00:37] Candace Owens - the modern snitch * Conservative black female * She has now taken it too far, and is being ignorant * White people using her as an anchor to prove that the black experience is BS * Black people view her as a cop-out, racist with a black face
[2:08:20] Symbols and their correlation to pain * The swastika may cause pain to Jewish people * The confederate flag may cause pain to black people, thinking it represents racism * The MAGA hat now symbolizes white supremacist pride for this era * People need to recognize that certain symbols do cause people pain
[2:17:30] We need to fix the system * There’s only so much that the people can do * We need to change the dollar bill, we need wider change * You can only march and have a peaceful protest for so long, without proper action being taken * MLK was assassinated and he was peacefully protesting * The first 8 out of 12 presidents had slaves * All of our money has slave owners
[2:27:39] Black on black crime * Something that white people use to deflect from police brutality * It does not exist * “Black on black crime” is another example of infiltrating and propaganda to cast doubt
[2:35:13] What can the black community do to make a change? * Learn our history, discover the truth and understand the facts * Build ourselves economically, become more entrepreneurial, stop making excuses and take action * Make the choice to create generational wealth * Personal Development
[2:41:11] The Doll Test * An experiment where kids of all races asked questions pertaining to Black vs. White Dolls * All the positive questions asked was in favor of White Doll * All the negative questions asked was in favor of Black Doll
[2:43:20] Group Economics * Black people have so much purchasing power yet we are broke * Different cultures spend money within their community before they spend elsewhere * Black wall street was the last community of thriving black people
[2:45:46] What can white people do to make a change in the culture? * Stop making excuses and using certain areas to defend our point * They need to have empathy, understand and see what black people think before creating a counterargument * Chase can see this side because he grew up and learned about black people * Focus on your hiring practices, where you're spending your money, look at your habits and see why you made those decisions * Check their perspective on police * Educate our children that racism is not okay and teach them about white privilege
Resources * White Fragility * Black Labor, White Wealth * Snap Judgment - Daryl Davis podcast * Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome
Akeem Haynes is a published author, motivational speaker, 2x Olympian. Born in Savlamar, Jamaica, Akeem didn’t have much of an advantage from the beginning. With limited options and tragic events happening early in life, he moved to Canada with his mother seeking a better life. However, they fell into tough times, and struggled to find stability, moving many different times in a short period of time. Through perseverance, a resilient mindset and a stubborn attitude to succeed, Akeem has become a 2x Olympian (2012 & 2016), helping Canada bring home an Olympic Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympic Games. With an intriguing story and captivating delivery, Akeem takes you through the high’s and low’s and shows you what a resilient mindset can achieve.
3 Black Boss Values * Hard work beats talent if you get comfortable with talent * Be intentional and be mindful in business * If you have something in your heart (passion, desire, calling), do it.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[2:41] Where did wanting to be great come from? * Moving from Jamaica to Canada - for a better life * The moment you set yourself up to do something, life is going to test that will * 13 years old - became homeless, go to class and school and acted like nothing happen * Realized if anything were to happen in my life, I would have to make the change
[8:34] The moment Akeem realized that sports is his way out * Went to the football tryout for food, then built a relationship with coach, he set him up with cleats * Stay committed to the sport, what else could happen if I stay committed to it
[14:06] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[15:52] How Akeem’s football coach became his lifelong mentor * Power in your words “after you make this team, i’m going to come” to the olympics
[23:48] Hard work vs. talent * Hard work is engrained in all of us, you can’t forget to do it * You can get comfortable with talent, everything you take for granted it can be taken away from you * Akeem never took a break, always strived for better
[30:57] Akeem’s life post athletics * People would say “your good at motivating people, you’re great with your words” * Knew God gave him a gift of words * Watch great speakers and didn’t want his flow to sound like their flow, didn’t want to lose his individuality, would practice in mirror * Akeem went to schools and speak to students (4 years of no pay) * Firm believer “ just because an opportunity is there doesn’t mean you’re ready to seize it”
[38:13] Self Development - learning from the best * Had to learn what type of speaker he was * “What gives you the right to speak about what you speak about?” * “What is it that you lived? And what can you talk about in your sleep?”
[42:43] Akeem’s next step - making money and valuing self * Harder in Canada, they don’t invest in personal development as much * He goes into each speaking engagement thinking, give them a reason to have the guy back * He found his price by asking other people were charging, and valued his accomplishments and accolades accordingly
[48:47] How did you get your first corporate gig? * Word of mouth * Akeem worked with schools and provided curriculums for them to implement
[57:39] Be intentional and be mindful in your business * If you can’t eat, than you can’t feed or help others * Add the right value to the business * Learned the business structure
[59:23] Process to writing a book * Dedicate a certain amount of time to writing a day * Develop a rhythm as we are creatures of habit * Everyone has a book in them * Write whenever you can * Make sure your voice is in your work * Write, get an editor * Self-published, invested in own marketing * Reach out to local publishing companies
[1:07:04] Bet On You * If you have something in your heart, do it
Resources * Love, Life & Legacy by Akeem Haynes * CreateSpace - https://www.createspace.com/ - self publishing tool for up and coming authors
Connect with Akeem Haynes * Instagram - underdogakh * Website - akeeminspires.com
In this episode, Kevin addresses the current issues occurring in America following the death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbuery and Breonna Taylor. Breaking down systemic racism, the world-wide protests and Kevin’s personal experiences with racism, he shares how we have evoked change and are seeing positive progress through this current movement.
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3 Black Boss Values
- Racism in America is so deeply rooted, we cannot turn a blind eye to it, we must learn our TRUE history...not just just what we were taught in school
- We must create thriving businesses so that we gain economic power and get out of poverty
- Silence kills progress. Speak out, share your voice - we are making history!
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:55] Powerful day - Peaceful Protest
- Kevin’s first protest
- So much diversity in the protest
- You can feel the unity and feel the change
[3:13] Grew up in the South - Racism still exists
- There’s certain parts of town Black people won’t visit, parts of the town you’ll avoid because of racism
- Felt like he couldn’t live in Virginia Beach, Virginia if he wanted to prosper
- If he were to drive to Mercedes vehicles he owns now, in Virginia - he would absolutely be racially profiled
[7:44] Black Wealth Activist
- Never saw himself as an activist until now
- Educated himself on the black community
- Advocating for black people and black wealth through the Black Boss brand
[16:05] The brutal reality of America
- Imagine what happens without these viral videos
- Imagine the individuals that we don’t see get murdered
- Yet there’s people who thinks racism doesn’t exist
[18:14] Black Boss Valuable Minute
- Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[22:25] Thoughts on Candace Owens
- There were slaves that would snitch on the runaway slaves
- These slaves would receive perks for snitching, and the runaways would be murdered or beaten
- Candace Owens is the modern day Slave who puts down Black people to please White people
[33:13] All black people want an opportunity
- There’s black people that are educated, have high GPAs, intelligent but don’t get the same opportunities because of the color of their skin
- White kids are financially supported by their parents due to generational wealth, yet most black parents can barely afford to support their kids
- First thing successful black people do… buy their parents a home, take care of their parent’s debt, etc
[39:43] We were white people’s first resources
- The more slaves White people had when colonizing America, the more land they were given
- White people’s worth and value was based on the amount of land and slaves they owned
- People who founded the companies that are 100+ years old today… were slave most likely slave owners and it shows up in the company beliefs
[42:91] The Wealth Gap
- White people hire white people
- Most high paying job are available for white people
- Low paying and low income jobs go to black people
- Every $1 white people make, black people only make a percentage of that
[45:49] Our last black community was Black Wall Street
- Community of lawyers, doctors, dentists, business owners
- 600 thriving businesses were burnt down by white supremacists
- 300+ Black people were killed
- The last community of thriving black people
[55:00] Don’t condone looting or rioting but I understand “the why” behind doing it
- Black people have peacefully protested for decades, and very little impact has been made
- If you’ve been oppressed for 400+ years, you’ll do what it takes to make your voice heard
- Black people are fed up and tired...we want change
[1:04:23] The things that we as Black americans have to think about
