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The Build Black Show is where entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries unlock bootstrap strategy, business blueprints with a mix of cultural relevancy. Most of us didn't wake up and become entrepreneurs or owners as sometimes life pushes us into self-reliance. We mix in interviews, heated discussions, and business know how for a more authentic listening experience. DEI closed the door. We found the keys. 🔑 Black Business Ownership! StartUpStrategy BlackExcellence EconomicEmpowerment BlackOwnedBusiness HustleCulture SuccessMindset EntrepreneurPodcast BusinessPodcast StartupStories GenerationalWealth
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Does calling your company a “Black-owned business” help your brand—or could it be limiting your market? Entrepreneur and Operation HOPE founder John Hope Bryant has sparked a larger conversation about Black business and economic empowerment by arguing that Black entrepreneurs should build businesses capable of serving everyone rather than potentially defining their market by race. Coach Swan Simpson, Cretelia Harris and Robin White—the 3 Amigos—take the conversation to the table. Does Black-owned create valuable brand identity, community and customer loyalty? Could emphasizing the label discourage some potential customers? Should Black entrepreneurs focus on building mainstream companies and reinvest the wealth they create into Black communities? And why can't a company be proudly Black-owned while marketing its products and services to everybody? It's a provocative conversation about Black entrepreneurship, branding, business growth, ownership, wealth and whether identity is an economic limitation—or a competitive advantage. The 3 Amigos weigh in, but the final question belongs to you: Should we stop saying “Black-owned”—or own it even louder? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fidelity reported a record 769,000 401(k) millionaire accounts in Q2 2026 — raising an interesting question: Are millionaires STILL being made in Trump’s economy? In Episode 27, The Three Amigos — Coach Swan Simpson, Cretelia Harris and Robin White — examine the numbers behind today’s economy and the Americans who are continuing to accumulate wealth. We break down the rise of the 401(k) millionaire, how decades of consistent investing can turn ordinary retirement contributions into seven figures, and what these numbers do — and don’t — tell us about the financial health of everyday Americans. We also tackle the bigger conversation: Has the path to becoming a millionaire changed? Does wealth still require an extraordinary income, or are time, consistency, investing and ownership still some of the biggest pieces of the equation? Everybody has an opinion about the economy. This episode looks at the receipts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work—but does that automatically mean humans lose? On Episode 26 of The Build Black Show, Coach Swan Simpson, Cretelia Harris and Robin White sit down for a candid conversation about AI, automation, jobs, entrepreneurship and the future of work. As businesses increasingly use artificial intelligence to automate tasks and increase productivity, workers are being forced to confront a serious question: What happens to my career if AI can do part of my job? The 3 Amigos offer another perspective. Instead of only asking which jobs AI could replace, what if we asked what businesses, income streams and opportunities people can create by learning to use AI? We explore using artificial intelligence to start businesses, increase productivity, create content, improve sales and marketing, develop new skills and turn knowledge into income. AI is changing the rules. The question is whether we're going to watch the change happen—or learn how to participate in the opportunities it creates. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
**Title:** Doctor’s Orders: Vaccines, Wellness & Entrepreneurship with Dr. Monique May **Subtitle:** A board-certified physician talks vaccines, nutrition, preventive health and turning medical expertise into a wellness business. On Episode 25 of **The Build Black Show**, board-certified family physician and Physician In The Kitchen® founder **Dr. Monique May** joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about health, wellness, vaccines, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and ownership. Dr. May has more than two decades of clinical experience and has expanded her expertise far beyond traditional medicine. She is a bestselling author, speaker, culinary-trained physician, media personality, and entrepreneur who has built the Physician In The Kitchen® brand around helping people make healthier food and lifestyle choices. We get into the conversations many families and entrepreneurs are having right now: How do we make informed decisions about our health? What should we understand about vaccines? How much does nutrition matter? And how do we separate credible medical information from the flood of health claims we encounter every day? Then we switch lanes into entrepreneurship and discuss how Dr. May turned her knowledge into intellectual property, books, products, television and a health-focused business. It’s **health, wealth, wellness and ownership** in one conversation — exactly where The Build Black Show lives. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
You built the company — but have you actually protected your ownership of it? Attorney Scherrie L. Prince joins The Build Black Show to reveal overlooked business structure and operational red flags that can put entrepreneurs, their assets and even control of their companies at risk. In this episode, we examine the legal side of entrepreneurship that many small business owners don't think about until there's already a problem. Scherrie discusses business structures, LLCs, partnerships, ownership agreements, contracts, intellectual property, asset protection and the operational decisions that can create unexpected vulnerabilities inside a growing company. What happens when business partners disagree? Does forming an LLC automatically protect you? Are your ownership documents and agreements actually protecting what you think they are? And could the way you're operating your company create problems later? This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners who aren't just trying to start a business — but want to build, protect and retain ownership of something valuable. Episode 24 of The Build Black Show explores an important side of wealth building that doesn't get talked about enough: It's not enough to build it. You need to know how to protect it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How do you turn a podcast idea into a real business? Phil Byrd, better known as The Podcast Doctor, joins Coach Swan Simpson to share how entrepreneurs, creators, and businesses can start a podcast, build an audience, grow on YouTube, and monetize their content. With a background in radio and broadcasting, including ESPN Orlando, Phil has helped clients build successful podcasts and significant YouTube audiences. He also shares the personal story behind his work as he navigates Stage 5 kidney failure and searches for a living kidney donor. This conversation covers podcasting, YouTube growth, podcast monetization, content strategy, entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a media brand around your expertise. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
**International speaker and transformational coach Dora Chambers joins The Build Black Show for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, reinvention, leadership and building a legacy.** Dora's journey has taken her from overcoming major personal challenges to advising, speaking, training and helping others recognize what's possible in their own lives. Her work has included connections with **Kandi Burruss' Kandi Koated/Bedroom Kandi brand ecosystem**, leadership with **Woman Who CAN**, and a featured appearance on the Tubi television series **Sister Vibes**. In this episode, Dora shares the mindset behind transformation: how to move through setbacks, recognize new opportunities, develop stronger relationships, use your experiences as an asset, and keep building when life doesn't follow the original plan. You'll hear lessons on **personal development, business growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, purpose and legacy**—along with practical takeaways you can apply to your own journey. Because sometimes the thing you thought was going to stop you becomes the very story that qualifies you to help somebody else. **The Build Black Show shares the blueprints behind entrepreneurship, ownership, wealth, innovation and impact—no gatekeeping.** Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode 21: The Power of Franchising: A Proven Path to Start-Up Success & Business Growth What if entrepreneurship didn’t have to mean building a business from scratch? In this episode of **The Build Black Show**, we sit down with **Robert Cvetkovski, CEO of Jon Smith Subs**, and franchisee **Daniel Nunn** for a powerful conversation about **franchising, start-up opportunities, business growth, and entrepreneurship**. Robert shares why he believes the franchise model can give aspiring entrepreneurs a stronger foundation for success—and why creating opportunities for **Black entrepreneurs and underserved communities** is an important part of growing the Jon Smith Subs brand. Daniel brings the conversation to life from the franchisee perspective, discussing what it means to step into business ownership with an established brand, proven systems, operational support, and a business model designed to scale. We explore the difference between starting a business from zero and investing in a franchise, what prospective franchise owners should understand before making the leap, and how the right franchise opportunity can provide a roadmap for long-term growth. **In this episode:** * Why franchising can be a powerful path into entrepreneurship * The advantages of a proven business model versus starting from scratch * How franchise systems support start-up and business growth * What entrepreneurs should look for in a franchise opportunity * Robert's vision for expanding opportunities for Black entrepreneurs * Daniel's experience as a franchisee * Building wealth through business ownership * What it really takes to grow and operate a successful franchise If you've been thinking about **starting a business, buying a franchise, creating generational wealth, or finding a proven path into entrepreneurship**, this conversation is for you. **The Build Black Show — no gatekeeping. Just the blueprints for building, owning, growing, and creating legacy.** Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Build Black Show is where entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries unlock bootstrap strategy, business blueprints with a mix of cultural relevancy. Most of us didn't wake up and become entrepreneurs or owners as sometimes life pushes us into self-reliance. We mix in interviews, heated discussions, and business know how for a more authentic listening experience. DEI closed the door. We found the keys. 🔑 Black Business Ownership! StartUpStrategy BlackExcellence EconomicEmpowerment BlackOwnedBusiness HustleCulture SuccessMindset EntrepreneurPodcast BusinessPodcast StartupStories GenerationalWealth
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