In this powerful episode, former NBA All-Star Luol Deng and Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), share the untold story of basketball’s rise across the continent 🌍🏀. From South Sudan’s historic journey to the BAL’s mission to empower Africa’s youth, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and vision for the future of African basketball and business.

 

They break down what it takes to build infrastructure across 54 nations, why only five arenas in Africa are NBA-ready, and how the BAL is giving over 1 billion people access to professional basketball. Luol Deng calls for stronger business regulations and urges global investors to seize this moment to build Africa’s sports economy.

 

This conversation goes beyond basketball — it’s about legacy, leadership, and the power of investing in Africa’s future. 🇸🇸🇷🇼

 

#LuolDeng #ClareAkamanzi #BAL #BasketballAfricaLeague #SouthSudan #NBAAfrica #InvestInAfrica #EarnYourLeisure #MarketMondays #AfricaRising #SportsBusiness #YouthEmpowerment #BasketballInAfrica #Rwanda #AfricanExcellence

In this powerful episode, former NBA All-Star Luol Deng and Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), share the untold story of basketball&rsquo;s rise across the continent 🌍🏀. From South Sudan&rsquo;s historic journey to the BAL&rsquo;s mission to empower Africa&rsquo;s youth, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and vision for the future of African basketball and business.
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They break down what it takes to build infrastructure across 54 nations, why only five arenas in Africa are NBA-ready, and how the BAL is giving over 1 billion people access to professional basketball. Luol Deng calls for stronger business regulations and urges global investors to seize this moment to build Africa&rsquo;s sports economy.
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This conversation goes beyond basketball &mdash; it&rsquo;s about legacy, leadership, and the power of investing in Africa&rsquo;s future. 🇸🇸🇷🇼
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#LuolDeng #ClareAkamanzi #BAL #BasketballAfricaLeague #SouthSudan #NBAAfrica #InvestInAfrica #EarnYourLeisure #MarketMondays #AfricaRising #SportsBusiness #YouthEmpowerment #BasketballInAfrica #Rwanda #AfricanExcellence

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

Earn Your Leisure

Luol Deng & Clare Akamanzi: Building the NBA’s Future in Africa

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In this Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into Apple’s stunning market performance, silencing rumors about its decline and revealing why it’s still a top pick for smart investors. As the broader market shows volatility, Apple hits a 52-week high, positioning itself once again as a “safe haven” alongside tech giants like Microsoft and Google. Ian Dunlap explains why the projected return for Apple over the next four years (25–33%) could make it an alternative to traditional bonds, especially as confidence in U.S. debt falters. While Apple’s AI strategy remains a work in progress with leadership shifts, the team highlights why patience and long-term focus are paying off for shareholders. Troy Millings breaks down Apple’s unique approach: focusing on international expansion into India and reclaiming its spot as the number one in China, with the iPhone 17 surpassing sales expectations. The discussion also covers Apple’s rumored talks with Intel and what that could mean for the company’s future AI direction. Plus, Rashad Bilal shares exclusive details about Market Mondays’ special bundles, including access to Stock Club and EY University, opportunities for in-person masterminds, and a behind-the-scenes look at Nvidia’s innovations. Whether you’re a longtime Apple fan or a cautious investor, this conversation is packed with insights and strategies to help you navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. *Key topics include:*
Apple’s comeback and new 52-week high
Apple vs. U.S. bonds: Where smart money is flowing now
International expansion wins: China and India
Inside Apple’s evolving AI strategy and Intel talks
Special access opportunities through Market Mondays

Ready to learn why the world’s biggest investors are flocking back to Apple? Press play and position yourself for the next big move in tech. --- *🔗 Stay connected:* Learn more at MarketMondaysDeal.com (48 hours only!) *#MarketMondays#AppleStock#Investing#TechStocks#AI#Finance#StockMarket#TroyMillings#IanDunlap#RashadBilal#Nvidia#AppleNews#FinanceTips#InvestmentStrategy#EYLU*

In this Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into Apple&rsquo;s stunning market performance, silencing rumors about its decline and revealing why it&rsquo;s still a top pick for smart investors. As the broader market shows volatility, Apple hits a 52-week high, positioning itself once again as a &ldquo;safe haven&rdquo; alongside tech giants like Microsoft and Google. Ian Dunlap explains why the projected return for Apple over the next four years (25&ndash;33%) could make it an alternative to traditional bonds, especially as confidence in U.S. debt falters. While Apple&rsquo;s AI strategy remains a work in progress with leadership shifts, the team highlights why patience and long-term focus are paying off for shareholders. Troy Millings breaks down Apple&rsquo;s unique approach: focusing on international expansion into India and reclaiming its spot as the number one in China, with the iPhone 17 surpassing sales expectations. The discussion also covers Apple&rsquo;s rumored talks with Intel and what that could mean for the company&rsquo;s future AI direction. Plus, Rashad Bilal shares exclusive details about Market Mondays&rsquo; special bundles, including access to Stock Club and EY University, opportunities for in-person masterminds, and a behind-the-scenes look at Nvidia&rsquo;s innovations. Whether you&rsquo;re a longtime Apple fan or a cautious investor, this conversation is packed with insights and strategies to help you navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. *Key topics include:*
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Apple&rsquo;s comeback and new 52-week high</li>
<li>Apple vs. U.S. bonds: Where smart money is flowing now</li>
<li>International expansion wins: China and India</li>
<li>Inside Apple&rsquo;s evolving AI strategy and Intel talks</li>
<li>Special access opportunities through Market Mondays</li>
</ul>
Ready to learn why the world&rsquo;s biggest investors are flocking back to Apple? Press play and position yourself for the next big move in tech. --- *🔗 Stay connected:* Learn more at MarketMondaysDeal.com (48 hours only!) *<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketmondays">#MarketMondays</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/applestock">#AppleStock</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investing">#Investing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/techstocks">#TechStocks</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ai">#AI</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/finance">#Finance</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stockmarket">#StockMarket</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/troymillings">#TroyMillings</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iandunlap">#IanDunlap</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rashadbilal">#RashadBilal</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nvidia">#Nvidia</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/applenews">#AppleNews</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financetips">#FinanceTips</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investmentstrategy">#InvestmentStrategy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eylu">#EYLU</a>*

Apple’s Comeback: Why Investors Are Quietly Winning Big in 2024

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Welcome to another insightful Market Mondays clip! In this dynamic conversation, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into Elon Musk's approach to investing and building wealth, discussing why the world's richest person chooses to focus on his own companies instead of diversifying into the stock market. The group reflects on Musk's revelation that, if he were to invest in stocks, his picks would be Google and Nvidia—two giants poised to lead the future of AI and data infrastructure. Ian Dunlap explains the strategy behind wealth building by creating assets and driving GDP, highlighting how building something revolutionary like SpaceX or Tesla yields far greater returns than typical investments. Troy Millings brings another layer by examining the synergy forming between tech titans like Google, Nvidia, and Elon Musk’s companies, especially with innovations like data centers in space powered by solar energy. The conversation pivots to practical advice for content creators and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of investing in the platforms they use—namely Google (YouTube), Meta (Instagram, Facebook), and Apple (the originator of podcasting). The hosts also walk through historical returns for major tech ETFs and stocks, showing that even “safe” investments like QQQ, SPY, and XLY have brought substantial growth over the past decade. The group reiterates the critical role technology plays in driving the economy forward, pointing out how companies with strong net margins (like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta) outperform most others. Finally, Rashad Bilal and the team discuss common misconceptions around tech, media, and stock classifications, explaining how businesses with tech components can achieve far higher valuations and why understanding how money moves—even in music and media—can be transformative. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, tech investor, or curious about the intersection of AI, media, and wealth creation, this clip offers game-changing insights and actionable strategies. *Timestamps (available upon request)* --- *Key Topics:*
Elon Musk’s philosophy on investing vs. building
Why Google and Nvidia are top picks for the AI future
Building wealth through owning and creating assets
The importance of media platform investments for content creators
Historic ETF and tech stock performance
Understanding tech business classifications for higher valuations
Partnerships and the future of data infrastructure (like space-based data centers)

--- *Hashtags:* #MarketMondays#ElonMusk#Google#Nvidia#TechInvesting#AIRevolution#WealthBuilding#Entrepreneurship#ContentCreators#StockMarket#ETFs#MediaInvesting#SpaceX#Tesla#Meta#Apple#FinancialFreedom#BusinessStrategy#Technology

Welcome to another insightful Market Mondays clip! In this dynamic conversation, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into Elon Musk's approach to investing and building wealth, discussing why the world's richest person chooses to focus on his own companies instead of diversifying into the stock market. The group reflects on Musk's revelation that, if he were to invest in stocks, his picks would be Google and Nvidia&mdash;two giants poised to lead the future of AI and data infrastructure. Ian Dunlap explains the strategy behind wealth building by creating assets and driving GDP, highlighting how building something revolutionary like SpaceX or Tesla yields far greater returns than typical investments. Troy Millings brings another layer by examining the synergy forming between tech titans like Google, Nvidia, and Elon Musk&rsquo;s companies, especially with innovations like data centers in space powered by solar energy. The conversation pivots to practical advice for content creators and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of investing in the platforms they use&mdash;namely Google (YouTube), Meta (Instagram, Facebook), and Apple (the originator of podcasting). The hosts also walk through historical returns for major tech ETFs and stocks, showing that even &ldquo;safe&rdquo; investments like QQQ, SPY, and XLY have brought substantial growth over the past decade. The group reiterates the critical role technology plays in driving the economy forward, pointing out how companies with strong net margins (like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta) outperform most others. Finally, Rashad Bilal and the team discuss common misconceptions around tech, media, and stock classifications, explaining how businesses with tech components can achieve far higher valuations and why understanding how money moves&mdash;even in music and media&mdash;can be transformative. Whether you&rsquo;re a budding entrepreneur, tech investor, or curious about the intersection of AI, media, and wealth creation, this clip offers game-changing insights and actionable strategies. *Timestamps (available upon request)* --- *Key Topics:*
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Elon Musk&rsquo;s philosophy on investing vs. building</li>
<li>Why Google and Nvidia are top picks for the AI future</li>
<li>Building wealth through owning and creating assets</li>
<li>The importance of media platform investments for content creators</li>
<li>Historic ETF and tech stock performance</li>
<li>Understanding tech business classifications for higher valuations</li>
<li>Partnerships and the future of data infrastructure (like space-based data centers)</li>
</ul>
--- *Hashtags:* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketmondays">#MarketMondays</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/elonmusk">#ElonMusk</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/google">#Google</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nvidia">#Nvidia</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/techinvesting">#TechInvesting</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/airevolution">#AIRevolution</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wealthbuilding">#WealthBuilding</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship">#Entrepreneurship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/contentcreators">#ContentCreators</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stockmarket">#StockMarket</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/etfs">#ETFs</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mediainvesting">#MediaInvesting</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spacex">#SpaceX</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tesla">#Tesla</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/meta">#Meta</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/apple">#Apple</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financialfreedom">#FinancialFreedom</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessstrategy">#BusinessStrategy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/technology">#Technology</a>

Elon Musk’s Stock Picks

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In this insightful clip from Market Mondays, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dive deep into the psychological side of trading and investing. Ian Dunlap shares his trading tip of the week, advising futures traders to manage fear, embrace bigger risks, and strategically increase the size of their trades for bigger rewards. He recommends going for 33 contracts on the S&P 500 and targeting 42 ticks, which can potentially result in significant gains—if you have the courage to size up at the right moments! Rashad Bilal highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in investing. He stresses that understanding your emotions is crucial for navigating market volatility, avoiding panic selling, and sticking to your plan. Emotional discipline, Rashad says, is what separates successful investors from those derailed by fear during downturns. The clip covers strategies for managing risk, the benefits of having conviction in your research, and the wisdom in sticking to long-term investing—even through market drawdowns. Ian Dunlap breaks down the importance of knowing when to short the market, but he cautions against making shorting a primary strategy on assets that generally appreciate over time. Whether you’re a futures or options trader, or just looking to strengthen your investing mindset, this discussion is packed with honest advice, practical trading tips, and encouragement to build both your financial skills and your emotional resilience. *Key Points Covered:*
Why futures traders should consider increasing their contract size to maximize returns.
How emotional intelligence helps you handle market volatility and drawdowns.
The discipline needed for long-term investing and the importance of trusting your research.
When it makes sense to short the market versus holding long positions.
Strategies for both novice and experienced traders to improve their trading game.

*Watch this clip to learn how mastering your mind is just as important as mastering the markets!* *#MarketMondays#TradingMindset#InvestingTips#EmotionalIntelligence#FuturesTrading#OptionsTrading#StockMarket#FinancialFreedom#RiskManagement#RashadBilal#IanDunlap*

In this insightful clip from Market Mondays, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dive deep into the psychological side of trading and investing. Ian Dunlap shares his trading tip of the week, advising futures traders to manage fear, embrace bigger risks, and strategically increase the size of their trades for bigger rewards. He recommends going for 33 contracts on the S&amp;P 500 and targeting 42 ticks, which can potentially result in significant gains&mdash;if you have the courage to size up at the right moments! Rashad Bilal highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in investing. He stresses that understanding your emotions is crucial for navigating market volatility, avoiding panic selling, and sticking to your plan. Emotional discipline, Rashad says, is what separates successful investors from those derailed by fear during downturns. The clip covers strategies for managing risk, the benefits of having conviction in your research, and the wisdom in sticking to long-term investing&mdash;even through market drawdowns. Ian Dunlap breaks down the importance of knowing when to short the market, but he cautions against making shorting a primary strategy on assets that generally appreciate over time. Whether you&rsquo;re a futures or options trader, or just looking to strengthen your investing mindset, this discussion is packed with honest advice, practical trading tips, and encouragement to build both your financial skills and your emotional resilience. *Key Points Covered:*
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Why futures traders should consider increasing their contract size to maximize returns.</li>
<li>How emotional intelligence helps you handle market volatility and drawdowns.</li>
<li>The discipline needed for long-term investing and the importance of trusting your research.</li>
<li>When it makes sense to short the market versus holding long positions.</li>
<li>Strategies for both novice and experienced traders to improve their trading game.</li>
</ul>
*Watch this clip to learn how mastering your mind is just as important as mastering the markets!* *<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketmondays">#MarketMondays</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tradingmindset">#TradingMindset</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investingtips">#InvestingTips</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalintelligence">#EmotionalIntelligence</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futurestrading">#FuturesTrading</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/optionstrading">#OptionsTrading</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stockmarket">#StockMarket</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financialfreedom">#FinancialFreedom</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/riskmanagement">#RiskManagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rashadbilal">#RashadBilal</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iandunlap">#IanDunlap</a>*

"YOU CAN’T TRADE STOCKS IF YOU’RE SCARED — GROW SOME BALLS!"

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Luol Deng & Clare Akamanzi: Building the NBA’s Future in Africa

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