- All Black parents have “The Talk” with their kids...the Talk about being Black in America
- Things we have to things about
- Don’t put your hands in your pocket, don’t put your hoodie on
- Never leave the store without a receipt, never leave the house without a shirt
- Don’t stare at a white woman, don’t look like you’re having an altercation when you’re outside
[1:07:27] Oprah Winfrey anecdote
- Even Oprah got racially profiled
- They wouldn’t serve her in at a Louis Vuitton store abroad
- Said she couldn’t afford it
[1:08:44] Jane Elliot - Brown eyed, blue eyed experiment
- She’s teacher, educator, and anti-racism activist
- The kids shared their negative thoughts on black people, which they learned from home
- She separated the classroom by blue and brown eyed kids and labeled them inferior or superior to teach the kids what it felt like to be Black in America
[1:20:16] It’s time to speak up and share your voice
- Do not be silent, do not keep quiet
- Now is the time to speak up and share your voice
- We are seeing amazing change and we are creating history
Sean Scales is the Founder and CEO of Oryzon Credit, a boutique personal credit repair company. His business has literally taken over all of San Diego which is really dope to see. He’s now launching his NEW company, Cosmiq Financial, which specializes in helping businesses utilize corporate credit instead of consumer credit. Sean has taken Kevin and his wife’s credit to the next level AND also will be helping us build all of our businesses credit as well.
3 Black Boss Values * Done is better than perfect * People over profit * Separate your personal finances from your business finances
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[3:11] What led Sean into becoming an entrepreneur * Having his first kid * Missing all of her infant stage
[4:44] Sean’s big Corporate America gig * Fico * Dream job - work for large corporate gig
[8:11] The environment in Corporate America * A lot of older people * Been there for awhile, little upward mobility * Nobody left - positions did not open up * Couldn’t see himself working the same job
[11:59] The Law of Attraction * Watched the secret, started writing in a gratitude journal * People started to come to his life who were seeking credit repair services * Personal Development, researched the concept to see if it was possible, tested it on friends - it worked
[16:29] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[20:50] Sean’s personal development * Started reading books * Found it more valuable than his college degree
[27:47] When you were on the personal development journey - how was it? * Sean gave friends the information and support, but can’t force them to believe it or do it * Distanced himself because he was engaging in meaningless conversations throughout the day * Time management - shifted energy from time with them to time with work
[33:07] Taking action is the biggest thing * We have to do it, start small but still move forward * Take action on minimal things * It creates momentum
[43:50] How did Sean expand his business * Having a good product * If he was a client, how would he like his experience to be? From top to bottom * Deliver on all of our services and products * Positive reviews and testimonials
[56:29] Father in Prison - how it pushed Sean’s drive * He worked through the grudge, don’t waste energy on negative situations anymore * His father was in and out of prison, now he’s serving 25 to life * No regrets on not having a father figure, my mother stepped up and created a great childhood for us
[1:04:29] How Sean keeps the balance between family and work * Work Monday through Friday, weekends are for family * Recommends working 7 days a week if you don’t have a family, but it’s not realistic if you have kids and want to spend time with them
[1:08.5] Biggest misconception in credit repair * If you pay a delinquent account, it will not be deleted from your credit report because they’re not required to delete it
[1:11:54] A high credit score isn’t the end all be all, it's your report that matters * Your credit score defines how you will act within 5 months if offered credit - that number stems from your credit report * When you get denied credit, they will send you a letter telling you exactly why - use that as a tool to fix it
[1:20:5] Advice to all Black Bosses * Business Credit - you are going to try to finance your company with your own money, but this is a cheap and rapid rate to fund your business * Separates personal finances from your business
Resources * The Secret (Film) * The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Connect with Sean Scales Instagram - @seanscales
Website - Oryzoncredit.com
Instagram - @oryzoncredit
Website - Cosmiqfinancial.com
Instagram - @cosmiqfinancial
Kevin discusses the steps that black people need to take to redefine black culture and change the narrative in America. Whether it’s through education, perseverance or community, black people must put themselves first and be the change they want to see in the culture.
