Black Wealth Renaissance

Building Business With A Purpose

What's good family! We've been on a haitus, for the last few months reflecting and preparing to get back to giving you the content you need to help you on your wealth-building journey. In this special segment, Jalen and David reflect on their journey into entrepreneurship and share the principles that lead to the success of BWR. During the conversation, the brothers dive into creative opportunites to monetize passions, highlight looked-over opportunities, and so much more!Tap in and let us know how much you missed us. We will be back with more soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 220 - The Game Beyond The Game (Guest: Dessie Brown Jr)

On this episode of the BWR Podcast, we interview Dessie Brown Jr. Dessie operates behind the scenes within the entertainment industry, working with some of the biggest stars. One of his most notable achievements was being Tom Joyner's right hand at the height of his career. In this episode, we learn how Dessie can get into a room with famous people and form strong relationships once he’s in those rooms. Sit back and enjoy another great episode of the BWR Podcast. Key Points1:22 - Guest Intro 4:40 - Life before entertainment 18:05 - How he gets a picture with so many celebrities25:05 - Finding comfort as the only black person in the room39:50 - What black men can do to build better bridges  53:30 - The role charity plays in Dessie’s life 1:07:77 - Standing on Business Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Click Here For ResourcesKeep Up With the Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/youknowdessie/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 219 - Opportunity Zones- (Malaki Sims)

On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, we have a special guest: Houston native Mr. Malaki Sims. Malaki is a professional CPA and a real estate developer specializing in opportunity zones. In this episode, we cover a range of topics jam-packed with valuable information! Sit back and enjoy as we talk about all the ways you can save on your taxes with real estate and ways to pass wealth down through your family. Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Time Stamps 2:21 - Guest Intro 12:30 - Opportunity zones23:48 - Some of the disadvantages of Opportunity Zones 28:46 - How to protect cashflow while building a new house  40:39 - Difference between Tax Prepare, CPA & Enrolled Agent 53:04 - How to contest your property taxes 59:50 - Would you rent and invest the difference?1:05:47 - Standing on Business Click Here For ResourcesKeep Up With the Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/thekingmalaki/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 218 - Black Men Buy Houses (Guest: Kevan Shelton)

This week, we have another great Black Wealth Renaissance podcast episode. Our brother Kevan Shelton, a returning friend of the show, joins us. This episode discusses how he and his wife took their company, Park Street Homes, public through StartEngine, a public crowdfunding platform. We also speak about his newest initiative, “Black Men Buy Houses,” a program that helps position brothers to make the largest purchase of their lives. Sit back and enjoy an info-packed episode.  Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Key Points 2:00 - Guest Intro3:25 - Taking their real estate company public10:38 - Understanding the value of assets vs liabilities16:37 - The poor stigma that comes with crowdfunding30:11 - Black Men Buy Houses 41:52 - Stick to your plan 50:00 - Affordable housing doesn’t mean low income 1:03:30 - Assets before the A**1:15:27 - Standing on Business         If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email podcast@blackwealthrenaissance.com for further inquiries.📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com ★Subscribe on YouTube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the GuestKevan Shelton https://www.instagram.com/kevanshelton/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 217 - From $40K in the Military to $150K In Tech - How to Transition (Guest: Frankie Pitts)

On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast, we interview a friend of the show, Frankie Pitts. Frankie is a native of New Orleans and a project manager in the IT sector. During 2020, Frankie was entering his last year in the military and found himself in a tough spot. He didn’t know his next move in life, so he decided to educate himself on ways to apply the skills he had learned in the military and transition into tech. Sit back and enjoy this entertaining and informative episode of the BWR Podcast. Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Key Points 1:15 - Guest Intro 10:15 - How to leverage Skillbridge to transition out of the military properly 18:09 - Do you need certifications to work in IT?27:30 - Working independent contracts vs W2 jobs. 37:50 - Evaluating the current tech landscape.47:45 - Understanding budgeting for project management1:02:13 - Men, would you be jealous of your woman making more than you?   1:10:59 - Standing on Business If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email podcast@blackwealthrenaissance.com for further inquiries.📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com ★Subscribe on YouTube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/mr_33tech/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: (215) - Design The Life You Desire - 7-figure life coach (Guest: Courtney L Sanders)

We are back with another great episode of the BWR Podcast. This week, we have a special guest blessing the mic for Women's History Month. Meet Mrs. Courtney Sanders. Courtney hails from Michigan but now resides in Houston, Texas. She is an award-winning business and life coach. However, Courtney wasn’t always the successful businesswoman she is today. At one point, she faced academic suspension from Howard University during her undergrad due to being bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. In this episode we speak about how Courtney got her start as a life coach, how she has been able to charge luxury prices, and ways you can design the life you desire.  Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Key Points. 2:30 - Guest Intro 13:01 - Teaching women discipline and accountability  28:22 - How to find your price as an entrepreneur 35:22 - How to position yourself as a life coach  50:32 - What had to change with her business to make a million dollars1:01:54 - Outsource the life you want 1:12:27 - Standing on business  If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email podcast@blackwealthrenaissance.com for further inquiries.📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com ★Subscribe on Youtube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the GuestInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/courtneylsanders/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 215 - Are You Bank Ready? (Guest: Jean Austin)

