In 2019 a trio of childhood friends in Westchester County, New York, founded Earn Your Leisure, a media outlet dedicated to financial literacy.

In the years that followed, Earn Your Leisure has seen explosive growth, evolving from a simple podcast into a multi-media conglomerate, boasting expansive live events, a variety of video franchises, and a recent push into becoming a global brand.

On this week’s episode of Idea Generation's All Angles, we talk with founders Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Michael MacDonald, to hear the full story behind Earn Your Leisure, and find out how a teacher, financial advisor, and web developer came together to create one of the most impactful new brands in media.
 

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In 1991, Steve Rifkind founded LOUD RECORDS. In the decade that followed, LOUD would cultivate one of the most iconic rosters in hip-hop history, including Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, 3 6 Mafia, Dead Prez, and Tha Alkaholiks.
But the label’s success was a product of more than just one man’s effort. LOUD was the confluence of Rifkind’s vision and network, childhood friend and partner Rich Issacson’s iron fisted governance, and the impeccable taste, tone, and tireless efforts of an ensemble cast of hip-hop obsessed young staffers. Not to mention the timeless art of some of the most talented rappers and producers to ever pick up a mic or tap on a beat machine.

On this week’s episode of Idea Generation's All Angles, we talked to founders Rifkind and Issacson, A&Rs Matty C, Schott Free, and Sean C, Radio VP MoeJoe, as well as Havoc from Mobb Deep, to hear the full story of how LOUD RECORDS grew from a one room office on Melrose Ave to one of the most successful record labels of the ‘90s. And how the inspired chaos that fueled their rise ultimately also contributed to the legendary label’s undoing.

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In 1991, Steve Rifkind founded LOUD RECORDS. In the decade that followed, LOUD would cultivate one of the most iconic rosters in hip-hop history, including Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, 3 6 Mafia, Dead Prez, and Tha Alkaholiks.

But the label’s success was a product of more than just one man’s effort. LOUD was the confluence of Rifkind’s vision and network, childhood friend and partner Rich Issacson’s iron-fisted governance, and the impeccable taste, tone, and tireless efforts of an ensemble cast of hip-hop obsessed young staffers. Not to mention the timeless art of some of the most talented rappers and producers to pick up a mic or tap on a beat machine.

On this week’s episode of Idea Generation's All Angles, we talked to founders Rifkind and Issacson, A&Rs Matty C, Schott Free, and Sean C, Radio VP MoeJoe, as well as Havoc from Mobb Deep, to hear the full story of how LOUD RECORDS grew from a one room office on Melrose Ave to one of the most successful record labels of the ‘90s. And how the inspired chaos that fueled their rise ultimately contributed to the legendary label’s undoing.

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Listen to All Angles starting June 22. Until then, here’s a preview of the show featuring clips from some our biggest episodes.

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