Melanin Money Show

· 42m

Youtube is THE BEST opportunity online! Why? It’s is the 2nd most popular search engine in the world, the content created on the platform lives on forever, and your audience can find you without ANY gatekeeping! David Omari has become a 7 figure YouTube earner with 8 years of experience and isn’t slowing down! In this episode of the Melanin Money Podcast we’ll dive into :     Streaming Culture & Monetizing Content : How he started his journey , was able to find the perfect niche that he enjoyed making content for, and what it was like seeing his first payment to prove it worked!    Monetizing Your Passion : Why Youtube is the best place to monetize what you are interested in, serve a large population, and be seen as the go -to source for what people are looking for.     Evergreen Content & Unlimited Leverage : The truth about how people become millionaires from producing content for YouTube and how they are able to get brand deals, sell custom merchandise, and become the expert in their world.    The Future Of Youtube : Why TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook can’t compete with Youtube over the long haul, and how anyone can learn a new skill to help them generate 5 figure months using the platform.      And so much more!   Connect with David : https://www.instagram.com/davidomarik/   Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y  Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/  Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :  https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/ Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :  https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:  https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/ Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/  

· 32m

Myles Gage , Co- Founder and CMO of Rapunzl, joins us on the podcast to talk about some of the dope things he and his partners are doing to shake up the financial literacy landscape! The Rapunzl app is designed for high school and college students to simulate a stock portfolio starting with $10,000 in simulated cash. We’ll dive into :    Financial Literacy and Wealth Building : Why true generational wealth can’t be built without a foundation in financial literacy and what his company is doing to fill in the gap in underserved communities.    Community Impact & Changing Generations : How they were able to bring hope, exposure to the stock market, and beginning systemic change to the students of Chicago. Scholarships are being provided, curriculum is being built, and students are attending college debt free as a result of their efforts.    Paper Trading To Understand the Market : Why ANYONE can get started today with paper trading in order to understand market trends and cycles, what stocks they should be purchasing, and how a large part of their generational wealth can be built by building a stock portfolio.  And so much more!   Learn more about Rapunzl : https://www.rapunzlinvestments.com/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rapunzl.Investing   Twitter : https://twitter.com/Rapunzl_Invest Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y  Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/  Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :  https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/ Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :  https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:  https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/ Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/  

· 30m

If you had to tap into the top wealth hacks that are simple, all about action, and repeatable then this is the podcast for you!  In this episode, we learn Wealth Hacks, how to build wealth, save money, and get ahead financially. Why investing is crucial to building toward your future Credit Card Rewards Hacking: How to use rewards points to cover trips for free, and use the cash you would have used for a trip and invest it Hold yourself accountable: How to find ways to add money to your investments Be Cheap: Why you should avoid buying things that don’t return money in value.  Identify things that no longer serve you (Old subscriptions) Transfer money from cut expenses into investments If you don’t want to invest, use the money to travel: Why you should get motivated to live your life. The Value of anything is the amount of life you’re willing to trade for it-How to quantify the value of your time your time. Feel the pain and make it Leave your account: When buying something, take double the purchase amount. Spend half on the purchase and invest the other half. and more! Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :  https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :  https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:  https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/   Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/

· 42m

Content creation can be the bloodline of an online business! It helps you drive traffic to your product or service, educate your potential client/customer, and expand your influence in your industry. In today’s episode we’ll unpack the lessons we can learn from the business of hip hop and how they relate to content creation for our brands and businesses.  Freestyling Content : Being able to get over “analysis paralysis” and create content that is organic, authentic, and relevant for those who are followers of your content.  “Dropping Your Singles” : How to build buzz around your educational products so people come to know, like, and trust you more and turn into buying clients.  Constructing Your Album : Understanding the power of R.O.I as you invest your time and resources to build an email list, build your own distribution channels, and create your own ecosystem.  Merch VS. Fashion : Why well-known brands tap into the power of a collective identity, causes, and representation as a means to sell more of their product .  And so much more!   Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :  https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :  https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:  https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/   Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/  

· 52m

Julia Menez is a travel enthusiast and one of the original content creators of The Melanin Millionaires Club. Also the host of The Geobreeze Travel Podcast, she runs the Geobreeze Travel Instagram account teaching people how to travel in style at little to no cost. Julia's expertise in the field of travel has provided her with some of the most unimaginably luxurious trips by maximizing rewards and points, interestingly, this idea is largely unheard of. In this episode, we unpack:   Rules of engagement for zero-cost travels: How to set up an automated complete payment of credit card bills monthly, and learn how to level up points quickly without unnecessary expenses aimed at earning these points.    Practical methods to gain points for travel: The truth about why most of these points come from the sign-up bonus on the credit cards.    How to Effectively manage credit cards to maximize points: Work backward; identify airlines flying to your chosen destination, the cost in points, and offers available, then work towards it. Leverage different transfer partners of airlines or hotels with credit cards (the Thrifty Traveler Master Transfer Partner list and maps).     A starting point for beginners: The power behind starting slow, budget, and preplan expenses to be well-timed with the acquisition of new cards.    Business Credit vs Personal Credit: How to take advantage of business credit cards to gain maximum points!   The cost of not knowing: Why the less popular rewards include reimbursement for lost luggage flight delays and flight cancellations. How to find out the necessary steps to get this payment. Always use the affiliate links of content creators to sign up, as such they get paid for the free content you gain.   And so much more!   Connect with Julia on IG: http://instagram.com/geobreezetravel Listen to The Geobreeze Travel Podcast  Get Free credit card consultations  Register for a credit card using Julie's link.    Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :    https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :    https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:    https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/   Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/  

· 49m

Julien and Kiersten Saunders know first hand what it means to be “Rich and  Regular” as they were able to pay off $200,000 in five years while also building their net worth and finding balance navigating corporate America. As authors of “Cashing Out : Win The Wealth Game By Walking Away” they know what it takes to embrace financial independence, walk in authenticity, and help hundreds of others in the process! In this episode we’ll dive into : Using the American System For Your Own Terms: being able to discern between making America’s systems work to your advantage while also not being blind to its flaws.  The Truth About The F.I.R.E. Movement : Why the ability to be financially free is tied to the PRACTICE of being in a healthy relationship with your money and balancing it with the vision to gain your freedom.  Choosing Stealth Wealth : How to tap into the power of being wealthy without “wearing your wealth”, why our culture tends to shift towards this extreme, and how we can make meekness something to be prized again.  Counting The Cost Of Success : Why a near tragic accident in their family was the catalyst for them to change their priorities, further define their values, and make a change for their family tree !  And so much more ! Connect with Julien and Kiersten : https://www.instagram.com/richandregular/ Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :    https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :    https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:    https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/   Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/   - Connect with George on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/   - Connect with Carter on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/   - Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelineplans  

· 37m

In the age of “quit your job” and “ the great resignation” , there has to be a solution for those who want to leverage their 9-5’s in order to win for the long–haul wealth building process. Storm Leroy blazed this episode and it will go down as a Melanin Money Podcast classic! Known as Mr. Employed Millionaire, he unpacks his journey to building wealth starting from the faithfulness of keeping his job. In this episode we unpack:    Leveraging Your Job To Win Financially - How to tap into the benefits, structure, and built in accountability having a 9-5 provides as you build wealth outside of working hours.    Living By the Motto :” Buy Real Estate and Wait” - Why the long-ball play is acquiring properties over time, creating cash flow, re-investing into other income producing assets and accelerating the growth of your money.    LLC Structure To Benefit You In The Longhaul - What we can learn from the most  successful entities as they structure their business to be protected, in favor of longevity, and as tools to build on to their legacy.    Collapsing Time For Your Family With Cashflow - The importance of compound interest, having a multi-generational vision for your bloodline, and our collective power to restore dignity to our last name.    Connect w/ Storm : https://www.instagram.com/iamstormleroy/ Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :    https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :    https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:    https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/   Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/   - Connect with George on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/   - Connect with Carter on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/   - Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelineplans/

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With the continued chatter ( and maybe even some confirmations) of a looming recession, many people are wondering how they should prepare. As always , on the Melanin Money Show, we are going to bring you the time-tested, proven, and actionable solutions to help you on your journey. No need to fear, worry, or over-react ; recessions are a part of the economic cycle , and we’re going to be here every step of the way . In this episode we’ll unpack 6 Tips To Help You Navigate The Next Recession. Tap in with us to understand the importance of :  Knowing the data and economic behavior behind a recession: this is important as most people will operate in fear and pessimism ; financially successful people will be operating with a lense of opportunity.  Opportunity Capital : why we need to be prepared to capitalize on opportunities while fear is gripping novice business owners and scared investors! Tapping Into Your Irreplaceable Skills : how do you find out what skills you have that are going to be needed in the economic “lull” ? These will be the skill sets that businesses and entire industries can't operate without.   Your Power To Compound Your Savings : what to do when your earnings slow down or pick up depending on your revenue streams and what tactics to use as savings will be essential.    And so much more! Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :    https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :    https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:    https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/ Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/   - Connect with George on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/   - Connect with Carter on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/   - Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelineplans/

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Justin Phillips , Co- Owner of Support Black Colleges has been able to master the art of patience, resourcefulness, and being a good mentee to scale a business to multiple 7 figures! From the NBA to some of the world's most notable celebrities, the brand has had a massive impact and is blazing the trail for what it means to be a legacy brand. In this episode we sit down to unpack :    Consistency In Actions and Intention : How to forge your way through tough seasons and business and keep your ultimate goal as the main focus.  Intellectual Property and Branding : Why the ultimate play is owning the rights to a brand and merging that brand to a cause. This is one of the keys to the world’s most successful and lucrative legacy brands.  Indirect and Intentional Influencer Marketing : When to know your brand is ready to get in front of people with massive influence ; without pestering, trolling, or being inauthentic in your approach to them.  Relationship Building and Investing In Skillsets : How to identify the people you want to add massive value to and what skillsets you need to invest for in order to scale your business and impact 10X .    And so much more!   Connect with Justin on IG : https://www.instagram.com/justinp/ Ask your money questions here : https://www.videoask.com/fjp1gzv8y    Join the Melanin Money Experience today :  https://melaninmoney.com/join/    Get unlimited access to all of our Masterclasses here :    https://melaninmoney.com/financialflix/   Need a financial check up? Get your WEALTH HEALTH SCORE today :    https://www.mywealthhealthscore.com   Take your financial advisor wherever you go with POCKET ADVISOR:    https://melaninmoney.com/pocketadvisor/ Follow the Melanin Money brand on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_melaninmoney_/   - Connect with George on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/   - Connect with Carter on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/   - Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelineplans/