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What do you do after reaching your 90-day goals? How do you stay consistent, build on your progress, and turn small wins into bigger opportunities?

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, host Ebens Jean breaks down why achieving your goals is only the beginning. Whether you're an entrepreneur growing a business, working on personal development, or pursuing a dream, what you do after those first 90 days can make all the difference.

Learn how to build on your results, create new opportunities through partnerships and collaboration, develop self-discipline, and strengthen the mindset needed to keep moving forward, even when things don't go as planned.

Ebens also shares insights from his book, Dream Chasers or Risk Takers: Daily Lessons on Mindset, Association, and the Will to Win, highlighting the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, staying focused, and taking consistent action.

The first 90 days are just the beginning. Don't stop when you see results. Build on them.

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On this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, I sit down with Nicole Murphy, Founder and CEO of Barter Black® Tech Company, a platform built to help Black entrepreneurs exchange products and services in a different way.

Instead of traditional one-to-one bartering, Barter Black® uses trade credits called Barter Bucks. Business owners can earn Barter Bucks from what they offer and use them with other entrepreneurs in the network for services like marketing, branding, accounting, legal support, and more.  Pasted markdown

But what really caught my attention was Nicole's journey behind the business.

She talks about getting fired and making the decision to work for herself, losing her previous business during the pandemic, and eventually building Barter Black®. When the platform didn't take off the way she expected, she didn't walk away. She went back to the drawing board, listened to her community, and changed the model.  Pasted markdown  Pasted markdown

We also get into why she trademarked Barter Black® before the company even launched, what happened when someone later infringed on that trademark, and what she learned from pitching her business to Pharrell Williams and Bishop T.D. Jakes.  Pasted markdown  Pasted markdown

And one of the biggest takeaways from our conversation: stop trying to build everything by yourself. Nicole talks about asking for help, listening to feedback, building with your community, and creating a business that can eventually operate without you.

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In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey and Precious Benson join Ebens and Gigi for a real conversation about what it takes to build something bigger.

Jeffrey and Precious open up about the seasons when money was tight, building while one spouse still worked a 9-to-5, supporting each other’s dreams, raising a family, taking risks, and learning how to keep going when the plan doesn’t go as expected. Jeffrey also shares why he’s reached the point where he’s tired of playing small and ready to take what they’re building to another level. 

This conversation isn’t just for couples. It’s for every entrepreneur who knows they were called to build bigger but understands that getting to the next level takes more than having a vision.

We talk about trust, patience, sacrifice, financial pressure, faith, family, entrepreneurship, and having the right people beside you while you build.

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https://www.jeffreybensonjr.com/

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Why does entrepreneurship feel so lonely, especially as your business starts to grow?

The more you grow in business, the more you realize your circle can start getting smaller. So who do you talk to when you’re the entrepreneur everyone expects to have it figured out?

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, Ebens and Gigi talk about a side of entrepreneurship that doesn’t get discussed enough: entrepreneur loneliness, isolation, burnout, trust, and the pressure that comes with building a successful business.

Sometimes you can’t talk to your employees about everything happening behind the scenes. Your clients expect you to deliver. And while family and friends may support you, they may not fully understand the decisions, pressure, or vision that comes with being an entrepreneur. 

Ebens and Gigi also share what happened when they spent five years focused on building their businesses without taking a real vacation. They were hitting goals, but eventually the nonstop grind led to burnout and resentment. Taking a break helped them reset, clear their minds, and realize that building a business also means learning how to celebrate the wins. 

Most importantly, they talk about why entrepreneurs need community and why finding people who understand the journey can make a difference.

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Having a business idea or dream is one thing. Turning it into a real business takes a plan, mentorship, the right support, and someone willing to help you push.

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, Ebens sits down with Tanya Morris, founder of Mom Your Business, for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, mentorship, business growth, faith, and what it takes to keep going when things get hard.

Tanya shares why entrepreneurs need both mentors and coaches, why every business needs a plan, and why growth sometimes means being willing to evolve or walk away from what isn’t working. She also talks about why many Black and Brown women start businesses from a need in their family or community and how they can turn their skills and passions into businesses that grow. 

She also gets real about the times she wanted to quit, struggling to pay bills, and the faith that kept her moving forward. Her advice to entrepreneurs starting out is simple: find somebody to help you push, find somebody to help you build it, and get a plan. 

If you’re starting a business, feeling stuck, or trying to take your vision to the next level, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

•  Mentorship vs. coaching 
•  Turning your passion into a real business 
•  Why entrepreneurs need a plan 
•  Knowing when to evolve or walk away 
•  Why Black and Brown women often start businesses from a need 
•  Faith and resilience in entrepreneurship 
•  Collaboration over competition 
•  Business growth and succession planning

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 https://momyourbusiness.com/

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How do you build a powerful network, get into the right rooms, and create opportunities that can change your life?

Jeffery Dorestant, known as “The Global Connector,” joins Ebens Jean on the Risk Taker Podcast Mobile Podcast Studio for a powerful conversation about networking, entrepreneurship, taking risks, building relationships, and learning to bet on yourself.

