InventYou Podcast

On this episode of the InventYou Podcast, Demetrius Washington-Ellison discusses his start in the Rochester real estate market, and explains how he was able to find and leverage over half a million dollars of private money built on relationships. Ellison currently owns 19 doors and operates 3 businesses in the Rochester Area. Listen to his interesting story and hear what he has in store for the future. Follow Demetrius on IG - @Demetrius.Ellison Follow InventYou on IG: @InvestorByDesign & @InventYou InventYou Consulting is a business consulting firm specializing in business plan, pitch deck, and grant proposal preparation. Our consultants help you launch, fund, or grow your business through operations, financial forecasting and executive coaching. Schedule a FREE Strategy Session with our team at: https://calendly.com/inventyou/30

EP 20 is packed with real estate and business gems. Marquis Robinson, millionaire real estate wholesaler joins Brandon Alexander on the InventYou Podcast to discuss how he built a million dollar company in just a year. Marquis expounds on the difference between a business owner and a hustler, how to become the person needed to run a million dollar business and how to properly and efficiency run multiple companies simultaneously. This is an episode you don't want to miss if you're interested in wholesaling, running multiple companies, or building your personal brand. Follow Marquis on IG: @Wealth__Forever Wholesale Mastery 2.0 Course: https://marquis-b7be.mykajabi.com/a/2147493733/g8pZbNsW Follow InventYou on IG: @InvestorByDesign & @InventYou InventYou Consulting is a business consulting firm specializing in business plan, pitch deck, and grant proposal preparation. Our consultants help you launch, fund, or grow your business through operations, financial forecasting and executive coaching. Schedule a FREE Strategy Session with our team at: https://calendly.com/inventyou/30

This episode features the Founder of InventYou LLC, Brandon Alexander. He expounds on the 3 system improvements he made to InventYou's Consulting arm to scale past monthly day job earnings. It's a profound feeling once your "little business" starts earning more than your "big job". Tune into the episode and make sure to like, comment, subscribe and share with a friend. Follow Brandon on IG: @InvestorByDesign Follow InventYou on IG: @InventYou InventYou Consulting is a business consulting firm specializing in business plan, pitch deck, and grant proposal preparation. Our consultants help you launch, fund, or grow your business through operations, financial forecasting and executive coaching. Schedule a FREE Strategy Session with our team at: https://calendly.com/inventyou/30

This episode features Trevor Cassaberry, the Founder of Cassaberry Consulting. Trevor details how he discovered his passion for working with business owners and helping them re-engineer their businesses. Learn more about Cassaberry Consulting Follow Trevor on IG: @Don_Trevolta Follow InventYou on IG: @InventYou Follow Brandon on IG: @InvestorByDesign Schedule a FREE Consultation with the InventYou team for business plans, grant writing and strategy.

Episode 17 features none other than Millennial Money Expert, Tonya Rapley. Tonya is the founder of My Fab Finance & Muhturnl, the owner of ClubLoofah, and the co-host of "GoingFromBroke". Tonya details transitioning from her day job to full-time entrepreneurship, building a family life while building businesses, understanding the numbers in your business, and much more. Tune in and make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the InventYou Podcast Follow Brandon & InventYou on IG: @InvestorByDesign @InventYou This episode is sponsored by InventYou Consulting. We're focused on helping entrepreneurs launch, grow and fund their dream companies. Click here to schedule a FREE consultation for business plans and grant writing https://calendly.com/inventyou/30

On this episode, Personal Finance Coach and Author, Rahkim Sabree and InventYou's Brandon Alexander discuss personal finance, building a brand outside of your day job and the power of mindset. Rahkim recently quit his job of 10 years as a banker, and we are all cheering for him. This is the power of having community. This is the power of saying yes to yourself, your vision, your ideas, and saying no to forces that try to diminish your value. Take a listen and make sure to like, comment, and subscribe Follow Rahkim on IG - @RahkimSabree Follow Brandon on IG - @InvestorByDesign Follow InventYou on IG - @InventYou Grab the InventYou Personal Finance Bundle - https://gum.co/PersonalFinanceBundle Grab the InventYou Business Builder Box - https://gum.co/BusinessBuilderBox

