In this insightful clip of Market Mondays, hosts Ian Dunlap and Troy Millings welcome Jabari Johnson, a multifaceted entrepreneur and talent in the live event space. Jabari delves into the incredible power of relationships, sharing how pivotal connections have shaped his journey from the media side of the music industry to becoming a prominent figure in live events. Jabari begins by reflecting on his hustle as an interviewer, seeking every opportunity to interview hip-hop artists. Little did...

In this fascinating episode of EYL, hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with seasoned trademark attorney Rosezena Pierce to uncover the critical aspects of trademarking your business. Rosezena emphasizes the importance of securing your brand name legally before you pour your time, effort, and finances into building your business. Right from the start, Rosezena equates starting a business without a trademark to building a house on land you don't own—a recipe for disaster. She shares...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Market Mondays! 🎉 In this installment, Ian Dunlap, Troy Millings, and Rashad Bilal delve into the financial landscape as we approach one of the most intriguing periods of the year: the pre-presidential election market. **Market Predictions for September** 📉 Rashad kicks off the conversation by asking Ian for his market predictions as we near the presidential election. According to Ian, we could see a pullback ranging between 5% to 8.5%. He...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Market Mondays! In this session, your hosts Ian Dunlap, Rashad Bilal, and Troy Millings dive deep into critical investment strategies to weather economic storms, focusing particularly on recession-proof stocks and hedging techniques. **🟢 Key Highlights:** **1. Inflation Hedge and Gold Investment:** Rashad Bilal kicks off the discussion by asking about the importance of gold in portfolios during inflationary periods. Ian Dunlap answers by...

In this inspiring episode of EYL, we sit down with Rosezena "TheBizLawyer" Pierce, a leading trademark attorney and the CEO of RJ Pierce Law Group, PC based in Chicago. Rosezena, also known as "the biz lawyer" on Instagram, takes us through her extraordinary journey—from excelling in law school to facing the harsh realities of job hunting, and ultimately, founding a highly successful law firm dedicated to intellectual property law. **Key Highlights:** - **Educational Excellence and Early...

Welcome to another engaging clip of Market Mondays! In this clip, titled "The Unexpected Shift," hosts Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Ian Dunlap dive deep into the political landscape, discussing the fresh momentum surge for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and Trump's surprising media moves. *Key Highlights:* 1. **Trump’s Streamer Strategy**: Rashad kicks off the discussion with Donald Trump's appearance on Aidan Ross's live stream, where Trump made some unexpected statements...

In this episode of EYL, hosts Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal sit down with April Showers, a successful entrepreneur and the creative force behind Afro Unicorn. They explore the intricate world of licensing deals, trademark challenges, and the relentless drive required to build a global brand. April Showers shares her experiences related to Kanye West’s licensing deal with Adidas and provides insights into what can go wrong when creative control is sacrificed. She emphasizes the importance of...

In this clip of Market Mondays, we dive deep into the recent developments in the tech and financial markets that have everyone talking. Hosts Ian Dunlap, Troy Millings, and Rashad Bilal cover a variety of hot-button topics including Warren Buffett's recent decision to sell a portion of his Apple shares. What implications does this move have for the tech giant and its future? Is it time to rethink the "two tech, two index" investment strategy? Ian highlights some fundamental weaknesses in...

Welcome back to another insightful clip of Market Mondays, where hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap are joined by special guests Matt Garland and Mosi Gatling. In this clip, we delve deep into the world of real estate, focusing on crucial topics like home buying, refinancing, and HELOCs (Home Equity Line of Credit). At the beginning of the video, Ian Dunlap questions Matt Garland about the advice he would give to potential homebuyers who are feeling apprehensive about entering the market....

Welcome back to another clip of Market Mondays, where we dive deep into current economic trends, market insights, and strategies to help you navigate these challenging times. In this clip, our hosts, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, are joined by real estate experts Matt Garland and Mosi Gatling for a comprehensive discussion on the anticipated real estate market dynamics in light of potential recession risks. *Discussion Highlights:* 🌟 *Recession Predictions:* Rashad kicks off the...

Welcome back to another clip of Market Mondays! In today's discussion, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings address one of the most pressing questions on every investor's mind: "How far will the stock market fall?" Our hosts delve into the current downtrend affecting major blue-chip companies, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and TSM, all experiencing significant declines. Ian Dunlap kicks off the discussion with his insightful analysis on which stocks are the most attractive buys...

In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with April Showers to delve into the intricate world of licensing and brand partnerships. We discuss the business dynamics of the $98 billion licensing industry and how Kanye West leveraged his Yeezy brand to become a billionaire through a partnership with Adidas.  April shares the remarkable journey of Afro Unicorn, including its successful partnership with Walmart and the decision to turn down an animated TV show deal with Nickelodeon to...

