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Shetellia Riley Irving, a sports agent, shares her experiences representing a premier athlete through career challenges, contract negotiations, suspensions, and the world of athletic endorsements. She discusses Nike's contract non-renewal, partnering with Anta for a global brand, and the considerations behind forging a successful career for her client. Shetellia delves into the impact of a high-profile suspension and the complexities of managing a premier athlete's brand, emphasizing quality products for a successful athletic endorsement deal.

Explore the potential resurgence of Salana in 2024 and the impact of recent events on the cryptocurrency space. Analyze the future of Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum, considering changes in the global economy. Discuss the cleanout of the system following events related to Binance and the increasing involvement of banks in the cryptocurrency space. Contemplate the possibility of influential figures from traditional finance making a shift to the cryptocurrency space and the potential impact on the industry's trajectory. Gain insights on the potential impact of regulatory changes, interest rates, and inflation on cryptocurrency prices.

Renowned real estate developer Brandon Rule shares insights on transforming housing projects into mixed-income communities, securing funding for massive developments, and the role of affordable housing in bridging the wealth gap. They discuss the mechanics of real estate financing, the three tiers of securing HUD grants, and the need for greater Black participation in community development. They also explore commercial development, maintaining relationships with city officials, the concept of reverse gentrification, and the application of tax credits in real estate projects.

The hosts discuss the importance of back testing and forward testing in trading strategies. They emphasize the need to check bid history and analyze trends in options trading. They highlight the importance of refining one's skillset and making informed investment decisions. They also discuss stocks to watch in 2024 and reflect on the complex relationship between China and America.

Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings discuss Amazon's $9 a month healthcare offering, highlighting its potential impact on the healthcare and tech industries. They compare it to a hypothetical $9 healthcare for all proposition and emphasize Amazon's goal to dominate the industry. The podcast also explores the story of diapers.com and Amazon's aggressive competition strategy, as well as the cutthroat nature of business and the expansion of Amazon into different industries.

Esteemed guest, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., discusses his aspirations for the 2024 presidential candidacy. The conversation then delves into the pressing issue of Israel Palestine, highlighting the need to protect innocent children. They debate Israel's responsibility in handling the civilian population and question casualty reports from Hamas. Additional topics include visual evidence in the Israel-Palestine conflict and a hypothetical scenario involving Cuba.

Special guest Rich Kleiman, co-founder of media company The Boardroom, discusses the origins of The Boardroom, its purpose, and the changing dynamic of athletes in media. They delve into athletes taking control of their own narratives through owning media companies and the impact it has on their portrayal in the media.

Hosts discuss the influence of money in American politics, highlighting the top lobbying group, the National Association of Realtors, spending $84 million in 2022. They explore the connection between business and politics, emphasizing the role of money in shaping policies. The impact of financial power on politics is discussed, along with the need for economic empowerment.

In this episode, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings discuss topics related to the improvement of black America, emphasizing self-improvement, identifying collective interests, and the top three issues: financial freedom, criminal justice reform, and education reform. They explore potential solutions such as reparations, changing public school funding, and venture capital allocation towards black-owned businesses.

Shetellia Riley Irving, agent of Kyrie Irving, discusses NBA contracts and negotiation. Topics include the impact of missing out on awards, Kyrie Irving's decisions regarding his shoe brand, the role of media in shaping society's mindset, challenges for athletes when taking a stand, and Shetellia's journey as the first black woman to negotiate an NBA contract.