My next guest Carla Hall is Born in Nashville, TN. Carla Hall grew up surrounded by Soul Food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to runway modeling. Today, she is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area and is an accomplished television personality and author. Today, she is on the show to talk about the Food Network's HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, where Carla Hall is a judge. It is currently airing November through December on the Food Network, and we will also be discussing Carla's new podcast SAY YES! It airs weekly and launched in mid-September. Now the table is set, please welcome to Money Making Conversations Carla Hall.
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My next guest Carla Hall is Born in Nashville, TN. Carla Hall grew up surrounded by Soul Food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to runway modeling. Today, she is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area and is an accomplished television personality and author. Today, she is on the show to talk about the Food Network's HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, where Carla Hall is a judge. It is currently airing November through December on the Food Network, and we will also be discussing Carla's new podcast SAY YES! It airs weekly and launched in mid-September. Now the table is set, please welcome to Money Making Conversations Carla Hall. https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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Carla Hall on  Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," & her podcast "Say Yes! with Carla Hall"

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Chris Spencer.

Chris Spencer is an actor, comedian, producer and director.  He co-created and executive produced BET/Netflix's hit original series Real Husbands of Hollywood, a faux reality-TV satire, that has starred everyone from Chris Brown to Katie Courie. In its first season, he won a prestigious NAACP Image Award. The show is entirely based on a sketch Spencer created for the BET Awards in 2070 that immediately went viral. In addition to Real Husbands of Hollywood, Chris has been the head writer for countless award shows featuring hosts such as Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer. He also wrote and Executive Produced Grown-ish, which is Freeform's spinoff of ABC's hit show Black-ish. He currently has major projects around town with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart. “Chris Spencer...the Other Chris" or his TV credits, which include Blackish, Being Mary Jane, Black Love, Jimmy Kimmel, Def Comedy Jam or his own late-night talk show, VIBE. His film credits include Bad Ass, Black Dynamite, Sin, Sixth Man and Don't Be a Menace. He has published the bestselling book 750 Ways to Tell If You're Ghetto. His notable writer/producer projects also include The Emmy's, The ESPY Awards, The BET Awards, SNL and the MTV Video Music Awards...to name a few.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Chris Spencer.
Chris Spencer is an actor, comedian, producer and director.  He co-created and executive produced BET/Netflix's hit original series Real Husbands of Hollywood, a faux reality-TV satire, that has starred everyone from Chris Brown to Katie Courie. In its first season, he won a prestigious NAACP Image Award. The show is entirely based on a sketch Spencer created for the BET Awards in 2070 that immediately went viral. In addition to Real Husbands of Hollywood, Chris has been the head writer for countless award shows featuring hosts such as Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer. He also wrote and Executive Produced Grown-ish, which is Freeform's spinoff of ABC's hit show Black-ish. He currently has major projects around town with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart. “Chris Spencer...the Other Chris" or his TV credits, which include Blackish, Being Mary Jane, Black Love, Jimmy Kimmel, Def Comedy Jam or his own late-night talk show, VIBE. His film credits include Bad Ass, Black Dynamite, Sin, Sixth Man and Don't Be a Menace. He has published the bestselling book 750 Ways to Tell If You're Ghetto. His notable writer/producer projects also include The Emmy's, The ESPY Awards, The BET Awards, SNL and the MTV Video Music Awards...to name a few.
#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS

Perseverance: Hollywood rejected his ideas.  Now an award-winning Executive Producer.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Thomas Barnes.  A product of the APS(Atlanta Public Schools), attended Morehouse College, and has a degree in Management from GSU(Ga State) with an emphasis in CIS(Information Systems). Thomas owns Experimax, a complete retail computer store that specializes in sales, service, and support of all things Apple. Welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class, Thomas Barnes.

We also offer the same services in the Windows and Samsung world, but Apple is our core business. In addition to the services offered to our walk-in customers daily, we can provide IT consulting and engagement for schools, churches, and businesses at large, particularly small businesses or organizations that do not have a dedicated IT resource or staff. We can also help to better utilize your IT budget or funding by working together to identify your your business and computer needs to see how we can assist in future procurement and hardware refresh efforts. 

Talking Points/Questions * 
1) Who is Thomas Barnes

2) Tell us a little bit about Experimax

3) How did you come to work in the IT industry ad now a business owner of Experimax?

4) How has my past life/work experience contributed to my becoming a business owner?

5) Why Experimax, why a franchise?

6) How can you and your team at Experimax serve the local community and the Atlanta/Sandy Springs community at large?

7) What has the journey been like on this road of entrepreneurship?

8) Who and/or what motivated you to start your own business?

9) Any suggestions to those considering pursuing their dreams and business ownership?

10) Plans for the future?

