Kevin "KevRoss" Ross is a music and radio industry expert. He is a 20 -plus year entrepreneur with the leading most successful industry trade publication and site Radio Facts (www.blogwallet.com). He has also published various books, magazines, performed marketing and promotions for major corporations and recording artists and he is on the advisory board of several industry organizations. This year Ross introduced his non profit organization LOMARI (Leaders of the Music and Recording Industry) to help teach young minority students how to market and manage their music and products.
A Trip Turns into a Masterclass on Business Development (2025 Edition) Back in 2017, a simple week-long trip to help family morphed into an eight-month deep dive into coffee shops and entrepreneurship. Fast forward to 2025, and the lessons I overheard back then still hit
Want to Be a Successful Entrepreneur in 2025? Here Are My Best Lessons Learned After 25 Years in Business Being a Black entrepreneur remains deeply rewarding yet uniquely challenging in 2025. Balancing authority with authentic relationships on your team is still tricky, but building strong
Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves In today's fast-paced entrepreneurial landscape, it's crucial to surround yourself with people who uplift and inspire, rather than those who drain your energy. As we navigate the complexities of 2025, where AI and automation are increasingly integral
nI left Buffalo, New York some 30 years ago and once I moved to Atlanta then Los Angeles after that and worked in radio as a DJ for many years there was no turning back. nnnnnnnnThe new environments opened my eyes to all that I had missed growing up on the East side of Buffalo. Nevertheless, there is one thing that is foremost in my mind on the few occasions when I return, think, or talk about Buffalo... the food. [...]n
Iconic Buffalo food culture remains a cornerstone of community identity in 2025. Having left Buffalo, New York over 30 years ago and lived in Atlanta and Los Angeles, my experiences as a radio DJ and music industry entrepreneur opened my eyes to many new cultures
In 2025, hiring friends remains a high-stakes gamble for entrepreneurs navigating an increasingly automated, AI-driven, and creator-economy-influenced business landscape. While the urge to help a friend land a gig is understandable, mixing friendship with business often undermines your company’s growth, efficiency, and culture. As someone
In 2025, surrounding yourself with the right people in business is more crucial than ever—especially in a world where AI and automation are reshaping how we work and connect. After years of testing and refining my online business, I’ve noticed that most entrepreneurs I know
Entrepreneurs balancing multiple gigs and side hustles in 2025 Is It Time to Leave Your Business? Recognizing When to Move On — For many entrepreneurs, the rush of waking up excited to run their business is unmatched. Being your own boss and shaping your destiny
Knowing When to Close Shop: A 2025 Perspective for Entrepreneurs In 2025, entrepreneurs face a brutal reality: despite booming innovation and AI-powered tools, up to 90% of startups still fail within their first decade. The challenges range from inflation and labor shortages to skyrocketing legal
Celebrating 27 Years as an Entrepreneur: Evolving Black-Owned Businesses, AI, and the Creator Economy in 2025 Marking nearly three decades in entrepreneurship, I reflect on a journey fueled by passion, grit, and constant adaptation. Someone once asked why a talented person couldn’t stick to a
