The Sky’s the Limit

The Sky's the Limit - EP 22 | Torrence McKnight, President & CEO Torrence McKnight State Farm

On the next episode of The Sky's the Limit Dee Brown has special guests Ben Baltimore, Jr. and John Smith, Jr. They will discuss how Floyd Ingram, Editor of the Clarksdale Press Register has used his position to bully his employees and citizens, created a hostile workplace, engaged in anti-semitism, overt discrimination, and has disrespected the community at large. Dee will also discuss Floyd Ingram's failure to follow ethical journalism practices including, but not limited to plagiarism.

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Tune in to this episode of the Sky's the Limit with Dee Brown CEO featuring Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff and Trevor Brown, Chief Creative Officer as they talk about the difference between greatness and being successful. 

What would you do if you had the opportunity to work on projects that makes people's lives better? Wouldn't you be inspired to do more? When you give your best, the possibilities are endless. That's when you can honestly say that The Sky's The Limit.  Dee Brown welcomes his Chief of Staff Ben Baltimore in today's episode. Ben's parents were both teachers. His fondest memory growing up was playing football with his brothers. Growing up in a small community surrounded by poverty and crime, there was more opportunity to do the wrong thing. But Ben managed to stay on the right track, thanks to football.  He joined The P3 Group as an intern. With his unwavering commitment and unparalleled work ethic, he rose to the ranks to his current position, working side-by-side with Dee Brown, brainstorming ideas for their next life-changing project, and experiencing satisfaction from numerous accomplishments.  Tune in to this episode and be inspired as Ben Baltimore and Dee Brown talk about what a young African American can achieve with the right work ethic, ingenuity, and the willingness to sacrifice for what you believe in.  “Give it your all. If you have a small task but put 110% in it, you're definitely getting 110% out.” Ben Baltimore   In This Episode: Ben talks about his childhood and his journey to becoming Dee Brown's Chief of Staff at 23 years old. What were Ben's challenges growing up in a small community? Ben talks about the lessons he learned from playing football and how they helped him in all aspects of life. What was it like working with The P3  Group as an intern and then climbing the corporate ladder?   How does it feel to be known by everyone and appear on Self-Made TV? Ben shares the fantastic experiences that come with his role, his favorite projects, and what it's like working side by side with Dee Brown. The Self-Made Tequila joins the Self-Made brand alongside the Self-Made Yacht, Self-Made TV, and others. And more… Connect with Ben Baltimore: The P3 Group, Inc. Website - https://thep3groupinc.com/meet-our-leadership (https://thep3groupinc.com/meet-our-leadership) Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/ben.baltimore.737 (https://web.facebook.com/ben.baltimore.737) Connect with Dee Brown: Website - https://deebrownceo.com/ (https://deebrownceo.com/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/ (https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/) Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721 (https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO (https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO)

“Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on The Oscars stage.” You must have been watching the event on your television at that moment. You must have heard or read about it as the news spread quickly online. How did you feel? It's easy enough to pass judgment and say that  Will acted irrationally, or you can defend his action because he did it to protect his woman.  What happened at that moment is something that serves as a lesson for every one of us. The Oscars is an event meant to celebrate winners. But that brief moment when Will gave in to his emotions tainted the mood of that night and resulted in severe repercussions for him. Does Will's punishment fit the offense? Dee Brown welcomes back his Chief Operating Officer Grandon Gray and Chief Data & Compliance Officer Erik Stevenson on the show to talk about the importance of DISCIPLINE, especially for people in business. The discussion will have the Oscars incident as an example of how someone's inability to control his emotions and actions ruined a reputation that took a long time to build. “In this cancel culture that we live in, I don't feel that Will should be canceled. I think we do need some grace.”-Erik Stevenson, Chief Data & Compliance Officer of The P3 Group In This Episode: The Oscars Night and how Will Smith reacted to Chris Rock's joke. Does the punishment fit the offense? Looking at Will Smith's history and the current situation, would you understand what could have triggered his action?  Do you think the repercussions will be the same if it's a White man who committed the same offense? Do Black Lives Really Matter?  The injustices experienced by the African American community then and now… Why are People of Color not collectively putting energy into building each other up? Why are we so quick to cancel someone?   And more… Connect with Dee Brown: https://deebrownceo.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/ (Instagram) https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721 (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO (YouTube)

