My next guest is Tommy Duncan - He is an HBCU Grad and founded JetDoc.com, which provides affordable virtual healthcare and prescriptions nationwide. He started his first healthcare company at 26 years of age. Then he sold it. Then he began Trusted Health Plan, a Medicaid managed care company that insured 50K people between DC & Detroit. Then he sold that in January of 2020 to Blue Cross Blue Shield. A week later, h started JetDoc. JetDoc is a telehealth platform providing quick virtual urgent care visits plus access to up to 85% of prescriptions at pharmacies across the country for either $20 per visit or $10 per month. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Tommy Duncan.
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My next guest is Tommy Duncan - He is an HBCU Grad and founded JetDoc.com, which provides affordable virtual healthcare and prescriptions nationwide. He started his first healthcare company at 26 years of age. Then he sold it. Then he began Trusted Health Plan, a Medicaid managed care company that insured 50K people between DC & Detroit. Then he sold that in January of 2020 to Blue Cross Blue Shield. A week later, h started JetDoc. JetDoc is a telehealth platform providing quick virtual urgent care visits plus access to up to 85% of prescriptions at pharmacies across the country for either $20 per visit or $10 per month. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Tommy Duncan. 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
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Money Making Conversations Master Class

Start your day with laughs, love, and real talk from Steve Harvey and his hilarious crew Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell, Nephew Tommy, and Junior on the #1 morning radio show in America. Prank calls, life advice, celebrity guests, and nonstop energy. Follow, favorite, and subscribe now so you never miss a moment!

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Start your day with laughs, love, and real talk from Steve Harvey and his hilarious crew Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell, Nephew Tommy, and Junior on the #1 morning radio show in America. Prank calls, life advice, celebrity guests, and nonstop energy.&nbsp;Follow, favorite, and subscribe now so you never miss a moment!
Steve Harvey brings his unmatched charisma and wisdom to mornings across the country, mixing comedy, culture, and connection like no one else. Whether you need a laugh, a lift, or a little perspective, The Steve Harvey Morning Show delivers it all.
Join millions who tune in every day, and make Steve and the crew part of your morning routine!

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

FAMU Grad, Tommy Duncan, on creating JetDoc.com, a nationwide affordable virtual healthcare service

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

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

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation aimed to:
Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.
Share Jerron Duhon’s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.
Promote his book “The Purpose of Paper”, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.

Key Takeaways


Personal Journey & Identity Shift
Jerron used football as a “meal ticket” to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.
He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.


Misconceptions About Wealth
Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.
Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.


Financial Habits & Framework
Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:

Awareness: Know your current financial state.
Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.
Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.
Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.


Faith and Finance Connection
Principles like self-control, patience, and hope—fruits of the spirit—are essential for financial discipline.
“Faith without works is dead” applies to money: belief must be paired with action.


Generational Wealth
Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.
Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.


Practical Advice
Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).
Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.
Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).

Notable Quotes
“Football was my meal ticket… but I realized I didn’t dream far enough.”
“We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.”
“Faith without works is dead—just like in finances.”
“Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?”
“Good advice is timeless.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Gerron Duhon.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The conversation aimed to:
<ul>
<li>Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.</li>
<li>Share Jerron Duhon&rsquo;s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.</li>
<li>Promote his book &ldquo;The Purpose of Paper&rdquo;, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Personal Journey &amp; Identity Shift
<ul>
<li>Jerron used football as a &ldquo;meal ticket&rdquo; to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.</li>
<li>He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Misconceptions About Wealth
<ul>
<li>Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.</li>
<li>Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Financial Habits &amp; Framework
<ul>
<li>Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:
<ul>
<li>Awareness: Know your current financial state.</li>
<li>Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.</li>
<li>Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.</li>
<li>Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Faith and Finance Connection
<ul>
<li>Principles like self-control, patience, and hope&mdash;fruits of the spirit&mdash;are essential for financial discipline.</li>
<li>&ldquo;Faith without works is dead&rdquo; applies to money: belief must be paired with action.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Generational Wealth
<ul>
<li>Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.</li>
<li>Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Practical Advice
<ul>
<li>Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).</li>
<li>Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.</li>
<li>Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Football was my meal ticket&hellip; but I realized I didn&rsquo;t dream far enough.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Faith without works is dead&mdash;just like in finances.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Good advice is timeless.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Financial Tips:  He stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley.

SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW

In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets.

PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW

The interview aims to:

1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book

“Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it.

2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy

Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms. 

3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset

From “working money” to “mailbox money.” 

4. Empower entrepreneurs and families

To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems. 

5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story

To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Rich vs. Wealthy
Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts).
Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability.
A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.” 

2. The Five Money Mindsets

Jolley explains five financial mindsets:
One‑day mindset – living day to day.
30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living.
One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income).
Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts.
Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations. 

Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time.

3. Five Types of Wealth

Jolley breaks wealth into five categories:
Financial Wealth
Health Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown)
Relationship Wealth
Reputational Wealth (Brand)
Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for)

4. Discipline Is the Key

Wealth requires:
Living below your means
Investing the difference
Consistency
Avoiding arrogance and ignorance 

5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth

Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.
Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility. 

6. The Three Legs of Wealth

To build sustainable wealth, you need:
Income
Investment (letting money work for you)
Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care) 

7. Multiple Streams of Income

Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from:
Stocks
Bonds
Real estate
Crypto
Collectibles
Jewelry
Art
Content creation

8. Overcoming Setbacks

Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.
He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book.

9. It’s Never Too Late to Start

He cites examples of:
A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time
Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72 

NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEWOn Time & Opportunity
“I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.” 

On Mindset
“Wealth starts in your mind.” 

On Rich vs. Wealthy
“Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.” 

On Pride
“My pride was killing my wealth.” 

On Growth & Learning
“If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.”[On Setbacks
“A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.” 

On Starting Late
“When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.” 

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley.
<hr>
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, &ldquo;Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.&rdquo; The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals&mdash;no matter their background&mdash;can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets.
<hr>
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW
The interview aims to:
1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley&rsquo;s new book
&ldquo;Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better&rdquo; and the teachings within it.
2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy
Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms.&nbsp;
3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset
From &ldquo;working money&rdquo; to &ldquo;mailbox money.&rdquo;&nbsp;
4. Empower entrepreneurs and families
To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems.&nbsp;
5. Share Jolley&rsquo;s personal setback‑to‑success story
To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles.&nbsp;
<hr>
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy
<ul>
<li>Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts).</li>
<li>Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability.</li>
<li>A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn&rsquo;t have to &ldquo;run up and down the field.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. The Five Money Mindsets
Jolley explains five financial mindsets:
<ol>
<li>One‑day mindset &ndash; living day to day.</li>
<li>30‑day mindset &ndash; fixed incomes/check-to-check living.</li>
<li>One‑year mindset &ndash; annual thinking (raises, annual income).</li>
<li>Decade mindset &ndash; typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts.</li>
<li>Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) &ndash; building wealth to last multiple generations.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Jolley&rsquo;s goal: move people up just one level at a time.
<hr>
3. Five Types of Wealth
Jolley breaks wealth into five categories:
<ol>
<li>Financial Wealth</li>
<li>Health Wealth (&ldquo;A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.&rdquo; &ndash; Les Brown)</li>
<li>Relationship Wealth</li>
<li>Reputational Wealth (Brand)</li>
<li>Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for)</li>
</ol>
<hr>
4. Discipline Is the Key
Wealth requires:
<ul>
<li>Living below your means</li>
<li>Investing the difference</li>
<li>Consistency</li>
<li>Avoiding arrogance and ignorance&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth
Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances. Jolley argues that pride &ldquo;kills wealth&rdquo; and must be replaced with planning and humility.&nbsp;
<hr>
6. The Three Legs of Wealth
To build sustainable wealth, you need:
<ol>
<li>Income</li>
<li>Investment (letting money work for you)</li>
<li>Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care)&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<hr>
7. Multiple Streams of Income
Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from:
<ul>
<li>Stocks</li>
<li>Bonds</li>
<li>Real estate</li>
<li>Crypto</li>
<li>Collectibles</li>
<li>Jewelry</li>
<li>Art</li>
<li>Content creation</li>
</ul>
<hr>
8. Overcoming Setbacks
Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker. He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback&mdash;the core message of his earlier bestselling book.
<hr>
9. It&rsquo;s Never Too Late to Start
He cites examples of:
<ul>
<li>A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time</li>
<li>Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time &amp; Opportunity
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I have only just a minute&hellip; but it&rsquo;s up to me to use it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Mindset
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Wealth starts in your mind.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Rich vs. Wealthy
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Pride
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;My pride was killing my wealth.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Growth &amp; Learning
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re willing to learn, no one can stop you.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/Dr.%20Willie%20Jolley.txt">[</a>On Setbacks</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Starting Late
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Financial Tip: Dr, Willie Jolley's new Book, “Rich is Good, Wealthy is Better” and the teachings within it.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder

 

SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW (CATHY YODER x RUSHION McDONALD)

In this Money Making Conversations Masterclass episode, Rushion McDonald interviews Cathy Yoder, known as the Queen of Air Fryers—a mother of eight whose air‑fryer passion turned into a thriving social‑media‑driven business. Cathy explains how she learned to master air fryers, built a YouTube channel with massive growth, developed ebooks and cookbooks, and built a business through authenticity and service-oriented content. The conversation blends cooking education, digital‑branding lessons, entrepreneurship, and personal purpose. 

PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW1. Educate Viewers About Air Fryers

Cathy breaks down what an air fryer is, how it works, how to choose one, and common mistakes. 

2. Highlight How Social Media Can Build a Business

Rushion explores how she grew from a blogger to a YouTube creator with hundreds of thousands of followers and multiple revenue streams. 

3. Inspire Entrepreneurs to Pursue Authentic Branding

Cathy’s journey shows how consistency, authenticity, and audience connection can turn a simple idea into a successful brand. 

4. Illustrate the Emotional Impact of Serving an Audience

Her stories of widowers, overwhelmed parents, and new cooks show how content can genuinely empower people. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Air Fryers Are Mini Convection Ovens

They cook faster, often require no preheat, and can grill, bake, roast, and more—but not everything (like wet batters or funnel cakes).

2. All Air Fryers Are Not Equal

Cathy stresses choosing 6‑quart, ~1700‑watt models and avoiding units that are too small or underpowered. Size and wattage matter more than brand. 

3. Her Content Strategy Was Data‑Driven

Initial uploads in various recipe categories revealed that air‑fryer recipes consistently outperformed, so she went all‑in on that niche. 

4. YouTube Growth Takes Time

Her first monetization check was $1.36, rising to $146, then $300, then to $8,000–$9,000/month by the time she reached 100,000 subscribers. 

5. She Generates Multiple Revenue Streams
YouTube AdSense
Amazon affiliate links
E‑books (first launch made $15,000 in a weekend)
Physical cookbooks (first batch of 500 sold out immediately) 

6. Authenticity Builds Trust

She films mistakes, includes her kids’ real reactions (including spitting out bad food), and refuses to promote products she doesn’t believe in. 

7. Listen to Your Audience

Comments guided her content direction (like dropping background music, creating cookbooks, responding to questions). Audience feedback = brand refinement. 

8. Digital Marketing Tip: Serve People, Not Algorithms

She emphasizes helping overwhelmed home cooks first—consistent service leads to trust, community, and natural growth. 

9. Emotional Impact Matters

Her biggest motivators are heartfelt messages, especially widowers learning to cook for the first time because of her tutorials. 

NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEWOn Air Fryers & Cooking
“All air fryers are not created equal.” 
“If you can grill it or bake it, you can usually air‑fry it.” 
“Buying too small can make you come back and want to upgrade—now you’re wasting money.” 

On Starting Her Channel
“My first check was $1.36… that’s a lot of work for $1.36.” 
“I believed I was filling a gap… there wasn’t enough good content.” 

On Content Strategy
“They need to know within the first three seconds that you’re going to deliver on your promise.” 
“In the beginning, you just need to start publishing some crappy videos.” (On practicing, learning, and improving) 

On Authenticity
“I will only share what I can authentically stand behind.” 
“If I make mistakes, I show them.”

On Impact
“If I was in a room with 10,000 people, that’s still a lot of impact.” (Perspective on viewer counts) 
“What matters is that person who felt hopeless now feels empowered.” 

