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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Apr 11, 2024 • 14min
How The New Wave of Tech Companies Will Power The Creators
Guest Issac Hayes discusses the model of giving creators control over their monetization from day one, disrupting industries. They explore how platforms like fanbase empower artists to directly monetize their content. Hayes highlights the shift towards fair compensation for creators and investment opportunities on fanbase. The conversation delves into wealth-building in tech, disrupting traditional revenue streams, and the potential of owning equity in tech companies for wealth creation.
Apr 10, 2024 • 16min
Trump's Billion-Dollar Comeback
Delve into Donald Trump's surge to billionaire status with Truth Social, meme stocks, and staying relevant through controversy. Explore fame's leverage in business outcomes, branding lessons, and financial takeaways. Unravel the enigma of meme stocks, celebrity branding, and the power of fame in keeping your brand in the limelight.
Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 18min
EYL #285 How Hollywood Hair Bar Made $45 Million From Black Women Hair Products, Social Media, & Marketing
Tiffany Rose Dean, creator of Hollywood Hair Bar, shares how she turned a $50K investment into $45 million in sales by targeting her market, using viral marketing on Instagram, and staying true to her brand's mission of quality and empowerment. The podcast explores her journey from Nipsey Hussle's stylist to successful entrepreneur and offers insightful strategies for building a successful business in the beauty industry.
Apr 8, 2024 • 13min
Social Media is Becoming the New TV
Isaac Hayes III discusses social media's evolution into a powerful advertising medium, focusing on engagement over follower count. Platforms like Fanbase prioritize authentic reach, offering creators opportunities for monetization. Explore the impact of algorithms on content visibility and the future of social media monetization and creator potential.
Apr 7, 2024 • 14min
Cliff Notes: Business and Culture of South Africa
Seasoned entrepreneur Ingrid Best shares insights on South Africa's economy, apartheid legacy, and vibrant wine industry. She emphasizes the importance of cultural immersion and partnerships for successful business ventures. The podcast delves into identity, race, and shared struggles in South Africa, offering advice on starting businesses in Africa for black Americans and exploring business opportunities and legality in the country.
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Apr 6, 2024 • 9min
5 Personal Finance Tips for 2024
Join finance experts Ian Dunlap, Troy Millings, and Rashad Bilal as they discuss personal finance tips for 2024. They cover topics like saving 40-50% of income, investing 25%, exploring different indexes like Vug and VGT, investing in businesses outside publicly traded markets, and the value of financial education with book recommendations.
Apr 5, 2024 • 15min
Study Hall: The History of Why Haiti Is One of The Poorest Nations On Earth
Wyclef Jean discusses Haiti's economic challenges, highlighting political turmoil, external influence, and exploitation. Emphasizes the need for economic freedom, control of natural resources, and unification within the African diaspora. They delve into Haiti's past, present, and potential future, shedding light on the root causes of poverty and inequality.
Apr 4, 2024 • 15min
Art Investing for Beginners
Ingrid Best, an experienced art investor from the wine industry, shares her journey into art investing, emphasizing the importance of a personal connection with pieces. She discusses integrating art into living spaces creatively and the challenges of managing a growing collection. The podcast also explores collective art investment strategies and best practices for buying and investing in art.
Apr 3, 2024 • 11min
The Future of Healthcare: Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia's Battle for Dominance
The podcast discusses the intense battle between tech giants Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia in the healthcare industry, focusing on Nvidia's advancements in digital biology and AI-powered agents. They explore the potential for dictating and customizing human biology, streamlining outpatient recovery processes, and reducing medical costs. The panelists predict Nvidia to emerge as the primary victor in this competitive race.
Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 14min
EYL #284 Can The Next Billion Dollar Social Media Platform Be Black Owned?
Special guest Isaac Hayes III shares insights on Fanbase, a disruptive social media platform empowering users to earn money. Topics include racial biases in venture capitalism, importance of equity for black entrepreneurs, crowdfunding evaluations, AI in the future, and investing wisdom. Fanbase's regulatory journey, features, funding challenges, valuation strategies, and vision for digital innovation are highlighted.