How do you provide medical care in a community health center that does not have clean facilities? How can underprivileged children have the opportunity to receive an education and fight for a better future? What hope is there for African American communities living in harsh environments?  That's what The P3 Group, Inc. and Brown Foundation are doing  – building projects that will change the lives of African American people and give them a fair fighting chance at a better life. The P3 Group, Inc. partners with government agencies and large non-profit organizations to deliver projects that benefit their communities.  Joining Dee Brown in today's episode are two of his top executives: Chief Operating Officer Grandon Gray and Chief Data & Compliance Officer Erik Stevenson. Dee and his executives talk about the exciting work they are doing and the impact of their projects on African American communities. They share their vision of changing people's lives and giving hope to those who have nothing else to hold on to. Join us in this candid and heartfelt conversation! “When you reinvest in communities that make you who you are, you empower yourself.”- Dee BrownIn This Episode: What is it like working for The P3 Group? Grandon talks about the projects he worked on in West Memphis and how those projects impacted his community. Erik shares his experience participating in building a school that will benefit the community for many years to come.  Have you heard about the VA Center, a memorial center for veterans, community health centers, and other community projects spearheaded by The P3 Group and Brown Foundation? Get to know the work being done by Brown Foundation and Dee's philosophy behind it. The vision behind DBS (Dee Brown Show) How are you raising your children? Are you training them to be mediocre, or are you raising visionaries and leaders in an unfair world? How engaging in sports can train children for the game of life.  The role of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in educating African American children and how we can help. And more… Connect with Dee Brown: https://deebrownceo.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/ (Instagram) https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721 (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO (YouTube)

What is it like to be an African American law enforcement officer? How does someone protect and serve his community and make a difference? Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is the Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge. Judge Robinson started his career in law enforcement as a Deputy Jailer with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO). He quickly rose from the ranks to become the first African-American and 31st Sheriff of Jefferson County. Sheriff Robinson held a deep commitment to Community Policing and fostered a "participatory management" philosophy in which all employees were given a voice in the operation of the Sheriff's Office.  He also supported the continued modernization of all operations to better serve both personnel and the public. Sheriff Robinson retired from the Sheriff's Office on December 31, 2018. But that was not the end of his law enforcement career. He was elected and sworn in as Jefferson County Judge on January 1, 2019, becoming the first Jefferson County Sheriff to be elected as Jefferson County Judge. Upon taking office, Judge Robinson focused his efforts on strengthening the county's budget, eliminating waste, improving efficiency, upgrading technology and infrastructure, and making the county business more transparent. Dee and Judge Robinson talk about using your God-given talents to make a difference in whatever role or capacity you are in and leaving each place better than before! “We have been able to do some great things because we have partnerships with some great people.”- Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR JudgeIn This Episode: What inspired Judge Robinson to take the law enforcement path and to what does he attribute his success? How does fostering community policing and "participatory management" impact the community? Judge Robinson talks about retiring from the sheriff's office to become the county judge and the challenges that came with the new role. Judge Robinson shares how he built communications, relationships, and buildings. Notwithstanding his numerous accomplishments, what legacy does Judge Robinson want to leave behind? Judge Robinson proudly talks about being a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Connect with Honorable Gerald Robinson: https://www.jeffersoncountyar.gov/ (Jefferson County Website) https://web.facebook.com/CountyJudgeGeraldRobinson (Facebook) Connect with Dee Brown: https://deebrownceo.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/ (Instagram) https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721 (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO (YouTube)

