In this episode of the Blackwell Renaissance Podcast, hosts David and Jalen dive into crucial topics affecting America today. They discuss the power of taking imperfect action in entrepreneurship, explore the impact of AI technology (especially ChatGPT) on the graphic design industry, and analyze Mississippi's plan to eliminate state income tax as a strategy to attract businesses. The hosts also explore the controversial role of private equity in driving market consolidation and its damaging effects on small businesses, housing, and workers. The conversation highlights the growing problem of wealth inequality and how private equity firms operate with little oversight. The episode also touches on Mississippi's healthcare crisis, the legacy of George Foreman, Trump’s executive order on historical narratives, and Coach Prime’s groundbreaking $54 million contract with Colorado University. This episode is packed with insightful discussions on entrepreneurship, finance, social issues, and sports.

Key Points

00:18 - The Importance of Imperfect Action in Entrepreneurship

02:35 - AI's Impact on Graphic Design: ChatGPT's New Image Generator

19:28 - Mississippi Is Eliminating State Income Tax

36:31 - Private Equity: Is It the Death of Capitalism?

59:41 - How Leverage Buyouts Hurt Businesses 

01:18:46 - Rest In Power, George Foreman 

01:25:33 - Trump’s Executive Order: Erasing Black History

01:34:32 - Coach Prime’s $54 Million Extension With Colorado University  

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David and Jalen are back with another installment of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast.  This week, the dynamic duo started with a question inspired by a post on the Instagram page: How old is too old to live with your parents?  Millennials are building wealth at a greater rate than their parents over the past five years since the Covid-19 was declared a pandemic.  Lastly, the two discuss whether or not the Auto Loan market will trigger the next recession in the US. 

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00:15 - Intro 

07:27 - How old is too old to live with your parents?

35:05 - Millennials are building wealth faster than previous generations! 

58:22 - Will auto loans trigger the next recession? 

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The Black Wealth Renaissance Crew is back with another installment of the greatest show on earth.  David and Jalen start the show with their thoughts on the Economic Black that took place on February 28th. This was a boycott of major corporations by Black and Brown communities to combat the roll back of DEI programs. David then leads off a conversation on Trump’s tax plan and the expected budget cuts that total over $1 trillion dollars in tax cuts. Next, the duo proposes the question: will a sovereign wealth fund be America’s saving grace? Grab your note pads and get ready for another great episode.   

Key Points

00:15 - Intro 

02:51 - The Economic Blackout 

23:30 - Trump’s Budget Proposal Tax Plan

41:36 - Will A Sovereign Wealth Fund Save America? 

1:01:00 - Can A US Crypto Reserve Revive The Bull Run?

1:18:45 - SEC Rules that Meme Coins are not securities

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Black Wealth Renaissance is back with another installment of the podcast. In this episode, our friend Reggie Calhoun Jr will stop by and discuss how athletes can build wealth through NIL deals. Reggie is helping college athletes navigate the NIL landscape through his company Athlete RevOps and he recently became the Director of Football NIL/Revenue Sharing at the University of Colorado. Next, the duo goes on to speak about the state of most Americans living above their means as reports show that the annual income needed to live comfortably has risen across the country. Last Jalen and David speak about how you can profit from the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race that is currently happening.

Key Points

1:45 - Building Wealth Through NIL - Reggie Calhoun JR

43:30 - Are Americans living above their means?

1:09:30 - How Profit From The AI Race

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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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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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