Entrepreneurs

Though small in physical stature (5’7”) Al Haymon has been a giant in the worlds of sports and entertainment since the 1970s.   Born April 21, 1955 and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Haymon attended John Adams High School then studied economics at Harvard College.   There, he became active in cultural activities.   He’d promote Afro-American concerts and later obscure jazz artists.  He recruited and delegated and built his promotion business with the help of his mother, Emma Lou.   He later received his MBA at Harvard College. [...]

Savings accounts and company-provided 401(k) accounts only go so far when it comes to your financial future. If you want to gain wealth, ensure you have enough to retire (maybe even early!), or simply create a diverse financial portfolio, you must understand the importance of sound investments. A variety of investment options are available. The hard part is deciding which platform to use. Experts consider these some of the top investment sites in the industry.1. TD AmeritradeOffering 24-hour trading five days a week, TD Ameritrade features data streaming in real-time, one-click trading, and customizable charts. [...]

Tyler Perry is a billionaire and without question, the odds were absolutely against him. Initially homeless after taking his life savings and investing it into his first play he was determined not to give up. He is a Black man making films and building an empire which in Hollywood is an anomaly. He is a Black man who has completely gone against the grain of Hollywood's elite in the vain of doing what he feels is right, he has certainly garnered (not made) naysayers and enemies. [...]

Shawn Corey Carter aka Jay-Z admittedly started his career on the riskier side of the road as a drug dealer in NYC yet he is the quintessential tale of the rags to riches story getting out of the streets and into the boardroom just in time. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)It's no secret that the concepts of the drug dealer occupation mimic most legitimate entrepreneurial businesses. It boils down to supply and demand and if you have a product that people want ... they will come and you will make money. [...]

Launching your own business requires careful planning and execution. Start by identifying a viable business idea that meets market needs. Conduct thorough research to understand your target audience and competition. Develop a solid business plan outlining your goals, strategies, and financial projections. Secure funding, whether through personal savings, loans, or investors, and focus on building a strong brand that resonates with customers.

Kevin Samuels made a recent apperants on The Joe Budden Podcast (image courtesy Joe Budden Podcast)Kevin Samuels boasts a YouTube following rapidly approaching a million, Instagram of 700,000 and hefty Facebook and Twitter numbers, this primped loose cannon who didn’t finish college has become an Internet sensation by being one of the most polarizing figures in cyberspace (and that’s saying a lot). Kevin Samuels primarily makes a living telling women what to do and why what they’re doing doesn’t work.   He crushes feelings and demolishes dreams, all while looking immaculate. [...]

Photo by Michael Soledad on UnsplashI will say that again... supporting Black Owned Business Starts WITHIN the business... otherwise, you won't HAVE a Business!Without question being an entrepreneur is the greatest thing on the planet. I've been doing it now for 26 years and would not have it any other way. I love it but I would think it would be unfair to paint a picture that's not accurate or common. [...]