BLACK ENTREPRENEUR BLUEPRINT

Michelle Ngome is an up and coming entrepreneur in the Houston, TX area who is looking to expand her brand nationwide. Join us as Michelle takes us on her journey from leaving her cushy corporate job and venturing out into the harsh realities of entrepreneurship. We follow Michelle as she has to endure several setbacks including losing her apartment before she can finally get the momentum she needs by using her networking skills to build her business. Michelle is also the author of a new book titled: "Network, Navigate, and Nurture - The Equation to Strategic Networking".

Kelvin Hampton is a strong family man that comes from a long line of successful entrepreneurs; ranging from his grandmother who ran a farm on a second grade education, to his father who parlayed a vending business into other successful businesses. Join us as Kelvin shares how he and his family built a one-person bail bond company into a thriving 2.4 Million dollar business with five locations and over thirty employees. Learn the success principals that Kelvin and his family have mastered to help empower not only his family, but his community as well.

Why do Black businesses fail at a higher rate than other businesses? Learn how to prevent your business from failing by understanding the five business models you must have in place to become, and stay successful. Jay Jones gives you actionable information and education to prevent your business from becoming a statistic. Join us and listen to Black Entrepreneur Blueprint, one of the best Black podcasts on air.

Nadia James is a phenomenal young entrepreneur who left a great position at LinkedIn to follow her own entrepreneurial dreams. Join us as Nadia takes us through the start-up process of her digital marketing firm Griot Digital. Learn how Nadia uses her marketing skill and experience to help clients such as Rutgers University, Practice Unite and others with content marketing and brand storytelling. A must listen for entrepreneurs.

Chris DaCosta Is the founder of Konekz, a start-up technology company that is using beacon technology to influence shoppers and change the retail landscape. Join us as Chris takes us on his journey as he discusses the inspiration for his new venture. You will understand the importance of capitalizing on an idea quickly, and learn how Chris started his technology company in just three short months. If you are a prospective entrepreneur, this is a must listen as we chronicle the story of a new start-up.

Join us as world renowned keynote speaker and executive coach Dr. Joel Martin teaches you how to transform your business into the business you desire. Dr. Martin takes us on her exciting entrepreneurial journey and shares with us the tools and secrets that make her the success she is today.

Join Black Entrepreneur Blueprint host Jay Jones as he discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding "The 8 Stages of A Company's Lifecycle". From concept to exit; listen as Jay uses one of his own companies as a case study. You will gain real-life insight into the journey of a serial entrepreneur including his highs and lows as he chronicles the rise and fall of Action Mortgage.

Tony nominated Broadway legend and entrepreneur Brenda Braxton has starred in such notable Broadway productions as Chicago, Smokey Joes Cafe, and Jelly's Last Jam with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. After her Broadway career Ms. Braxton ventured into entrepreneurship and opened a successful gentleman's only parlor in Harlem named "BBraxton - Exceptional Grooming for Exceptional Men". After Early success, Ms. Braxton had to close her business and is now in the process of reinventing her brand and rebuilding her life. Join us on this remarkable entrepreneurial journey of perseverance and determination.

Ms. K. Elle Collier left corporate America to follow her passion for writing. After several setbacks, she found the formula to sell thousands of her self-published books on Amazon and other platforms. Ms. Collier's latest series is titled Pretty Lies, Ugly Truths. Join us as Ms. Collier shares her entrepreneurial journey and the secret to selling thousands of books on Amazon.

Jay Jones gives you 7 keys to winning big in business in 2015. Join us as you will learn how to position your business for success in 2015. Find out if you have the right team in place, if your idea viable, and how to exploit a niche; and much more. Also Jay answers 20 questions from participants at his last entrepreneur bootcamp.