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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!

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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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R&B Legend Patti LaBelle Sells More Pies Than Records

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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 T.M. Robinson-Mosley.

Summary of the Interview: Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley on Money Making Conversations Masterclass

Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley—founder of The Playbook, an award‑winning mental‑health‑performance sports‑tech company—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how her platform is transforming athlete care, team culture, and performance measurement. The Playbook uses AI‑powered, gamified psychological assessments to measure stress, resilience, and overall mental well‑being across youth, collegiate, professional, and military sports environments.

Mosley explains how mental health—long treated as unmeasurable and stigmatized—is finally becoming trackable, private, and actionable. The Playbook provides real‑time alerts, data‑driven insights, and ecosystem‑wide tools for coaches, trainers, clinicians, and entire organizations.

She also shares her journey as a non‑coding tech founder, the scaling challenges brought on by the pandemic, and the broader impact The Playbook is poised to have across corporate, construction, military, and other high‑stress fields.

Purpose of the Interview1. Introduce and explain The Playbook

To present The Playbook as a next‑generation mental health performance platform that quantifies mental well‑being, provides action plans, and enhances team culture. 

2. Elevate the conversation around athlete mental health

Mosley breaks down stigma, highlights real athlete stories, and explains why mental analytics are as critical as physical analytics. 

3. Show how the platform uses technology to prevent crises

The Playbook provides early detection, privacy protection, and immediate care support—catching problems before they become crises.

4. Highlight the expansion beyond sports

Although built in sports, the platform is already being requested by industries like construction, healthcare, first responders, and more. ]

5. Demonstrate the business model

As a SaaS B2B platform, The Playbook sells licensed subscriptions to organizations, teams, and associations.

Key Takeaways1. Mental health can be measured—and must be

The Playbook converts psychological assessments into quantifiable metrics similar to heart rate or step count.
Athletes receive resilience, stress, and well‑being scores—like a “mental batting average.” 

2. The platform offers real-time alerts

If an athlete’s score enters the “red zone,” coaches/clinicians receive immediate alerts with steps to take within 24 hours. 

3. Privacy is paramount

The Playbook is HIPAA‑compliant, mobile, secure, and built to protect athlete data from misuse (e.g., contract negotiations).

4. Mental analytics are the next frontier of sports

Teams already use physical analytics. Now they can use mental analytics to track performance, prevent burnout, and reduce crises.

5. Built for the entire ecosystem—not just athletes

Coaches, front offices, sports medicine staff, and military leadership also use the platform—promoting culture-wide mental health. 

6. The Playbook is expanding beyond sports

Industries with high stress—construction, medicine, law, emergency responders, veterinarians—are already approaching Mosley to adapt the system. 

7. A critical solution for underserved communities

The platform makes mental health care accessible, private, digital, and stigma‑free—especially for youth and communities of color. 

8. Performance is universal

Whether you’re an athlete, military member, parent, or worker—your mental state impacts how you perform. Performance is “agnostic.” [

9. Mosley’s journey shows innovation can come from anywhere

She is a non‑coding tech founder, originally trained as a psychologist working across the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and Olympic sports. [T.M. ROBINSON MOSLEY | Txt]

Notable QuotesOn what The Playbook does


“We measure mental health metrics like resilience, stress and overall well‑being using gamified psych assessments.”


“Mental health becomes measurable—like a batting average.”[

On why athletes need this
“Elite athletes report battling depression and anxiety so severe they find it difficult to function, let alone perform.” 

On the power of technology
“If we don’t measure something, we’re saying it doesn’t matter.”
“We use AI and machine learning to quantify mental health status.” 

On privacy
“We are a HIPAA‑compliant platform… we don’t sell your data.” 

On team culture
“Building a winning team culture is everybody’s everyday work.” 

On mental and physical health
“If you are not mentally healthy, you are not able to perform at the highest level.” 

On the future outside sports
“Who doesn’t want to train like an athlete?”
“Performance is agnostic.” 

On purpose
“How do we make something exclusive accessible?”
“This is mental health care—it’s just a different version of it.” 

