Black Wealth Renaissance

In this episode, David and Jalen discuss the importance of family and community support and the challenges of black fatherhood in today's society. They reflect on the inception of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, sharing their journeys and how their perspectives on entrepreneurship have evolved. This leads into a conversation covering the recent economic developments, including market reactions to tariffs and the implications for consumers and investors. The two then share their predictions of the impact of tariffs on manufacturing and consumer prices, as well as the shifting global power dynamics between the U.S. and China.  The duo continues the show covering perseverance in entrepreneurship, the role of faith in business, and the Black church’s declining influence amongst black men. Enjoy another great episode of the BWR podcast and don’t forget! Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Get Life Insurance Today Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard  https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://tw

In this episode of the Blackwell Renaissance Podcast, hosts David and Jalen dive into crucial topics affecting America today. They discuss the power of taking imperfect action in entrepreneurship, explore the impact of AI technology (especially ChatGPT) on the graphic design industry, and analyze Mississippi's plan to eliminate state income tax as a strategy to attract businesses. The hosts also explore the controversial role of private equity in driving market consolidation and its damaging effects on small businesses, housing, and workers. The conversation highlights the growing problem of wealth inequality and how private equity firms operate with little oversight. The episode also touches on Mississippi's healthcare crisis, the legacy of George Foreman, Trump’s executive order on historical narratives, and Coach Prime’s groundbreaking $54 million contract with Colorado University. This episode is packed with insightful discussions on entrepreneurship, finance, social issues, and sports. Key Points 00:18

Welcome back to another episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast! This week, hosts David and Jalen dive into the hot-button topics of the moment, discussing how the erosion of the American middle class and partnerships like Klarna and DoorDash's financing for takeout are impacting financial habits. Later in the episode, the conversation takes a personal turn as Jalen challenges David's stance on racism, sparking an insightful debate. The duo then shifts gears to tackle the deep-rooted issues preventing Black Americans from achieving true wealth and reaching their full potential in the country. Tune in for a mix of thought-provoking discussions, insightful debates, and valuable lessons about Black wealth building. Key Topics Covered: 00:17 - Intro: Meet your hosts, David and Jalen, and get ready for an engaging episode. 5:48 - The Erosion of the American Middle Class: A deep dive into the challenges facing the middle class today. 32:37 - Klarna Partners with DoorDash: How Klarna's partnership with Doo

In this week's episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, hosts David and Jalen dive deep into timely topics like media literacy, black entrepreneurship, and creating lasting wealth.  The duo discusses: The critical importance of media literacy in today’s fast-paced digital world, especially when it comes to understanding political news and social media’s influence on your life. Whether black people should build their businesses from the ground up or focus on acquiring established businesses for quicker wealth generation. A shocking story about a young woman in Carolina who lost her home due to a $400 HOA fee—illustrating the impact of financial mismanagement and the importance of understanding the costs of homeownership. A tribute to Junior Bridgeman, a legendary black businessman who recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship and success. Listen in as David and Jalen share insights on how you can build wealth, protect your financial future, and leave a legacy for generati

David and Jalen are back with another installment of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast.  This week, the dynamic duo started with a question inspired by a post on the Instagram page: How old is too old to live with your parents?  Millennials are building wealth at a greater rate than their parents over the past five years since the Covid-19 was declared a pandemic.  Lastly, the two discuss whether or not the Auto Loan market will trigger the next recession in the US.    Key Points  00:15 - Intro  07:27 - How old is too old to live with your parents? 35:05 - Millennials are building wealth faster than previous generations!  58:22 - Will auto loans trigger the next recession?  Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard  https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_ Jalen Clark  https://instagram.com/_jclark06 https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Wealth Renaissance Crew is back with another installment of the greatest show on earth.  David and Jalen start the show with their thoughts on the Economic Black that took place on February 28th. This was a boycott of major corporations by Black and Brown communities to combat the roll back of DEI programs. David then leads off a conversation on Trump’s tax plan and the expected budget cuts that total over $1 trillion dollars in tax cuts. Next, the duo proposes the question: will a sovereign wealth fund be America’s saving grace? Grab your note pads and get ready for another great episode.    Key Points 00:15 - Intro  02:51 - The Economic Blackout  23:30 - Trump’s Budget Proposal Tax Plan 41:36 - Will A Sovereign Wealth Fund Save America?  1:01:00 - Can A US Crypto Reserve Revive The Bull Run? 1:18:45 - SEC Rules that Meme Coins are not securities Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard  https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://twitter.com/daviddagoli

Black Wealth Renaissance is back with another installment of the podcast. In this episode, our friend Reggie Calhoun Jr will stop by and discuss how athletes can build wealth through NIL deals. Reggie is helping college athletes navigate the NIL landscape through his company Athlete RevOps and he recently became the Director of Football NIL/Revenue Sharing at the University of Colorado. Next, the duo goes on to speak about the state of most Americans living above their means as reports show that the annual income needed to live comfortably has risen across the country. Last Jalen and David speak about how you can profit from the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race that is currently happening. Key Points 1:45 - Building Wealth Through NIL - Reggie Calhoun JR 43:30 - Are Americans living above their means? 1:09:30 - How Profit From The AI Race Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_ Jale

