What's the Mathematics?

The WTM visits its third Citizens Bank Board member Dr. Laquita Stribling in this episode. Dr. Stribling tells about her journey from Arkansas as rising traffic to leading one largest HR firms globally. She is proof of the "real American dream" Now, she is paying her success forward while serving on several community nonprofits and helping Citizens Bank create a new culture of service.

The WTM visited newly appointed Citizens Savings & Trust Bank Board member Jacky Akbari. Mrs. Akbari tells about the journey from Memphis to Columbus to Nashville. She has mastered the art of intentional networking, becoming one of the most influential consultants in TN. Many of Middle of TN's largest publicly traded companies have depended on her corporate relocation expertise. We are thankful to Mrs. Akbari for her time on the show. Enjoy!

Part Two: The WTM visited newly appointed Citizens Savings & Trust Bank Board member Jacky Akbari. Mrs. Akbari tells about the journey from Memphis to Columbus to Nashville. She has mastered the art of intentional networking, becoming one of the most influential consultants in TN. Many of Middle of TN's largest publicly traded companies have deepened her corporate relocation expertise. We are thankful to Mrs. Akbari for her time on the show. Enjoy!

WTM team celebrates the 2022 MLK weekend and the 118th anniversary of CSB&T (Citizens Savings Bank & Trust) with a two-part series of Board Chairman Attorney Richard Manson. Chairman is a true pioneer of entrepreneurship in Nashville The career of Manson has expanded across several sectors from legal, entertainment, healthcare, and banking. The formula for success is a must listen, and you will want to share this with your team. Enjoy the show

WTM team celebrates the 2022 MLK weekend and the 118th anniversary of CSB&T (Citizens Savings Bank & Trust) with a two-part series of Board Chairman Attorney Richard Manson. Chairman is a true pioneer of entrepreneurship in Nashville The career of Manson has expanded across several sectors from legal, entertainment, healthcare, and banking. The formula for success is a must listen, and you will want to share this with your team. Enjoy the show!

Part Two: Citizens Savings Bank and Trust host Renaissance Luncheon at National Museum of African American Music. The guest speaker was Professor Mehrsa Baradaran the author of the Color of Money, The History of Black Bank and Wealth Gap. Enjoy this two-part series!!

Citizens Savings Bank and Trust host Renaissance Luncheon at National Museum of African American Music. The guest speaker was Professor Mehrsa Baradaran the author of the Color of Money, The History of Black Bank and Wealth Gap. Enjoy this two-part series!!

We kick off season 3 appropriately with an interview and book review on mental health. Mental health is a topic that has been taboo in the black community. Mental awareness has been rising over the last few years as our nation's battles increased suicides, homelessness, and drug abuse—these factors and struggles lead to the need for mental health advocacy. Reggie Ford titled his appropriately "PTSD." Enjoy the episode to learn more.

Cousin Marie continues our family chat and explores her past in business. The second part of this series will cover a deep conversation on her road to becoming a CFO for Harley Davidson. We will both share victories and struggles as it relates to financial management. It is always refreshing to discuss finance with a peer. It's even cooler with family. Enjoy!!!

WTM team is proud to have a special guest interview with McGruder Family member Marie McGruder. Marie has had a fascinating career as an entrepreneur. Her journey to become an international actuary, a CFO for Harley Davidson, and most recently a rural real estate entrepreneur is an exciting story to learn. Marie shares how her love for mathematics propelled her into the business world. The challenges of being a single mother and a corporate executive made her the woman she is today. Our team is thankful for her transparency and willingness to share many lessons along the way. If you are a person that's looking for inspiration to follow your passion, you will enjoy this two-part series

The WTM team continues our two-part series with Dr. Louis Woods. Dr. Louis Woods explains deeper the ramifications of our nation's oldest sin. He discusses laws past in the mid-'50s that discouraged black homeownership and the devaluation of properties in black communities. Dr. Wood also challenges us to understand economics better to speed up the process to close the wealth gap.The WTM team is earmarking Episodes 22&23 as some of our best content. You be the judge!!!

To kick off black history month, the WTM team visit with Dr. Louis Woods on the subject of Black Bodies and Equities. Dr. Woods shares the history of American economics related to African American's involuntarily participation in the slave trade. The challenge for the change in the wealth gap lies in the history of Asset's practices - Liabilities = Equity. African Americans not only have been systematically oppressed to refrain from wealth, but they also suffered from years of their bodies being leverage for capital growth in our Nation.This episode will challenge the understanding of the birth of our nation's wealth.