For several decades, the African American community has had limited access to building wealth. The lack of financial literacy, low income, and systematic inequalities are just some of the challenges that prevent this community from reaching financial independence. But there are quite a few who managed to break through and succeed financially.  Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is Charles Sims, Jr., CEO of https://www.simsfinancialgroup.com/ (Sims Financial Group, Inc.), an independent risk management firm composed of experienced insurance professionals. Charles is a member of The Million Dollar Round Table, National Association of Life Underwriters, Financial Planning Association, Life Underwriting Training Council, and The John Hancock Financial Network's Hall of Fame. He is the first African American to be inducted into this prestigious organization and listed among the Who's Who in Finance and Industry. These are just a few of Charles' achievements.  Charles and Dee talk about retirement and estate planning, building generational wealth, and how young people can start their path to financial freedom.  “When you work and you're busy trying to be who you are, it's kinda hard to notice people who are holding you back when you're busting through the door.”- Charles Sims, Jr. In This Episode: What are the services offered by Sims Financial Group? How has the financial industry changed over the last 50 years? Charles shares the challenges he had to overcome to get to where he is today. How is Charles helping address the wealth gap in America, especially for the African American community? Building a brand and keeping it going despite the challenges What is the significance of being inducted into The John Hancock Financial Network's Hall of Fame? The Three Stages of Retirement Planning  How can young people start preparing for financial freedom? What can we do to educate our people about generational wealth? Advice to people who want to get into the financial services industry Book Mentioned: Black Reconstruction in America by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois  Connect with Charles Sims, Jr.: https://www.simsfinancialgroup.com/ (Website) https://web.facebook.com/SimsFinancialGroupInc (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sims-jr-/ (LinkedIn ) Phone Number - (901) 680-7500 Connect with Dee Brown: https://deebrownceo.com/ (Website ) https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/ (Instagram ) https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721 (Facebook ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/ (LinkedIn ) https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO (YouTube )

Joining me today on this episode of The Sky's The Limit is Niya Blair Hackworth. Niya is a compassionate, strategic, and experienced diversity and inclusion thought leader and educator. She has committed her life to guiding and supporting individuals and organizations with their intercultural competence as well as fostering communities of belonging. After spending over a decade working at higher education institutions, Blair Hackworth joined the NCAA office of inclusion in August 2019. As a diversity, inclusion, and equity consultant, Blair Hackworth has partnered with K-12 schools, universities, non-profits, and corporate organizations to provide training, coaching, and strategic planning. She is certified as a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory, LLC. And is the Founder and Principal Consultant at 184 Ross Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome Niya Blair Hackworth to The Sky's The Limit!

David serves as president and chief executive officer of E Smith Advisors, a partnership with NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith and Newmark Knight Frank (NKF). In this role, he is responsible for outlining the strategic direction for growth and expansion of the company's professional portfolio, including partnerships with national and global corporate entities committed to diversity and inclusion in commercial real estate. Throughout his career, Mr. Mosley has provided regional and national clients with a broad range of services in business development, business analysis and financial management, franchising and franchise operations.

Joining Dee Brown CEO on this episode of The Sky's The Limit is the Head of the Global Fixed Income Mutual Funds Team at S&P Global Ratings. She leads a global team responsible for analyzing over $4.8 Trillion in managed assets across 7 currencies. Her group assigns, maintains and monitors ratings, as well as provide market research for portfolios of fixed income assets including money market funds, bond funds, exchange-traded funds (EFT's), offshore funds and local government investment pools.