3 Black Boss Values * Stop making excuses and be the change you want to see * Black people need to support each other, instead of tear each other down * Educate yourself, seek knowledge and tune into positivity
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:17] Perception of the black community * People view us as negative, violent, ghetto etc * They don’t see us in corporate america, they see us on the streets selling drugs * If we aren’t singers, rappers, actors or athletes than we can’t be successful * They’re wrong
[3:17] We didn’t have black business role models growing up * Damion John was the first - with Fubu * There were celebrities and singers that leveraged their talents to be entrepreneurs but not regular black folk
[4:56] Let’s challenge the status quo * Time to uplift, empower and support each other * Time to be the best version of ourselves
[6:38] So many resources to educate ourselves * Pick up a book, listen to a podcast * It starts now with you * No excuses
[8:03] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[9:35] People just like you have started from the bottom and made it to the top * Think about the slaves who fought their way out of slavery and worked their way to success * Take accountability, make the decision to be successful
[16:13] Every successful person takes action * Focus on financial literacy, focus on education * Stop making excuses and be the change you want to see * Let’s break the stereotype of black people spending their money on jewelry and clothes
[17:42] There’s a time and a place for rap music * Stop listening to degrading and negative rap music * Tune into positive music, positive content and inspirational movies * Watch shows or pay attention to things that expand your mind, not destroy it
Kenyatta Griggs is an author, speaker, and CEO of Hip Hop Motivation. Hip Hop Motivation is a personal development company that targets the culture of Hip Hop through all forms of self-help literature and entertainment like the film and book series “The Secret To Ballin Journey”, “Culture Vultures: Conversations with Damon Dash”, as well as the Audio Play “Think & Ballout”. Kenyatta has been a successful barber and salon owner for over eighteen years in Los Angeles, California.
3 Black Boss Values * Bet on yourself - invest time, money and self development into you * The universe is a magnet - what you think about and put energy into comes back to you (whether it’s positive or negative} * Client Referrals are EVERYTHING. Focus on client experiences as you never know who they may know.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[3:54] Kenyatta talks about the connection between black people and hip hop * Hip Hop represents Black Culture * Our way to express ourselves and be musical without classic training
[8:13] How this new era of technology can help but also hurt black entrepreneurs * We have access to more resources but it can also be a distraction and/or hinder creativity * Depends on how you use it
[13:30] Kenyatta shares his first entrepreneurial endeavor * He is a barber by trade, and was then chosen by the shop owner to take over the business * He was scared, didn’t know if he could do it but pushed himself to gather the resources to take over the business
[18:11] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[19:59] Linked up with Damon Dash through a client referral * He shares his positive experience with client referrals and how he managed to leverage that to expand his business * Always treat your clients with the utmost respect, you never know who knows who and how that can help you grow your business
[25:25] Learning your own value as an entrepreneur * Kenyatta shares his struggles to measure his worth in dollars as his business grew * Biggs and their crew found out he was charging an undervalued rate for an onset barber - told him to raise his price or he can’t be around him anymore
[32:59] Face to face with death - Kenyatta recalls how he got shot 6 times * He got shot 6 times within an hour of coming up with the idea for his book
[38:58] Kenyatta reviews his perspective on Nipsey Hussle's wrongful death * He believes that we all have a life mission and purpose on this earth, Nipsey lived out his * His purpose and what made him great was his connection to the hood and how he lifted his people
[47:47] Self development and your formative years go hand and hand * Sometimes you have to relearn and retrain your brain as some principles you learned as a child may no longer fit you as an adult. * Kenyatta had to relearn himself as the mentality from his childhood no longer fit his adult self
[1:25.24] Kenyatta’s closing advice to all black bosses Resources * The Secret To Ballin Journey * Culture Vultures: Conversations with Damon Dash * Think & Ballout
Connect with Kenyatta Griggs * Instagram - hip_hop_motivator * Website - www.myhiphopmotivation.com * Email - ballininfo@gmail.com
This Black Boss is a leading business consultant, former NFL player, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of High Stakes Training. He’s been featured in Forbes, CNN, Huffington Post, ABC.
