Money Music Culture

At the end of the day, it's never enough just to talk – you gotta know how to EXECUTE! In this episode, we're reflecting on all the money-saving tips and opportunities that we've covered, and setting goals on how we're going to CONTINUE building in the future! Let Money Music Culture be your accountability partner – and set goals with us that you'll be seeing for the rest of your life! We wanna thank you for tuning in every week, and assure you that the journey doesn't end here! In fact, it's only just beginning.

Hot off the heels of last week, now we're taking a look at the Copeland side of things! Throughout his long NFL career, learn about everything that Cope did right – and wrong – and hear the major changes he would've made to secure an even better future! From MASSIVE ways to grow your income, to new ways to framing your mindset to always keep growing – we're bringing you the best game in the world right here, right now!

It's time to get down to the REAL gems! You already know we're locking in each week with the biggest tips to grow your money TODAY – but what if we could've given ourselves that same advice years ago? This week, tuen in as Ross breaks down everything he woulda told his younger self – both in terms of saving his money, and framing his mindset to always be BUILDING! See how you can apply these strategies to your life today, and prepare for a future even better than we could!

Guess who's back – back again! We're joined AGAIN this week by the amazing Dr. Kyle Hammond, continuing our amazing conversation from last week! This time, we're delving into med school, test taking, and finding ways to show the world what you're all about! No matter what you do, it ain't always enough just to do it – sometimes we gotta prove to the rest of 'em just how well we can do it! And in this epeisode, we're bringing that knowledge right to you. Lock in for another week of GEMS!!!

Now listen – we ONLY have professionals on this show. And if you didn't believe that before, then this one's got the creds to prove it! Dr. Kyle Hammond is joining us this week to talk us through the world of sports medicine, and share unique tips on keeping both your body, and your WALLET, in peak condition! From the field, to the operating room, directly to your screen – we're talking HUGE gems and stories that you do NOT wanna miss! And next week, we'll be doing it all again!

Hey, we get it! Nobody can REALLY tell you what to do with your money. But would you at least believe us when we say: this really is YOUR money! Your tax return is really just money that never needed to leave your pocket to begin with – and when you get it back, it's not just a free check! Tax return season is a great opportunity to start an emergency fund, pay off debt, or start growing those funds through strategic investing – and if you need a few pointers to get you started, then that's what MMC is here for! We're talking you through the BEST ways to make the most of your tax return!

Cope and Ross are back at it with another BANGER – and this one is bringing the knowledge too! The guys break down key moments in their lives when they made their money work, and how they learned to not just plan for the short-term, but for the rest of their lives! We're bringing you major gems in this one, and tips on how to properly save, invest, and find new opportunities to grow your wallet, and grow your skills! This is not one to miss!

It's like we're always saying – it ain't enough just to GET rich. We're tryna STAY rich!!! Cope and Ross are breaking down a gem of a song – Ramen & OJ by Joyner Lucas – and sharing with you the life lessons hidden in its lyrics. And then, stick around for huge gems from your hosts about how to keep your money working for you – long after you're done working for it! Whether you're tryna leave a life behind for your family, or you just ain't done living the good life yourself – gotta tune in this week for some mad advice!

Aaaand we're back! Tim Maloney is breaking down some MASSIVE truths in this one! We all know makin' money ain't easy – and there's no true risk-free way to getting rich quick! But if you've got the patience, the experience, and best of all – a couple good-looking guys on MMC – then you can get there too! This week we're diving into ETFs – and ways to invest your money based on the portolfios of experts. We're following in the footsteps of the MASTERS of investing, and ensuring that our lives get where we want 'em!

There's new ways of making money EVERY SINGLE DAY! Lucky for us, we've got the experts to show us how! This week Cope, Ross, and special guest Tim Maloney are talking the METAVERSE – and every new way of earning that's coming with it! Digital Real Estate, NFTs, Virtual Reality, Gaming – make it make sense! Lock into this episode, and learn how the future of tech and gaming might effect YOUR wallet – and what steps you can take (and INVESTMENTS you can make) to get prepared for the future!

Oh yeah, our boys are hittin' the big leagues! Comin' off last week's episode on Cope's Buy My House," now we're hearing abour Ross's documentary "Get Smart With Money!" Not only are we breaking down how ya boy hit the big screen, but we're locking into some of the amazing financial lessons that got him on the call list! At Money Music Culture, we're taking financial literacy to the streets – you already know! So tune in, and turn up!

