In this episode of City Entrepreneur, Melesa Johnson, Kansas City’s Director of Public Safety and current candidate for Jackson County Prosecutor, addresses Missouri’s rising crime rates and her mission to tackle insecurity. Is youth violence fueled by weak gun laws, social media, or parenting? Melesa shares her insights and discusses how she plans to use justice reform and community initiatives to address crime at its roots. We also explore how crime impacts local businesses, why entrepreneurship could be part of the solution, and how policies like “Ban the Box

In this episode of City Entrepreneur, Dr. Brandy Archie, founder of AskSamie, shares expert advice on how to pitch your startup and build a scalable, sellable business. Learn the key principles to delivering a successful pitch, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to create a company with the end in mind. Dr. Archie also discusses balancing entrepreneurship while being a mom. Don’t miss these essential insights for entrepreneurs!

In this episode of City Entrepreneur (S2E15), host Zik Nwanganga sits down with Chris Simpson, an attorney from Polsinelli, to provide essential legal advice for founders and entrepreneurs. The episode dives into crucial topics like choosing the right legal structure (LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp), protecting intellectual property, and drafting co-founder and contractor agreements to prevent conflicts. If you’re a founder preparing for VC funding or looking to strengthen your business’s legal foundation, this episode offers practical insights on how to avoid costly mistakes and set your startup up for success.Watch this episode to learn how to protect your business and avoid common legal pitfalls!

In this episode of City Entrepreneur, we sit down with the inspiring founder of Eye of an Immigrant, a nonprofit that helps immigrants navigate the challenges of building a new life in the U.S. We discuss the hardships immigrants face in finding success and the incredible resilience that drives them forward. From legal hurdles to cultural adaptation, we explore how Eye of an Immigrant is making a difference for newcomers.

In this episode of City Entrepreneur, we sit down with Dan Smith, co-founder of The Porter House KC, to uncover the hard truths about what it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. Dan dives deep into the mindset shifts and sacrifices that set the most successful entrepreneurs apart from those who don’t make it.

In this episode of City Entrepreneur (S2E12), we sit down with serial entrepreneur Eze Redwood to explore the critical decision every business owner faces: Should you scale your business or sell it? Eze shares three expert tips to help entrepreneurs make the right choice, based on his own successful ventures. Whether you’re growing your business or considering an exit, this episode offers valuable insights for your journey. Don’t miss it! #entrepreneur #businesscoach #businesspodcaster

In this compelling episode of City Entrepreneur, host Zik Nwanganga interviews Donald Maxwell, the “Godfather of Development” in Kansas City. Mr. Maxwell has transformed the landscape of the Black community by investing over $100 million in real estate projects. He owns multiple buildings, including two shopping centers that generate millions annually, showcasing his remarkable success and commitment to community growth.