Dee Brown interviews acclaimed actor, producer, and stage performer Palmer Williams, Jr. Palmer is a native of Camden, Alabama and a graduate of Knoxville College in Tennessee. He has a BS in Health / Hospital Administration, and a minor in Biology and Math. As an entrepreneur, he owns Williams Lawn Care Group, a landscaping company. Mr. Williams has a luxurious stage career. He now has performed in four of Tyler Perry's national touring productions. "I Don't Want to Do Wrong," "Madea's Big Happy Family," "The Marriage Counselor" and "Laugh to Keep from Crying." All were major hits.  His resounding performance in the latter two segue his current role on Tyler Perry's television shows, "Love Thy Neighbor" and "House of Payne" as Floyd. His vocal credits also include singing background for music sensations Keith Sweat, LSG, and Grammy award winner, Monica. Along with his vocal success, Palmer ventured into the theatre with his stage credit, "A Good Man Is Hard to Find"and the stage play he directed and co-wrote, "Where Have All the Good Men Gone?" Following that production, Palmer displayed his God-given talents by directing, writing, and starring in the hit, "Can A Woman Make A Man Lose His Mind?"> and "What A Man Wants, What A Woman Needs!" He was featured on Robert Townsend's, "Play House 22" on the BlackFamily Channel. Palmer Williams, Jr. is married and the proud father of four.

This episode of The Sky's The Limit Beyond The Deal highlights host, Dee Brown's, accomplishments along with clips from the 8 episodes released in 2021.

In this episode of The Sky's The Limit: Beyond The Deal Dee Brown interviews Elsa Brown, President & CEO of Copland Contracting headquarter in DeSoto, TX. Copland Contracting is a 100% woman owned and minority owned construction company. Dee and Elsa discuss her journey to becoming an executive in the construction industry. They also dive into pay equality, diversity, and inclusion specifically among women in construction. About Dee Brown: Dee Brown has a 28 year record of real estate sales, development, management, and success overseeing all phases of multi-million dollar construction, infrastructure, water/sewer, and environmental projects for government and private-sector clients. His experience includes managing personnel of up to 200 people in highway/bridge improvements, asbestos abatement, real estate sales and development, solar installations, and a variety of other projects. Dee is backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project completions. Dee Brown holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis; an MBA from Bethel University; an affiliate broker; a LEED Green Associate; a Graduate Realtor Institute; PACP, MACP, and LACP certified; and member of Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi Million Dollar Sales Club. Dee is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Founder and CEO of the Brown Foundation Community Development Corporation.   Dee has been the recipient of many local, state and national honors. In 1999, Mr. Brown was named the Entrepreneur of the year for the state of Tennessee by the U.S. Small Business Administration. In 2015, his construction firm, Concrete Constructors, Inc., was named the 7th fastest growing inner city company in the country by ICIC and Fortune Magazine. In 2019, The P3 Group Inc. was named as a Mississippi business success story by the Mississippi Development Authority, and Mr. Brown was selected as a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council (2020); and was selected as a member of Forbes Business Council (2020). Dee Brown was awarded the Congressional Black Caucus Presidential Corporate Philanthropy Award by the National Bar Association (2021), and was appointed the National Advisor on Public-Private Partnerships and Urban Redevelopment for the President of the National Bar Association (2021-2022).  He was a featured guest on numerous international podcasts including Real Estate for Breakfast (2019); ForbesBooks Radio podcast the Joe Pardavila show (2021); and The Real Estate Syndication Show with Whitney Sewell (2021). He has also been an expert speaker on the subject of P3's for a variety of organizations including Prairie View A&M University's Business of the University Conference (2018); the Delta Grassroots Caucus (2019); Clark Hill Law Firm‘s Real Estate Division (2019); and Arkansas Black Mayors Association (2020); to name a few. Mr. Brown holds the honor of being the first minority Department of Defense contractor to hold a federal contract with the US Navy Nuclear Power Command at Goose Creek, SC (2013). On this project, he trained his crane operators and riggers to operate a 500,000 pound Manitowoc crane on a floating derrick (a barge). Upon successfully training employees at a shipyard in Goose Creek, tugboats were used to transport the barge and crane into the nuclear facility where they assisted US Navy riggers in changing 60,000 pound sea anchors on nuclear submarines. Upon the completion of this project, the US Navy gave a performance rating of 'very good'. He has completed hundreds of projects just as complicated and rewarding for more than 2 dozen federal, state, and municipal agencies in 8 states over the past decade. Mr. Brown is also the first developer to deliver a capital project under a public private partnership in the state of Arkansas. Under Mr. Brown's leadership The P3 Group has grown into the largest minority real estate development company that...

