The Black Contractors Network Podcast

Are you a homeowner about to have a building or renovation project done? Or are you a contractor looking to grow your business? In this episode I outline some of the most common mistakes being made by builders, contractors and homeowners in America that are costing millions - and provide tangible takeaways that you can apply to your own business or projects.

No matter how much you prepare, there's no way to truly be prepared for life. I learned that lesson last week. And I think the United States government is learning it as well. Crises create chaos and confusion, unsettling our foundation, and taking away from the energy we could use to address daily problems and improve our living situation. And America has faced a good number of crises and will continue to.  The problem is that we're not responding well to these situations. From Sandy Hook to the Boston Marathon bombing, from Syria to Iraq -- we act like a deer in headlights. We just don't know what to do. Our response mechanism seems broken because it is broken -- an unculture of political polarization has turned us into two warring camps incapable of seeing eye-to-eye.

This week I want to talk about building a successful business in the current climate. It's insane the amount of times I get sent emails and messages on Facebook asking me questions like should I quit my job or not? Should I pay off my mortgage early? When should I become a millionaire? These people all seem to think that they have to have it all done by the time they are 30 years old. The truth is, nobody has every had it ALL done by the time they were 30 and as you can see in this video, it's never too late to change your life.

 Believe it or not, negotiating your salary is a lot like dating. It has a series of unwritten rules that you need to follow if you're to have any chance at success. Here are 8 tips for negotiating your next salary and getting the compensation you deserve -- and more importantly, what to do if you get some bad advice along the way.

There are many behaviors that can strongly influence your financial state, for better or worse. It is especially important to be aware of these behaviors if you are struggling with debts, which is probably the case, considering that you are listening to this episode The behaviors that you exhibit has a direct impact on your financial habits and how much money you will make or lose. Let's look at some of the most common financial habits that poor people commonly have.

The right mindset is one of the most important things you can have in order to grow and reach your goals. And, that's because the right mindset allows you to accomplish more and, become the person you want to be.

If you're thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, this list will get you warmed up. The things successful entrepreneurs do every day are not that different from aspiring entrepreneurs. Here are twenty ways to think like an entrepreneur (like it doesn't come naturally to you).

That title makes you worry, doesn't it? What do I mean by Global Collapse? Where can we see this collapse all over the world? Who's to blame, who should we avoid? And is there anything one can do about it, like a survival plan?

What is it like to be a black construction worker? This is a question that I get asked , so I figured I'd touch upon it and give some insight for all of my listeners out there who are curious about the subject and have never considered it before.

What's the point in working hard, if you never save any money?! That is the question, and the reality of many Americans today. In this episode I try to paint an accurate picture actually, of the true state of retirement in America right now.

This is a hilariously clever take on a story of Roe versus Wade about Abraham Lincoln- and his relevancy today trying to change history and influence the new Republican party.