In One Sentence

The interview reveals how Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley’s Playbook uses AI‑driven mental health metrics to revolutionize athlete care, provide real‑time performance insights, and expand mental wellness tools far beyond sports into everyday life.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T.M. Robinson-Mosley.
Summary of the Interview: Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley on Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley&mdash;founder of The Playbook, an award‑winning mental‑health‑performance sports‑tech company&mdash;joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how her platform is transforming athlete care, team culture, and performance measurement. The Playbook uses AI‑powered, gamified psychological assessments to measure stress, resilience, and overall mental well‑being across youth, collegiate, professional, and military sports environments.
Mosley explains how mental health&mdash;long treated as unmeasurable and stigmatized&mdash;is finally becoming trackable, private, and actionable. The Playbook provides real‑time alerts, data‑driven insights, and ecosystem‑wide tools for coaches, trainers, clinicians, and entire organizations.
She also shares her journey as a non‑coding tech founder, the scaling challenges brought on by the pandemic, and the broader impact The Playbook is poised to have across corporate, construction, military, and other high‑stress fields.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce and explain The Playbook
To present The Playbook as a next‑generation mental health performance platform that quantifies mental well‑being, provides action plans, and enhances team culture.&nbsp;
2. Elevate the conversation around athlete mental health
Mosley breaks down stigma, highlights real athlete stories, and explains why mental analytics are as critical as physical analytics.&nbsp;
3. Show how the platform uses technology to prevent crises
The Playbook provides early detection, privacy protection, and immediate care support&mdash;catching problems before they become crises.
4. Highlight the expansion beyond sports
Although built in sports, the platform is already being requested by industries like construction, healthcare, first responders, and more.&nbsp;<a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt">]</a>
5. Demonstrate the business model
As a SaaS B2B platform, The Playbook sells licensed subscriptions to organizations, teams, and associations.<a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt"></a>
<hr>
Key Takeaways 1. Mental health can be measured&mdash;and must be
The Playbook converts psychological assessments into quantifiable metrics similar to heart rate or step count. Athletes receive resilience, stress, and well‑being scores&mdash;like a &ldquo;mental batting average.&rdquo;&nbsp;
2. The platform offers real-time alerts
If an athlete&rsquo;s score enters the &ldquo;red zone,&rdquo; coaches/clinicians receive immediate alerts with steps to take within 24 hours.&nbsp;
3. Privacy is paramount
The Playbook is HIPAA‑compliant, mobile, secure, and built to protect athlete data from misuse (e.g., contract negotiations).
<a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt"></a>4. Mental analytics are the next frontier of sports
Teams already use physical analytics. Now they can use mental analytics to track performance, prevent burnout, and reduce crises.<a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt"></a>
5. Built for the entire ecosystem&mdash;not just athletes
Coaches, front offices, sports medicine staff, and military leadership also use the platform&mdash;promoting culture-wide mental health.&nbsp;
6. The Playbook is expanding beyond sports
Industries with high stress&mdash;construction, medicine, law, emergency responders, veterinarians&mdash;are already approaching Mosley to adapt the system.&nbsp;
7. A critical solution for underserved communities
The platform makes mental health care accessible, private, digital, and stigma‑free&mdash;especially for youth and communities of color.&nbsp;
8. Performance is universal
Whether you&rsquo;re an athlete, military member, parent, or worker&mdash;your mental state impacts how you perform. Performance is &ldquo;agnostic.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt">[</a>
9. Mosley&rsquo;s journey shows innovation can come from anywhere
She is a non‑coding tech founder, originally trained as a psychologist working across the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and Olympic sports. <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt">[T.M. ROBINSON MOSLEY | Txt]</a>
<hr>
Notable Quotes On what The Playbook does
<ul>
<li>
&ldquo;We measure mental health metrics like resilience, stress and overall well‑being using gamified psych assessments.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;Mental health becomes measurable&mdash;like a batting average.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/T.M.%20ROBINSON%20MOSLEY.txt">[</a>
</li>
</ul>
On why athletes need this
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Elite athletes report battling depression and anxiety so severe they find it difficult to function, let alone perform.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On the power of technology
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If we don&rsquo;t measure something, we&rsquo;re saying it doesn&rsquo;t matter.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We use AI and machine learning to quantify mental health status.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On privacy
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;We are a HIPAA‑compliant platform&hellip; we don&rsquo;t sell your data.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On team culture
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Building a winning team culture is everybody&rsquo;s everyday work.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On mental and physical health
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If you are not mentally healthy, you are not able to perform at the highest level.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On the future outside sports
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Who doesn&rsquo;t want to train like an athlete?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Performance is agnostic.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On purpose
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;How do we make something exclusive accessible?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;This is mental health care&mdash;it&rsquo;s just a different version of it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
In One Sentence
The interview reveals how Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley&rsquo;s Playbook uses AI‑driven mental health metrics to revolutionize athlete care, provide real‑time performance insights, and expand mental wellness tools far beyond sports into everyday life.
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Mental Health: She explains how mental health treatment is finally becoming trackable, measurable, and actionable.