David and Jalen return with another episode of the BWR podcast.  The dynamic duo starts the podcast with a reintroduction to the why Black Wealth Renaissance was started and what to expect for the BWR podcast moving forward. They then move into their experience maturing as businessmen and how they have been able to grow from failures and become stronger. Then they move into their first topic Valentine's Day spending reached new all-time highs of 27.5 billion dollars. The fellas then start to discuss if there may be a stock market crash coming.  Berkshire Hathaway recently released their 13 - F report for the fourth quarter which shows the company sold $6 billion worth of assets. Next, the fellas speak about the Eminent domain case involving a black-owned farm with over 600 acres of land and a railroad company that wants to take the land that has been in their family for over 100 years. Sit back and enjoy some great conversations about the financial landscape.   Key Points 6:50 - Intro (Reflections)  12:30 -

David and Jalen return to the podcast space after a hiatus.  The fellas give the listeners a glimpse into life since the last podcast episode going over major life events and some of the mental hurdles they have had to overcome. The dynamic duo then goes into their outlook on the presidency over the next four years and how Trump has rolled back DEI programs. They jump head first into how most of these companies' DEI programs were simply smoke and mirrors in the first place or a big PR push responding to George Flyod’s untimely death. The team then goes into Deep Seek and the state of the current Artificial intelligence market.  The crew then moves onto the last topic of the episode concluding with how Trump’s Tariffs will impact the lives of everyday Americans.  Key Points 00:37 - Intro 11:37 - How working is helping us become better leaders 14:31 - How Trump's 2nd term will impact us  19:00 - Death of DEI 33:52 - The AI Wars  54:15 - How Tariffs Will Impact Your Wallet Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️

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

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 Points 1:22 - Guest Intro  4:40 - Life before entertainment  18:05 - How he gets a picture with so many celebrities 25:05 - Finding comfort as the only black person in the room 39:50 - 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 Resources Keep Up With the Guest https://www.instagram.com/youknowdessie/ Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard  https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://twitter.com/david

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 zones 23:48 - 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 Resources Keep Up With the Guest https://www.instagram.com/thekingmalaki/ Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard  https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://twitter.

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 Intro 3:25 - Taking their real estate company public 10:38 - Understanding the value of assets vs liabilities 16:37 - The poor stigma that comes with crowdfunding 30:11 - 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 f

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 management 1:02:13 - Men, would you be jealous of your woman making more than you?    1:10:59 - Standing on Business  If you're interested in advertising o

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 dollars 1:01:54 - Outsource the life you want  1:12:27 - Standing o

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 Stamp 1:56 - Guest Intro 5:15 - Layoff creates an entrepreneur 13:28 - First government contract  16:45 - The Procurement cycle 26:50 - Lossing a billion-dollar project  36:09 - Newest contract secured 38:37 - How does the government debt ceiling affect procurement  46:44 - It’s easier to buy a business over a home 1:05:30 - Red flags of government contracting 1:16:20 - Why small businesses fail 1:40:10 - Standing on Business by PSBS 1:44:52 - Final Questions     Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you're interested in advertisi

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 Concessions 8:10 - Leaving Corporate to Launch His First Restaurant 13:06 - Filing Personal Bankruptcy to Keep the Business Afloat 17:57 - Making His Restaurant Profitable 21:30 - Selling Their First Restaurant to Enter Airport Concessions 25:14 - Why Do People Feel a Way When Black Founders Exit? 28:00 - Learning the Airport Concessions Industry 30:00 - Franchising Vs. Starting Your Own Brand 38:45 - What is the ACDBE Program? 43:30 - Creative JV Partnerships & Scaling the Right Way 48:30 - The Diffe

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. 4

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 Guest 8:42 - Making $30K In First Month Launching Her Firm 15:39 - Explaining The Corporate Transparency Act 25:59- The Be

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast! In Episode 211, we delve into the remarkable journey of Chris and Erika Cobb, the founders of Chosen Agency. From the streets of Hartwell, Georgia, and the world of engineering to the bustling insurance sector, the Cobbs' story is a vibrant canvas of ambition, adaptability, and entrepreneurial brilliance. Join us as we explore how this power couple transformed their challenges into a groundbreaking online insurance agency, redefining the norms of life insurance sales and setting new benchmarks in the digital age. Chris and Erika Cobb's inspiring narrative is a testament to the power of partnership, innovation, and relentless pursuit of financial independence. Key Moments 1:41 - Guest Introduction: Meet Chris and Erika Cobb and learn about their backgrounds and unique journey into life insurance. 8:50 - The Journey Into Insurance: Discover how Chris and Erika started selling insurance door-to-door and their strategic pivot to socia