Earn Your Leisure
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Welcome to The Earn Your Leisure Podcast. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings will be your host. Earn Your Leisure will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the entertainment and sports industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. Earn Your Leisure is a college business class mixed with pop culture. We blend the two together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Let’s go!! #earnyourleisurepodcast
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Jun 19, 2024 • 14min
Who Really Runs Politics: Understanding Super PACs
Elected official Rep. Jamal Bowman reveals the $30 million spent against him by super PACs. Discussion on political funding disparities, AIPAC's influence, and strategies to combat big money in elections.
Jun 19, 2024 • 14min
Who Really Runs Politics: Understanding Super PACs
Representative Jamal Bowman discusses the impact of big money on elections, revealing $30 million spent against him by super PACs. He explains the role of AIPAC in funding campaigns and shares strategies to combat financial inequalities in politics.
Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 27min
EYL #295 Music Industry Secrets: Bryan-Michael Cox on Royalties, Songwriting, AI, Club Culture, & R&B
Music producer Bryan-Michael Cox shares insights on royalty splits, songwriting, AI in music, club culture, and R&B. Topics include record deals, competition, impact of AI on music industry, club strategies, Kanye West vs. Drake, hit songwriters, producer roles, and future of music.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 13min
Nvidia Stock Split Explained: Is It Time to Buy?
Market Mondays hosts discuss the Nvidia stock split, its impact on market cap, and strategic buying targets. Insights on Nvidia's growth potential, profit margins, and comparison to Microsoft. Analogy of Nvidia as a driving force in the AI industry. Analysis of financial metrics and semiconductor industry, including Intel. Exploration of investment opportunities in Nvidia and CrowdStrike.
Jun 16, 2024 • 13min
Cliff Notes: Keys to Turn a Failing Company Around
Dean Forbes, a seasoned CEO in SaaS, shares his journey of turning around failing companies. He discusses expanding KDS into new markets, forming a pivotal partnership with American Express, and navigating acquisition negotiations worth €125 million with Mastercard and American Express.
Jun 15, 2024 • 14min
The New Teflon Don: 34 Felonies but No Jail Time?
Discussing Trump's 34 felony convictions and the lack of impact on his political support and campaign funds. Analyzing market implications and inequities in the justice system. Debating on felons' voting rights and the political landscape.
Jun 14, 2024 • 8min
Study Hall: How to Keep Your Cool in High-Stress Business Deals
Entrepreneur Dean Forbes shares insights on maintaining composure in high-stress business deals, emphasizing competitive leverage and the strategic advantage of having multiple interested parties. He details a billion-euro deal where multiple bidders increased bargaining power and avoided compromising on contractual conditions. Hosts explore the importance of competitive tension in negotiations, highlighting the need for alternative options to secure favorable outcomes.
Jun 13, 2024 • 10min
Building Success: The Key Traits of an Effective CEO with Dean Forbes
Guest Dean Forbes, a seasoned CEO, discusses key traits of effective leadership. Topics include the power of communication in global teams, resilience in facing setbacks, translating company goals to employee motivation, personal investment strategies in tech and property, and the quest for financial freedom. Sponsored chapters focus on ShipStation and Kajabi for online businesses.
Jun 12, 2024 • 29min
Blacc Sam Speaks on The $100K "NIPSEY HUSSLE BUSINESS GRANT" Pitch Competition: "He Would Love This"
Blacc Sam, brother of Nipsey Hussle, joins the hosts to announce a $100,000 business grant pitch competition. Participants must create an Instagram video explaining their business to win. The competition aims to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and honor Nipsey's legacy.
Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 5min
How $600 & an EBT Card Turned Into a Million Dollar Business: The Pink Nookie Story
Brenna Murphy, CEO of Pink Nookie, shares how she turned $600 & an EBT card into a million-dollar business. Topics include the value of Invest Fest, being a forward-facing CEO, dark side of entrepreneurship, securing booths, free product strategy, Atlanta thriving for Black entrepreneurs, running a profitable vendor table, tips for success, and truth behind being in business with your partner.
