BLACK ENTREPRENEUR BLUEPRINT
Jay Jones
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint was created to help educate and inspire Black entrepreneurs to Launch, Build, and Grow successful businesses. Our podcast is designed for Black entrepreneurs by Black entrepreneurs. Our podcast consist of in depth interviews with successful Black entrepreneurs such as Dr. Dennis Kimbro; million selling author of the book "Think and Grow Rich - A Black Choice", George C. Fraser founder of www.Frasernet.com, and many others. The interviews not only focus on the entrepreneurs successes, but also the failures and the lessons learned that each of these business owners have experienced.
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Sep 22, 2014 • 52min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint: 10 - Lauren Brewton - Passion To Profit
Lauren Brewton is an amazing entrepreneur who took her passion for planning and organization and turned it into not one, but two successful businesses. Events With Grace is a premiere wedding and event planning organization that specializes in high-end weddings and events; and she is also the founder of Lauren Lei Lifestyles; a lifestyle management company. Ms. Brewton's clientele include many wealthy entertainers, business persons, and athletes. Join us as Ms. Brewton takes us on her entrepreneurial journey starting with only a vision and her faith.
Sep 15, 2014 • 53min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint: 09 Leonard W. Stewart Esquire - The Power of Positioning
Leonard W. Stewart Esquire, is a successful entrepreneur and lawyer. His law practice specializes in helping small to medium size businesses in areas such as formation, litigation, negotiation, compliance, trademark and patent submissions, real estate and more. Join us today as Mr. Stewart shares with us his entrepreneurial journey and the power of positioning yourself and your business for success.
Sep 8, 2014 • 59min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint: 08 - Brenda Braxton - Broadway Legend & Entrepreneur
Brenda Braxton is a Broadway legend, Tony Award nominated actress, and entrepreneur. Ms. Braxton has starred on Broadway since 1976 performing in such notable shows as Chicago, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Guys and Dolls, and Jelly's Last Jam with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. After Broadway, Ms. Braxton launched a gentleman only parlor in Harlem, NY named "BBraxton - Exceptional Grooming for Exceptional Men". After having to close BBraxton; Ms. Braxton is now in the process of reinventing herself and her brand. Join us as Ms. Braxton shares her entrepreneurial journey and plans her big comeback.
Sep 1, 2014 • 45min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint: 07 - Diane Da Costa
Diane Da Costa is a celebrity hair designer to the stars and considered an expert in the multi-textured natural hair movement. She has worked with stars such as Lauren Hill, Lennox Lewis, Lenny Kravitz, Dee Dee Bridgewater and many more. She has been featured in Essence, Ebony, New York Times, The Source and other international publications. Diane is also the founder of Simplee Beautiful Salon and Boutique in Westchester, NY and the founder of Beautiful Fund, LLC. Join us as we discuss Ms. Da Costa's entrepreneurial journey.
Aug 25, 2014 • 41min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint: 06 - Kevin Clifton & Robert Jones
Robert Jones and Kevin Clifton are the founders of Zoom Auto Spa. A mobile detailing business that gives your automobile that showroom shine. Join us as Kevin and Robert discuss their entrepreneurial journey. We discuss topics such as marketing, hiring good employees, and more. A fascinating interview that dives into the minds of two successful Black entrepreneurs.
Aug 18, 2014 • 43min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint: 05 - Dr. Joel Martin
Dr. Joel Martin is a recognized international master trainer, keynote speaker, and executive coach specializing in diversity, inclusion, and transformational leadership development. Dr. Martin is the founder of the Positively Powerful Woman Awards and the author of several books including "How to Be A Positively Powerful Person". Dr. Martin has appeared on the NBC Today Show, NY Times, Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise and Fortune magazines to name a few. Dr. Martin discusses her entrepreneurial journey and how personal transformation can improve your business.
Aug 6, 2014 • 39min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint : 04 - Ahmad Islam
Mr. Ahmad Islam is the co-founder and Managing Partner of the full service marketing agency Commonground with over 150 employees with locations in New York City and Chicago. Commonground focusses on marketing to multicultural audiences which include the Black and Latino sector. Mr. Islam has used his experience to garner large clients such as Coca Cola, Nike, Sprite, Nissan and others. Mr. Islam takes us on his personal entrepreneurial journey and discusses the strategies and techniques he has used to become successful and thrive in the tough advertising landscape.
Aug 6, 2014 • 31min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint : 03 - Ron Busby - U. S. Black Chamber
Mr. Ron Busby is a former ultra successful entrepreneur who transformed his business USA Superclean, from $150,000 in annual revenues to over $15 million in annual revenue in only ten years. Mr. Busby also started and grew two other janitorial firms to over $4 million in revenue. Mr. Busby is currently the President and CEO of U. S. Black Chambers, Inc. which is an advocate for Black businesses. Join us on Mr. Busby's extraordinary entrepreneurial journey and listen as he explains the purpose of the U. S. Black Chamber.
Aug 6, 2014 • 1h 5min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint : 02 - George Fraser of Frasernet.com
George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of Frasernet, Inc. A company he founded some 25 years ago with the vision to lead a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent. He is considered by many to be a new voice for African-Americans and one of the foremost authorities on economic development, networking, and building effective relationships. In this episode, Mr. Fraser discusses his entrepreneurial journey and educates us about the power of Black economics.
Aug 6, 2014 • 55min
Black Entrepreneur Blueprint : 01 - Dr. Dennis Kimbro
Dr. Dennis Kimbro is a world renowned author, speaker, and educator. He is the author of the best selling book titled "Think and Grow Rich - A Black Choice". Dr. Kimbro has taken his Black welath doctorine throughout the entire world. His newest book is titled "The Wealth Choice - Success Secrets of Black Millionaires". In this episode Dr. Kimbro discusses his entrepreneurial journey and gives you the keys to entrepreneurial success and the importance of Black business ownership.