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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. Cameka Smith.

Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass:

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aimed to:
Highlight The BOSS Network’s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support.
Share Dr. Smith’s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.
Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders.

Key Takeaways


Origin of The BOSS Network
Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools.
Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide.
Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)—promoting small business spirit and career growth.


Impact & Achievements
Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants.
Trained 50,000 women on business strategies.
Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses.
Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs.


Pivot During COVID
Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital.
Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant:

$10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients.
Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability.


Challenges & Mindset
Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support.
Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth.
Quote: “Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don’t want to work 40 hours for someone else.”


Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market.
No revenue model: If you’re not making money, it’s a hobby, not a business.
Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success.


Unique Marketing & Partnerships
Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered “pennies on the dollar.”
Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement).


Core Philosophy
Motto: Believe, Plan, Win.
Quote: “Those that show up, go up.”
Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community.

Notable Quotes
“I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.”
“Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding—so we created our own fund.”
“Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.”
“If you have a business and you don’t have money, you’ve got a hobby.”
“God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cameka Smith.
Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass:
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aimed to:
<ul>
<li>Highlight The BOSS Network&rsquo;s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support.</li>
<li>Share Dr. Smith&rsquo;s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.</li>
<li>Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Origin of The BOSS Network
<ul>
<li>Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools.</li>
<li>Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide.</li>
<li>Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)&mdash;promoting small business spirit and career growth.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Impact &amp; Achievements
<ul>
<li>Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants.</li>
<li>Trained 50,000 women on business strategies.</li>
<li>Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses.</li>
<li>Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Pivot During COVID
<ul>
<li>Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital.</li>
<li>Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant:
<ul>
<li>$10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients.</li>
<li>Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Challenges &amp; Mindset
<ul>
<li>Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support.</li>
<li>Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don&rsquo;t want to work 40 hours for someone else.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
<ul>
<li>Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market.</li>
<li>No revenue model: If you&rsquo;re not making money, it&rsquo;s a hobby, not a business.</li>
<li>Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Unique Marketing &amp; Partnerships
<ul>
<li>Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered &ldquo;pennies on the dollar.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Core Philosophy
<ul>
<li>Motto: Believe, Plan, Win.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Those that show up, go up.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding&mdash;so we created our own fund.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If you have a business and you don&rsquo;t have money, you&rsquo;ve got a hobby.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Overcoming the Odds: Her personal journey from layoff to leadership to inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.

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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. Justin M. Lee.

Purpose of the Interview
To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur.
To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics.
To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities.
To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.

Key Takeaways


Early Career & Education
Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals.
Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow.
Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker.


Social Media as a Business Tool
Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms.
Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility.
Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.”


Financial Literacy & Homeownership
African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge.
Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits.
Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit).


Real Estate Process
Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing.
Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days.
Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved.


Pooling Resources for Wealth
Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication.
Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends.
Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs.


Amazon DSP Opportunity
Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees).
Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant.
Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations.


Construction Business
Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects.
Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed.
Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta.
Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics.


Personal Background
Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents.
Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early.
Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency.

Notable Quotes


On embracing discomfort:
“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.”


On social media:
“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.”


On financial literacy:
“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.”


On collaboration:
“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.”


On planning:
“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
<ul>
<li>To showcase Dr. Lee&rsquo;s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur.</li>
<li>To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics.</li>
<li>To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities.</li>
<li>To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Early Career &amp; Education
<ul>
<li>Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals.</li>
<li>Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow.</li>
<li>Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Social Media as a Business Tool
<ul>
<li>Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms.</li>
<li>Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility.</li>
<li>Emphasized that &ldquo;business must look as good online as in person.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Financial Literacy &amp; Homeownership
<ul>
<li>African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge.</li>
<li>Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits.</li>
<li>Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Real Estate Process
<ul>
<li>Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing.</li>
<li>Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30&ndash;45 days.</li>
<li>Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Pooling Resources for Wealth
<ul>
<li>Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication.</li>
<li>Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends.</li>
<li>Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Amazon DSP Opportunity
<ul>
<li>Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees).</li>
<li>Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant.</li>
<li>Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Construction Business
<ul>
<li>Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects.</li>
<li>Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed.</li>
<li>Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta.</li>
<li>Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Personal Background
<ul>
<li>Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents.</li>
<li>Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early.</li>
<li>Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>
On embracing discomfort: &ldquo;I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On social media: &ldquo;You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On financial literacy: &ldquo;Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy&rsquo;s card.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On collaboration: &ldquo;Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go&mdash;but together.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On planning: &ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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