Black To Business

Name: Kronda Adair Business Name: Karvel Digital Current Title: Certified Automation Service Provider™ Location: Portland, OR Educational Background: Bachelors in Web Design and Interactive Media   About Kronda: I'm a recovered WordPress developer turned digital marketer who loves to reinvent myself and my business. At age 34, I decided to become a programmer and spent the next five years getting a degree in Web Design and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Portland.   After a couple of years at an agency, I struck out on my own to create WordPress websites for small business owners.   I've spent the past 6 years studying marketing with some of the best mentors in the business and rescuing business owners from ill-informed technology decisions. I want to spare you the overwhelm of wading through the thousands of choices and help you build a marketing system that will support your business for the long-term.   I bring my writing skills and other superpowers developed in previous careers in retail, cus

Name: Lorell Lane Business Name: Social Sales Lab Current Title: CEO Location: Orlando, Fl   About Lorell:  Lorell uses her personal and professional experiences to help others achieve the financial freedom they deserve. As co-founder of the Social Sales Lab, she teaches small business owners, entrepreneurs, influencers, service-providers and other brands and individuals to launch profitable, game-changing Facebook and Instagram ads.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why businesses should run ads How social media ads benefit businesses Key steps for setting up your ads The importance of a funnel Common mistakes people make when running ads How ads lead to financial freedom Tips for running ads on a budget For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/130 Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

Name: Chad Balkum & Johnathan Wellington Business Name: Skillhaus Current Title: Owners of Skillhaus Location: Mexico City Educational Background:  Howard University - Business management CUNY City College - Visual Communication   About Chad and Johnathan: Chad and Johnathan are changing the way creatives do business with each other. Entrepreneurs are turning to skill bartering to start and scale their businesses, and platforms like Skillhaus are helping them build community and utilize their network to succeed.  Skillhaus is a first-of-its-kind creative skill-bartering community rooted in collaboration. The founders believe that your dreams shouldn't go deferred due to a lack of income or resources.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why bartering is important in business How bartering works Traditional vs. modern bartering The importance of relationships in bartering Why skills are the new currency Ways that bartering can increase your cash flow How bartering benefits Black entrepreneurs Rules or regu

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Business highlights Why everyone’s advice isn’t working for your business How to stay consistent in business Why money should be your goal for 2023 For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/128 Thank you so much for listening! Ple

Name: James Dubose Business Name: FOX SOUL Current Title: General Manager Location: Los Angeles Educational Background: Wake Forest University   About James: James DuBose is the General Manager at FOX SOUL; the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform. Prior to FOX SOUL—following his career as an NFL player on the Detroit Lions—James worked on many hit television series as an Executive Producer, like E! Network’s "WAGS Atlanta"; and other notable projects under DuBose Entertainment, such as Kevin Hart’s "One Mic Stand", "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is", and more. With over 1,300 hours of live and interactive programming annually, FOX SOUL is home to some of the most iconic faces and voices of the culture. Under James’s leadership, the streaming channel has gone from concept to a rising network with more than 55 million viewers in less than two years. As a long-time television producer, filmmaker, and entertainment industry executive, James felt African Americans didn’t have a voice in this space. He wa

Name: Ryan Mundy Business Name: Alkeme Current Title: Founder and CEO Location: Chicago   About Ryan: Ryan Mundy, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, is Founder and CEO of Alkeme - a mental health platform that offers culturally centered therapist-led courses and expert guided mindfulness and meditation practices. Previously, Ryan played eight seasons in the National Football League (2008-2016) with the Pittsburgh Steelers (five seasons), New York Giants (one season), and Chicago Bears (two seasons). In 2009, Ryan was a member of the Super Bowl 43 Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers. Ryan serves on The Alzheimer’s Association National Board of Directors (Secretary, Executive Committee), The NFLPA Players Investment Advisory Committee Athlete Advisory Board, Advisory Council Member for the Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund, Founding Member of LYFT City Works Advisory Council (Chicago), and Founding Board Member of Chicago Blend. Ryan graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Liberal Arts. Additionally,

