Build Black Show | Business Growth & Entrepreneurship
The Build Black Show is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries, offering business strategies and real-world blueprints with cultural relevance. It features interviews, heated discussions, and practical business advice to keep listeners engaged. New episodes are released every Tuesday, with bonus content available to paid members of the Owners Suite.
Episodes
Ep 29: The Business of Healing & Repairing Racism In America
Some people of color are feeling the pressure of being under attack. Homelessness, voter ID, walkiing while black, child support traps...Luis Jackson delivers a powerful conversation about being an Afro-Latino man in America and the emotional intelligence (EQ) necessary to survive in today's political climate and business. We also talked about why emotional intelligence matters in politics, bu
Ep 28: Should You STOP Calling Your Business Black-Owned? | The John Hope Bryant Debate
Should Black entrepreneurs stop calling their businesses “Black-owned”? John Hope Bryant has sparked debate by arguing that leading with the Black-owned label can potentially limit a company's market—and that entrepreneurs should build businesses designed to serve everybody.The 3 Amigos—Coach Swan Simpson, Cretelia Harris and Robin White—debate the other side: Can identifying as Black-owned ac
Ep 27: Are Millionaires STILL Being Made In Trump's Economy
The headlines may be filled with economic uncertainty, but Fidelity just reported something worth talking about: a record 769,000 401(k) accounts reached millionaire status in Q2 2026. Is a millie hard to make in the current economy?The Three Amigos — Coach Swan Simpson, Cretelia Harris and Robin White — are following the money.In Episode 27 of The Build Black Show, we dig into the numbers behind
Ep 26: AI IS COMING FOR YOUR JOB — HIDE THE WOMEN & CHILDREN!!
IS REALLY COMING FOR YOUR JOB?—or could it actually help you create your own economy?On Episode 26 of The Build Black Show, Coach Swan Simpson, Cretelia Harris and Robin White—the “3 Amigos”—sit down for a no-holds-barred conversation about artificial intelligence, the future of work, entrepreneurship and what happens when technology begins doing work humans once thought only humans could do.The h
Ep 25: Doctor’s Orders: Vaccines, Wellness & Building a Health Brand | Dr. Monique May
What happens when medicine, wellness, food, and entrepreneurship all meet at the same table?On Episode 25 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Dr. Monique May, board-certified family physician, founder of Physician In The Kitchen®, bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about health, wellness, vaccines, nutrition, and building a business around your expertise
Ep 24: They Can Take Your Business: Legal Red Flags Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Could someone legally take control of the business you've spent years building?Attorney Scherrie L. Prince joins The Build Black Show for an eye-opening conversation about the overlooked legal red flags that can leave entrepreneurs vulnerable.Many business owners focus on customers, sales, marketing and growth — while assuming that forming an LLC or filing a few documents means their company i
Ep 23: The Podcast Doctor: How to Turn a Podcast Into a Business
How do you turn a podcast into a business and make money on YouTube? Phil Byrd, Orlando's “Podcast Doctor,” shares how entrepreneurs can turn podcast ideas into real shows, build an audience, monetize content, and use podcasting to grow their businesses. Phil also opens up about his journey with Stage 5 kidney failure, resilience, purpose, and his search for a living kidney donor. Thank you fo
Ep 22: When Life Starts Lifing, How To Pivot AF!
What does it take to keep building when life forces you to become a different version of yourself?On this episode of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Dora Chambers, international speaker, transformational coach, business advisor, entrepreneur, and a powerful voice for personal and professional transformation.Dora has built a career helping people move beyond limitations, recognize their pote
Episode 21: The Power of Franchising: A Proven Path to Black Owned Start-Up Success & Business Growth
Want to Start a Business? Why Franchising Could Be the Smarter MoveStarting a business doesn't always mean starting from zero.Jon Smith Subs CEO Robert Cvetkovski and franchisee Daniel Nunn join The Build Black Show to break down how franchising can create a powerful pathway to start-up success, entrepreneurship, business ownership, and sustainable growth.Robert explains why he wants to create
Ep 20: How Jennine Labuzan's Geneaology Research Helped A Federal Judge Say YES To Her Suing The U.S. Government!
Your family tree may tell you more than where you came from. It could tell you what your family once owned.Historical researcher Jennine Labuzan joins The Build Black Show for a deep dive into genealogy, ancestral land, federal land patents and the records Black families may have never been taught to search.Jennine says her own genealogy research led her to an extraordinary discovery involving her
Ep 19: Investing While Black | Breaking the Barriers to Wealth
You do not need to be wealthy to start investing—but investing can become one of the tools that helps you build wealth.In this episode of The Build Black Show, Jose “Dre” Martin of Edward Jones joins Coach Swan Simpson for a powerful and approachable conversation about investing, financial confidence, and planning for the future.They discuss why people often avoid investing, how to move beyond the
Ep 18: Comedian Rodney Perry: When Jokes Pay the Bills—and Saves Your Life!
Comedy may look like laughter from the audience, but behind every joke is a business, a sacrifice, and sometimes an entire family depending on the next opportunity.In this episode of The Build Black Show, veteran comedian, actor, writer, and producer Rodney Perry sits down with the crew for an honest conversation about building a lasting career in comedy—and using laughter to create a life.Rodney
Ep 17: He Built a $1M Vape Business From His Garage | Marc Pitts
Episode 17 of The Build Black Show features Marc Pitts, co-founder of Discount Vape Pen, who shares how he turned a $20 business started in his garage into a million-dollar online company.Marc takes us behind the scenes of building a business in one of the most controversial and heavily regulated industries in America. He opens up about recognizing the opportunity, growing the company online, over
Ep 16: Should Black Americans Stop Voting?
Should Black Americans keep voting... or is it time to boycott elections the same way consumers boycott major corporations?In this powerful roundtable episode of The Build Black Show, the crew steps away from guest interviews to tackle one of the most controversial conversations happening in America.Following the latest news surrounding the Election Assistance Commission, we explore what voting me
Ep 15: Stop Gatekeeping Yourself — Latavious Brini on Pro-Football, Love & Living His Dream
In this episode of The Build Black Show, we sit down with pro football player Latavious Brini for a powerful conversation about his upbringing, his grandmother’s influence, leadership, love, and what it feels like to live out his dream playing football.Latavious opens up about the people and lessons that shaped him, including the role his grandmother played in helping him become the man he is toda
Ep 14: Tai Vann: From MMA Fighter to Community Builder
Episode 14 of The Build Black Show features Tai “Rottweiler” Vann — a former MMA fighter, Orlando news professional, fitness trainer, youth mentor, and founder of V-Elite Sports Performance & Fitness.In this powerful conversation, Tai opens up about his rough upbringing, the mindset shift that changed his character, and the determination that helped him fight his way into a breakthrough opport
Ep 13: NOT JUST A FAN — AN OWNER Jawad Yatim and The Business of Football
Episode 13 of The Build Black Show sits down with Jawad Yatim, a sports entrepreneur and owner of the Orlando Porates, in a conversation about football, ownership, business, and building a path toward bigger opportunities in the sports world.Jawad is not just talking about the game from the sidelines. He is already involved in team ownership, giving him real insight into what it takes to build, su
Ep 12: The Faith Story Behind Soulicious Vegan Kitchen
What happens when a personal health journey turns into a purpose-driven restaurant?In Episode 12 of The Build Black Show, Coach Swan Simpson & the crew sit down with the owners of Soulicious Vegan Kitchen, a vegan soul food restaurant built on faith, marriage, health, and service.Tiffany shares how her own health challenges pushed her toward a more natural and holistic lifestyle, eventually le
Ep 11: The Lost Episode: We Almost Changed Our Streaming Name
Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded during a strategy conversation when we were considering the name Fan Fuel TV. Since recording, we made the decision to keep the name Black On Demand TV and move forward with the Black On Demand Mobile App because of our existing audience on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and our growing community base. We decided to release this lost episode anyway because it captur
Ep 10: Why Can't We Work Together? A Real Conversation About Black Women & Community.
The Sisterhood Crisis Nobody Wants To Talk AboutBlack women are among the most influential consumers, entrepreneurs, voters, and culture creators in America. So why does it sometimes feel like collaboration is harder than it should be?In this powerful episode of The Build Black Show, we tackle a difficult but necessary conversation about unity, support, leadership, and the relationships Black wome
Ep 9: From Homeless To Million Dollar Brand Using Klarna
What happens when a man with a criminal past, prison time, and homelessness refuses to give up on himself?In Episode 9 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Chef Andre Combs for one of the wildest and most inspiring comeback stories we’ve ever heard.Before becoming a successful restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Andre was connected to cartel life, got caught, went to prison, and eventually fou
Ep: 8 Vogue Is Stealing Black Culture Again… And We’re Tired Of It
A cloud bob. A cloud bob. That's what a young white fashion industry insider decided to dub one of the most politically charged, culturally loaded, hard-won symbols in Black history — and Vogue ran with it like it was breaking news.In Episode 8 of Build Black Show, we're gathered around the fire pit having the real conversation: this isn't just about hair. This is about who controls th
Ep 7: He Grew Up With Nothing — Now He's the Father 100 Kids Never Had
In Episode 7 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Leo Robinson and Samara Jules-Robinson — the husband-and-wife team behind Mentors for Fatherless Children & Abused Families.Leo opens up about growing up in the streets, living reckless, and nearly becoming another lost story. But everything changed when Samara entered his life and challenged him to become a better man, husband, and leader
Ep 6 The Black History They Hid… Is Repeating Right Now
Are we watching history repeat itself?In Episode 6 of The Build Black Show, we uncover little-known Black history moments that directly connect to what’s happening today—especially around voting rights, systemic power shifts, and Black economic progress.With recent developments raising concerns about access, representation, and long-term impact, this episode dives into the patterns that continue t
Ep 5 Black Wealth Is Under Attack—Here’s the Blueprint to Protect It
In a time of political division and economic uncertainty, what must Black communities do to protect their wealth, history, and future?On Episode 5 of The Build Black Show, media personality and historical preservationist Renee Gilmore breaks down the urgent need for self-reliance, strategic coalition building, and economic unity.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint for sustaining Black
The Build Black Show Ep 4: Atlanta's Black Economy Is Collapsing?!
Antwan Nelson is making it a mandate for his inner circle to build black wealth. He is recreating a village that does what Atlanta tried to do and is now failing. Understanding how financial freedom goes beyong traditional networking, handing out business cards, over inflated egos, and wearing Brooks Brothers suits. Learn the blueprint for successfully creating and duplicating a black mecca econom
The Build Black Show Ep 3
Jay Johnson joins us in the studio to talk about taking his barbering business to a different level. The founder of a 100% mobile barbershop custom built inside of a van. Keep that overhead low, the profits hight, and own everything! Learn how anyone can get started from wherever they are an never let adversity stop you from building black!#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackB
Ep 1 The 4% Ownership Gap
Part 1 Impromptu at Starbucks. Behind the Scenes of the building of Black On Demand TV with the 3 women who run the only black woman owned streaming network in the U.S. Why owning Black stories and narratives are important to our media perception.#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCul
Ep 2 Seek Equity Over Exposure
Part 2 Imprmptu at Starbucks. How those who control the money don't value black owned media. Why ownership in media will help people of color control more of our stories, public perceptions, and narratives with the 3 women who run Black On Demand TV.#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily#Hustle
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