David and Jalen return with another episode of the BWR podcast.  The dynamic duo starts the podcast with a reintroduction to the why Black Wealth Renaissance was started and what to expect for the BWR podcast moving forward. They then move into their experience maturing as businessmen and how they have been able to grow from failures and become stronger. Then they move into their first topic Valentine's Day spending reached new all-time highs of 27.5 billion dollars. The fellas then start to discuss if there may be a stock market crash coming.  Berkshire Hathaway recently released their 13 - F report for the fourth quarter which shows the company sold $6 billion worth of assets. Next, the fellas speak about the Eminent domain case involving a black-owned farm with over 600 acres of land and a railroad company that wants to take the land that has been in their family for over 100 years. Sit back and enjoy some great conversations about the financial landscape.  

Key Points

6:50 - Intro (Reflections) 

12:30 - Valentine's Day Spending reaching new time highs  

27:39 - Is Warrant Buffet fearful  

43:06 - A Georiga family has their land taken. 

55:00 - $800 Cash or 800 acres of Land

1:05:07 -  Nearly 2 million African American millionaires

1:17:16 - Almost half of Americans have no money ready for retirement

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David and Jalen return to the podcast space after a hiatus.  The fellas give the listeners a glimpse into life since the last podcast episode going over major life events and some of the mental hurdles they have had to overcome. The dynamic duo then goes into their outlook on the presidency over the next four years and how Trump has rolled back DEI programs. They jump head first into how most of these companies' DEI programs were simply smoke and mirrors in the first place or a big PR push responding to George Flyod’s untimely death. The team then goes into Deep Seek and the state of the current Artificial intelligence market.  The crew then moves onto the last topic of the episode concluding with how Trump’s Tariffs will impact the lives of everyday Americans. 

Key Points

00:37 - Intro

11:37 - How working is helping us become better leaders

14:31 - How Trump's 2nd term will impact us 

19:00 - Death of DEI

33:52 - The AI Wars 

54:15 - How Tariffs Will Impact Your Wallet

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What's good family! We've been on a haitus, for the last few months reflecting and preparing to get back to giving you the content you need to help you on your wealth-building journey. In this special segment, Jalen and David reflect on their journey into entrepreneurship and share the principles that lead to the success of BWR. During the conversation, the brothers dive into creative opportunites to monetize passions, highlight looked-over opportunities, and so much more!

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On this episode of the BWR Podcast, we interview Dessie Brown Jr. Dessie operates behind the scenes within the entertainment industry, working with some of the biggest stars. One of his most notable achievements was being Tom Joyner's right hand at the height of his career. In this episode, we learn how Dessie can get into a room with famous people and form strong relationships once he’s in those rooms. Sit back and enjoy another great episode of the BWR Podcast. 

Key Points

1:22 - Guest Intro 

4:40 - Life before entertainment 

18:05 - How he gets a picture with so many celebrities

25:05 - Finding comfort as the only black person in the room

39:50 - What black men can do to build better bridges  

53:30 - The role charity plays in Dessie’s life 

1:07:77 - Standing on Business 

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On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, we have a special guest: Houston native Mr. Malaki Sims. Malaki is a professional CPA and a real estate developer specializing in opportunity zones. In this episode, we cover a range of topics jam-packed with valuable information! Sit back and enjoy as we talk about all the ways you can save on your taxes with real estate and ways to pass wealth down through your family. 

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2:21 - Guest Intro 

12:30 - Opportunity zones

23:48 - Some of the disadvantages of Opportunity Zones 

28:46 - How to protect cashflow while building a new house  

40:39 - Difference between Tax Prepare, CPA & Enrolled Agent 

53:04 - How to contest your property taxes 

59:50 - Would you rent and invest the difference?

1:05:47 - Standing on Business 

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This week, we have another great Black Wealth Renaissance podcast episode. Our brother Kevan Shelton, a returning friend of the show, joins us. This episode discusses how he and his wife took their company, Park Street Homes, public through StartEngine, a public crowdfunding platform. We also speak about his newest initiative, “Black Men Buy Houses,” a program that helps position brothers to make the largest purchase of their lives. Sit back and enjoy an info-packed episode.  