Welcome to Episode 215 of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast (BWR)! Today, we're diving deep into government procurement and the power of positioning in entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Jean Austin. As a seasoned government procurement specialist and the mastermind behind Bank Ready and Jean Austin Business Strategies, Jean shares his incredible journey from being laid off to becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur and securing lucrative government contracts.Time Stamp1:56 - Guest Intro5:15 - Layoff creates an entrepreneur13:28 - First government contract 16:45 - The Procurement cycle26:50 - Lossing a billion-dollar project 36:09 - Newest contract secured38:37 - How does the government debt ceiling affect procurement 46:44 - It’s easier to buy a business over a home1:05:30 - Red flags of government contracting1:16:20 - Why small businesses fail1:40:10 - Standing on Business by PSBS1:44:52 - Final Questions   Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email podcast@blackwealthrenaissance.com for further inquiries.📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com ★Subscribe on Youtube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the GuestJean Austin https://www.instagram.com/coachjeanaustin/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep: 214 Building $50M Restaurant Portfolio - Build Wealth With Franchises (Guest: Randy Hazelton)

Welcome back to another episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast! In this episode of the BWR podcast, Randy Hazelton, CEO of H&H Hospitality, joins us. This airport concessions conglomerate owns 20 restaurants in major airports in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and D.C. In 2023, the restaurant collective generated $50M in Revenue. During this episode, Randy breaks down the airport concessions industry, the benefits of franchising, overcoming bankruptcy, and much more.3:55 - How Randy Got Started in Airport Concessions8:10 - Leaving Corporate to Launch His First Restaurant13:06 - Filing Personal Bankruptcy to Keep the Business Afloat17:57 - Making His Restaurant Profitable21:30 - Selling Their First Restaurant to Enter Airport Concessions25:14 - Why Do People Feel a Way When Black Founders Exit?28:00 - Learning the Airport Concessions Industry30:00 - Franchising Vs. Starting Your Own Brand38:45 - What is the ACDBE Program?43:30 - Creative JV Partnerships & Scaling the Right Way48:30 - The Difference Between Franchising and Licensing58:36 - Standing on Business Presented by thepsbs.com1:03:38 - Randy's Top 2 Money Lessons1:06:00 - Closing QuestionsLeave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/CHH8L6UU4NxoyD3t7📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com ★Subscribe on Youtube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the HostsRandy Hazeltonhttps://www.instagram.com/randyhazelton/?hl=enDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 213 - Betting On Black

Welcome back to another episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast! In episode 213, your hosts, David and Jalen, dive deep into various topics that blend the lines between personal finance, community issues, and the broader societal impacts of economic empowerment within the Black community. This episode is a journey through the highs and lows of financial literacy, cultural discussions, and the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities. Let's break down the key moments from this episode:Key Moments:2:50 - Gamification of Sports Betting: A dive into how online betting platforms are changing the game.19:30 - Colorism in the Black Community: Jalen shares a personal story from his recent trip to Louisiana.27:12 - Election Year Insights: The hosts share their unfiltered opinions on the political climate.34:25 - The Rock’s TKO Deal: Breaking down Dwayne Johnson's latest business move and its impact.42:35 - Bitcoin ETFs Approval: What this means for the future of investing in cryptocurrency.47:26 - The NFL as the Ultimate Finesse: A critical look at the league's financial practices.55:30 - Remembering 9 Black Enclaves: Honoring the legacy and lessons from historic Black economic hubs.Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/CHH8L6UU4NxoyD3t7📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com★Subscribe on YouTube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 212 - Mastering Intellectual Property - (Guest: Candice Shantell)

In this empowering session, Candice S. Patrick shares her journey from witnessing misrepresentation in the justice system to becoming a beacon of hope and guidance for entrepreneurs. Starting her own firm after feeling undervalued, she made a significant impact right out of the gate, highlighting her determination and expertise. Candice demystifies various aspects of intellectual property law, from the basics of trademarks, copyrights, and patents to the intricacies of enforcing IP rights and navigating the digital landscape's legal challenges. Furthermore, she touches on crucial topics like the Corporate Transparency Act, the benefits of trusts, international trademarks, and essential business contract advice. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for any entrepreneur looking to safeguard their business and innovate confidently within the legal frameworks.2:29 - Introduction to Guest8:42 - Making $30K In First Month Launching Her Firm15:39 - Explaining The Corporate Transparency Act25:59- The Benefits of A Trust28:48 - Understanding Intellectual Property34:10 - Filing For Intellectual Property Rights41:50 - How Trademark Suits Work44:05 - Name, Image, & Likeness Laws52:10 - Understanding Fair Use To Copyright Issues55:12 - How Litigation Is Changing In The Digital Landscape57:00 - Why You Need Multiple Trademarks1:00:50 - How Corporations Are Trademarking Everyday Words1:11:00 - International Trademarks1:13:15 - Business Contract Red Flags1:23:00 - The Importance of Operating Agreements1:32:00 - Standing On BusinessLeave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email podcast@blackwealthrenaissance.com for further inquiries.📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com★Subscribe on YouTube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/ajeattorneycandice/?hl=enKeep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices