In this bonus episode of Money and Wealth with John O’Bryant, John shares a powerful real-life story from early in his career — a moment when a promising business deal suddenly fell apart at the negotiating table.

Ready to sign a major office lease in Los Angeles, John was unexpectedly met with hesitation, delays, and a quiet wall of resistance. Instead of walking away defeated, he chose a different strategy: reframe the setback, rethink the approach, and find a creative path forward.

What follows is a lesson in navigating bias, perception, and credibility in high-stakes business spaces. John explains how he built an unexpected partnership, secured the deal anyway, and turned a closed door into a long-term launchpad for both his company and the early work of Operation HOPE.

This episode isn’t just about real estate — it’s about resilience, emotional discipline, and removing the “but” that can block opportunity. John breaks down how to move from frustration to focus, from rejection to leverage, and why sometimes success means finding another way into the room.

A masterclass in negotiation mindset, relationship capital, and turning obstacles into strategy.

In this bonus episode of Money and Wealth with John O&rsquo;Bryant, John shares a powerful real-life story from early in his career &mdash; a moment when a promising business deal suddenly fell apart at the negotiating table.
Ready to sign a major office lease in Los Angeles, John was unexpectedly met with hesitation, delays, and a quiet wall of resistance. Instead of walking away defeated, he chose a different strategy: reframe the setback, rethink the approach, and find a creative path forward.
What follows is a lesson in navigating bias, perception, and credibility in high-stakes business spaces. John explains how he built an unexpected partnership, secured the deal anyway, and turned a closed door into a long-term launchpad for both his company and the early work of Operation HOPE.
This episode isn&rsquo;t just about real estate &mdash; it&rsquo;s about resilience, emotional discipline, and removing the &ldquo;but&rdquo; that can block opportunity. John breaks down how to move from frustration to focus, from rejection to leverage, and why sometimes success means finding another way into the room.
A masterclass in negotiation mindset, relationship capital, and turning obstacles into strategy.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.



While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.



Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.
 
While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.
 
Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Money & Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Turning No Into a Lease

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