Buy My House is LIVE on Netflix. If you haven't checked it out yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Professor Cope serves as host as guests talk real estate investing, flips, and putting financial literacy into action! In this week's MMC, we're breaking down the behind-the-scenes, and hearing about Cope's journey from the classroom to the studio!

Making the most of your taxes means more than just filing before the deadline. And even though you might have a little time before that deadline approaches, that doesn't mean you should slack off til then! We're telling you right here – DON'T WAIT to get your situation right! There are all kinds of ways you can be setting yourself up throughout the year to get the biggest savings possible. How much can you write off? Who can you consider an employee? And how can you get paid to keep as much as possible? This week, we're breaking it all down – and getting you ready to SAVE.

It sure would be nice to skip to the front of the line! Nice houses, fancy dinners, and exotic vacations sll on our platinum card! But let's get real – that's not the reality for most of us. And as much as we're ready to start LIVING like the 1%, we gotta first make sure we're WORKING like they did to get there! This week, guest expert Annalisa Abell is back to teach you how YOU can boost your income by thousands a month, and start using that money to not just build wealth, but to build your WORTH – and get us all a little closer to that good life!!

We all know how important the hustle is. But ask yourself – do you really wanna be hustling forever?? This week's guest knew that that was NOT in the cards for her – and made a decision to do something about it! From working as a virtual assistant herself, to growing her business and directing employees of her own, Annalisa Abell knows what it means to separate the hustlers from the BOSSES – and we're breaking it all down today! Take notes, and learn how to go from grinding every day, to getting set for life!

Being well doesn't end with exercise! In addition to being a fitness MASTERMIND, our guest Joe Holder is also a certified genius when it comes to getting your money right! Hear about how Joe found his niche, identified a need, and made it all happen! We're talking goal-setting, team building, accountability partners, and learning to trust yourself despite all the haters. Kick this year off right by making a plan and sticking to it – and this week, we're giving you all the knowledge you need to do it. It's time to lock in!

New year, new me? NAAAH!! Real hustlers know that we gotta keep those habits up YEAR-ROUND. This ain't no first-week-of-January-resolution podcast – we're out here making you better for LIFE! And when it comes to fitness, there is no better coach than the man himself – Joe Holder. Lock in this year with the absolute gems we're dropping today – discovering new things about yourself, setting goals and sticking to 'em, and learning to separate the real from the fake! And best of all, GETTING FIT! It all starts here!

I don't care what anybody says – there ain't no such thing as a "self-made millionaire." No matter what career we're trying to pursue, or whatever hustle we find ourselves in, we gotta know how to talk to people! This week, Ross and Cope and talking about the importance of forming those connections, and why learning to network is one of the greatest things you can do. Then, we're breaking down HOW you can actually start networking yourself, and amazing tips to transfer those relationships into REAL money-making opportunities!

You already know we're back for Part Two with special guest Troy Jones! Now that you know what Troy's been up to now, it's time we break down how he got there! Learn our guy's tricks of the trade, and walk through the decisions that led him to today. How can we capitalize on the things we're great at, without losing the passion that got us there? How do we identify the need for our skillset and meet people where they are, without focusing too much on what everyone else thinks? Whatever you do, these are the lessons we gotta learn – and we're learning them today!

If you wanna live differently, you gotta THINK differently! Today we got Troy Jones on to teach us just that! From humble beginnings, Troy co-founded Status Pro – a virtual reality gaming company that's bringing new experiences to players everywhere. Hear about how Troy got started, the lessons learned along the way, and how the future of virtual reality is being shaped today! The first of a two-part episode, we're bringing major hear and major tips in this one! If you're tryna build something yourself, then this is stuff you gotta know!

If there's one thing we can all agree on – ain't nothing in life as glamorous as it looks! And even though we're grateful every day for the chance to play in the NFL, that doesn't mean it ain't still work! With any career, there's all sorts of stuff behind the scenes: contracts, deadlines, performance reviews, and all sorts of pressures! And while it don't make it any less rewarding, it does prove how important it is to keep your wits about you, and always be pushing forward. Cope and Ross are laying it all ou this week, and giving advice you can follow on your own journey.

Sometimes it's hard to hear someone else's success story – "well yeah, that worked for YOU! But how is it supposed to work for ME?" The truth is, not everyone DOES become a millionaire – but the ones that do sure ain't sitting back and complaining about it! This week, the guys are breaking down what it means to be successful – and sharing the mindset you gotta have if you wanna do what you love, love what you do, and most importantly, GET PAID for it!