Happy New Year from the WTM team. We are excited to post our first show of 2021. It's a continuing episode on redlining with our friend Brian Rice. Mr. Rice further explains the difficulties of recruiting African Americans to help in his revitalization efforts in Ensley, Alabama. Brian and I go on to discuss some ways to improve the interest of the next generation. Welcome back to the show, and we look forwards to a great start to 2021. Peace!!!

The WTM team spends time with Birmingham, AL native, and real estate developer Brian Rice. Rice shares his story of struggle revitalizing the neighborhood of Ensley, Alabama. This episode highlights the ongoing effects of redlining, as black developers are challenged with quality appraisals and fair underwriting from local banks. The wealth gap of black Americans is tremendously weighted by the loss of equity as the result of government redlining. Enjoy this food!!!

In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we decided to post our interview with Lindsey Langley, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society of Tennessee. Lindsey shares her remarkable journey to social profit success. Her ascend to leadership is unconventional, which we believe is why she has been so successful. The key to social profit success is passion for the cause and willingness to develop business in the community. The WTM team is thankful for Lindsey's time on the show, we understand that social profit validity is a key indicator to a community's economy.

In this second part of our episodes with Lee Molette, Lee shares some stories about getting his first taste of entrepreneurship in high school. He would later sharpen those skills to build his career after college. There is not a traditional path to entrepreneurship. However, the earlier your try entrepreneurship, the better your outcomes will be in the future. Lee explains how some earlier mistakes helped him avoid future pitfalls.

In season 2 of WTM Jeff kicks off the season with an interview of entrepreneur Lee Molette. Lee discusses his rise to success, by paying to homage to his #legacy. The route paved was by his grandparents in Detroit. We sometimes can take for granted the foundations we are building each day. Lee is a product of prudent fiscal management and a risk tolerant family foundation. If you are questioning why it matters to plan for the future, you will enjoy this episode.

After taking two weeks off from recording WTM, Jeff reflects on the murder of George Floyd. He shares his views in a raw zoom call with his church family at Otter Creek in Brentwood, TN. Jeff was uniquely positioned to speak directly to white Americans in less than a week of the tragedy. In an emotional testimony and call to action Jeff gives three steps to improving the lives of African Americans. In true WTM format Jeff get rights to the formula and solution to move forward.

Jeff spends time with one of the nation's top personal basketball trainers and coaches Jamal Richardson. Richardson shares his story of success in the basketball world. He has a unique skill of teaching details that has differentiated himself from competition. It impressive to hear Jamal pay homage to the legacy players he admired as a youth in Nashville, and how they inspired him to chase him dreams.

Jeff has some self evaluation time in this episode. He talks a botched attempt to interview a guest,. The lesson he learned was to double check his work and be thorough. We see him be very transparent on one of his weaknesses. He saw this as an opportunity to share the moment with WTM listeners. Jeff will also preview three upcoming interviews with Jamal Richardson of AAG Basketball, Lee Molette, principal with Frank Stanton Developers and Lindsey Langley, the Executive Director of the Tennessee American Cancer Society,

In this episode Jeff spends some time chatting with Leon Wright the owner of MJC Insurance Agency. Leon has a 25 year career in the insurance business as an employee and a business owner the last 6 years. An Insurance agent should be in your top five of business people in your network. The advice they can lend could save you and your family thousands of dollars. Leon helps explain some of myths around overages and claims. In true WTM? fashion we like to stick to the equations that make us successful. Thanks to Leon Wright for sharing such impactful information.

In this final episode of this four part series with Marcus Whitney, Jeff and Marcus discuss matters of life hacks towards the future. There are major jewels and creative concepts being discussed that will challenge your current ideas and aspirations. Many times we pass on opportunities to be challenged. If you are someone who is looking for ideas, this is the series for you!!

In part 3 the conversation switches to the thoughts on the future of entrepreneurship. The pressing environment of COVID 19 has sped up the urgency for thoughtful entrepreneurship. The foundation has been set for a class of entrepreneurs that will think more critically about the value. The "Ok Boomer" generation will be passing the torch in the next 10 years. Marcus and Jeff challenges the community's mindset to take of advantage.