Name: Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin Business Name: BLCK VC Current Title: CEO Location: San Francisco, CA Educational Background: Bucknell University   About Mandy:  Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BLCK VC since February 2022. Prior to becoming the CEO, she took part of BLCK VC’s apprenticeship and was a Black Venture Institute Fellow. She has an expert approach to fostering racial equity and inclusion, a background in enterprise sales leadership and experience serving as angel investor and limited partner for several women- and Black-led funds. Besides being the CEO for BLCK VC, Mandy is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Race Equ(al)ity Project, an organization that creates tools and content that empowers individuals and support organizations to make workplaces and cultures more equitable. She built her career in tech across numerous functions, including sales and operations. She has been a lifelong student of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as she has built her career in an industry where sh

Name: Sharie Wilson & Tonya Thompson  Business Name: DreamGirls Hair Current Title: Founders Location: California About DreamGirls Hair: DreamGirls Hair is a Black-Owned & Women-Owned hair care brand focused on creating products that promote hair growth. The brand is founded by sisters Tonya Thompson and Sharie Wilson, who are both hair care professionals changing how Black Women view and care for their hair.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The importance of creating a family business How to define roles and set expectations The benefits and challenges of starting a family business How family businesses impact the Black Community The importance of building a legacy  Key things to know before starting a family business How to manage your emotions  How to prepare the next generation to run your business For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: https://blacktobusiness.com/124

Name: Elizabeth Byler Business Name: Eden Environments Current Title: Creative Image Director Location: Baltimore, MD Educational Background:  Bachelors in Healthcare Administration from Arcadia University Certificate in Size-inclusive design Certificate in Conscious Living and the Enneagram     About Elizabeth: Elizabeth’s degree in healthcare administration led them to ask, “How can we use spaces to promote healing and well-being?” Learning about design strategies that can be implemented to achieve that goal energized them to share this information and be part of creating these healing spaces. They believe that it is time to move past survival and consider what collective and individual thriving looks like.   Design has always been part of their life as they see the world in patterns and are highly sensitive to environments. Elizabeth has reframed their sensitivity and creativity not as a liability but as the skill needed to transform spaces.   They are certified in size-inclusive design and the Enneagram,

Name: Chip Dizard Business Name: Chip Dizard Studios Current Title: Owner/Lead Creative Location: Laurel, MD Educational Background: Undergrad from Coppin State University   About Chip:  My name is Chip Dizárd (pronounced Diz Hard).  Weddings are my passion; photographing, filming,  producing and distributing them are the way I choose to express that. I love to create a visual experience by telling a story through images. This gives the audience a chance to relive the emotion and sensation of an event. I feel most alive when I feel the camera in my hands. When I point at a subject, the subject becomes alive. What I love most is holding my camera and being the DP, director of photography, just like in work. My cameras are my tools; wedding and event photos are my form of artistic expression. When I’m not filming a wedding, working on editing or teaching other videographers I love going to movies, which, I suppose, is not a surprise. I also like playing golf,  and of course, being with my family.   DURING THIS

Name: Jotaka Eaddy Business Name: The Full Circle Strategy Current Title: Founder and CEO Location: Washington DC     About Jotaka:  Jotaka Eaddy is an award-winning strategist, advocate and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” With more than 20 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and movement building, Jotaka is a highly sought after speaker and strategist whose accomplishments include: her trailblazing election as the Univeristy of South Carolina’s first Black Woman Student Body President, her groundbreaking work that led to the abolition of the juvenile death penalty in America though the 2005 landmark US Supreme Court decision in Roper Vs Simmons, and her pivotal leadership as Senior Advisor to the NAACP where she led Initiatives to expand and defend voting rights through state legislative wins and executive orders, all before her bold and successful transition to the C- suite of Silicon Valley and the private sector.   As the Founder and CEO of Full Circle

Name: De’Von Truvel Business Name: Play Black Wall Street Current Title: Founder and Director of Curriculum Development Location: Riverside, CA Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Davis Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida   About De’Von:  De’Von Truvel is a Game Designer and Author who inspires you to dream through the untold stories of Black History. In 2017 De’Von created Black Wall Street The Board Game to increase financial literacy and Black history knowledge in a fun way. He plans to continue to find innovative ways to inform his community as a game designer, author, filmmaker, and educator. His motto; “Remember, Relearn, Rebuild.”   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The process of expanding from products to offering services Why knowing your zone of genius brings more opportunities Why having multiple offers is good for business The importance of customer discovery How to pivot after a setback The history of Tulsa’s Black Wall

Save your seat for our LIVE Masterclass CLEAR VISION: How To Get Clarity In Your Business & Finish The Year Strong! –> blacktobusiness.com/clearvision   Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why investing in yourself is important for your business The power of saying No Why it takes more than money to be successfu

