Give'em The Business

A show about Black Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders sharing their stories of adversity and success. Give'em The Business shines the light on the untold and true life adventures of some of Black America's best-kept secrets.

GLH Capital: Founder Karl Gorman 07/01/2025

GLH Capital: Founder Karl Gorman Karl Gorman, founder of GLH, is on a mission to make quality housing accessible while building pathways to generational wealth. In this episode of Give’em The Business, Karl shares how GLH is tackling the affordable housing crisis with innovative development strategies rooted in community, equity, and impact. From breaking ground to giving back, Karl’s story is a powerful example of how business can be both profitable and purposeful. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/37212175

Renegade Golf: Founder Kenneth Duncan 06/17/2025

Renegade Golf: Founder Kenneth Duncan Kenneth Duncan is making history as the founder of Renegade Golf, the first Black-owned company to produce a USGA conforming golf ball. In this episode of Give’em The Business, he shares how he combined passion, precision, and purpose to disrupt one of the most exclusive industries in sports. From product development to building a lifestyle brand that speaks to the culture, Kenneth’s journey is a powerful lesson in vision, perseverance, and rewriting the rules of the game. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/37019880

The Gathering Spot: Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Wilson 06/04/2025

The Gathering Spot: Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Wilson At just 24 years old, Ryan Wilson co-founded The Gathering Spot—a private club redefining community, culture, and connection for Black professionals. In this episode, he shares how he raised millions, scaled nationally, and stayed true to his mission. A masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/36807305

The Village Market: Founder Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon 05/20/2025

The Village Market: Founder Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon Dr. LaKeysha Hallmon, founder of The Village Retail and author of No One Is Self Made, shares how she built one of the nation’s leading platforms for Black-owned businesses. From her Mississippi roots to national impact, she breaks down what it means to build legacy, lead with purpose, and grow through community. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/36604790

Sublime Doughnuts: Founder Kamal Grant 05/06/2025

Sublime Doughnuts: Founder Kamal Grant We sit down with Kamal Grant, the culinary mastermind and founder behind Sublime Doughnuts—a brand that’s turned fried dough into an art form and made Atlanta a sweeter place in the process. From his early days as a Navy veteran with a dream, to studying at the Culinary Institute of America and traveling the world to perfect his craft, Kamal shares how he built a doughnut empire rooted in creativity, culture, and community. Whether you're a foodie, an entrepreneur, or just love a good underdog story—this conversation is equal parts strategy and inspiration. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/36235815

Rand & Co Holdings: Founder Bryan Rand 04/22/2025

Rand & Co Holdings: Founder Bryan Rand A conversation with Bryan Rand, Founder & CEO of Rand & Co Holdings, a values-driven private investment firm committed to backing companies that create lasting impact. From cutting his teeth on Wall Street to building a firm rooted in operational excellence and community empowerment, Bryan shares how he went from capital markets to becoming a strategic partner for entrepreneurs across industries. We explore his investment philosophy, lessons learned through scaling Rand & Co, and how his faith and family shape his approach to leadership. If you're a founder, investor, or builder—this is a masterclass in investing with integrity. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/36084855

The Miguel Wilson Collection: Founder Miguel Wilson 04/08/2025

The Miguel Wilson Collection: Founder Miguel Wilson We sit down with the incomparable Miguel Wilson—fashion designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the Miguel Wilson Collection, a luxury menswear brand known for dressing grooms, groomsmen, and some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports. From building his brand from the ground up to launching the Miguel Wilson Wedding Experience and founding the Black Tie Experience & Ride to the Olympics, Miguel shares how he turned his passion for fashion into a movement celebrating culture, confidence, and Black excellence. With clients ranging from 2 Chainz to NFL stars, Miguel doesn’t just make suits—he makes statements. This one’s about legacy, leadership, and looking sharp while doing it. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/35870480

