George Johnson: “Being transparent” George Johnson grew up in Northside Richmond where he spent most of his time either on the basketball court or figuring out ways to make money without selling drugs. He became a basketball standout in Virginia and made a name for himself when he led Eastern Mennonite University to the Elite Eight of the DIII NCAA Tournament. Since then, he has built several businesses in various sectors and enjoys being a […]
Achieving financial security and building generational wealth is not out of grasp – it’s more attainable than you probably think. It’s definitely within reach if you focus and set your mind to it. It also takes a lot of perseverance, a ton of sheer will, and loads of determination. Plus, a solid network with mentors to advise you along the way. Just ask Steve Yang of Steve Yang Insurance with State Farm. Although Yang hails […]
It takes a lot of work to want something big! “When I’m defeated and disappointed, I practice the 3P’s to help me overcome and push through: Patience, Persistence, and Perseverance.” Crystle Stewart, American Actress, Model and Miss USA 2008. Owner of Miss Academy, a pageant training school, and director of the Miss Houston Pageant, Crystal competed in pageants 12 times before being crowned Miss USA 2008. She competed five times for Miss Houston, five-time for […]
When last polled, the majority of small business owners would recommend starting a business today. More than three-quarters of small business owners (79%) would recommend starting a business today, while 21% would not. Business owners that describe today’s business environment as either better or the same compared to when they started their business make up 71% of the small business owners. Of those respondents, 46% said the business environment is better and 25% of business […]
Opportunity zones (OZs) are a hot news topic right now: Part of the new tax law, they’re intended to draw $6.1 trillion in unrealized capital gains into furthering economic development in 8,700 designated low-income areas around the country via investment in real estate and business. But they’re also drawing controversy, specifically the critique that they will benefit the rich through an unprecedented tax break, while investment goes to real estate development that would have happened […]
