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'Give Back or Give In' w/ Ernest Kelly lll

Jun 10, 2025•49 min
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Episode description

Ernest Kelly III went from struggling to find Black-owned businesses in Seattle to founding the Seattle Black Business Network - one of the most influential community organizations in the Pacific Northwest. In this powerful conversation, Ernest shares the exact blueprint he used to build a thriving business community from scratch. šŸ”„ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: āœ… How to build a business network with zero connections āœ… The Malcolm X principle that changed his entire approach āœ… Why 15% of Seattle's population owns less than 5% of businesses āœ… Step-by-step community building strategies that actually work āœ… How to turn personal frustration into profitable opportunities āœ… The "performance mindset" that drives daily success āœ… Why being introverted is actually a business superpower āœ… How to get mentors before spending money on your business šŸŽÆ PERFECT FOR: Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build networks Business owners wanting to grow their community Anyone moving to a new city and building connections Community leaders and organizers Black entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and strategy Small business owners in competitive markets
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