3 Black Boss Values * There’s a difference between WEALTH and being RICH * If you don’t progress, you die * The real form of wealth is efficiency
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[2:50] Bret Lockett’s top belief system that pushed him into the NFL * Mentality started at a young age - He built the confidence * Never settled for anything other than his best * He was bullied and used that as fuel to push him to prove everyone wrong
[7:39] How Bret made his decision to retire from the NFL * Several injuries throughout his 4 years * Didn’t have film, had to go to rookie tryouts as a veteran… still didn’t get picked up * Played for the UFL to get film, never got paid * Met influential people, realized he was intelligent enough to do something else
[14:51] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[17:51] Invested in himself in other ways - but what next? * Bret had to find his WHY after football, tried to make investments for money but what was the WHY * Unleash the Power Within - Tony Robbins, opened him up to personal development
[23:01] Diving deeper into self * Bret stopped watching football, stopped talking to NFL friends because of the hurt * Had to work through inner problems, resolve demons * Realized he wasn’t as successful in the NFL because he was focused on “living that life”
[27:44] Cheated most of his life through high school * Had to put a lot of time and effort in college, because he didn’t learn the fundamentals in high school * Relearning
[30:21] The difference between wealth and being rich * Wealth = assets that make you money while you sleep * You can live off of your assets * Rich = You just have cash, cash in the back * Can’t live the rest of your life off of that income
[33:55] What made you choose the entrepreneur route over corporate America? * Bret did actually start as an employee working for New York Life Insurance * Asked himself - am I capable of working with companies better than my current company? The answer was yes.
[37:04] Bret’s key to conquering fear * Most people operate in fear but if you operate in love, abundance and success you can achieve it * Have to have courage
[39:20] Bret’s key to conquering the mind * The brain is meant to keep you safe, keep you the same - you have to conquer the mind
[42:44] Goals shape your experience * You have to have a goal, that’s what motivates you * If you don’t progress, you die
[45:00] What advice would you give to an entrepreneur who isn’t getting the results? * Identify - what is your expertise? What are you good at? What are your talents? * If you can identify your talents, you can identify what industry you belong in * Do your research
[52:17] If you’ve come across a hurdle, how do you overcome it? * If you’re doing the same thing over and over, and not achieving results - you’re gonna go crazy * Need to identify your story, identify what is not working * Use your networks in that space and ask for advice
[59:42] What most successful people do with their finances? * The real form of wealth is efficiency * Real wealthy people operate on conveniency, efficiency and simplicity * Small shift in mentality * Develop a skill that is going to make you money for the rest of your life
[1:12:06] Only way to learn is through repetition * Take action * Have to be able to change your state, and do it with confidence * Build momentum, do the same thing consistently
Resources Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/
Connect with Bret Lockett * Instagram - bret_lockett * Twitter - bretlockett26 * Website - bretlockett.com
A former music industry icon, Garrain Jones is a Transformation Coach and globally recognized speaker. After overcoming homelessness and a life of hardships, his goal is to help others lead amazing lives full of abundance.
3 Black Boss Values * Change your mindset, change your life * Success leaves clues * The power of positive thinking
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[2:25] How did Garrain prevail in rough times? * You can either keep going and float or stop and drown. * Garrain chose to keep going.
[11:41] How did Garrain become homeless? * Starts from my mindset - from childhood to adulthood Garrain always felt unworthy * Made poor choices, wasn’t motivated
[13:52] Garrain discusses the exact moment where he realized he needed to change * Change your mindset, Change your life * How a homeless persons advice changed Garrain’s life as a whole
[19:29] Steps to Change * Garrain did the opposite of what he was currently doing * “I did what successful people did“
[21:35] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[23:06] Time is Valuable * There is always time, and you have it even more now
[26:30] Passion to Help Others - Network Marketing * Garrain said yes to anything his soul was connected to - transformation, helping others, motivating others which led him to Network Marketing
[31:40] Steps Garrain took to be successful in network marketing * Become a product of the product * Shared his journey through the platform * Worked harder than anyone else
[40:00] Hit with Karma: Garrain discusses how he ended up in a prison in France * Met the wrong people, and drove certain things over a few borders * Turns out it was Heroin - ended up doing 2 of 12 years in Jail, locked up in France
[44:12] Moments leaving prison - What’s next? * Feeling lost, dead, alone need a recharge * Back to LA - sleeping on people’s couch, persuading women * Took 6 years of - what am I doing? * Garrain was signed to a record label making music but never got paid
[49:12] Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life * Book - Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life * Living his dream life now * Has everything he wants in all aspects of his life
[56:10] The way you treat other people is the way you treat yourself * Self development unblocked my heart - connected back with daughter, allowed love back in * Made of list of 62 attributes to find in a soulmate, started seeing a friend as the one
Resources * Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life by Garrain Jones * When God Winks by Squire Rushnell * The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
Connect with Garrain Jones * Instagram - garrain.jones * Website - garrainjones.com
The key to advancing faster as an entrepreneur is to invest in yourself. In this episode, Kevin discusses the difference between an expense and an investment. He shares how investing in himself is what separated him from his entrepreneur peers and offers tips on how you too can get ahead.
3 Black Boss Values * People who pay, pay attention * Think in abundance, never think in lack * If you want to go further faster, invest in yourself
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:07] Kevin’s personal story * His dad’s mentality - never saw things as investments, only expenses
[1:53] Expense vs. Investment * Expense - taking money away from you, the cost spent on something * Investment - spending money for profit or material result
[3:40] Invest in Yourself * Putting financial resources towards something that will give you a ROI * Kevin would not be where he is today without investing in himself
[9:30] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[11:30] People who PAY, Pay attention * Grant Cardone anecdote * If you pay for it, you’re more likely to feel invested and pay attention to it * If you want to go further faster, pay
[15:22] Black Bosses think in abundance * We always make the SMART decision to invest in ourselves * Do your research, do your due diligence and make a smart investment
Kevin kicks off this episode with an intro to the other half of his power couple, Devona, as she asks him 73 questions that dives deep into his life, family and purpose.
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:04] Intro to the 73 Questions * Introduction to Kevin’s wife Devona
[9:59] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[11:30] Back to the questions
Shontay Lundy is the Creator and the founder of Black Girl Sunscreen, and is truly a woman of the sun AS she’s from NY, lived in Miami, and currently resides in LA. In 2016, Shontay created the revolutionary sunscreen brand because she wanted to create healthy sun-care protection for black women. Shontay comes from humble beginnings AND in this episode we share her principles for success and pull back the curtain on how to build a successful product based company
3 Black Boss Values * Never get too high and never get too low * Trust your intuition * Self discipline
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[3:39] Shontay shares her processes on how to maintain the balance on work and life * She hires staff that supports her during busy seasons * When working in the office, she takes a break for 30 minutes to go for a walk, bond with team, make tik-toks etc
[6:31] Shontay discusses her upbringing * She wasn’t able to embrace her childhood until she was an adult * Grew up in a rough area, a lot of drug use and prostitution * She learned self discipline at a young age, instilled by her grandparents * Worked for anything she wanted going up
