The Costly Mistake of Bringing Guests to Lunch Meetings

Being a business owner isn’t just hard work—it’s a constant challenge, especially in 2025’s fast-evolving landscape where AI, automation, and the creator economy reshape how we connect and collaborate. If you love what you do, it never feels like work, but certain missteps can derail

Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs in the AI Era

Minding Your Own Damn Business – By Kevin Ross (Updated for 2025) Any truly successful entrepreneur will tell you that running a SUCCESSFUL business remains as rewarding as it is brutal — you’re basically married to your hustle. In 2025, that means not just grinding

Celebrating Cathy Hughes: A Media Icon’s Birthday Bash

We’re sending a belated happy birthday shoutout to the one and only Cathy Hughes, a trailblazing entrepreneur and media icon. Her birthday bash in Vegas last month was the talk of the town, and we just got our hands on the video courtesy of Al

Impact of Lee O’Denat on Hip-Hop and Digital Media

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves Lee O’Denat, known as “Q,” the visionary founder behind WorldStarHipHop, passed away in 2017 at just 43 years old, but his impact on hip-hop culture and digital media continues to resonate in 2025. O’Denat launched WorldStarHipHop in

How Dexter Story Transformed His Music Career with Wondem

Successful people thrive by constantly reinventing themselves, stepping boldly into new arenas, surrounding themselves with top talent, and leveraging past experiences to cross fresh bridges. Dexter Story exemplifies this ethos in 2025 more than ever. Having known him for nearly two decades, I can attest

Best Small Business Blogs of 2025: Insights & Strategies

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves ## The Best Small Business Blogs of 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of small business, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. That’s why we’ve curated the top 100 small business blogs that are making waves in

Enhance Business Clarity Through Digital Breaks

Want to See Your Business in the Greater Perspective? Do This in 2025 In today’s hyper-connected, AI-driven world, stepping back from your business isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. To truly see your business in full perspective, you need to break away —and I mean

Overcoming Hiring Challenges for Black Entrepreneurs

Every Black entrepreneur I know has faced the struggle of “finding good help”—and in 2025, this challenge remains as real as ever. The problem often starts with last-minute hiring decisions, which rarely lead to the best outcomes. I’ve been there: rushing to find the right

Discover Wegmans: The Future of Grocery Shopping in 2025

Wegmans Grocery Store: A Next-Level Experience in 2025 Having recently spent time in upstate New York, I finally got to experience Wegmans firsthand — and let me tell you, it’s not just a grocery store, it’s a full-on retail revolution. If you think you know

Learn Business Success from Smart Panhandling Techniques

Please Banerghatta National Park Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves Recently, I was helping a relative get a bus pass—something I hadn’t done in years, so I was a bit rusty on the process. The pass cost $25, and I only had a

Overcoming Key Challenges for Black Entrepreneurs

As Black entrepreneurs in 2025, we still face unique challenges, but the game has evolved—and so must we. The old playbook of hiring full-time staff for every role is outdated. Today’s smartest move is leveraging AI, automation, and the creator economy to streamline operations, cut

Empower Your Ideas: Avoid Sharing with Uncommitted Partners

Three years ago, I launched a podcast on my main site, Radio Facts ( www.blogwallet.com ), with a team I respected for their experience and personalities. I asked for 10 weeks of shows before marketing, thinking their hunger and vision would drive the project. Two

Outsource These 12 Tasks to Boost Your Business in 2025

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves Let’s be real: as a business owner in 2025, you should be hiring someone else to handle these 12 tasks so you can reclaim your time—and your sanity. Heck, they even forgot one crucial thing: grocery shopping.

Transform Your Workforce: Effective Employee Management Tips

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves I consult with several businesses each week, and a recent conversation with a client in California really stood out. He’s passionate about selling health products, and his customers love him for it. However, he’s exhausted from working