InventYou Podcast

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  • Ep 11: $30K/Month with 15+ Units on AirBnb with Seyoum Bey

    Seyoum Bey, AKA "BeyBnb", joins Brandon Alexander on the InventYou Podcast to discuss how he was able to make his fortune with AirBnb. 

    Here are a few takeaways from this episode:

    1. Have a closet with a lock inside of the apartment where you and your cleaners are the only ones who have access to. The reason being is that one, you want to store any extra linen, towels, or resources in this closet as it will help you manage your inventory. Often times guest will use more than what they need if the have access to it. So to control inventory have a locked closet in your unit(s).

    2.  Protect your asset (Unit) by getting a ring and noise monitor. Have a ring to see who is coming in and out of your unit and to ensure any rules that you have set are being followed. In addition you want to have a noise monitor to ensure there are no parties or large gatherings taking place as that could potentially compromise the integrity of your business.

    3.  Smaller units tend to be easier to manage than larger units. All of my units are one bedrooms and I try to stay below 800 square feet for my units as it's easier for my cleaners to turn the unit around for the next guest. I also spend less money decorating the walls, because generally the more square footage the more decor you will need for the wall and random spaces of the home.

    4.  If you're looking to expand your Airbnb Short Term Rental business search and get apartments during the winter as the demand for apartments are low and therefore rent is generally lower and often times complexes will offer concessions like free Application and Admin fee, or even 1-2months rent free.

    Follow Brandon on IG: @Investorbydesign

    Follow Seyoum on IG: @Beybnb

    Follow InventYou on IG: @InventYou

    Visit InventYou online - InventYou.com

    Stream Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander

    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013

    Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS

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    35 min
  • Ep 10: Real Estate Development with Jeremy Johnson

    Jeremy Johnson sits down with Brandon Alexander to discuss real estate development as well as taking action on information. Here are a few gems that were dropped:

    1. Start with a problem
    2. Network nonstop (heavy on the WORK)
    3. Everyone must win
    4. You are only as good as your team
    5. Follow Jeremy on IG: @jjohnsonsays

      Follow Brandon on IG: @InvestorByDesign 

      Follow InventYou on IG: @InventYou

      Join the InventYou WealthCamp, the #1 Source for Financial & Business Education for the Family - InventYouWealthCamp.com

      Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander

      Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013

      Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473

      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS

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      38 min
    6. Ep 9: How to Form & Fund Your Non-Profit with Karnitia Holmes

      Celebrity grant writer and nonprofit consultant Karnitia Holmes joins Brandon Alexander on the InventYou Podcast to discuss how future and current nonprofit leaders can FUND & LAUNCH their vision. Karnitia provides Grant Writing, Fund-Raising, Branding, & Visibility services to emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

      Here are a few non-profit tips:

      1. Where is your non-profit in the lifecycle of a non-profit?
      2. Do you have a compelling mission statement? 
      3. Do you have capable leadership? 
      4. How well do you know your potential funders?
      5. Follow Karnitia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/grantsbynitia/

        Follow Karnitia on FB: https://www.facebook.com/grantsbynitia/about/

        Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/investorbydesign/

        Follow InventYou on IG: https://www.instagram.com/inventyou/

        Join the InventYou WealthCamp, the #1 Source for Financial & Business Education for the Family - InventYouWealthCamp.com

        1. Stock Market Investing 
        2. How to Side Hustle Like a Boss
        3. How Your Kids Can Start Their Own Business 
        4. How to Budget, Travel & Live Your Best Life & More! 
        5. Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander

          Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013

          Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473

          Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS

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          28 min
        6. Ep 8: "I'm Investing for My Kids" - Stock Market Plays with Theus McBee

          Theus McBee joins the InventYou Podcast and Brandon Alexander to discuss the true possibilities of achieving your dreams. He started working at the NBA upon graduating from the University of Connecticut and later transitioned to Slam. Theus is very passionate about teaching peers about the stock market and believes everyone should be investing. In his own words, the money he's putting in the market today, is for his kids in the future. He has a 30 year plan for his investments and that mindset allows him to remain calm during red days in the market. 