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder
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SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW (CATHY YODER x RUSHION McDONALD)
In this Money Making Conversations Masterclass episode, Rushion McDonald interviews Cathy Yoder, known as the Queen of Air Fryers&mdash;a mother of eight whose air‑fryer passion turned into a thriving social‑media‑driven business. Cathy explains how she learned to master air fryers, built a YouTube channel with massive growth, developed ebooks and cookbooks, and built a business through authenticity and service-oriented content. The conversation blends cooking education, digital‑branding lessons, entrepreneurship, and personal purpose.&nbsp;
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PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. Educate Viewers About Air Fryers
Cathy breaks down what an air fryer is, how it works, how to choose one, and common mistakes.&nbsp;
2. Highlight How Social Media Can Build a Business
Rushion explores how she grew from a blogger to a YouTube creator with hundreds of thousands of followers and multiple revenue streams.&nbsp;
3. Inspire Entrepreneurs to Pursue Authentic Branding
Cathy&rsquo;s journey shows how consistency, authenticity, and audience connection can turn a simple idea into a successful brand.&nbsp;
4. Illustrate the Emotional Impact of Serving an Audience
Her stories of widowers, overwhelmed parents, and new cooks show how content can genuinely empower people.&nbsp;
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KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Air Fryers Are Mini Convection Ovens
They cook faster, often require no preheat, and can grill, bake, roast, and more&mdash;but not everything (like wet batters or funnel cakes).
2. All Air Fryers Are Not Equal
Cathy stresses choosing 6‑quart, ~1700‑watt models and avoiding units that are too small or underpowered. Size and wattage matter more than brand.&nbsp;
3. Her Content Strategy Was Data‑Driven
Initial uploads in various recipe categories revealed that air‑fryer recipes consistently outperformed, so she went all‑in on that niche.&nbsp;
4. YouTube Growth Takes Time
Her first monetization check was $1.36, rising to $146, then $300, then to $8,000&ndash;$9,000/month by the time she reached 100,000 subscribers.&nbsp;
5. She Generates Multiple Revenue Streams
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<li>YouTube AdSense</li>
<li>Amazon affiliate links</li>
<li>E‑books (first launch made $15,000 in a weekend)</li>
<li>Physical cookbooks (first batch of 500 sold out immediately)&nbsp;</li>
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6. Authenticity Builds Trust
She films mistakes, includes her kids&rsquo; real reactions (including spitting out bad food), and refuses to promote products she doesn&rsquo;t believe in.&nbsp;
7. Listen to Your Audience
Comments guided her content direction (like dropping background music, creating cookbooks, responding to questions). Audience feedback = brand refinement.&nbsp;
8. Digital Marketing Tip: Serve People, Not Algorithms
She emphasizes helping overwhelmed home cooks first&mdash;consistent service leads to trust, community, and natural growth.&nbsp;
9. Emotional Impact Matters
Her biggest motivators are heartfelt messages, especially widowers learning to cook for the first time because of her tutorials.&nbsp;
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NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Air Fryers &amp; Cooking
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<li>&ldquo;All air fryers are not created equal.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If you can grill it or bake it, you can usually air‑fry it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Buying too small can make you come back and want to upgrade&mdash;now you&rsquo;re wasting money.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
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On Starting Her Channel
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<li>&ldquo;My first check was $1.36&hellip; that&rsquo;s a lot of work for $1.36.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I believed I was filling a gap&hellip; there wasn&rsquo;t enough good content.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
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On Content Strategy
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<li>&ldquo;They need to know within the first three seconds that you&rsquo;re going to deliver on your promise.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>&ldquo;In the beginning, you just need to start publishing some crappy videos.&rdquo; (On practicing, learning, and improving)&nbsp;</li>
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On Authenticity
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<li>&ldquo;I will only share what I can authentically stand behind.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If I make mistakes, I show them.&rdquo;</li>
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On Impact
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<li>&ldquo;If I was in a room with 10,000 people, that&rsquo;s still a lot of impact.&rdquo; (Perspective on viewer counts)&nbsp;</li>
<li>&ldquo;What matters is that person who felt hopeless now feels empowered.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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