This episode is packed with real world applications, financial gems, and practical steps to becoming a millionaire in real life. Cedric Nash is the Founder/CEO of Oakland Consulting Group, a real estate investor and author. Cedric discusses his upcoming book that gives readers practical steps on becoming a millionaire. He is also the Founder of the Black Wealth Summit which is a wealth conference launching October 2021. Make sure to tune in, like, comment, and subscribe as well as follow our guest, Cedric Cash. Follow Cedric on Instagram & ClubHouse - @MillionaireMoneyMoves Follow Brandon Alexander on IG - @InvestorByDesign Grab the InventYou Personal Finance Bundle - https://gum.co/PersonalFinanceBundle Grab the InventYou Business Builder Box - https://gum.co/BusinessBuilderBox

On EP 14, The Welthe Guy, Robert Pauley III, joins Brandon Alexander to discuss the power of dressing well, identifying your super power in your business and the importance of following your vision. Robert Pauley III is the owner of WELTHĒ Guy, LLC - a lifestyle services company, specializing in Corporate Perception Styling (WELTHĒ Look), Custom Suits and Coats (WELTHĒ Clothing) and Portrait Photography (WELTHĒ Images). Prior to working on the WELTHĒ brand full-time, he spent nine years in Financial Services garnering diverse, progressive experience in analytics, business management, consulting, finance, human resources, project management and sales. Robert has extensive experience in training, people management, working with senior level executives, relationship management and influencing skills, international experience working in Asia Pacific region. He is a Certified Change Management Specialist and Six Sigma Lean Professional. Grab the FREE Playbook + Masterclass on Dominating Your Personal Finances & Stock Market Investing - InventYouWealthCamp.com Follow Robert on IG - @TheWeltheGuy Follow Brandon on IG - @InvestorByDesign Follow InventYou on IG - @InventYou Share, Like & Subscribe!

On EP 13 of the InventYou Podcast, Davonne Reaves joins Brandon Alexander to discuss hotel ownership. She details her journey from being a hotel front desk owner to owning a hotel. Davonne Reaves is the founder and chief hospitality strategist behind The Vonne Group. She is an award-winning hotel consultant, a hotel asset manager with over 14 years of experience in the lodging industry, and a published author. Davonne's diverse hospitality experience includes Blair Management Consultant Services (event management), Hyatt Regency Atlanta (hotel operations), Horwath HTL (hotel development consulting and feasibility studies), and CHMWarnick (asset management). During her time at Horwath HTL and CHMWarnick, she managed portfolios totaling over $1 billion in hotel assets. Her signature system, The Pathway to Hotel Ownership Plan combines strategic partnerships with hotel experts to streamline a successful hotel acquisition process. Through her signature system, she's educated over 3,000 people and has successfully helped turn individuals into hotel owners. Ms. Reaves serves as an advisory board member for the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality, is an associate member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, a member of Urban Land Institute (ULI) and a co-founder of NextGen in Lodging. Follow Davonne on IG: @DavonneReaves Follow Brandon & InventYou: @InvestorByDesign @InventYou Visit InventYouWealthCamp.com for a FREE Playbook + Masterclass on Dominating Your Personal Finances & Investing in Stock Market Please like, comment, share and subscribe to the InventYou Podcast

On this episode of the InventYou Podcast, Aundre Oldacre joins Brandon Alexander to discuss making the transition from a corporate finance role to becoming one of the leading real estate developers in Brooklyn, NY. Aundre started off house hacking and then later leveraged public funding to build an empire. Listen to this episode to learn more about the technology behind modular real estate building! If you're a millennial or young professional, grab our "Dominate Your Finances" Playbook to start playing Financial Offense. Go to InventYouWealthCamp.com! Follow Aundre on IG: @DeluxeOnline Follow Brandon on IG: @InvestorbyDesign Visit InventYou.com to learn more about our company

Seyoum Bey, AKA "BeyBnb", joins Brandon Alexander on the InventYou Podcast to discuss how he was able to make his fortune with AirBnb. Here are a few takeaways from this episode: 1. Have a closet with a lock inside of the apartment where you and your cleaners are the only ones who have access to. The reason being is that one, you want to store any extra linen, towels, or resources in this closet as it will help you manage your inventory. Often times guest will use more than what they need if the have access to it. So to control inventory have a locked closet in your unit(s). 2. Protect your asset (Unit) by getting a ring and noise monitor. Have a ring to see who is coming in and out of your unit and to ensure any rules that you have set are being followed. In addition you want to have a noise monitor to ensure there are no parties or large gatherings taking place as that could potentially compromise the integrity of your business. 3. Smaller units tend to be easier to manage than larger units. All of my units are one bedrooms and I try to stay below 800 square feet for my units as it's easier for my cleaners to turn the unit around for the next guest. I also spend less money decorating the walls, because generally the more square footage the more decor you will need for the wall and random spaces of the home. 4. If you're looking to expand your Airbnb Short Term Rental business search and get apartments during the winter as the demand for apartments are low and therefore rent is generally lower and often times complexes will offer concessions like free Application and Admin fee, or even 1-2months rent free. Follow Brandon on IG: @Investorbydesign Follow Seyoum on IG: @Beybnb Follow InventYou on IG: @InventYou Visit InventYou online - InventYou.com Stream Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS Like, Comment, Share

Jeremy Johnson sits down with Brandon Alexander to discuss real estate development as well as taking action on information. Here are a few gems that were dropped: Start with a problem Network nonstop (heavy on the WORK) Everyone must win You are only as good as your team Follow Jeremy on IG: @jjohnsonsays Follow Brandon on IG: @InvestorByDesign Follow InventYou on IG: @InventYou Join the InventYou WealthCamp, the #1 Source for Financial & Business Education for the Family - InventYouWealthCamp.com Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS Like, Comment, Share

Celebrity grant writer and nonprofit consultant Karnitia Holmes joins Brandon Alexander on the InventYou Podcast to discuss how future and current nonprofit leaders can FUND & LAUNCH their vision. Karnitia provides Grant Writing, Fund-Raising, Branding, & Visibility services to emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Here are a few non-profit tips: Where is your non-profit in the lifecycle of a non-profit? Do you have a compelling mission statement? Do you have capable leadership? How well do you know your potential funders? Follow Karnitia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/grantsbynitia/ Follow Karnitia on FB: https://www.facebook.com/grantsbynitia/about/ Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/investorbydesign/ Follow InventYou on IG: https://www.instagram.com/inventyou/ Join the InventYou WealthCamp, the #1 Source for Financial & Business Education for the Family - InventYouWealthCamp.com Stock Market Investing How to Side Hustle Like a Boss How Your Kids Can Start Their Own Business How to Budget, Travel & Live Your Best Life & More! Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS Like, Comment, Share

Theus McBee joins the InventYou Podcast and Brandon Alexander to discuss the true possibilities of achieving your dreams. He started working at the NBA upon graduating from the University of Connecticut and later transitioned to Slam. Theus is very passionate about teaching peers about the stock market and believes everyone should be investing. In his own words, the money he's putting in the market today, is for his kids in the future. He has a 30 year plan for his investments and that mindset allows him to remain calm during red days in the market. Learn more about his strategy and check out his products: Gum.co/theus Follow Theus on Instagram: @theuselijah Follow Brandon Alexander on Instagram: @investorbydesign Follow InventYou on Instagram: @InventYou Join the InventYou WealthCamp, the #1 Source for Financial & Business Education for the Family - https://www.inventyouwealthcamp.com Stock Market Investing How to Side Hustle Like a Boss How Your Kids Can Start Their Own Business How to Budget, Travel & Live Your Best Life & More! Intro Music: "Free Enterprise (Feat. Ash Cash) by Brandon Alexander Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-alexander/1540503013 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/track/162326473 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JLxXiFxYsdn6at3XA23cB?highlight=spotify:track:6WcRgWzRnl0eoBIH9LL4FS Like, Comment, Share

