Founders Get Funds

Have you ever been the only one in the room? Black and Latinx finance experts experience this at disproportionate rates. Dana Wilson experienced this problem for 10 years in the finance industry. Now, as Forbes put it, she is “one former Wall Street investment advisor [...] disrupting the finance industry with her new platform” as the founder of CHIP (Changing How Individuals Prosper). Listen to this episode to learn how bringing a financial advisor can help your recalibrate your life and your business.

We're back for Season 2! In order to help you scale your business, we have a new sound and flow to present #fgftips that optimize your time and resources. Founders Get Funds or (FGF) wants you to achieve financial freedom through entrepreneurship. In this episode, you will get a recap of what FGF has done to date plus exclusive details on what is to come. 

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Music produced by Outlaw Jonez

...And that's a wrap! This is the final episode of Season 1 for Founders Get Funds. Please enjoy Part 2 of the live podcast recorded during which our 1st E-commerce Extravaganza. 

Speakers:

Len Ellis | Co-Founder, Everlasting Love Fulfillment

Derek Gauthier | Co-Founder, RE:LINK Global Solutions LLC

Mamadou Ndiaye | Co-Founder, RE:LINK Global Solutions LLC

Our 1st event featured over 20 guests and a total of 80+ attendees. We all gathered to discuss the importance of moving your business online and how to do it. Our conversations were centered around the struggle for freedom that Black people face globally and utilizing entrepreneurship as a solution. In this episode, you will hear from finance experts and e-commerce founders to learn how you can #getfunds. Make sure you don’t miss our next event, sign up to our e-mail list at www.foundersgetfunds.com.

**DISCLAIMER THIS IS A LIVE RECORDED EVENT.**

This week’s guest is Founders Get Funds’ founder, TheTagan. On this episode, she answers the top 3 questions she gets the most: 1. )What is a savings club? 2.) Where did you get the idea for Founders Get Funds? 3.) What is Founders Get Funds?

Did you like what you heard? Apply to our savings club now to gain all the perks of being an FGF Member.

Check cashing and payday lenders can be found in Black communities throughout the nation. Travis Holoway noticed these unaffordable financial options and decided to make a change. Today, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of SoLo Funds, a mobile lending exchange that connects lenders and borrowers for the purpose of providing more affordable access to loans under $1,000. Borrowers can choose a loan amount and set an appreciation tip for their lender. Lenders can use the platform to find an investment they can afford. Community-led microfnance solutions like SoLo funds, represent the values of Founders Get Funds. Learn about more solutions like these in this blog. 

Brian Mays is the Founder and CEO of Smile Natural Products and The Smile Space. His background in marketing and keen eye for trends led him to start his brand online.  After launching and receiving support from the Black communities, he used his business as a catalyst for change by giving back. Today, Brian continues to create opportunities through The Smile Space--a retail concept store and community place created for up-and-coming entrepreneurs, creatives, designers and educators. Get #fgftips on growing your e-commerce store in this week's episode. Are you trying to grow an e-commerce store? Register for our E-Commerce Extravaganza today!

Kim Roxie sold makeup for years before she realized the harmful products within the bottles. She decided to make a clean makeup brand that serviced women of color. She struggled to get her products made because people just did not get it. Then, she met a chemist at a trade show. He had just retired and decided to join her team. From there, Lamik Beauty was born. Throughout the interview she highlights that building relationships is a tool for gaining greater access to resources. Also, she shares how makeup is engaging with the digital age. Listen for more!

Ashton Keys started his entrepreneurial career at a young age. By college, he was winning his first pitch competition. Today, he is the founder of Ninety6. A brand that is defining culture with original and trendy styles for apparel and shoes. In our interview, Ashton shares how he grew within Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem. He also shares #fgftips on what it takes to get your brand the exposure it needs. If you want more tips to grow your online store, sign up for our email list to get a FREE #fgfecommerceguide! 

Terrance Williams is a true creator from clothes & accessories to stunning photos.  Terrance is the founder of Clutch89 an E-Commerce boutique for handmade wallets, clutches, and accessories. In this interview, we follow his journey that starts with him teaching himself to sew. Then, we follow the lessons he has learned while growing his shop from a couple a sells a week to daily sales. The E-Commerce Edge grows stronger as the world continues to shift, listen for #FGFTips to get your products online and selling! Take the next step to growing your digital brand by applying to our savings club. You'll get a FREE E-Commerce Guide plus exclusive webinars with Digital Marketing experts. Apply today!