What are the long-term effects of the pandemic on the real estate market? In the short term we've seen residential go boom and commercial go bust. Bur how will Covid-19 change the way developers build and scale their business? This week, The Sky's The Limit: Beyond The Deal host, Dee Brown is interviewed by his producer Joe Pardivila. Dee is the President & CEO of The P3 Group, the nation's largest minority owned real estate developer that focuses exclusively on public-private partnerships. Dee has nearly 30 years of experience in real estate sales, development, and management. On this episode, Dee discusses why he loves what his organization does, why the pandemic has changed the way buildings are made, and what the future of The P3 Group looks like. About Dee Brown: Dee Brown has a 28 year record of real estate sales, development, management, and success overseeing all phases of multi-million dollar construction, infrastructure, water/sewer, and environmental projects for government and private-sector clients. His experience includes managing personnel of up to 200 people in highway/bridge improvements, asbestos abatement, real estate sales and development, solar installations, and a variety of other projects. Dee is backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project completions. Dee Brown holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis; an MBA from Bethel University; an affiliate broker; a LEED Green Associate; a Graduate Realtor Institute; PACP, MACP, and LACP certified; and member of Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi Million Dollar Sales Club. Dee is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Founder and CEO of the Brown Foundation Community Development Corporation.   Dee has been the recipient of many local, state and national honors. In 1999, Mr. Brown was named the Entrepreneur of the year for the state of Tennessee by the U.S. Small Business Administration. In 2015, his construction firm, Concrete Constructors, Inc., was named the 7th fastest growing inner city company in the country by ICIC and Fortune Magazine. In 2019, The P3 Group Inc. was named as a Mississippi business success story by the Mississippi Development Authority, and Mr. Brown was selected as a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council (2020); and was selected as a member of Forbes Business Council (2020). Dee Brown was awarded the Congressional Black Caucus Presidential Corporate Philanthropy Award by the National Bar Association (2021), and was appointed the National Advisor on Public-Private Partnerships and Urban Redevelopment for the President of the National Bar Association (2021-2022).  He was a featured guest on numerous international podcasts including Real Estate for Breakfast (2019); ForbesBooks Radio podcast the Joe Pardavila show (2021); and The Real Estate Syndication Show with Whitney Sewell (2021). He has also been an expert speaker on the subject of P3's for a variety of organizations including Prairie View A&M University's Business of the University Conference (2018); the Delta Grassroots Caucus (2019); Clark Hill Law Firm‘s Real Estate Division (2019); and Arkansas Black Mayors Association (2020); to name a few. Mr. Brown holds the honor of being the first minority Department of Defense contractor to hold a federal contract with the US Navy Nuclear Power Command at Goose Creek, SC (2013). On this project, he trained his crane operators and riggers to operate a 500,000 pound Manitowoc crane on a floating derrick (a barge). Upon successfully training employees at a shipyard in Goose Creek, tugboats were used to transport the barge and crane into the nuclear facility where they assisted US Navy riggers in changing 60,000 pound sea anchors on nuclear submarines. Upon the completion of this project, the US Navy gave a performance rating of 'very good'. He has completed hundreds of projects just as complicated and rewarding for...

Dee wraps up his conversation with Nathaniel Clark, the Managing Partner of full-service design firm, CHASM Architecture in Atlanta.  In part two, Nathaniel talks about what he remembers most about turning a Baptist Church into a three-story condo complex and what the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport project has meant to his company and his legacy.

