In this episode of The Marvin Francois Show, Marvin sits down with Patrice “Sway the Pro” McKenna, a leading salon suite expert and founder of Encore Salon Suites, to break down how everyday entrepreneurs can build profitable salon suite businesses without prior experience, licensing, or using their own money. Sway shares her powerful journey from basketball and music dreams to becoming a multi-location owner and mentor, revealing the mindset shifts, systems, and mistakes that shaped her success. The conversation dives deep into tenant improvement negotiations, using other people’s money, marketing strategies, and avoiding costly lease and buildout errors. Whether you’re a beauty professional or an aspiring business owner, this episode delivers a clear blueprint for scaling with confidence and creating long-term wealth.

In this episode of The Marvin Francois Show, Ashley Kirkwood breaks down how entrepreneurs and professionals can turn their expertise, voice, and credibility into high-ticket opportunities. From her journey as a trial lawyer to building a multi-million-dollar coaching and speaking business, Ashley shares hard-won lessons on sales, pricing, messaging, and selling from the stage. She explains why confidence, market research, and embodied authority—not hustle alone—are the real drivers of sustainable success. This conversation is a masterclass for anyone ready to stop undercharging, attract aligned clients, and speak their way to real wealth.

This episode features a powerful conversation with Kenny Conwell, founder of MyMoney.edu, as he breaks down how entrepreneurs can properly structure their personal and business credit to unlock real access to capital. Kenny shares his personal journey from financial setbacks to building a platform that has helped tens of thousands improve their credit and secure millions in funding. You’ll learn why cash flow discipline matters more than income, how banks actually determine business credit approvals, and how to strategically leverage credit to scale without putting your business at risk. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to move from grinding to growing with structure, this episode is a must-watch. 

In this powerful episode of The Marvin Francois Show, Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon breaks down what it really takes to build a multi-million-dollar business without burnout, hustle, or sacrificing your identity. From overcoming early adversity and financial collapse to creating the Move to Millions® framework, she shares how mindset, strategy, faith, and structure work together to create sustainable wealth. Dr. Darnyelle challenges the idea of “charging what you’re worth,” reframes money and leadership, and explains why embodiment—not effort—is the key to lasting success. This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs ready to scale with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

In this powerful episode, Marvin sits down with credit expert and entrepreneur Rasheda “Sheda” Mills to break down the truth about credit, consumer law, and the strategies everyday people can use to transform their financial lives. Sheeta opens up about her journey from hospitality and nightlife to becoming a leading voice in credit education—deleting over $1M in debt and helping thousands rebuild their profiles the right way. Together, they demystify topics like charge-offs, collections, secondary bureaus, credit sweeps, authorized users, and the difference between a score and a truly fundable profile. Whether you're repairing your credit, building from scratch, or preparing for major funding, this episode is packed with gems you can apply immediately.

In this powerful episode, Marvin sits down with credit expert and Road to 750 founder Shonda Martin to break down the truth about credit, borrowing power, and financial literacy. Shonda shares her journey from being denied for her first car to becoming one of the most trusted voices in credit education, helping hundreds of thousands transform their financial lives. Together, they unpack the biggest misconceptions around credit scores, how to properly build a strong profile, and the traps—like cosigning and bad advice—that destroy credit. Whether you're starting from scratch or repairing past mistakes, this conversation gives you the blueprint to take control of your credit, unlock better opportunities, and build generational financial confidence.

In this powerful episode, Ty and Kesha Barnett share their incredible 23-year journey from teenage sweethearts to six-figure entrepreneurs and nationally recognized credit and funding experts. They open up about surviving incarceration, health scares, infertility, and job loss and how those challenges pushed them toward building a legacy through business credit, mentorship, and financial literacy. The couple breaks down the exact strategies they used to leverage 0% interest credit cards, fund Airbnb's, and create financial freedom without relying on traditional loans. Whether you're rebuilding, starting from scratch, or scaling your business, this conversation gives you the mindset, structure, and game-changing blueprint to access capital and rewrite your story.

In this episode of The Marvin Francois Show, we sit down with entrepreneur, mentor, and digital marketing powerhouse Tony Smith, the founder of Bislaunch.io, to unpack the systems and strategies behind building scalable online businesses. From his early days in e-commerce to becoming one of the most sought-after funnel builders in the coaching industry, Tony shares how vision, structure, and resilience transformed his life. He breaks down the psychology of sales, how to craft irresistible offers, and why automation and AI are key to scaling in 2025. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or seasoned business owner, this conversation will help you grow more and stress less.

In this episode of The Marvin Francois Show, Olympian-turned-securities attorney Lala Idollet shares her incredible journey from the track to the boardroom. She breaks down how high-net-worth individuals build and preserve wealth, the importance of focus over diversification, and why financial literacy begins with structure and discipline. Lala also opens up about her mission to empower single mothers, her vision for generational wealth, and how to protect your assets like the elite do. Tune in for an inspiring, practical conversation on legacy, mindset, and true financial freedom.

In this episode, Darius dives deep into the mindset, habits, and pivotal lessons that have shaped his journey toward success. He opens up about the moments of doubt, growth, and self-discovery that helped him redefine what it means to win in life and business. Through honest reflection and practical wisdom, Darius shares insights on building confidence, embracing discipline, and staying true to your purpose. Whether you’re chasing a big goal or looking for direction, this conversation offers raw motivation and actionable takeaways for your own path forward.