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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Trey Haley.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:
Inspire creatives and entrepreneurs by sharing Trey Haley’s journey in the entertainment industry.
Highlight the importance of persistence, self-belief, and strategic networking.
Promote Haley’s current work, especially the BET+ series The Family Business.
Educate listeners on the realities of Hollywood and the long-term mindset needed for success.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Origin Story & Early Influences
Trey Haley grew up in Dallas-Fort Worth, with a mother in corporate sales and a father who was a criminal defense attorney.
His passion for entertainment began early, influenced by music, Spike Lee scripts, and editing during college at North Texas.

2. Leap of Faith to Los Angeles
Moved to LA with no backup plan, driven by passion.
Took a courier job to network and eventually landed an internship with Morgan Freeman’s company, Revelations Entertainment.

3. Building Tri Destin Studios
Co-founded Tri Destin Studios with Nikita De Brown Jones.
Emphasized creating their own lane and owning their content.
Their goal: “Change the perception of the world” through storytelling where “we always win.”

4. The Family Business
Based on Carl Weber’s bestselling book series.
Independently produced before BET+ picked it up.
Features a star-studded cast including Ernie Hudson, Valerie Pettiford, Michael Jai White, and Javicia Leslie.

5. Industry Wisdom
Success in Hollywood is about relationships, consistency, and character.
Warns against shortcuts and “hook-up culture” in entertainment.
Encourages young creatives to focus on talent, value, and long-term growth.

🗣️ Notable Quotes


On taking risks:
“My mother said, go jump off the ledge and go fly like a bird.”


On self-belief:
“Who told you you could be an attorney? Nobody. You figured it out. I’m going to figure it out too.”


On breaking into the industry:
“I took a courier job just to meet people in the studios. I dressed like I worked there so they’d see me the way I needed to be seen.”


On creating value:
“The most powerful people create their own companies, their own stories, and tell them consistently.”


On longevity:
“If your roots aren’t settled and strong, anything can take you out.”


On perspective:
“Your perspective in life is the key. If you see negative, you’ll get negative. If you see the win, you’ll fly high.”

📺 Current Project Highlight

The Family Business
Streaming on BET+
Multi-season crime drama with layered storytelling and strong character development.
Haley serves as executive producer and director.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Trey Haley.
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
<ul>
<li>Inspire creatives and entrepreneurs by sharing Trey Haley&rsquo;s journey in the entertainment industry.</li>
<li>Highlight the importance of persistence, self-belief, and strategic networking.</li>
<li>Promote Haley&rsquo;s current work, especially the BET+ series The Family Business.</li>
<li>Educate listeners on the realities of Hollywood and the long-term mindset needed for success.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Origin Story &amp; Early Influences
<ul>
<li>Trey Haley grew up in Dallas-Fort Worth, with a mother in corporate sales and a father who was a criminal defense attorney.</li>
<li>His passion for entertainment began early, influenced by music, Spike Lee scripts, and editing during college at North Texas.</li>
</ul>
2. Leap of Faith to Los Angeles
<ul>
<li>Moved to LA with no backup plan, driven by passion.</li>
<li>Took a courier job to network and eventually landed an internship with Morgan Freeman&rsquo;s company, Revelations Entertainment.</li>
</ul>
3. Building Tri Destin Studios
<ul>
<li>Co-founded Tri Destin Studios with Nikita De Brown Jones.</li>
<li>Emphasized creating their own lane and owning their content.</li>
<li>Their goal: &ldquo;Change the perception of the world&rdquo; through storytelling where &ldquo;we always win.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
4. The Family Business
<ul>
<li>Based on Carl Weber&rsquo;s bestselling book series.</li>
<li>Independently produced before BET+ picked it up.</li>
<li>Features a star-studded cast including Ernie Hudson, Valerie Pettiford, Michael Jai White, and Javicia Leslie.</li>
</ul>
5. Industry Wisdom
<ul>
<li>Success in Hollywood is about relationships, consistency, and character.</li>
<li>Warns against shortcuts and &ldquo;hook-up culture&rdquo; in entertainment.</li>
<li>Encourages young creatives to focus on talent, value, and long-term growth.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🗣️ Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>
On taking risks: &ldquo;My mother said, go jump off the ledge and go fly like a bird.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On self-belief: &ldquo;Who told you you could be an attorney? Nobody. You figured it out. I&rsquo;m going to figure it out too.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On breaking into the industry: &ldquo;I took a courier job just to meet people in the studios. I dressed like I worked there so they&rsquo;d see me the way I needed to be seen.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On creating value: &ldquo;The most powerful people create their own companies, their own stories, and tell them consistently.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On longevity: &ldquo;If your roots aren&rsquo;t settled and strong, anything can take you out.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On perspective: &ldquo;Your perspective in life is the key. If you see negative, you&rsquo;ll get negative. If you see the win, you&rsquo;ll fly high.&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
📺 Current Project Highlight
The Family Business
<ul>
<li>Streaming on BET+</li>
<li>Multi-season crime drama with layered storytelling and strong character development.</li>
<li>Haley serves as executive producer and director.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast

Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."

Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.

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Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."
Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.
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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