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What it means to have a thriving business Why business isn’t one-size-fits-all How having a plan plays a role in your success Tips for finding your target audience   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: https://blacktobusiness.com/118-2/ Do you

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What business systems are and why they’re important How to decide what tasks you should create systems for What tools you need in your business to work smarter How to become more efficient in your business How to crate and organize your business systems For complete show notes an

Name: Monique T. Marshall Business Name: Black To Business Current Title: Chief-In-Charge Location: Brooklyn, NY Educational Background: Howard University   About Monique: Monique T. Marshall is an Entrepreneur, Thought-Leader, and Influencer.  As the Chief-in-Charge of Black to Business, a platform providing Black entrepreneurs with the resources and connections to start and grow their businesses. Monique has furthered this mission through her podcast, speaking engagements, and workshops. After graduating from Howard University with a BBA in Supply Chain Management, the Georgia native relocated to Brooklyn, NY to continue the greater mission of increasing the number of successful Black startups.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How being consistent affects the success of your business How consistency creates clarity What you should care about in your business Ways to build your customers' trust Why success is subjective How to track your success   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this

Name: Robert Lewis Business Name: Black Cooperative Investment Fund Current Title: President/Board Chair Location: Los Angeles, CA Educational Background: Howard University, Washington, DC                                      Master of Social Work, May 1996                                             Concentration: Management and Administration   About Robert:  Robert Lewis is the President/Founding Board Chair of BCIF. Robert has more than 25 years of professional experience working in philanthropy and the nonprofit human and social services sector. He is a firm believer in the power of economic mobility to transform Black communities throughout the U.S. and beyond. Robert brings various perspectives to his work: investor, “no box” critical thinker, service provider, and concerned citizen. These qualities position him as a unique, compelling, and unapologetic voice for the Black community.   In the philanthropic sector, Robert has been responsible for grantmaking for companies such as L.A. Care Health Plan a

Name: Dr. Avis Jones-Deweever Business Name: Media to Millions Current Title: Media to Millions Marketing Mentor & Business Elevation Strategist Location: Oxon Hill, MD About Dr. Avis: Dr. Avis is an award-winning author, global speaker, media commentator, and multi-7 figure CEO. Dr. Avis scaled her first business to six figures in less than 9 months. She later scaled from multi-six figures to her first seven figures in just eight months. She currently works with bold and ambitious coaches and consultants who are looking to aggressively grow their businesses to revenue levels that match their extraordinary genius.    Specifically, Dr. Avis helps her clients understand how to package, price, and position their genius into high-ticket offers and leverage media and digital marketing strategies to magnetically attract ideal customers and drive massive revenue to their bottom lines. Along the way, she frequently helps clients greatly accelerate their revenue acquisition, some even achieving six-figure months,

Name: Rock Hunt Business Name: Rock Your Business LLC Current Title: CEO Location: Trinity, North Carolina   About Rock: I fully believe in the phrase. If you don't have a pipeline, then you have PIPEDREAM. Building a business without a system is like rowing a boat with a hole in the bottom.   So I help people plug up the hole. I help people create automation and systems to get leads within their pipeline to take real action.   If you're always searching for new leads, but can't nurture the ones within your system, then you have a problem.   Here's how Rock can help you: ✅Creating engaging email campaigns ✅Developing easy-to-duplicate workflows ✅Furnishing your SMS marketing strategy ✅Automating your onboarding practices ✅Creating and developing SOPs ✅Establishing a highly converting sales system.   These are the things that businesses need to stay relevant and profitable.        DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What is email marketing?  The importance of email marketing  Which type of business should use e

Name: Dr. Dennis Kimbro Current Title: Educator, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Expert on Leadership, Wealth, and Success Location: Atlanta, GA Educational Background: B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. and doctorate from Northwestern University, where he studied wealth and poverty among underdeveloped countries.   About Dr. Dennis Kimbro: Few individuals impact the day-to-day management of organizations and institutions as Dr. Dennis Kimbro. A tireless educator, best-selling author, and Business school professor, Dr. Kimbro is universally characterized as an authority on leadership, wealth, and success. As one of today’s top business speakers, he has documented and shared his principles and insight on peak performance with thousands of followers around the globe.   DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The habits of Black Self-Made Millionaires The importance of mindset in building wealth The difference between a successful and unsuccessful person  The importance of maintaining you