[15:28] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[17:44] How being around predominantly white people shaped Shontay’s experience * Adversity shaped her * The world is not all one, so it prepared her for interacting with different races and cultures
[23:50] Shontay opens up about beauty growing up as a young black girl * Questions her own beauty, why is my hair this texture? Why doesn’t my hair move? Why am I wearing beads? * Being a dark-skin woman, boys didn’t like her growing up
[34:51] Is higher education necessary for entrepreneurs? * With graduate programs, it does it expose you to a network of investors and influential individuals with access to capital that others may not
[39:56] Shontay’s defining moment pushing her to leave the car rental business * Just started to hate it * It was consuming a lot of her time, 50 + hours * She likes to be around positive people, but in corporate america she didn’t have that control * Became very unhappy, things weren’t professional, she couldn’t take it anymore
[46:35] Sourcing Products + Right Way to Distributing * Black Girl Sunscreen - entered a untapped market, had to change the mentality of being black and protecting skin from sun * Looked up beauty supply and skin estheticians in local area for a feel * Did pop up events geared towards business owners - spoke about vision * Ecommerce is great, but national distributors purchase larger quantities
[1:03.34] Shontay’s advice to her younger self and future black bosses * Keeping composure throughout the entrepreneur journey * There’s always a solution * If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it * Stop worrying about what other people are doing
Resources
Connect with Shontay Lundy
- Instagram - blackgirlsunscreen
- Twitter - blackgirlsunscreen
- Facebook - blackgirlsunscreen
- Youtube - blackgirlsunscreen
- Instagram - shontaylundy
- Twitter - shontaylundy
- Website - https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/
Have you ever reached rock bottom? Have you experienced pain that you never want to experience again? Instead of letting it break you, there’s a way you can use it to push yourself. In this episode Kevin shares how to use that pain as motivation to be successful, how to be a black boss.
3 Black Boss Values * Pain, sacrifice and suffering gives us purpose * Use your rock bottom as a way to push yourself to reach success * Find a community that will hold you accountable to your goals
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:35] There’s two types of people * Those who crumble and fold * Those who work hard to get out of this painful place
[3:10] The financially broke * What are they gonna do? Fold or move up * Make the decision to commit and do what it takes to be successful * From rags to riches
[4:24] Pain gives us purpose * What pain can you use to keep you on your toes * What pain will stop you from getting back to that negative space
[7:25] Kevin’s life defining moment * Kevin was extremely overweight, and was very unhealthy * Lost his confidence, didn’t smile in pictures, wasn’t himself * Hiking a mountain with his wife and friends, barely made it to the top
[9:28] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[11:00] You need a community * You can’t get through hard times alone, find a community * Who around you can help hold you accountable?
Going over his values and drive to create this movement, Kevin shares what it means to be a black boss and how we ALL have the drive and DNA to be successful black people.
3 Black Boss Values * We have what it takes to be successful in our DNA * Building a legacy for future generations * Togetherness and community
Sponsors * Black Boss Club * Black Boss Shop
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[1:13] Traits of a black boss * Someone who is confident * In control of their destination * Know who they are and have STRONG belief systems * Building a legacy for their future generations
[3:48] Being successful is in our DNA * We have the strength to do whatever it takes to succeed * Our history has proven that we can be great and overcome any obstacle
[6:21] Black Boss Valuable Minute * Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.
[7:55] We refuse to accept negative stigmas about black people * It’s time for us to change the status quo * We need to create a community of black bosses who strive together and support each other
[9:13] Belief in diversity * Kevin shares his success principles on how diversity has led him to a successful business * We can all work together
The Black Boss Show is a show dedicated to empowering black entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to redefine black culture. We’re no longer entertaining the thought of only being an athlete, musician, entertainer, or employee for some big company. The Black Boss show exists to educate, motivate, and inspire African American's to create successful businesses, make an impact in the world, and create generational wealth for their families.
Black Bosses are Go-Getters, High-Achievers, Creators, Founders and CEOs.
If you’re ready to create a legacy, make your last name mean something, and break the generational “broke” family curse, this show is for you.