I was checking in on a good friend of mine, Dolly. If you’ve read any of my blogs, you’ve probably heard me talk about her before. Sometimes we fall out of touch for a bit, but I’ve been trying to get back to at least a weekly check-in. Life moves fast. And it’s easy to […]

We’ve all heard the term “self-made.” Self-made millionaire. Self-made success story. And to be honest, we love that idea. It makes us think someone pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and built something from nothing. They made it happen—no handouts, no shortcuts. But let’s be real: Is that even true? Can any of us really […]

Every day I wake up and ask myself: What should I learn today? What book should I be reading? Where am I right now in my journey, and where am I going next? See, I’ve been in the building phase for a while, and I love the building phase. It’s exciting. When I was younger, […]

Is it possible to be omnipresent? You guys know I’m a believer and an entrepreneur, so I’ll be honest, I cringed even typing that word into the title. Why? Because only God is omnipresent. He’s the only one who is everywhere at all times, who knows all things, who sees all things. That’s not up […]

So many things run through my mind daily that I have to brain dump, over and over again. One of my best companions for that process? ChatGPT. The goal is simple: use AI as an assistant, not a crutch. It’s here to make us faster, better, and more efficient, not to rob us of our […]

I’m sitting on my cousin’s porch in Stonecrest, close to where they’re building the new Black Wall Street, an inspiring project fueling Black entrepreneurship and community growth. I’m sipping coffee and eating a few pieces of a small Hershey’s chocolate bar with almonds while listening to my new Audible book, Never Eat Alone. Every few […]

I won’t give you the exact time or season but I will give you the setting. I had just left the barbershop, feeling fresh. My wife picks me up in the truck, no AC, and it’s about 93°and humid  in Atlanta. We’re on the east side, near Decatur, sitting in summer heat that felt personal. […]

I really believe with all of my heart that I was always a big dreamer. I just never could find the motivation to move from where I was. I didn’t have the habits, and honestly, I didn’t have the mindset. I had the desire, but not the movement. Then one day, I heard a phrase […]

All Platforms. Every Day. No Excuses. Entrepreneurs, especially e-commerce entrepreneurs, should be on every platform. Here’s the thing: most people are loyal to their preferred app. Instagram folks stay on Instagram. YouTube heads live on YouTube. TikTokers? You already know they’re not going anywhere. As a brand owner, you can’t afford to be picky, you’ve […]

Most people are chasing shortcuts. But the real advantage, the unfair advantage, isn’t loud or flashy. It’s quiet. It’s uncelebrated. It’s called discipline. That’s the cheat code most folks overlook while they’re chasing hacks. But if you’ve been following our journey through The Ground Up Academy, you already know better. We’ve been stacking wisdom, one […]