Success in entrepreneurship isn’t luck—it’s discipline, mindset, and connection. In this episode, Julia, Emerick, and Bo come together for a deep dive into their essentials for  entrepreneurial success—and actionable tips to help you find and develop them for yourself.

We explore how to identify our purpose and passion as the “fuel” that drives lasting success, then translate it into a clear mission and vision that others can follow. We dive into resilience—why setbacks and failure are essential to growth—and the mindset shift required to see lessons where others see loss. Bo shares the power of purpose and contribution, Julia reframes emotional regulation as a business skill, and Emerick reminds us that “relationships take you places money can’t.”

From building legacy and generational wealth to surrounding ourselves with the right people, this conversation is a roadmap for leading, learning, and lasting in business.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Read Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Read Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
• Follow Bo Menkiti on Instagram
• Follow Emerick Peace on Instagram
• Follow Julia Lashay on Instagram
• Connect with Daniel Dixon on LinkedIn
• Become a real estate agent HERE

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

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This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

When it comes to building wealth, most of us were never taught where to start—or how to make our money work harder than we do. In this episode, we sit down with financial advisor and community leader PJ Hill to learn how to move from surviving to scaling. He breaks down the steps from day one: build your emergency fund, set up retirement contributions, protect your family with simple term life insurance, and automate investments so wealth becomes a habit.

We explore PJ’s “four buckets” framework—business income, qualified accounts, non-qualified brokerage, and private markets—and how thinking like a family office can help us coordinate taxes, legal, insurance, and investments under one strategy. Along the way, PJ shares how his family uses insurance and governance to turn assets into opportunity. His message is clear: we all deserve wealth—it’s time to build it intentionally, together.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Follow PJ Hill on Instagram: @Mr.PJHill
• Learn more about NorthRock Partners: northrockpartners.com
• Read The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
• Read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• Read The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
• Become a real estate agent HERE

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

In this episode of The Color of Money, the hosts welcome powerhouse entrepreneur Scott Malouff of Malouff International. From his early days as a club promoter to leading a thriving real estate organization, Scott shares how purpose, people, and philanthropy have shaped his journey. He explains how he built a team-within-a-team model that develops leaders from the inside out, outlines the systems behind his 27-agent organization, and reflects on lessons in leadership, faith, and stewardship.

Scott’s story shows that true wealth extends beyond finances—it’s about impact, fulfillment, and legacy. He discusses his faith-based culture, signature community events that support single mothers and families, and how staying forward-thinking keeps his team prepared for the future of real estate.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Follow Scott Malouff on Instagram: @smalouff
• Become a real estate agent HERE

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

In this episode, Bowman Keatie and Daniel Dixon sit down with Vernon Beckford and Eric Andrew, founders of Diversified Lending Solutions. From Wall Street to wealth creation, Vernon and Eric share how they’re helping diverse developers bridge the gap between knowledge and capital.

They unpack what it means to “be bankable,” why site control is often more valuable than capital itself, and how discipline—not speed—creates sustainable success. The conversation also explores collective wealth-building, readiness to receive capital, and how communities of color can mobilize their own resources to build generational wealth.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Explore Diversified Lending Solutions at https://diversifiedlending.com
• Become a real estate agent HERE
• Follow Vernon Beckford on LinkedIn: @vernonbeckford
• Follow Eric Andrew on LinkedIn: @ericandrew

Connect with Our Hosts:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

From a hut in a refugee camp to Harvard, bestselling author and social entrepreneur Mawi Asgedom shares how scarcity forged creativity, grit, and a new relationship with wealth. He walks us through his “sunlight” framework—relationships, creativity, experiences, and self-care—as the human energy source behind bold action. Mawi reveals the scrappy campaign that landed him on Oprah (and tripled his advance), the shift from one-to-one speaking to community-wide literacy initiatives, and the strategy that scaled his impact: ed-tech courses with per-student revenue and a professional team. We unpack moving from trading time for money to building sellable income streams and, later, becoming a senior-secured lender. At the core: money is just one slice of true wealth. If you need a push to reframe your model and hit your turbo button—this is it.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Learn more at mawi.com
• Follow Mawi on LinkedIn
• Read Of Beetles and Angels by Mawi Asgedom
• Read How $50 a Month Became $58,705 (And Why I Almost Blew It All on a Champagne-Colored Dodge Stratus)
• Become a real estate agent HERE

HomeTeam Inspection Service is changing the way agents and clients experience home inspections. Their team-based model, streamlined scheduling, and bundled packages—including home inspection warranties—make the process smoother from contract to closing. And with pay-at-close available in many locations, you can give your buyers more peace of mind with less upfront cost.

Choose the team that works with yours—visit hometeam.com to learn more.

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Attorney-turned-operator Kendall Bonner joins Julia and Emerick to unpack how modern marketing—and a CEO mindset—can transform a real estate career into a durable business. Kendall shares the story behind her new role at eXp and how “asking” created the opportunity, then walks through the unconventional engine that scaled her team to 200+ sides without cold calling or portal leads. From AI, video, and Google-based intent to her “Data D’s” framework for finding motivated movers, Kendall shows agents how to speak to life events, not just listings. We break down brokerage vs. team economics, revenue vs. profit, and why profit is intentional. Kendall also urges agents to buy back their time, add ancillary revenue around a single client journey, and actually invest in the asset we sell. She closes with a challenge: decide what’s non-negotiable—then live it.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Become a real estate agent HERE

This episode is brought to you by HomeTeam Inspection Service.

When you partner with HomeTeam, you’re getting more than a home inspection—you’re delivering The HomeTeam Experience. With a team approach, fast turnarounds, and package options that include home inspection warranties, HomeTeam helps real estate pros stand out. Plus, many locations now offer pay-at-close—giving your clients flexibility when they need it most.