Brandon Alexander, author of the Winter's Cactus and host of the Winter's Cactus podcast touches on the essence of sacrifice. He shares a personal account of the different ways he's had to sacrifice early in his left. You could call it a minor setback for a major comeback. Alexander urges listeners to understand the purpose of their sacrifice. Follow him on Instagram @1b_alexander, and visit The Winter's Cactus on Instagram @thewinterscactus

Ash Cash Exantus is one of the nation's top financial educators. Dubbed as the Financial Motivator, he uses a culturally responsive approach in teaching financial literacy. He is also a speaker, bestselling author of many books and the Founder & CEO of MindRight Money Management® a financial education company that blends psychology & personal finance.  Ash Cash joins Brandon Alexander and The Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss having the right mental mindset to become wealthy, the importance of living in the present and who's the greatest rapper ever.  Follow Ash on Instagram: @IamAshCash Follow Brandon on Instagram: @1b_alexander Here's his website: iamashcash.com

Brandon Frame is the Founder of The Black Man Can, Inc, Co-Founder of #HipHopEd, and author of "The Adventures of Coach and Little Dell: My First Tie". TheBlackManCan is an award-winning non-profit organization as seen on CBS, BET & ABC. Frame joins Brandon Alexander and The Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the maturation of the black man and importance of reading fundamentals at an early age. The two pair dive into storytelling when they discuss Big Pimpin' Jay-Z vs 4:44 Jay-Z. Is one possible without the other? Last but not least, the school to prison pipeline starts as early as fourth grade. Frame aims to use literacy as a means to combat this horrific statistic.  Connect further with Brandon M Frame on Instagram @brandonframe & @theblackmancan. 

Zakiya Nashid joins Brandon Alexander and the Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the importance of being authentically you. Most people don't have the space to be themselves at work. Zakiya fights this stigma by living her best life and being her true self. She believes that doing so create a space for more people who look like her. She also touches on her favorite music to play while at work to get her through her day. Connect with Zakiya on IG @ _zakiya17

Oge "Money" Madu is an engineer by trade and is passionate about ownership. He is the Founder & CEO of The Black Seed Group. Their mission is preserving and growing our clients assets to unprecedented levels through crowdfunding efforts. He is the author of "10 Reasons You Are Living Centless" Oge shares his powerful reason why ownership matters most to him. He want to set his future children up for life so they can do what they want to do, not what they have to do. We discuss the importance of thinking highly of yourself as well. #KingTalk The Black Seed Group - http://www.theblackseedgroup.com/shop Instagram - @MoneyMadu

Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks, PhD is a brand Curator, mental health expert and founder of the Los Angeles based Doux Consulting Group. She applies these skills for the curation of client brands, individual coaching, and media/mental health consultation. Dr. Ally is also a regular guest on KFI AM 640's, Mo'Kelly show, NBC's Access Live, and co-hosts the Spicy Life, a relationship show on Dash Radio. Dr. Ally Hicks joins the Winter's Cactus Podcast to discuss the origins of toxic masculinity, urban love stories, and the importance of tending to your mental health.

Brandon Alexander, Author of the Winter's Cactus, launches the Winter's Cactus Podcast. Taking the conversation further, he touches on topics WE don't talk about: Money and Mental Health. Journey with him on this special episode as he guides you through a black man's lens of existential crisis, survivor's guilt, and code switching. Purchase THE WINTER'S CACTUS on AMAZON. Visit TheWintersCactus.com for exclusive items.