The Black Boss Show

Kimanzi Constable is an author of books that have sold over 150,000 copies. He's a writer whose articles have appeared in over 80 publications and magazines.

You can see his articles published in Forbes, the HuffPost, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, AskMen, Fox News, Yahoo, NBC News, Business Insider, and more.

He is a senior editor at The Good Men Project. He's been interviewed on over 250 podcasts.

He's a consultant that has traveled to 79 countries for corporate consulting at companies such as Unilever, Morgan Stanley, Allianz, Naspers, Safaricom, Dentsu, and more.

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In this episode, Kevin shares his TOP 20 lessons he learned from 2020.

In this episode I share the real hard truths about being an entrepreneur that no one talks about, and I share some personal experiences I had to go through on my own entrepreneurial journey. Definitely tune in to this one!

Demarra West is principal and lead consultant of ​Change Agent Consulting​ (CAC)-a full service consulting company based, and Founder of ​Be Well Beautiful Woman​.

Demarra has led many successful ventures (for-profit and non-profit) while guiding others to launch and scale their businesses. Her business success has allowed her to travel all over the world, be engaged with her community in meaningful ways, and help individuals from all walks of life have greater fulfillment and purpose.

Demarra holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health from Western Michigan University, is a licensed professional counselor, and certified professional coach. She is also faculty with ​Leadership that Works​, a governance coach for the ​NeighborWorks America Excellence in Governance Program​, Vice Chair of ​YWCA Kalamazoo​, and mom extraordinaire to her daughter, Zane’ and dog, Luna.

In this episode I share with you how to set goals that you'll be able to crush in 2021, and share MY 2021 goals with you! Tap in.

Tonia Edwards is the founder of Boss Up Academy, where she teaches entrepreneurs and small business owners how to level up in their business, revenue, and income. Through her online workshops, e-books, webinars, and e-courses, and now live workshops, she’s helped many entrepreneurs gain the confidence and clarity they needed to grow their business and therefore increase their income! She also owns a credit repair, trucking, and consulting business. You're gonna wanna hear this one!

Getting everything you want starts with the mind. Tune into this episode to learn how the Healthy Obsession Effect will help you get ANYTHING you want in life.

Calvin Richard is Founder and CEO of LIONHEART Men’s Leadership & Lifestyle Coaching Mastermind, and the Founder and CEO of Verus Fit Transformation Lab Team Personal Training Studio based in Marble Falls, TX. Calvin is a man of faith, husband, and father of 3 amazing kids. When he’s not running his businesses, you can find him traveling, participating in Tough Mudders and other OCR races, playing basketball and football, and strength training. Tune in!

In this episode, Kevin shares his thoughts around black racism and interracial relationships. Tap in!

In this episode Kevin shares the ONE thing that he now knows that he wish he knew in his 20s, and give 3 actionable takeaways for you to create a life of happiness, fulfillment, and alignment on your journey as an entrepreneur.  Tap in.

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Felicia Kelly is the CEO of Cyrus & Co. INC., a business development company that provides customized solutions to small businesses and corporations.

She and her powerhouse, women-led team, are known online for helping high performing women make their next six figures faster.

Felicia is a highly sought-after consultant and keynote speaker, as well as the author of “Proverbs & Profit: 7 Keys to Building Kingdom Wealth.”

As the creator of EIGHTxEIGHTEEN™, her signature method for business and money mastery, Felicia has seen first hand how money and mindset affect life, business, and all areas in between so as a business strategist, sales expert, and wealth influencer, she helps her clients create effective strategies to increase sales, boost productivity, and drive performance forward.

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In this episode, Kevin shares his strong belief systems around politics, who he voted for, how to play "The Game" for success, and how to step up as a leader in 2020 and beyond. Tap in. 

In this episode, Kevin shares the 7 things to eliminate that'll drastically take your life and business to the next level. Tap in.

In this episode, I share the ONE thing that the TOP 1% of entrepreneurs all have in common when it comes down to winning in life and business. 

Joshua Crisp is an Amazon expert and his Amazon business has grossed over $10 Million dollars online in just 4 1/2 years. In this episode, Joshua shares how he went from being a minimum waged high school drop out to a multi-millionaire in a few short years. 

He's been able to invest his Amazon profits into real estate and amass 40+ commercial & residential multi family units & most importantly help 2,000+ people in 70+ countries get started or scale their Amazon business.

