Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jason Brown.

A stock market investor and founder of Power Trades University. Brown shares his journey from investing a $10,000 student loan into the stock market to building a six-figure trading account. He discusses financial literacy, stock market strategies, and how everyday people can start their journey to becoming millionaires in five years.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Jason Brown’s Stock Market Journey

   • Started investing at 18 with $2,000 but lost most of it due to poor financial advice.
   • Later used a $10,000 student loan to invest in stocks, growing it into a six-figure portfolio.

2. Understanding Stock Market Basics

   • Explains the importance of financial education and learning stock patterns.
   • Introduces the concept of technical analysis, practical news insights, and fundamental evaluations.

3. Power Trades University & Wealth Building

   • Created an online education platform to teach stock and options trading.
   • Offers courses, coaching, and community support to help individuals achieve financial independence.

4. The Five-Year Millionaire Strategy

   • Shares how making 10% returns per trade over 60 trades can lead to a $1.2 million portfolio.
   • Emphasizes the importance of consistency, strategy, and risk management in investing.

5. Investing While Working a Full-Time Job

   • Encourages people to use their salaries to fund investments rather than relying solely on wages.
   • Highlights how corporate jobs provide valuable insights into publicly traded companies.

📘 About Jason Brown
Jason Brown is a stock market investor, financial educator, and founder of Power Trades University. His upcoming book, Five-Year Millionaire, documents his journey to financial success and provides a roadmap for others to achieve wealth through stock trading.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Thomas Barnes.

A technology entrepreneur and franchise owner, shares his journey from corporate IT to owning an Experimax store, specializing in Apple product sales, service, and repairs. He discusses entrepreneurship, customer service, hiring strategies, and the challenges of competing in the tech repair industry.

Segment Breakdown & Key Highlights Introduction & Background

• Host Rushion McDonald introduces Thomas Barnes as Atlanta’s Technology Guru, highlighting his love for math and science that led him into the tech industry.
• Thomas reflects on his 30+ years in IT, working with Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies, and his decision to become a business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entrepreneurial Journey & Franchise Ownership

• Shares his motivation to own a business instead of working for others, officially becoming an Experimax franchise owner in 2021.
• Explains his research process, initially exploring food and beverage franchises before discovering the Apple-focused Experimax model.
• Highlights the brand's niche market—specializing in Apple product repairs and sales, leveraging his tech and business expertise.

Challenges & Competitive Strategy

• Discusses the difficulty of hiring skilled technicians, emphasizing the need for Apple expertise but openness to training individuals with Android/Windows experience.
• Introduces John Goldwasser, his store manager, who is proficient in both Apple and Android technology.
• Differentiates Experimax from Apple Stores, offering shorter wait times, personalized service, and no mandatory appointments.
• Competes with local repair shops, emphasizing his store’s established reputation and specialized expertise.

Customer Service & Business Growth

• Emphasizes treating employees with respect to ensure loyalty and a strong team culture.
• Discusses customer acquisition costs and his strategy of actively networking and promoting his store.
• Highlights customer experiences, mentioning loyal Apple users seeking alternatives for repairs and upgrades.

Entrepreneurship & Lessons Learned

• Stresses the importance of faith, resilience, and risk-taking in business.
• Encourages entrepreneurs to step out on faith and not fear challenges.
• Talks about the importance of a business plan, sharing his experience of developing financial projections for securing loans.

About Thomas Barnes

• Atlanta-based technology entrepreneur with 30+ years in IT.
• Franchise owner of Experimax Sandy Springs, specializing in Apple product sales, service, and repairs.
• Passionate about customer service, mentorship, and business growth.
• Advocate for entrepreneurship, faith-based leadership, and strategic planning.

Thomas’ journey showcases determination, business acumen, and a commitment to providing quality tech services. His Experimax store serves as a go-to alternative for Apple users, offering expert repairs and personalized customer experiences.

Want to learn more? Visit Experimax Sandy Springs or follow Thomas Barnes' business updates online. #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Hankins.

Topic: Her book Beyond the Chair and life after the beauty industry.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

1. Purpose of the Book – "Beyond the Chair"

• The book is a guide for professionals, especially in the beauty industry, who are seeking to transition into new roles or careers.
• It addresses fear, personal growth, and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones.

1. Lisa’s Journey

• Lisa spent 35 years in the beauty industry.
• She experienced physical tolls from the job, including lung issues and back injuries, partly due to prolonged exposure to chemicals like relaxers and hair product fumes.
• A back injury in 2012 forced her to leave the industry at age 50.

1. Health & Safety in the Beauty Industry

• Lisa highlighted the dangers of chemical exposure and lack of protective measures (e.g., not using gloves).
• She emphasized the need for awareness about long-term health risks for stylists and barbers.

1. Faith and Planning

• Lisa credits her faith and careful financial planning (savings, insurance, retirement funds) for enabling her smooth transition.
• She encourages others to prepare financially and spiritually for life changes.

1. Overcoming Fear

• Fear is a major barrier to change. Lisa stresses the importance of faith, belief in oneself, and having a support system.
• She quotes scripture and shares motivational insights to inspire others to move “beyond the chair.”

1. Broader Message

• The book is not just for beauty professionals—it’s for anyone feeling stuck in a role or phase of life.
• Everyone has a “chair” they need to move beyond.

1. Technology & AI

• Lisa discusses the role of social media in the beauty industry.
• She shares a humorous anecdote about AI and plagiarism concerns in her ministry training.

1. Writing Process

• The book took two years to complete, with interruptions due to health issues.
• Lisa relied on faith and perseverance to finish it.

1. SMART Goals & Retreats

• She advocates for setting SMART goals and writing things down to stay focused.
• A retreat experience helped her reflect and clarify her purpose.

📚 Where to Find the Book:

• Available on Amazon.
• Search for Beyond the Chair by Lisa Hankins.
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