#AMI

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Thomas Barnes.  A product of the APS(Atlanta Public Schools), attended Morehouse College, and has a degree in Management from GSU(Ga State) with an emphasis in CIS(Information Systems). Thomas owns Experimax, a complete retail computer store that specializes in sales, service, and support of all things Apple. Welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class, Thomas Barnes.
We also offer the same services in the Windows and Samsung world, but Apple is our core business. In addition to the services offered to our walk-in customers daily, we can provide IT consulting and engagement for schools, churches, and businesses at large, particularly small businesses or organizations that do not have a dedicated IT resource or staff. We can also help to better utilize your IT budget or funding by working together to identify your your business and computer needs to see how we can assist in future procurement and hardware refresh efforts. 
Talking Points/Questions *  1) Who is Thomas Barnes
2) Tell us a little bit about Experimax
3) How did you come to work in the IT industry ad now a business owner of Experimax?
4) How has my past life/work experience contributed to my becoming a business owner?
5) Why Experimax, why a franchise?
6) How can you and your team at Experimax serve the local community and the Atlanta/Sandy Springs community at large?
7) What has the journey been like on this road of entrepreneurship?
8) Who and/or what motivated you to start your own business?
9) Any suggestions to those considering pursuing their dreams and business ownership?
10) Plans for the future?
#AMI
#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS

Faith and Business: A franchisee owner breaks down the highs and low of being a

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tiffani Neal.  She is the founder of Barlow’s Foods; a natural-born entrepreneur. Since early childhood Tiffani has had the knack of being creative, selling and making something out of nothing. From selling candy door to door as a child and launching an online store in the early 2000's her passion has always been business. 

Turning that passion into a thriving venture has been a lifelong dream for Tiffani, realized with the creation of Barlow’s Foods. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Barlow's creates the Southeast’s leading best 3 in 1 pancake biscuit waffle mix and seasonal syrups. Tiffani’s professional experience includes e-commerce and more than ten years in corporate sales, including her most recent role focused on the healthcare industry. 

Outside of work, Tiffani enjoys finding unique restaurants and things to do on the Atlanta social scene and giving back in her local community.  


Tiffani Neal, founder of Barlow’s Foods, is a natural-born entrepreneur. Since early childhood, she has had the knack of being creative, selling, and making something out of nothing. From selling candy door to door as a child to launching an online store in the early 2000s, her passion has always been business. 

Turning that passion into a thriving venture has been a lifelong dream for Tiffani, realized with the creation of Barlow’s Foods. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Barlow's creates the Southeast’s leading best 3 in 1 pancake biscuit waffle mix and seasonal syrups. Inspired by her grandfather’s legacy of farming and agriculture. Tiffani is determined to change her family's trajectory by creating something for those who come after her to benefit them for generations to come.

How did Barlow’s Pancakes start?

Grandfather legacy inspiration

How to prepare for success

Incremental growth versus accelerated

Quality vs quantity of network + resources

Focusing on what works best for you

Food Lion + The Fresh Market launches

Leaving corporate/job

Specifics of new location, teamHiring the right people

Branding packaging updates Changes you have made to your packaging and marketing

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tiffani Neal.  She is the founder of Barlow’s Foods; a natural-born entrepreneur. Since early childhood Tiffani has had the knack of being creative, selling and making something out of nothing. From selling candy door to door as a child and launching an online store in the early 2000's her passion has always been business. 
Turning that passion into a thriving venture has been a lifelong dream for Tiffani, realized with the creation of Barlow’s Foods. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Barlow's creates the Southeast’s leading best 3 in 1 pancake biscuit waffle mix and seasonal syrups. Tiffani’s professional experience includes e-commerce and more than ten years in corporate sales, including her most recent role focused on the healthcare industry. 
Outside of work, Tiffani enjoys finding unique restaurants and things to do on the Atlanta social scene and giving back in her local community.  
 Tiffani Neal, founder of Barlow’s Foods, is a natural-born entrepreneur. Since early childhood, she has had the knack of being creative, selling, and making something out of nothing. From selling candy door to door as a child to launching an online store in the early 2000s, her passion has always been business. 
Turning that passion into a thriving venture has been a lifelong dream for Tiffani, realized with the creation of Barlow’s Foods. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Barlow's creates the Southeast’s leading best 3 in 1 pancake biscuit waffle mix and seasonal syrups. Inspired by her grandfather’s legacy of farming and agriculture. Tiffani is determined to change her family's trajectory by creating something for those who come after her to benefit them for generations to come.
How did Barlow’s Pancakes start?
Grandfather legacy inspiration
How to prepare for success
Incremental growth versus accelerated
Quality vs quantity of network + resources
Focusing on what works best for you
Food Lion + The Fresh Market launches
Leaving corporate/job
Specifics of new location, teamHiring the right people
Branding packaging updates Changes you have made to your packaging and marketing
#BEST
#STRAW
#SHMS

Overcoming the Odds: Used Home Kitchen to launch 3-n-1 Pancake Mix and Award-winn

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Carla Hall on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," & her podcast "Say Yes! with Carla Hall"

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