Man, it feels good to be making that money! When you get yourself that raise, you know you oughta start enjoying the finer things. Just hold up a minute and let Ross and Cope steer you right! When earning more, means SPENDING more, then we aren't really improving our lives – we're just draining our bank account at a higher level. THAT's lifestyle creep – and we gotta know how to avoid it, so that we can keep improving our lives FOREVER. This week, we're talking how stunt culture does you dirty, and teaching you the signs that your lifestyle is creepin' up. Major keys here.

Just cause it's decentralized doesn't mean it's immune to a little shadiness – looks like crypto just became a real currency! We joke – but in all seriousness, FTX going bankrupt is a big deal for the space. With the market heading down already, how's this gonna affect the public's perception of crypto? And how are people voting with their money to decide the currency's future? We're doing a deep dive this week, and breaking down how FTX got to this point, what happened behind the scenes, and how other trading platforms are looking right about now! 

Look, we've all thought it before – "That's a problem for future me to deal with!" "I don't gotta worry about all that complicated stuff yet!" All well and good until you're applying for that dream house! Fact is, credit is gonna affect you. Every time you spend, every time you save, and every time you push off those payments for future you – SOMEBODY'S got their eye on you! It's time to take a minute, take a seat, and take an interest – cause the sooner you understand this stuff, the better off you'll be. Lucky we got Brandon Copeland and Ross Mac to make it interesting!

From joint bank accounts, to splitting expenses, to paying for children – there's a million ways that marriage is a business decision! And even through all the lovin' and huggin,' we gotta make sure we're keeping our money on our mind. In this one, the guys are talking through the many reasons that couples need to be strategic with their money, and breaking down specific routes you can take to keep those dollars working for you. And make sure you listen to this one with your partner – cause we're dropping knowledge that neither of you are gonna wanna miss!

They say it's not about the destination, it's about the journey – but that doesn't mean you can forget either one! This week, we got on guest expert Sherwin Gandhi to prove that. It's true that life takes you unexpected places, and you gotta know how to shift focus when necessary. But he woulda never got where he was without that end goal in mind! Learn about career development, balancing home and family lives, and building up other people while honing in on what makes YOU special! Find your passion, and activate your life.

Sounds real glamorous being in the NFL – you know I'd like to make a mil playing ball! But like all things, it ain't always that simple. Cope and Ross are digging deep in this one, and talking about the risks and sacrifices players make on the field. Hear how CTE affects your life from a player's perspective, and get an idea of how playing in the NFL can be less like a game, and more like a job. Cope shares the mad amount of respect he's got for his peers, and shares some huge lessons from his career!

It ain't always what you do – it's how you do it! In this episode, Ross shares how he's been grinding from square one – and how for a while, it took shape in the food industry! Hear stories and insider info that resturants don't tell you up-front, and learn what it's like to find success in the space. And then, more than that, learn how you can utilize the environment around you to reach your ultimate goal – no matter where you're at, or where you wanna be!

If you're still wondering what an NFL player can teach you about your finances, then you better start listening now! This week, guest expert Malcolm Johnson shares not only the lessons from his own personal post-NFL journey, but the ones he's learned from watching others! It doesn't matter if you're an athlete, an entertainer, an influencer, or still waiting on your big break! There are always ways to harness your unique skillset, and push yourself towards the future you want!

Becoming a pro is harder than it looks. How do we follow the footsteps of our heroes, without losing sight of what makes us unique? What if I ain't got 10,000 hours to spare! In this episode, the guys are breaking down exactly that. Brandon and Ross share their own experiences in the sports and music games, and how they charted their own path by emulating the pros around them. This week's about goal-setting, motivation, finding your niche, and using anything & everything to propel us towards SUCCESS!

You're working a single job – in this economy? Yeah right! Now more than ever, we've gotta have our side hustles – and find new ways every day to keep more of our cash in our pocket. In this episode, the guys are bringing you a major key: create an LLC! It doesn't matter if you cut hair, design clothes, walk dogs, you name it! By turning your passions into a real business, you get access to brand new ways to make your money your employee. We're talking tax write-offs, deductions, legal status, and changing your mindset to treat yourself like a company! Don't miss this one!

This week, it's about Money vs. Power! Lotta people are famous – but not in the same way. A million followers won't pay for a 10-bedroom mansion, and a million dollars won't pay for a presidential pardon (or at least, it shouldn't)! It's true that money can create power, and power can create money – but how you do that is up to you! Cope and Ross are talking chasing fame, insider trading, and the difference between being powerful and being wealthy!

We all got our side hustles – but when chasing a dream becomes your full-time priority, then EVERYTHING is a side hustle! In this episode, special guest Byron Jones shares how he found a passion for investing, and built a legacy throughout his career. From real estate, to financial advisory, to private equity – he's doing it all! Find out how to stay focused with your hand on the wheel, and hear that advice passed down that made it all possible!

Whether you're building wealth for yourself or the people around you, one thing is for sure: you can't take it with you! Each of us has a legacy that we leave behind – and this week, the guys are breaking down just that. How does your relationship with money change when you become a father? What sacrifices do you find yourself making to secure a that steady financial future? And what changes can you make NOW to ensure a better life for not just your kids, but your kids' kids? Let's rap about it!

In this episode, Ross and Brandon bring on their first guest expert – 8-year NFL vet Jarvis Landry! He's walking us through his journey to success, and sharing the obstacles he met along the way. How do you avoid being distracted by big purchases? How do you hang onto that original vision for yourself? We're talking life after football, and creating a legacy of more than just money! This stuff isn't just about football – it's about life!

There's more to being an NFL player than just throwing the ball – and it didn't even take Cope 48 hours to realize it! The guys talk code-switching, networking, and living up to your potential – on, and off the field. Cope breaks down his first time playing professional football, and the lessons he'd learned before the first check even cashed. Learn what it's like to go in and out of the league, and how to – for lack of a better term, – COPE with the new world around you.

Hold up – you're telling me a drawing of a cartoon monkey is supposed to make me money? Well, it might – but that's only scratching the surface. The NFT space is still in its infancy, and most people don't even understand what they ARE, much less how they're supposed to make any actual money with them. On this episode of Money Music Culture, Cope and Ross explore the possibilities that NFTs bring to finance, and (try to) explain how you can use them as an investing tool. Come learn with us!

Think about it: What do you wanna do for a living? And we're NOT talking about work! The key to doing what you want, when you want, is OWNERSHIP – and today on Money Music Culture, we're breaking down how you can get there. What does true “financial freedom” look like to you? What hobbies or skillsets can you monetize? And how can you create that mindset to push you towards success? The answers are different for everyone – but it all starts here.

In the first episode of Money Music Culture, we're answering the question on everyone's minds: “How do I actually get RICH?” Financial freedom is a long journey – but it all starts with understanding how to make your money your employee. Cope and Ross talk about breaking into the investing space, and growing your money WITHOUT losing your life savings. Learn how companies like Robinhood made investing more accessible, and why you should (or shouldn't) listen to investing gurus like Warren Buffett. Join us on our journey to bring financial stability to everyone!

MMC brings Wall Street to Main Street - breaking down the key financial lessons from mainstream culture. Join NFL Linebacker Brandon Copeland and Musician Ross Mac as they share stories, dissect songs, and talk mastering your money in a rapidly-changing world. 

MMC brings Wall Street to Main Street – breaking down key financial lessons from mainstream culture. Join NFL Linebacker Brandon Copeland and Musician Ross Mac as they share stories, dissect songs, and talk mastering your money in in a rapidly-changing world.

Cope & Ross are joined by special guest Joe Pompliano (Creator, Investor, and Advisor)! This week, the guys are talking digital finance – and how to make your money work for you in new and exciting ways.

Cope & Ross dissect Rod Wave's “Nirvana,” and share how they keep it moving when the going gets tough. In this two-part episode, we're talking Money, Music, and Mental Health!

Ross & Cope discuss keeping your sanity while growing the bag, and break down Rod Wave's “Tombstone.” In this two-part episode, we're talking Money, Music, and Mental Health!

Cope & Ross talk Odell Beckham's move to get paid in Bitcoin, and how to keep a level head when the market is bleeding.

Ross highlights the importance of getting more out of your job than it gets out of you. Cope discusses the pressure of imposter system and how he evaded it on his new project.

Cope and Ross ponder the question, "how do you plan to make money today?" Ross also dives into investing for his future self, while Cope details his worst trade ever.

Ro$$ Mac and Professor Cope illustrate how to make your money your employee/a resource and debunk the negative stigma associated with being a trust fund baby. Tune in to help develop your own financial blueprint.

Ross and Cope talk through building with, investing with, learning and growing with each other as opposed to competing with each other.

Cope and Ross break down better ways to gift and prepare children for financial freedom including strategic steps to have money working for them from birth. They also discuss how they deal with the pressure to live up to other people's expectations.