W&T Travel Services: Founder Darnell Lee 10/08/2024

W&T Travel Services: Founder Darnell Lee Featured on Blue Collar Millionaires we sit down for a conversation with Darnell Lee, who escaped a life of hustle and danger to establish a multi-million dollar transportation services company. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/33186072

Ryla Teleservices: Founder & CEO Mark Wilson 09/24/2024

Ryla Teleservices: Founder & CEO Mark Wilson From the housing projects of Elm Grove in Ft. Smith Arkansas, Mark Wilson learned valuable lessons of embracing risk and harnessing talent that would make him a successful entrepreneur of call center companies twice over. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/33186002

Global Automotive Alliance: Dr. William Pickard (Replay 2021) 06/30/2024

Global Automotive Alliance: Dr. William Pickard (Replay 2021) After the passing of Dr. William Pickard in June of 2024, Give'em The Business is replaying the original podcast from 2021. A conversation with the founder of General Automotive Alliance and author of Millionaire Moves: Seven Proven Principles to Entrepreneurship /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/31952207

Ten35: Ahmad Islam 08/24/2021

Ten35: Ahmad Islam A conversation with CEO and co-founder of the multi-cultural marketing agency Ten35. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/20214734

ExxonMobil: Retired President of InterAmericas - Jesse Tyson 08/10/2021

ExxonMobil: Retired President of InterAmericas - Jesse Tyson From sharecropping to the executive suite. A fascinating conversation with Jesse Tyson, retired President of ExxonMobil InterAmericas and former CEO of National Black MBA Association. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/20064071

Global Automotive Alliance: Dr. William Pickard 07/27/2021

Global Automotive Alliance: Dr. William Pickard A conversation with the founder of Global Automotive Alliance and author of Millionaire Moves: Seven Proven Principles to Entrepreneurship /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/19921301

H.J. Russell & Co: CEO - Michael Russell 08/17/2020

H.J. Russell & Co: CEO - Michael Russell A conversation with Michael Russell, the CEO of H.J. Russell & Company, about running a construction and real estate empire as well as growing up the son of a Civil Rights icon. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/15645452

Inheritance Capital Group: Adrienne Lance-Lucas 07/30/2020

Inheritance Capital Group: Adrienne Lance-Lucas A conversation with Adrienne Lance-Lucas, Founder of Inheritance Capital Group a Private Equity Real Estate Investment Firm with more than $200 Million in assets under management. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/15419504

National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy: Dr. Damon A. Williams 07/07/2020

National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy: Dr. Damon A. Williams A conversation with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader Dr. Damon Williams on the what this moment in America requires of change agents and advocates for equity. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/15119306

Texcel Communications: Bud Atkins 05/26/2020

Texcel Communications: Bud Atkins A conversation with founder of Texcel Communications, Bud Atkins. Bud discusses entrepreneurship in Cleveland OH, getting a late start on his path to business and the leap from Corporate America to small business owner. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/14556182

Capital Fortitude Business Advisors: Cassius Butts 05/12/2020

Capital Fortitude Business Advisors: Cassius Butts A conversation with Cassius Butts, President Obama's appointee and the first African American Southeast Regional Administrator of the SBA. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/14337317

Cityscape Housing: Robb Jones 04/28/2020

Cityscape Housing: Robb Jones Cityscape Housing Founder Robb Jones talks about the ups and downs of real estate development and surviving the housing crisis of 2008. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/14123333

Air Atlanta: Julius Hollis 04/14/2020

Air Atlanta: Julius Hollis A conversation with Julius Hollis, Co-Founder of Air Atlanta, the nations first and only Black commercial airline. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/13938155

Trailer: Give'em The Business Intro 04/02/2020

Trailer: Give'em The Business Intro Hosted by Troy D. Evans, a new podcast launching on April 14, 2020, featuring intriguing interviews with Black Business leaders from across the globe. /episode/index/show/giveemthebusiness/id/13820057

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