Jeffery shares how attending an HBCU helped him learn the art of networking, how he learned to identify the right people in the room, and why building genuine relationships can open doors you never expected.

He also shares the life-changing lesson he learned after missing an opportunity to reconnect with Dr. Myles Munroe before his passing. That experience changed the way Jeffery approaches opportunities: when the opportunity is there, take action and figure out the rest along the way.

From losing jobs and businesses to starting over, changing industries, traveling across the country, and becoming The Global Connector, Jeffery’s journey is a reminder that setbacks can become lessons—and sometimes your next opportunity is waiting in a room you haven’t entered yet.

In this episode:
• How to network and build meaningful relationships
• How to get into the right rooms
• Why your network can change your opportunities
• Taking action before you feel completely ready
• Betting on yourself as an entrepreneur
• Turning failures and setbacks into lessons
• Why attending an HBCU changed Jeffery’s life
• How Jeffery became “The Global Connector”
• The lesson he learned from Dr. Myles Munroe
• Why entrepreneurs need mentors and the right people around them

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Starting a business because you’re great at your craft is one thing. Learning how to actually run and grow a successful business is another.

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, Ebens sits down with Chevonne Boyd of The Hive on Loockerman St for an open conversation about entrepreneurship, business ownership, betting on yourself, and the lessons you sometimes don’t learn until you’re already running the business.

Chevonne shares how she went from spending years helping other people with their dreams to finally saying yes to her own. But once she stepped into entrepreneurship, she quickly learned that knowing your craft and knowing how to run a business are two different things.

She gets open about going from 23 events in one month to slower seasons, cancellations, unexpected expenses, taxes, and reaching a point where she had to figure out how she was going to make payroll.

Instead of hiding from the experience, Chevonne went back to the numbers, invested in learning what she didn’t know, and started putting better strategies in place.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why knowing your craft doesn’t mean you know how to run a business
• Betting on yourself and finally saying yes to your own dream
• Cash flow, payroll, expenses, and preparing for slower seasons
• Learning from business mistakes instead of repeating them
• Why investing in yourself matters as an entrepreneur
• Getting rejected for a business grant, applying again, and winning
• Faith, marriage, and having the right support system while building a business
• Taking the next step even when you’re scared

If you’re an entrepreneur who knows your craft but is still learning what it takes to run, manage, and grow a business, this conversation is for you.

Pray first. Do it scared. Keep learning.

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https://www.thldover.com/

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What happens when a husband and wife walk away from successful corporate careers, bet on themselves, and build a business around faith, purpose, and partnership?

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, Ebens and Gertha sit down with Jason and Jermonica Boardley, the husband-and-wife team behind JB Premier Transportation.

Jason and Jermonica share how they took a leap of faith, left corporate America, and started their transportation company without a guaranteed contract. They open up about growing the business together, dividing responsibilities based on their strengths, keeping faith at the center of their decisions, and why protecting their marriage will always come before the business.

They also discuss betting on yourself, owning your time, building with purpose, and the mindset behind one of the most powerful statements from the conversation:

“We are the brand. We are the investment.”

In this episode:

• Leaving corporate America for entrepreneurship
• Building a business as a married couple
• Faith, purpose, and taking calculated risks
• Protecting your marriage while growing a company
• Knowing your strengths and staying in your lane
• Why you are your greatest investment

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What happens when you mix hip-hop, math, entrepreneurship, and faith?

In this episode of the Risk Taker Podcast, Ebens sits down with James Finney to talk about the journey behind Lyrical Math and how an idea grew into a new way to help students learn and connect with math.

James shares the real story behind building the business from taking out an $8,000 loan and barely selling 40 CDs to hearing “no” for years, landing opportunities with school districts, and finding a way to keep the vision moving when COVID changed everything. 

The conversation also gets into faith and entrepreneurship, working alongside his wife, knowing when to pivot, finding your “why,” and why James believes entrepreneurship requires faith. 

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Who you allow into your life can shape where you end up.

In this episode, Ebens Jean talks about one of the most overlooked parts of building a business and chasing a dream: the people around you. Not everyone is meant to go where you're going, and not every opinion deserves your attention.

If you're serious about your goals, it's worth asking yourself a few hard questions. Are the people around you pushing you forward or pulling you back? Are they adding value, or draining your time and energy? And are you taking advice from people who have actually done what you're trying to do?

Ebens shares why every entrepreneur should regularly audit their relationships, build a strong network, find mentors who have been where they want to go, and stay focused during the seasons that matter most.

Whether you're starting a business, growing your career, or working toward a personal goal, this episode is a reminder that the right people can open doors and the wrong people can keep them closed.

In this episode, you'll learn:

•  Why your relationships matter more than you think 
•  How to know when it's time to distance yourself from certain people 
•  Why mentors can help you grow faster 
•  The danger of taking advice from people who haven't been where you want to go 
•  How consistent action moves you closer to your goals 

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