Schedule your next inspection with confidence at hometeam.com.

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

. Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Real estate is one of the rare industries where anyone with a license, a laptop, and a car can build a path to wealth—if we treat it like a business from day one. In this episode, we sit down with Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing and The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, and now author of the Rookie Real Estate Agent book.

We explore why the fastest on-ramp for many is joining a team, how to set realistic goals based on net (not gross commission), and why open houses remain one of the most powerful activities for new and seasoned agents alike.

At the core of his message: success comes from mastering the basics. Build and work a database, balance prospecting and marketing, and adopt habits that scale. Whether we’re new to the industry or revisiting our foundation, Jay reminds us that staying curious, humble, and focused on the essentials is what drives long-term success.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Read Rookie Real Estate Agent by Jay Papasan
• Become a real estate agent HERE

HomeTeam Inspection Service is changing the way agents and clients experience home inspections. Their team-based model, streamlined scheduling, and bundled packages—including home inspection warranties—make the process smoother from contract to closing. And with pay-at-close available in many locations, you can give your buyers more peace of mind with less upfront cost.

Choose the team that works with yours—visit hometeam.com to learn more.

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

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Keller Successful Career Opportunities in Real Estate® (KSCORE®) and Keller Williams Realty, LLC (collectively, “KWRI”) does not offer pre-licensing (PL) and continuing education (CE) courses in any state; Kaplan Real Estate Education is the state-approved education provider and developer of pre-licensing and continuing education courses. KWRI encourages individuals to pursue a career in real estate by funding their pre-licensing courses. Please find Kaplan’s specific state approval information here. In Iowa, KSCORE® offers financial assistance for 60 PL course-hours; the student must pay for any additional required PL course-hours. TREC Provider #4546 (PL) and #31 (CE). Any questions regarding PL and CE course content or technology should be directed to Kaplan Real Estate Education.

What if the real drivers of wealth aren’t budgets and spreadsheets, but mindset, habits, and the spaces we live in? In this episode, Julia, Daniel, and Emerick sit down with Patrice Washington—author, coach, and founder of Redefining Wealth®—to explore the Six Pillars of Wealth and the psychology that shapes our financial lives.

Patrice shares her rise in real estate, the 2007 collapse that forced her to start over, and how surrender and radical honesty reshaped her path. We talk about the biases that keep people stuck, why high achievers often neglect their health and financial planning, and how clearing clutter in our relationships, spaces, and beliefs opens the door to better money outcomes.

Patrice explains each pillar—Fit, People, Space, Faith, Work, and Money—showing how they intersect to protect vision and create freedom. She reminds us not to weaponize today’s wisdom against our past selves, to choose from faith instead of fear, and to let joy be both the standard and the currency for our decisions.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Learn more about Patrice’s work at patricewashington.com
• Listen to the Redefining Wealth Podcast
• Pillar Mastery
• Become a real estate agent HERE

This episode is brought to you by HomeTeam Inspection Service.

When you partner with HomeTeam, you’re getting more than a home inspection—you’re delivering The HomeTeam Experience. With a team approach, fast turnarounds, and package options that include home inspection warranties, HomeTeam helps real estate pros stand out. Plus, many locations now offer pay-at-close—giving your clients flexibility when they need it most.

Schedule your next inspection with confidence at hometeam.com.

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Fall may be arriving slowly in San Antonio, but change is in the air. Recorded live at Mega Camp, this episode explores the seasons of business and life—the times to plant, prune, and harvest, and the challenge of closing one chapter while stepping into the next.

We dive into the emotional duality of transitions, the “inside game” of self-awareness and growth, and how to hold both pride and grief when roles shift. Along the way, we reflect on lessons that compound over time, the danger of comparing your insides to others’ outsides, and the legacy created when representation and resilience intersect.

The invitation is simple: embrace the season you’re in. See the joy, allow the grief, and carry forward the lessons.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Become a real estate agent HERE

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

What if the most powerful tool in real estate wasn’t a bulldozer or a checkbook—but a clear, fast answer to “What can I really build on this land?”

We sit down with Whitney Blanco, founder and CEO of Acreage AI, to explore how AI turns zoning, policy, comps, infrastructure plans, and even public sentiment into an actionable feasibility playbook. A former civil engineer and global public-health strategist, Whitney calls herself “a humanitarian who does real estate,” and shows how clarity up front prevents costly, infeasible plans down the line.

We dig into building a company the scrappy way—selling useful reports, iterating with customers, and proving value before seeking capital—while confronting the funding gap women (and especially Black women) face. Along the way, we rethink due diligence: fewer blind spots, faster timelines, and better decisions without replacing expert judgment. If you’ve ever wondered what your land can really support—and how to get from maybe to go—this conversation delivers.

Resources:

• Learn more at The Color of Money
• Follow Acreage on LinkedIn and find out more on Acreage.Earth
• Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn
• Become a real estate agent HERE

Connect with Our Hosts

Emerick Peace:

• Instagram: @theemerickpeace
• Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace

Daniel Dixon:

• Instagram: @dixonsoldit
• Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit
• YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies

Julia Lashay:

• Instagram: @iamjulialashay
• Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/
• YouTube: @JuliaLashay

Bo Menkiti

• Instagram: @bomenkiti
• Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/

Produced by NOVA

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Any text or materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) should be reviewed for accuracy and reliability as there may be errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. The use of generative AI is subject to limitations, including the availability and quality of the training data used to train the AI model used. Users should exercise caution and independently verify any information or output generated by the AI system utilized and should apply their own judgment and critical thinking when interpreting and utilizing the outputs of generative AI.