Dee welcomes Nathaniel Clark to the podcast this week.  Nathaniel is the Managing Partner of CHASM Architecture in Atlanta, a company he founded in 2005 that has grown to become a topnotch, full-service design firm. In part one, Nathaniel talks about why good leaders must also be great followers, the reasons why he chose to pursue a career in architecture, and why longevity in business means everything.

Dee wraps up his conversation with C. David Moody, Jr. the founder of C. D. Moody Construction Company, one of the largest African American-owned construction companies. In part two, David shares the important lesson's he's learned along his entrepreneurial journey, how his foundation provides assistance to students who want to venture into construction and why he was inspired to start his own blog.

Dee welcomes trailblazing entrepreneur C. David Moody, Jr., to the podcast this week. David runs one of the largest African American-owned construction companies in America. His firm has built and delivered more than 200 commercial projects valued at $3 billion dollars, including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons. In part one, David talks about how he built his construction empire from scratch, the impact of Maynard Jackson becoming the first African American mayor of Atlanta, and what he's most proud of during his 33 years in business.

Dee wraps up his chat with the "Shipping Container Lady", Jessica Lewis, the CEO and co-founder of Mobu Enterprises. Jessica shares the key to building container homes, her plans to build duplex-style homes out of shipping containers, and how she gained approval to build permanent affordable housing structures across Georgia.

This week Dee welcomes the CEO and Co-founder of Mobu Enterprises, Jessica Lewis. Jessica and her team hope to revolutionize the real estate industry by developing affordable housing projects out of shipping containers.  In part one, Jessica shares how she's learned so much about shipping containers, how her team is building one unit at a time in vulnerable communities, and the inspiration for her “How To Start An Apprenticeship Program.”

Dee wraps up his conversation with John Hope Bryant, the founder of Operation HOPE and The Promise Homes Company.  In part two, John discusses why 'radical indifference' is one of the biggest problems in America today, why he's vowed to create one million Black entrepreneurs and businesses via a $130 million fund with Shopify, and how The Promise Homes Company is helping to improve the homeownership rate among Black Americans.

Joining Dee this week is John Hope Bryant, an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and prominent thought leader on financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and financial dignity. John advocates for economic empowerment through his nonprofit, Operation HOPE and is the founder of The Promise Homes Company, one of the largest minority-controlled owners of single-family residential rental property in the country. John shares how he learned about capitalism growing up in South Central LA, the importance of surrounding yourself with great talent, and what inspired him to create Operation HOPE.

Dee wraps up his talk with Percy Miller, AKA Master P, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the legendary music label, No Limit Records.  In part two, Percy shares his thoughts on diversity in business, the importance of investing in senior living communities, his dream of building his own HBCU, and why mentorship is a big part of his life.

This week Dee is joined by a member of hip-hop royalty today, Percy Miller, AKA Master P. Percy is the founder of the legendary music label, No Limit Records, and is currently involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures in real estate and the food & beverage space.  In part one, Percy shares the reasons for not selling his record label, how one can determine their self-worth, and why growing up with 15 family members in a three-bedroom apartment motivated his career as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Dee concludes his conversation with Warren Stephens, the Chairman, President and CEO of Little Rock based Stephens Inc., the highly regarded investment bank and private-equity firm. In part two, Warren talks about the company's handling of the initial public stock offering for Walmart, why Stephens Inc. is a relationship-oriented firm, and the story behind Stephens' decision to help finance the New Orleans Superdome, one of the largest and most innovative public finance deals of its kind.

On the premiere of The Sky's the Limit, Dee is joined by legendary businessman, Warren Stephens. Warren is the Chairman, President and CEO of Little Rock based Stephens Inc., the highly regarded investment bank and private-equity firm. He is vocal in his support of capitalism, frequently speaking about capitalism's unmatched power to lift people out of poverty, create jobs and stabilize communities. In part one, Warren shares his memories of being named the CEO of Stephens Inc. on his 29th birthday, the inspiration behind his "This is Capitalism" educational video series, and why the Arkansas Fine Arts Museum means so much to him and his family.