Dive into the digital world's most underrated strategy with Leander Howard II, a tech wizard who's mastered the art of blending sales, marketing, and technology to skyrocket business revenue. From breaking into tech to scaling a business that's not just surviving but THRIVING, Leander shares invaluable insights that could be the missing puzzle piece in your tech career or startup journey! Wondering how e-mails could possibly outshine the flashy world of social media? Leander breaks down why your e-mail list might just be the most powerful tool you're not utilizing to its full potential. Plus, get a sneak peek into the best treat we've ever offered our viewers - a chance to WIN BIG by engaging with us! Are you capturing the data that turns followers into loyal customers, or are you letting potential growth slip through your fingers? Whether you're a budding tech entrepreneur or a seasoned pro looking to level up, this episode is packed with golden nuggets ready to be unearthed. Guest Info: LinkedIn: Leander Howard II Instagram: @leanderhowardii CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - Cyrus and Leandre Meeting Story 2:58 - Secrets to Easy Marketing 7:18 - Reasons Why Businesses Fail 9:27 - Pre-Tech Career Insights 13:43 - Tech Rich Program Introduction 14:52 - Transitioning to Marketing Career 17:42 - Social Media vs True Marketing 22:48 - Email List Management Tips 23:42 - Starting Spark Your Resume 31:00 - Tech Community Invitation 32:16 - Partnering with Competition Benefits 34:00 - Choosing Tulsa for Business 37:45 - Ideal Tech Partner Qualities 43:34 - Biggest Business Pet Peeves Let us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview. Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQs https://direct.me/imjustcyrus Here are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend!  1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose)  These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews.  They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They’re about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically. Careerist Discount Link: 👉https://crst.co/cyrus 2. CourseCareers is self paced. You can finish it in 3 weeks or 3 months. They offer tech sales roles only & are partnered with tech companies, so they’re usually able to get you a tech career quickly or a paid internship (up to $21/hr) while you wait to get hired on. They only offer courses for people in North America. They’re just $449 with my discount code that gives you $50 off!  Discount Code: Cyrus50 CourseCareers Website Here 👇🏾 https://coursecareers.com/ref/8071/ Keep me posted on your journey!  Instagram: @Imjustcyrus | @TechIsTheNewBlack  Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46FZVPyI8FD6tkDyY3oX-g Interested in being a guest or recommending a guest?! We are looking for more guests who are Startup founders, senior level and tech influencers! If you fit this category, fill out our guest request form here: https://www.techisthenewblack.com/ Podcast Host: Cyrus Harbin / @Imjustcyrus Director of Photography: Eric Bates / @IamEricBates Audio Engineer: @IamEricBates Executive Producer: @Imjustcyrus Senior Producer: Rhea Dawkins / @Rsvpmeplease Associate Producer: Auzsha Gardner / @Auzarella , @IamEricBates Video Editor: @iamericbates #remotework #wfh #techlife #fintechlife #techlifestyle #blackmenintech #blackengineers #techisthenewblack #explorepage #discoverpage #wfh #workfromhome #womenintech Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy