For the second installment of Birth Of A Brand, Raphael (Twitter: @WorkMoneyLife) speaks to MarLan Parker of Get Laced Laces (website: GetLacedLaces.com Instagram: GetLaced._). MarLan shares how he started his premium shoelace company, selling product before having a logo, pushing laces out of his trunk, his partnership with a professional basketball team, winning a business grant from the NAACP, working with Daymond John, and much more!

People mentioned: Daymond John

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In episode 87 Charles (Twitter: @RealToddBillion) and Raphael (Twitter: @WorkMoneyLife) discuss the difficulties of building wealth when you have high paying, high status jobs, Black people thinking less of themselves and each other, value investing, buying stocks when they're down, taking action on courses, not depending on celebrities to do the work, Raphael losing his apartment in a fire, and much more!

People mentioned: Master P, Jay Z, Nas, Lebron James

Grab the NEW book from Charles on pre-order, "Make A Million Dollars While You're Young" detailing his journey over the last few years

Also, pick up ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*! Start A Little Business" at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

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The creators of Tweet Talk the Black Wealth Podcast have created a series called Birth Of A Brand that showcases Black business-owners that share their journey of how they started their brand. Learn how they were able to create businesses with little capital, their methods, trials and tribulations. (You can watch the original recordings on their Instagram page @TweetTalkPodcast

This is intended to inspire those of you who want to start your own business and are afraid that you don't have what it takes.

For the first installment Raphael speaks to Ebi Okiyefa from Okiyefa Shades from scratch, dealing with quality assurance, overseas vendors, guerilla marketing, doing pre-sales with unbranded samples, and getting his frames into an optometrist office, all within SIX MONTHS!

Pick up the ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*! Start A Little Business!" https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

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Charles (Twitter: @RealToddBillion) and Raphael (Twitter: @WorkMoneyLife) for episode 86 talk about selling online so you can make money 24 hours a day, the difficulty of finding real estate deals in Detroit, collecting rents during a pandemic, how the stimulus fueled the bandemic, how business owners run the system that runs the business, aiming to go from 20k a month to 60k, leaning on the money printing button, and much more.

People mentioned: ToneTalks, Crystal Williams of the C.W. Platform

Black Billionaire Banter: Lebron James and Maverick Carter join Fenway Sports Group as partners and become part owners of the Boston Red Sox

Grab the NEW book from Charles on pre-order, "Make A Million Dollars While You're Young" detailing his journey over the last few years

Also, pick up ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

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The return of the dynamic duo!

Charles (Twitter: @RealToddBillion) rejoins Raphael (Twitter: @WorkMoneyLife) for episode 85 and they discuss adventures in the trucking business, what it takes to solve CEO-level problems, DISC assessments, complementary businesses, raising your children to be bosses, how stimulus checks are really for business owners, and much more!

Black Billionaire Banter: Calendly valuation, Bumble IPO

People mentioned: Master P, Lamelo Ball, Lavar Ball, 50 Cent

Book mentioned: "Shoe Dog"

Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

Learn how to make money trading stock options, from Todd Capital!

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In episode 84 Raphael (Twitter: @WorkMoneyLife) sits down with Sam Dolcine of the Black Real Estate Dialogue podcast (Twitter: @BREDpodcast Instagram: @BlackRealEstateDialogue). We speak about why he started his podcast, how he was able to invest in real estate out of state as a beginner, the importance of multiple income streams, how you can start building wealth at any age, and so much more.

Black billionaire banter: The comparison between Jay Morrison and Chris Senegal

Get Sam's Beginner's Guide to investing in real estate out of state here.

Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

Learn how to make money trading stock options, from Todd Capital!

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Amobi Okugo (Twitter: @AmobiSays @FrugalAthlete Instagram: @AmobiSays @AFrugalAthlete Website: AfrugalAthlete.com) sits down with Raphael for episode 83. Amobi is a professional soccer player in the United States and the creator of the personal finance platform, A Frugal Athlete that helps athletes learn how to handle their personal finances, build their brands and prepare for life after sports.

We speak about why everyone should develop the C.E.O mentality, why it's better to be ready than early, the controlling aspect of the NBA/ NCAA partnership, turning pro after his freshman year, how he got Adidas to pay for his schooling, how professional athletes get paid, his own personal finance journey, and much more!

Black Billionaire Banter: we discuss business moves made by Puma, Lamelo Ball and professional soccer player Neymar

Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

Learn how to make money trading stock options, from Todd Capital!

This show's sponsors:

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For episode 82 Raphael speaks to online fitness business owner Azarria White (Twitter: @Azarria_White Instagram: @AzarriaWhite website: FitnessWithZ.com) about the importance of entrepreneurs scheduling their meals, how everyone is NOT your clientele, investing big for big results, getting clear on what you want, removing emotion from your business, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and much more!

Black Billionaire Banter: Pharell Williams' partnership with Amazon & Georgia Tech for the "Your Voice is Power" initiative

Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" ebook at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

Learn how to make money trading stock options, from Todd Capital!

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In episode 81 Raphael sits down with Crystal Williams (Twitter: @_CrystalWiliams IG: @C.W.platform @mannysmomfitness @caab_capital), a business coach and fitness business owner.

We talk about how business can skyrocket your income, planning your days, the importance of setting sales goals, having the mindset to change your finances, and much more!

Black Billionaire Banter: Jay Z launching The Parent Company, largest cannabis company in California

Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" ebook at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

Learn how to make money trading stock options, from Todd Capital!

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This episode Raphael sits down with Joi "Coach J" Walker (Twitter: @6FigureAthlete IG: @6FigureAthlete Site: JoiWalker.com) of Relentless Mobile Notary. Joi went from playing college basketball to being an accountant in corporate America to working in college athletics to now being a full-time entrepreneur. We discuss how exposure is key, why you need to study what your idols are studying, her eye-opening experiences at school, the major income disparities in corporate America, the importance of side hustles, and the story of her last $20!

Black Billionaire Banter: Rick Ross invests a million dollars in telehealth company JetDoc

Pick up the brand-new ebook from the creators of Tweet Talk, "Don't Be A Little B*!" ebook at https://gumroad.com/l/DontBeBook

NEW courses: Understanding My Taxes: Individuals, Understanding My Taxes: Stock and Options Trading, Maximizing Opportunities in Mutual Funds (and ETFs)

Be sure to join the Todd Capital Business Development Mastermind Group

Pick up the carryall duffle bag from the brand new luggage brand, Views, launched by Tweet Talk co-host Charles.

Follow us on social media: Twitter- Charles @RealToddBillion Raphael @WorkMoneyLife

Instagram: Podcast- @TweetTalkPodcast Charles- @ToddBillion @Todd.Capital @BlessABlackMan Views Luggage brand @views.at.todd.capital

Learn how to make money trading stock options, from Todd Capital!

This show's sponsors:

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