          Learn more about his strategy and check out his products: Gum.co/theus

          Follow Theus on Instagram: @theuselijah 

          Follow Brandon Alexander on Instagram: @investorbydesign

          Follow InventYou on Instagram: @InventYou

          Join the InventYou WealthCamp, the #1 Source for Financial & Business Education for the Family - https://www.inventyouwealthcamp.com

          1. Stock Market Investing
          2. How to Side Hustle Like a Boss
          3. How Your Kids Can Start Their Own Business
          4. How to Budget, Travel & Live Your Best Life & More!
          5. Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander 

            Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013

            Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473

            Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS

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            31 min
          6. Ep 7 Set a Date on Your Sacrifice with Brandon Alexander

            Brandon Alexander, author of the Winter's Cactus and host of the Winter's Cactus podcast touches on the essence of sacrifice. He shares a personal account of the different ways he's had to sacrifice early in his left. You could call it a minor setback for a major comeback. 

            Alexander urges listeners to understand the purpose of their sacrifice.

            Follow him on Instagram @1b_alexander, and visit The Winter's Cactus on Instagram @thewinterscactus

            22 min
          7. Ep 6 Getting Your Mind and Money Right with Ash Cash
            Ash Cash Exantus is one of the nation’s top financial educators. Dubbed as the Financial Motivator, he uses a culturally responsive approach in teaching financial literacy. He is also a speaker, bestselling author of many books and the Founder & CEO of MindRight Money Management® a financial education company that blends psychology & personal finance. 
            Ash Cash joins Brandon Alexander and The Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss having the right mental mindset to become wealthy, the importance of living in the present and who's the greatest rapper ever. 
            Follow Ash on Instagram: @IamAshCash
            Follow Brandon on Instagram: @1b_alexander
            Here's his website: iamashcash.com
            42 min
          8. EP 5 The Maturation of the Black Man with Brandon Frame
            Brandon Frame is the Founder of The Black Man Can, Inc, Co-Founder of #HipHopEd, and author of "The Adventures of Coach and Little Dell: My First Tie". TheBlackManCan is an award-winning non-profit organization as seen on CBS, BET & ABC.
            Frame joins Brandon Alexander and The Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the maturation of the black man and importance of reading fundamentals at an early age. The two pair dive into storytelling when they discuss Big Pimpin' Jay-Z vs 4:44 Jay-Z. Is one possible without the other?
            Last but not least, the school to prison pipeline starts as early as fourth grade. Frame aims to use literacy as a means to combat this horrific statistic. 
            Connect further with Brandon M Frame on Instagram @brandonframe & @theblackmancan.
            26 min
          9. EP 4 Don't CodeSwitch, Switch the Code with Zakiya Nashid

            Zakiya Nashid joins Brandon Alexander and the Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the importance of being authentically you. Most people don't have the space to be themselves at work. Zakiya fights this stigma by living her best life and being her true self. She believes that doing so create a space for more people who look like her. She also touches on her favorite music to play while at work to get her through her day. 


            Connect with Zakiya on IG @ _zakiya17



            32 min
          10. Ep3 Real Estate and Self-Confidence with Oge Madu

            Oge "Money" Madu is an engineer by trade and is passionate about ownership. He is the Founder & CEO of The Black Seed Group. Their mission is preserving and growing our clients assets to unprecedented levels through crowdfunding efforts. He is the author of "10 Reasons You Are Living Centless"

            Oge shares his powerful reason why ownership matters most to him. He want to set his future children up for life so they can do what they want to do, not what they have to do. We discuss the importance of thinking highly of yourself as well. #KingTalk

            The Black Seed Group - http://www.theblackseedgroup.com/shop

            Instagram - @MoneyMadu


            23 min
          11. Ep2 Black Love & Mental Health with Dr. Ally Hicks

            Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks, PhD is a brand Curator, mental health expert and founder of the Los Angeles based Doux Consulting Group. She applies these skills for the curation of client brands, individual coaching, and media/mental health consultation. Dr. Ally is also a regular guest on KFI AM 640’s, Mo’Kelly show, NBC’s Access Live, and co-hosts the Spicy Life, a relationship show on Dash Radio. Dr. Ally Hicks joins the Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the origins of toxic masculinity, urban love stories, and the importance of tending to your mental health.


            24 min

          About InventYou Podcast

          From the publisher's feed

          Welcome to The InventYou Podcast. Brandon Alexander will be your host. The title of the show is self-explanatory, InventYou. InventYou represents those on a constant journey of reinventing themselves and the world. People often glorify the shine, but rarely know the grind it took to get there. We will chronicle the story of entrepreneurs across different industries such as Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, and Entertainment. InventYou will give you the keys to entrepreneurship and education. It's time to InventYou!