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2:00 - Guest Intro

3:25 - Taking their real estate company public

10:38 - Understanding the value of assets vs liabilities

16:37 - The poor stigma that comes with crowdfunding

30:11 - Black Men Buy Houses 

41:52 - Stick to your plan 

50:00 - Affordable housing doesn’t mean low income 

1:03:30 - Assets before the A**

1:15:27 - Standing on Business  

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On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast, we interview a friend of the show, Frankie Pitts. Frankie is a native of New Orleans and a project manager in the IT sector. During 2020, Frankie was entering his last year in the military and found himself in a tough spot. He didn’t know his next move in life, so he decided to educate himself on ways to apply the skills he had learned in the military and transition into tech. Sit back and enjoy this entertaining and informative episode of the BWR Podcast. 

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1:15 - Guest Intro 

10:15 - How to leverage Skillbridge to transition out of the military properly 

18:09 - Do you need certifications to work in IT?

27:30 - Working independent contracts vs W2 jobs. 

37:50 - Evaluating the current tech landscape.

47:45 - Understanding budgeting for project management

1:02:13 - Men, would you be jealous of your woman making more than you?   

1:10:59 - Standing on Business 

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We are back with another great episode of the BWR Podcast. This week, we have a special guest blessing the mic for Women's History Month. Meet Mrs. Courtney Sanders. Courtney hails from Michigan but now resides in Houston, Texas. She is an award-winning business and life coach. However, Courtney wasn’t always the successful businesswoman she is today. At one point, she faced academic suspension from Howard University during her undergrad due to being bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. In this episode we speak about how Courtney got her start as a life coach, how she has been able to charge luxury prices, and ways you can design the life you desire.  

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2:30 - Guest Intro 

13:01 - Teaching women discipline and accountability 

 28:22 - How to find your price as an entrepreneur

 35:22 - How to position yourself as a life coach  

50:32 - What had to change with her business to make a million dollars

1:01:54 - Outsource the life you want 

1:12:27 - Standing on business  

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Welcome to Episode 215 of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast (BWR)! Today, we're diving deep into government procurement and the power of positioning in entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Jean Austin. As a seasoned government procurement specialist and the mastermind behind Bank Ready and Jean Austin Business Strategies, Jean shares his incredible journey from being laid off to becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur and securing lucrative government contracts.

Time Stamp

1:56 - Guest Intro

5:15 - Layoff creates an entrepreneur

13:28 - First government contract 

16:45 - The Procurement cycle

26:50 - Lossing a billion-dollar project 

36:09 - Newest contract secured

38:37 - How does the government debt ceiling affect procurement 

46:44 - It’s easier to buy a business over a home

1:05:30 - Red flags of government contracting

1:16:20 - Why small businesses fail

1:40:10 - Standing on Business by PSBS

1:44:52 - Final Questions  

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Welcome back to another episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast! In this episode of the BWR podcast, Randy Hazelton, CEO of H&H Hospitality, joins us. This airport concessions conglomerate owns 20 restaurants in major airports in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and D.C. In 2023, the restaurant collective generated $50M in Revenue. During this episode, Randy breaks down the airport concessions industry, the benefits of franchising, overcoming bankruptcy, and much more.

3:55 - How Randy Got Started in Airport Concessions

8:10 - Leaving Corporate to Launch His First Restaurant

13:06 - Filing Personal Bankruptcy to Keep the Business Afloat

17:57 - Making His Restaurant Profitable

21:30 - Selling Their First Restaurant to Enter Airport Concessions

25:14 - Why Do People Feel a Way When Black Founders Exit?

28:00 - Learning the Airport Concessions Industry

30:00 - Franchising Vs. Starting Your Own Brand

38:45 - What is the ACDBE Program?

43:30 - Creative JV Partnerships & Scaling the Right Way

48:30 - The Difference Between Franchising and Licensing

58:36 - Standing on Business Presented by thepsbs.com

1:03:38 - Randy's Top 2 Money Lessons

1:06:00 - Closing Questions

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