Joshua is recognized as one of the industries leading experts in ecom & has the results to back it up. Joshua’s mission is to help 1,000’s of people around the world become financially free & location independent through the power of Amazon & Real Estate the same 7 figure blueprint he used to change him and his families lives for ever.

In this episode, I share my reasons for waking up at 4am again and putting myself first every morning. It's the game changer for me to operate 100% , 100% of the time. You'll see why.

Nicole Moore is a love coach who helps powerful, influential women find their ideal partner. Using her signature Love Works Method, she’s helped hundreds of women find lasting love fast.

Nicole started her Love Coaching company while she was in a relationship that she thought would lead to marriage. Instead, it resulted in emotional abuse and her boyfriend cheating on her. Suddenly single as a life coach, Nicole had to start following her own advice and take every step she’d ever taught a client—and it worked. She found her dream man exactly one year after following her own program.

In this episode, Nicole keeps it real and discusses the power of manifestation in love and how it can work for you to find your true love in life.

[2:55] Who is Nicole Moore?

[4:42] Discovering Entrepreneurship

[12:25] Salaries, Dreams and Costs of Life Coaching

[17:13] Black Boss Valuable Minute

[20:32] Nicole’s Love Life and Self Transformation

[28:39] Advice to All Black Bosses to Be Open to Receive Love

[33:38] Core Values and Relationships

[38:31] Where To Find Your True Love

[42:10] It Really Works - Here’s Proof

[46:55] What Women Want In Relationships

[57:16] Partner Support and Growing Your Business

[1:00:07] Top Tips to Finding True Love Today

In this episode, Kevin shares his rules, principles and ideals about MONEY. Get ready to soak up valuable knowledge needed to get your personal finances right. If you want to grow your personal finances and learn how to manage your money NOW. Tune in.

[1:32] Kevin is dropping his personal finance game so you can learn from him

[2:22] #1 - Pay Yourself First

[4:32] #2 - Live Within Your Means

[7:25] #3 - The 40 / 50 / 10 Rule

[8:51] #4 - It’s Not About How Much Money You Make, It’s About How Much You Keep

[13:03] #5 - Invest for Future Generations

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[17:46] #6 - Spend Money on What You Spend Money On

[21:54] #7 - Spend Money on What Makes You Happy

[24:52] #8 - Screw Consumer Debt 

[26:53] #9 - Never Go Into Debt Unless It Will Make You Money

[28:23] #10 - Don’t Let People Know How Much Money You Have

Five years ago Gregg started a podcast in his one bedroom NYC apartment called Tiny Leaps, Big Changes with a simple mission, to redefine personal development. Since then it’s grown to over 15 million downloads across 100+ countries with regular top 20 rankings in the Mental Health and Health categories.

Last year he published his first book by the same name which has been well received and is available in bookstores everywhere.

Gregg is passionate about helping people get out of their own way so they can create real change and build the life they’ve always wanted. In this episode, he drops valuable tips to Black Bosses looking to develop themselves, grow an online presence and structure their lives!

[2:21] Greg’s journey to podcasting

[9:17] Working Full-Time and Balancing Entrepreneurship

[11:45] Redefining Personal Development

[18:13] Black Boss Valuable Minute

[20:50] Hustle Mindset vs. Manifestation - The Balance Between The two

[24:21] Structuring Your Work Life and Personal Life

[30:40] Fueling Your Mind and Creative Energy

[32:41] Leveraging Tiny Leaps framework to grow your podcast

[40:38] The Benefits of Starting a Podcast

[45:41] Growing Your Platform

[51:33] Greg’s Definition of a Black Boss 

Yo Black Boss! It’s time to kick fear out the door and step into your power. In this episode, Kevin drops the knowledge you NEED to be limitless and take ownership of your life and success.

Are you ready to say goodbye to fear? Then tap into this episode and get ready to not give a f*ck about what anybody has to say.

[1:52] Think about the LACK that may exist if you don’t start your business

[3:10] The moment Kevin made the conscious decision to build a branding business

[6:03] We all have to start somewhere

[7:34] People nowadays are too afraid to be themselves

[9:39] Black Boss Valuable Minute

[11:26] Practice, Practice, PRACTICE!

[12:05] Give yourself the permission to SHOW UP!

[14:22] Kobe Bryant’s take on fear

Tyla Salley is a young entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California who is rocking the Cannabis industry with her black owned cannabis brand - Deuces22. Founded by herself and her dad, 4x NBA Star John Salley, she is pursuing her passion of travelling, smoking cannabis and being her OWN BOSS.  

Overcoming shady business partners, industry regulations and racial barriers, Tyla shares her journey developing the Deuces22 brand and looks to spread awareness on the injustices in society and the culture around cannabis.

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[2:22] Growing up as Tyla Salley daughter of 4x NBA Champion John Salley

[7:29] Living in LA as a young black women

[14:27] Following her passions post-high school

[17:13] Studying abroad in Cuba and starting her cannabis business

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[21:47] Rules, regulations and processes to build a cannabis business

[33:31] The roadblocks that prevent black people from entering the industry

[37:43] Tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital and secure investments to begin their cannabis business

[41:19] Digital marketing and other unique ways to leverage your cannabis brand online

[42:17] Tyla shares her thoughts on how to build a trustworthy and reputable brand

[49:43] Social injustice, equality and problems around the world

[1:04:00] Tyla’s advice to all Black Bosses

On your rise to the top, it's common to face jealousy, envy and hate from your family and friends. Not everyone will be on your side, or understand why you're doing what you're doing. And, most won't cheer for you when you're winning. In this episode, Kevin shares the struggles he's faced on his entrepreneurial  journey and steps you can take to overcome "hate" and "envy" among family and friends. If you want to attract a successful circle a friends AND navigate the "you've changed" narrative - tune into this episode and elevate to your success.

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Billy Gene is the Founder and CEO of Billy Gene is Marketing. Billy Gene is one of the top online marketing influencers, educators, and practitioners in the world. Through his one-of-a-kind online courses and Facebook live-streams, he is revolutionizing the education system by teaching important and necessary entrepreneurial skills that schools aren’t teaching. Billy Gene teaches entrepreneurs how to grow and scale their businesses by mastering marketing and sales. 

He has an amazing team, company culture, and his company does 8 figures annually in revenue. Sit back and enjoy the show.

In this episode, I share the steps to creating the ultimate vision for both your personal and business life. Many entrepreneurs lack vision, and without vision it's hard to know where you're going.  If you want to achieve your dream life sooner than later, this episode is for you.

Perry Jeffries is the President of Diamond Equity Advisors, a well-received speaker, and coach that has given hundreds of high valued consultations, workshops, and presentations for 6-7 Figure Entrepreneurs, small to Fortune 500 Companies, Colleges, and Universities, Organizations, and Students across the country. 

Recognized as the Virtual CFO, Perry specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners increase their revenue, improve cash flow, and guarantee profits.

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[3:15] How Perry got into entrepreneurship

[9:30] How running a business is harder than just selling a product or service

[13:00] The turning point that shifted his business to success

[15:00] The power of having a significant other who is supportive

[19:00] What Perry Specializes in and how he helps people

[30:00] Understanding your numbers and knowing how much you’re really making

[39:00] First steps to manage your finances

[45:00] What you should be doing with your money to generate wealth

[54:00] One of Perry’s biggest lows in business and life

In this episode, I share how to leverage "Non-Negotiables" to put yourself first, and conquer the day no matter what's thrown at you. After implementing the tactics and strategies from this episode, you should know what morning and night routines to do, how to prioritize your life,  how to get more time back in your day, and how to be the most productive.  

Kevin interviews Malcolm “MJ” Harris, the CEO and founder of National Care Financial Group, which is one of America's largest African-American owned financial services firms.  MJ’s rise began when he started creating empowering and aspirational digital content about lessons learned from his path of achieving success after overcoming a childhood surrounded by abuse and addiction. In this episode, MJ talks about how he broke out of his shell and stepped into his true self which in turn acted as a magnet to his business. 

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[2:33] Where did your personality come from?

[5:13] MJ’s childhood struggles 

[7:37] What was MJ’s trajectory post-college?

[10:00] MJ in Corporate America

[14:44] What was your life balancing work and your own business?

[17:26] Did you come out of your shell in corporate america?

[18:58] Transition from 9-5 to Entrepreneurship

[22:16] How to become an insurance agent

[24:32] Black Boss Valuable Minute

[27:28] How can we force ourselves to be extroverted?

[32:44] Building the Brand

[38:58] Tips to People Who Are Scared of Being Themselves

[42:18] MJ’s presence on social media

  [46:50] What does MJ’s team look like?

[48:48] Has Covid-19 affected your business?

 [50:49] How do you monetize the entertainment side?

[53:46] Ad-pocalypse

[56:21] How has making money changed your life?

[59:02:] How do you get your content in front of people?

[1:01:53] Parting advice to Black Bosses

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With social media, likes and clout chasing, it's easy to get caught up in the comparison game but the truth is -  this is detrimental to our entrepreneur journey. In this episode, Kevin talks about the struggle that entrepreneurs face when being impatient and wanting to be further along on their success journey. He urges all Black Bosses to be patient, take this time to learn yourself, and figure out your why.

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Considered the #1 authority on helping entrepreneurs attract clients on auto-pilot and scale their business while working 50% less, Marquel Russell is a client success story junkie and is the secret weapon business leaders, experts & influencers come to when they need help with their marketing. From hustling in the streets to over $20 Million in business revenue, Marquel Russell drops key tips to help Black Bosses scale up their business and tap into the high ticket route.

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In this episode, Kevin shares how he was able to make 6 figures in just 12 MONTHS following his move to San Diego. Through fast action, investment and sacrifice - his journey can be yours too! Follow the tips Kevin drops in this episode to go further faster on your entrepreneurial journey. You can also take part in Kevin’s FREE masterclass and learn how to make 6-figures in your business.

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[19:25] Invested into a $36,000 Mastermind

Spectacular Smith is an American multi-platinum recording artist, entrepreneur, no. 1 bestselling author, social media guru, keynote speaker and entertainer. He is the founder and CEO of Adwizar, the dominant social media brand in the urban music space that has become a multi-million dollar company.  

Spectacular is known as one of the "Top Marketing Gurus To Watch" by Huffington Post, ranks among "Top 5 Most Influential Entrepreneurs in Tech & Music"and honored as the "Innovator Of The Year" by Black Enterprise, and named one of the "Greatest and Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs" by Inc.

In this episode, Spectacular drops major pointers on how he scaled his business and pivoted from celebrity life and fame to a multi-million dollar business man.

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The Black Boss, Kevin Stimpson, keeps it real with the Black Bosses in this episode and talks about handouts vs. investments. We must take responsibility of our business, of our self and of our success and stop asking for handouts!  It’s now or never. 

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Chris and Lavera Coleman are the owners of Coleman Financials Credit Repair and many other businesses together. This couple has overcome many obstacles in their personal and business relationship. Chris and Lavera both stemmed from poverty-stricken neighborhoods where they say most of their drive and ambition stemmed from. In this episode, Chris and Lavera open up about their marriage and how they were able to create a successful financial company from first repairing their personal finances and then using that knowledge to help others.

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In this episode, Kevin shares how he leveraged his time in quarantine to launch the Black Boss brand in just 45 days. In times of uncertainty, you have to pivot and make the conscious choice to be great every day. Taking you through his mindset, plan of action and real life results - he challenges all Black Bosses to do the same and level up!

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Jackie Kotei is a Publicity and Media Strategist who helps soul-centered entrepreneurs get covered by major media, be featured globally and inspire the world. Her expertise in public relations and publicity is unmatched and in this episode of the Black Boss show she provides detailed steps for entrepreneurs to get published in the media. Starting with a career in journalism, and juggling various entrepreneurial endeavors - Jackie discusses her journey to her business, MoreGood Media, and how investments, publicity and fast action led her to her present success. 

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[18:45] 5 years as a reporter - the pivot to entrepreneurship

Instagram - @jackiekotei

Website - https://www.moregoodmedia.com/

Kevin sits down with one of his longtime white friend, Chase Maher, and talks about the current racial climate in America. They talk about everything Police Brutality, George Floyd, Racism, White Privilege, Candace Owens and everything in between. Both Kevin and Chase share their viewpoints on how we can best move forward and make a difference together. We encourage all black people to create these conversations with their non-black friends and begin to bridge the gap that systemic racism has created.

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Akeem Haynes is a published author, motivational speaker, 2x Olympian. Born in Savlamar, Jamaica, Akeem didn’t have much of an advantage from the beginning. With limited options and tragic events happening early in life, he moved to Canada with his mother seeking a better life. However, they fell into tough times, and struggled to find stability, moving many different times in a short period of time. Through perseverance, a resilient mindset and a stubborn attitude to succeed, Akeem has become a 2x Olympian (2012 & 2016), helping Canada bring home an Olympic Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympic Games. With an intriguing story and captivating delivery, Akeem takes you through the high’s and low’s and shows you what a resilient mindset can achieve.

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In this episode, Kevin addresses the current issues occurring in America following the death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbuery and Breonna Taylor. Breaking down systemic racism, the world-wide protests and Kevin’s personal experiences with racism, he shares how we have evoked change and are seeing positive progress through this current movement. 

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[1:55] Powerful day - Peaceful Protest

[3:13] Grew up in the South - Racism still exists

[7:44] Black Wealth Activist

[16:05] The brutal reality of America

[18:14] Black Boss Valuable Minute

[22:25] Thoughts on Candace Owens

[33:13] All black people want an opportunity

[39:43] We were white people’s first resources

[42:91] The Wealth Gap

[45:49] Our last black community was Black Wall Street

[55:00] Don’t condone looting or rioting but I understand “the why” behind doing it

[1:04:23] The things that we as Black americans have to think about

[1:07:27] Oprah Winfrey anecdote 

[1:08:44] Jane Elliot - Brown eyed, blue eyed experiment

[1:20:16] It’s time to speak up and share your voice

Sean Scales is the Founder and CEO of Oryzon Credit, a boutique personal credit repair company. His business has literally taken over all of San Diego which is really dope to see.  He’s now launching his NEW company, Cosmiq Financial, which specializes in helping businesses utilize corporate credit instead of consumer credit. Sean has taken Kevin and his wife’s credit to the next level AND also will be helping us build all of our businesses credit as well. 

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Website - Oryzoncredit.com

Instagram - @oryzoncredit

Website - Cosmiqfinancial.com

Instagram - @cosmiqfinancial

Kevin kicks off this episode with an intro to the other half of his power couple, Devona, as she asks him 73 questions that dives deep into his life, family and purpose. 

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Shontay Lundy is the Creator and the founder of Black Girl Sunscreen, and is truly a woman of the sun AS she’s from NY, lived in Miami, and currently resides in LA. In 2016, Shontay created the revolutionary sunscreen brand because she wanted to create healthy sun-care protection for black women. Shontay comes from humble beginnings AND  in this episode we share her principles for success and pull back the curtain on how to build a successful product based company 

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Have you ever reached rock bottom? Have you experienced pain that you never want to experience again? Instead of letting it break you, there’s a way you can use it to push yourself. In this episode Kevin shares how to use that pain as motivation to be successful, how to be a black boss.

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This Black Boss is a leading business consultant, former NFL player, speaker, entrepreneur and founder of High Stakes Training. He’s been featured in Forbes, CNN, Huffington Post, ABC.

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The key to advancing faster as an entrepreneur is to invest in yourself. In this episode, Kevin discusses the difference between an expense and an investment. He shares how investing in himself is what separated him from his entrepreneur peers and offers tips on how you too can get ahead.

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Kenyatta Griggs is an author, speaker, and CEO of Hip Hop Motivation. Hip Hop Motivation is a personal development company that targets the culture of Hip Hop through all forms of self-help literature and entertainment like the film and book series “The Secret To Ballin Journey”, “Culture Vultures: Conversations with Damon Dash”, as well as the Audio Play “Think & Ballout”. Kenyatta has been a successful barber and salon owner for over eighteen years in Los Angeles, California.

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Kevin discusses the steps that black people need to take to redefine black culture and change the narrative in America. Whether it’s through education, perseverance or community, black people must put themselves first and be the change they want to see in the culture. 

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A former music industry icon, Garrain Jones is a Transformation Coach and globally recognized speaker. After overcoming homelessness and a life of hardships, his goal is to help others lead amazing lives full of abundance.

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Going over his values and drive to create this movement, Kevin shares what it means to be a black boss and how we ALL have the drive and DNA to be successful black people.

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The Black Boss Show is a show dedicated to empowering black entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to redefine black culture. We’re no longer entertaining the thought of only being an athlete, musician, entertainer, or employee for some big company. The Black Boss show exists to educate, motivate, and inspire African American's to create successful businesses, make an impact in the world, and create generational wealth for their families.

Black Bosses are Go-Getters, High-Achievers, Creators, Founders and CEOs.

If you’re ready to create a legacy, make your last name mean something, and break the generational “broke” family curse, this show is for you.