It is not too late to set your new year's resolution. It is too early to quit.
Lost January? 3 Ways to Still Make Your Goals in 2018.
You Can’t Feed Your Ego and Your Family at the Same Time.
Sometimes, it takes more than 'doing your best'. You must do whatever it takes.
Interview with Ryan Morse, coach, motivational speaker, business owner…and a millennial
Over the past several months, I’ve taken you on a journey to meet millennials who have broken the barrier of business ownership. From writer to non-profit owner, we have picked their brains. The goal is to get you to understand their mindset and their drive. What is the attitude of a millennial entrepreneur? What makes... Continue Reading →
No one is a self-made person: Two Indispensable Ingredients to Success.
9:50 am. A beautiful 85-degree May morning, a fresh breeze met you as you stepped outside. Six of us sat around a large oval desk in the title company's office; I had just signed my name a dozen times and watched my wife signed the dotted line on this last piece of legal paper. We... Continue Reading →
The Stock Market: You Also Can Participate Now
About 10 years ago, I learned a simple financial principle that revolutionized the way I think about creating income. You see, our education system teaches income generation through an active method: you do the work and you get paid for it. The concept of a passive or ongoing income may be touched on for those... Continue Reading →
Success Principles I’ve Learned From Waking Up At 5 am.
23 years ago, my family moved to our first home. It was in the suburbs of Cotonou, Benin, 40 min away from the city. However, it was easily a 60 to 75 min commute because of the horrific traffic jams. So at the age of 6, waking up no later than 6 am every weekday... Continue Reading →
My Income Increases When I read This Book
There are a few things that are constant in my life and one of them is reading. Every year, I read about a dozen books that I carefully pick or which I recommended to me. Throughout the years, many books have tremendously impacted my life but there are two that I usually go back to:... Continue Reading →
Interview with Erin Lowry, personal finance expert, speaker and author…and a millennial.
There are defining moments that alter the trajectory of our lives. Some people make it for the better while other lay in regret. For Erin Lowry, that defining moment came when she decided to start blogging. Broke Millennial was created in 2013 and throughout the years, Erin has committed to providing her readers insightful, educative,... Continue Reading →
The 4 Questions That Will Open Any Door for You!
In 2005, a survey conducted by Small Business Trends revealed that small businesses acquire 85% of their customers through referrals. That survey took place 12 years ago but I can guarantee you that businesses still expand heavily by word of mouth, regardless of the platform. Any number of ads would not have the same impact... Continue Reading →
Interview with Sheena Saydam, managing partner at Saydam Properties Group … and a millennial.
Investopedia defines networking as a ‘process that fosters the exchange of information and ideas among individuals or groups that share common interests. Networking may fall into one of two categories: social or business.’ In addition to being a process, I believe networking is also an art. There are people who never manage to learn networking... Continue Reading →
Interview with Duane Rollins, co-founder of STEMLY and the Washington Leadership Academy … and a millennial.
It was a little over two years ago on a cold December evening. I had left work, hopped on the metro and headed to DC to a tech networking event. After being to a couple of these types of gatherings, I was fascinated by the diversity of professionals who attended. From young college students... Continue Reading →
Interview with Chase Dawson, CEO of JCD Staffing … and a millennial.
This past fall, I met Chase, a millennial entrepreneur who launched his staffing company in Montgomery County, MD. Our paths crossed when Chase applied for a business loan to cover his business accounts payable while he was getting the company established. I worked with Chase during this process and got to know him better.... Continue Reading →
Money-Smart Millennials 