Part 2 of the series covers Marcus's thoughts on Healthcare and Innovation. As a healthcare entrepreneur Marcus gives an insiders view of the changing environment in healthcare. As the industry has been facing deregulation and the gig economy, fastily approaches, Marcus drops some plugs to what the future holds in this sector. If you are interested in healthcare and technology, this episode brings the heat!!!

Jeff teams up with fellow pod-caster and friend Marcus Whitney. Marcus has a background in healthcare IT, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and is part owner of a major league soccer team. This is the first episode of a four part series that will cover the payment protection plan and SBA, The episode relates to the changing business environment of 2020 in response to COVID 19. You will definitely need to have a note pad close to capture the great gems being dropped in this series.

The Care Act funding from the SBA exposed the large banking system, Many small business clients and nonprofits were left clueless to how they would navigate the government PPP plan. Jeff discusses how having a banking relationship is proving its worth in a pre-recession era, due to the threats of the Corona virus. When times get hard your banker should very accessible and knowledge on the current environment. If you are a small business that has a bad experience at bank, this podcast has the formula for you to win in the future.

Jeff shares his thoughts on the Care Act that was put into law the week of 3-20-20. He is impressed with the bipartisan energy towards moving the bill into law quickly. The law will help all levels of Americans stay afloat during the pandemic virus spread of COVID 19.He also tells a story about social profits working together to leverage more resources in a community. Jeff believes there are too many non profits diluting corporate for gifts. This dilution hurts the community because the resources are limited due to the competition of other likely charitable groups.

As the quarantine effects of COV19 spread through the community, Jeff has small business owners in mind. He discusses their options to make it through this tough economic time. The strategies he suggest range from banking options and SBA guidelines. He gives an oversight on how planning for the next recession can help you in the future. If you own a small business and are looking for answers, tune in!!

Jeff discusses his take on dealing with the spread of COV19 (Corona) virus in the U.S. 2020 has been a tough year for the world, Jeff expounds on his family's handling of the public responsibility of social distancing. Jeff then shares a story about a non profit taking charge in the neighborhood. Here how this social profit makes an unconventional play at entrepreneurship in a community fighting youth violence and gentrification.

A special WTM? session. Jeff gets soundbites from the volunteers at the McGruder Center. This depicts the diverse perspective of the day, The atmosphere was filled with joy and hope for a successful rebuild in the community.

Jeff gives more details in the aftermath of the tornado disaster in Nashville,TN. He witnessed a series a day to refuel his love for the human condition. People from across the country were ready to rebuild devastated community. The question how can maintain this energy towards the rebuild and also towards other under served area of the city.

Jeff reacts with some mathematics for the Tornado tragedy in Nashville, TN that touchdown early morning on March 3, 2020. This was an impromptu post on what was learned during the response to the need of the community. Jeff highlights the area of North Nashville particularly because of the looming effect gentrification and pressing poverty in the area. The media coverage was slow initially until the responding community took notice.The mathematics of the situation were very apparent. As a respondent to emergencies we must be willing to have short term and long term vision. We also should be pooling resources with like minded people year round. This will empower us to be effective change leaders in the community.

Jeff continues his series on daily planning. He breakdowns how to deal with the peskiness of operational task. If you are a person that is not good at the details, this episode is for you. By simply focusing on the priorities of administrative task, a person can free up several hours in a workday.

Jeff kicks off his series on daily planning. He works the plan backwards by speaking about the task of Community. The C portion of planning can be sometimes overlooked. However, Jeff highlights that family and community plans must be prioritized daily with your work life.

In the wake of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi, Jeff took a pause to express his personal thoughts on that sad day of January 26th 2020. The Black Mamba was more than just an on the court mantra that Jeff used to play basketball, he also used it as a daily focus in business. Kobe's Black Mamba persona inspired a generation of entrepreneurs, educators, health professional, religious leaders and more....

In this 3rd episode on daily planning, Jeff takes us through the importance of step A in the task management system, He will highlight ways to maintain daily revenue as a focus, with out burning yourself out with other task.

Jeff appears on the podcast Patrick in January of 2020. If this is your first time reviewing the podcast page of What's the Mathematics, the interview with Patrick Chappell will give you an hour dialogue and inside history of the life of Jeff McGruder. The majority of the What's the Mathematics podcast's will be short bursts of power. Patrick's show displays a different side of Jeff, and the real mathematics behind his passion for serving the world dope financial literacy and power.