In this episode of Market Mondays Medium, hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap sit down with special guest Don Peebles, a prominent real estate developer with significant experience in the New York real estate scene. The discussion takes an intimate turn as Peebles shares his personal interactions and professional relationship with Donald Trump, another key figure in New York real estate and former U.S. president. Rashad kicks off the conversation by diving straight into a controversial...

Welcome back to another insightful clip of Market Mondays! In this clip, hosts Troy Millings, Ian Dunlap, and Rashad Bilal sit down with veteran real estate mogul Don Peebles to discuss the current state of the commercial real estate market and strategies to thrive during downturns. *Key Points Discussed:* 1. **Identifying Opportunities in Challenging Markets**: - Don Peebles shares crucial insights on how to identify lucrative opportunities in cities like Los Angeles and Detroit, even...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of *EYL*. In this episode, hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with Mag Rodriguez to delve into the revolutionary partnership between their platform and Luminate, a game-changing collaboration that gives artists unprecedented control over charting on Billboard. Luminate is the agency responsible for all the reporting in the recorded music industry, both domestically and internationally. Originally known as Nielsen Soundscan, Luminate has...

In this Ficos Fundamentals Class for EYL University, Shonda Martin, a credit educator, and expert, dives deep into one of the most crucial aspects of your credit profile: credit utilization. Understanding and managing your credit utilization can significantly boost your credit score and open doors to better financial opportunities. For this full class and more like it, sign up for EYL University at eyluniversity.com! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more financial tips and...

Welcome back to another incredible clip of Market Mondays! In this clip, our hosts Troy Millings, Rashad Bilal, and Ian Dunlap sit down with the extraordinary real estate developer Donahue Peebles. Join us as we delve into a fascinating conversation about the ambitious skyscraper project, the Aspiration Tower, set to be the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. From the hurdles of political delays to the strategic planning behind such a monumental undertaking, Donahue offers insider...

👋 Welcome back to EYL, your premier destination for all things finance, investment, and exclusive events! In today's breaking news, your hosts Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings reveal some immensely exciting updates regarding Invest Fest's VIP Night. 🌟 *The Line-Up:* We've meticulously curated our most impressive VIP night line-up to date! Here's a glimpse of the heavyweights you'll see: - *Pour Mind* - *Shannon Sharp* - *TI* - *Monica* (Musical performance) - *Mapy the...

In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Mag Rodriguez to discuss the groundbreaking changes happening in the music industry through the EVEN platform. Discover how LaRussell made $27,000 in just 24 hours by releasing his album on EVEN, and learn why artists are missing out on significant revenue by not selling directly to consumers. We explore how EVEN is the first direct-to-consumer music platform to report to Billboard and whether fans would pay extra for music from their...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Market Mondays! Today, we are thrilled to have Ish join us for an enlightening conversation about the world of real estate investing. Whether you're a beginner looking to dip your toes into real estate or someone with some experience, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. *Key Discussion Points:* 1. **Mindset for Real Estate Investment**: - Ish starts off by emphasizing the importance of having the right mindset...

In this insightful episode of Market Mondays, we sit down with the dynamic and inspiring Pinky Cole, the mastermind behind Slutty Vegan, a rapidly growing vegan food empire. Pinky opens up about the pivotal moment when she raised $25 million, a milestone that brought her company’s valuation to a staggering $100 million. Rashad Bilal, our inquisitive host, dives deep into the details, peeling back the layers to reveal the challenges and triumphs that accompanied such a significant capital...

In this eye-opening clip of Market Mondays, hosts Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap welcome the inspirational entrepreneur Pinky Cole. Known for her honesty about the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, Pinky takes a deep dive into the real lessons she's learned while scaling her businesses. She shares invaluable advice on site selection, the importance of data over intuition, and the emotional challenges that come with making tough business decisions. Pinky sheds light...

In this insightful clip of EYL, our hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with the dynamic Felecia Hatcher. Known for her enlightening perspectives and innovative marketing approaches, Felecia takes us on a deep dive into the mechanics behind the scarcity model and how it influences consumer behavior. As the Chief Popcorn Officer of Popcorn Heaven, Felecia has mastered the art of creating demand. In this conversation, she reflects on her experience working with Nintendo and how they...

Welcome back to another riveting clip of Market Mondays! Today, we're diving into one of the most tumultuous events the tech industry has seen in recent times—a global tech outage that sent shockwaves through various sectors and led to massive flight cancellations. Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings are here to break it all down for you. *[00:00:00] Global Tech Outage:* Last week saw an unprecedented global tech outage that continued into this week, causing the cancellation of over...

In this clip of Market Mondays, we dive deep into the latest developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market, specifically focusing on Tesla's recent decline in**Title: Market Mondays Medium #2 - July 15 | Tesla's Market Share, EV Trends, and Investment Insights** Welcome back to another clip of Market Mondays, your go-to source for the latest insights in the financial market. In this episode, our hosts Troy Millings, Ian Dunlap, and Rashad Bilal dive deep into the recent shifts in Tesla's...