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1MBB – One Million New Black Businesses in 10 Years –$130M Committed by Shopify. Here is How It Works.
I am honored and glad to talk about our new initiative, pioneered by Operation HOPE. We are aiming to help create one million new black businesses over the next ten years. #1MBB If you missed my livestream on Wednesday October 21st, watch the replay and comment now:...
JHB on MSNBC: “There’s a hope shortage”
Yesterday, I made an appearance with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC to discuss the worker shortage that many small businesses are facing today. While many are citing increased benefits through the pandemic as the culprit, I suggest that its a tell-tale sign of a widespread...
Building Wealth vs. Making Money
There's a difference between simply making money and building wealth. The former is what you do while you're awake to generate cash flow. The latter is made in your sleep. Wealth is generated by your investments. There's all kinds of investments and each of them pays...
Success is a Habit!
I had the opportunity to spend some with my family over the weekend and I began to notice a few things. My mom, my siblings, their children, and even their children had a few things in common. At the top of the list -- we are loved and have been reminded that we're...
The Three Mindsets of People
I like to give the analogy of the eagle, the buzzard, and the turkey to illustrate what successful people look like. The eagle is a majestic bird. It knows how to be alone, but not be lonely. It soars high and is unbothered by what's going on below it. The buzzard,...
Happy Small Business Month!
May is Small Business Month and I'm excited about it for many reasons. For one, it's because I'm celebrating myself! I'm a proud entrepreneur and small business owner. I've launched over 40 different entities over the course of my career and I've grown two to become...
Rodney King and the LA Riots—29 Years Later
Today marks the 29th anniversary of the acquittal of the four police officers who brutally attacked Rodney King on March 3, 1992 in Los Angeles, California. What followed was a manifestation of the powerful words spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said “riots...
Advancing the New Marshall Plan
Tonight, President Biden will deliver the first major address to America and a joint session of Congress. He is expected to lay out his Administration’s priorities and agenda which includes a robust investment into young people and education within what he is calling...
A Capital Gains Tax Funds Investments in America’s Future
Earlier today I appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Biden's recently announced plan to introduce an increased capital gains tax on the wealthiest Americans. This increased tax is designed to help fund social programs which will help us all rise as a...
John Hope Bryant Talks Infrastructure Tomorrow, 7:30 AM on Squawk Box
Join me tomorrow morning at 7:30a ET on CNBC’s Squawk Box while I talk infrastructure and how to pay for it with former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.
Statement on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
Today, a jury of his peers has rendered their verdict in the case of Officer Derek Chauvin, and as Dr. King famously said, “justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream”. We hope this brings some closure to the family of George Floyd, the...