How I Talk

Tim & Chris bring on Don "The Filler" and Steve to unpack the loaded question of "Why Are Black Men Leaving The Church". The fellas discuss and examine why black men have chosen to leave the Church and if the black church has failed in providing what is needed in the lives of men. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Resignations peaked in April and have remained abnormally high for the last several months, with a record-breaking 10.9 million open jobs at the end of July. How can employers retain people in the face of this tidal wave of resignations? Chris brought Steve and Don "The Filler" on to the show to discuss what are the root causes of this massive trend from an employee and employer perspective.  

Will & Jada Smith have been making the headlines but for all the wrong reasons. Will and Jada have been going through recent marriage struggles that range from "entanglements" to downright embarrassment of each other in public interviews. The guys discuss what is happening within their marriage and if the relationship is beyond repair!

When is the best time to pursue a business venture? What are the advantages of starting a business earlier or later in life? Studies have shown that middle-aged business founders are two to three times more likely to succeed than those who are under the age of 30. However, Chris & Tim have both created successful businesses when they were in their mid 20's. Listen in, as we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business in your early 20's or later in life!

According to Pew Research Center, in 2016, dads made up 17% of all stay-at-home parents in the U.S., up from 10% in 1989. It is evident that stay-at-home dads are more prevalent each decade. This could be due to a multitude of factors but the question remains is the stay-at-home dad the new wave? In this episode, we unpack the different thought processes behind the thought of being a stay-at-home dad. 

The fellas take a deep dive into how to transition from a 9-5 to entrepreneurship & financial freedom. While you can gain financial freedom from 9 to 5 job, there are several ways to enhance this growth through other means of income. Chris and Tim share their experiences working a 9 to 5 job and transitioning into entrepreneurship and the freedom that comes with it! 

We all want to find a love that lasts, and in this current culture of high percentage of marriages ending in divorce, there can be a lot of fear to commit to someone in marriage. This can lead to couples doing what I call, “PLAYING HOUSE.”

Playing house looks like:

Sometimes the logic of trying something before we buy it seems like we should apply it to marriage, but that works for a car not for a husband or wife—at least not in the way we think.

Many people are turning toward the gig economy as job security, and job happiness, seem to decrease. In fact, 36% of people in the U.S. workforce were freelancers in 2020. But some people still seem to prefer working a 9-to-5 job. In terms of security and a happy life, should you work a 9-to-5 or start a business? 

A 9-to-5 job provides structure, benefits that entrepreneurship doesn’t (like a 401k, insurance, paid days off, etc). It’s also nice when you prefer having a work/life balance and being able to meet with people on a regular basis. 9-to-5’s do offer the opportunity for growth, and many can help you utilize your college degree if you have one. 

If you are a creative and don’t like to do things by the book, then pursuing entrepreneurship may be more your speed. The perks of starting your own business can include working at your leisure, choosing the type of work you’d like to do, and working from anywhere. You could also build multiple streams of income all at the same time, without worrying about adding yet another task to your plate.

Let us know your thoughts!

One of the most common rules in business is to never do business with friends and family. Well, you may say those who are the people I trust most. Yes, that may be true but the people closest people to you can also hurt you the most. When doing business with someone it takes more than just love. It even takes more than trust. You must also be able to know someone's character, their track record doing business, how do they respond to adversity, and do you all the same vision! Even then that is still not enough, it is important to have proper legal paperwork and accounting procedures to avoid any pitfalls. If a person can pass all the prerequisites then you should consider doing business with them because there is always a chance it could work in your favor!