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The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 20: Black Capitalism or, I’m a Business, Man

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“Gentrify your own ‘hood before these people do it/Claim eminent domain and have your people move in/ That’s a small glimpse into what Nipsey was doing/ For anybody still confused as to what he was doing /The neighborhood designed to keep us trapped. /They red-lined it so property declines if you live by blacks /They depress the asset then take the property back. /It’s a ruthless but a genius plan, in fact….”-Jay-Z, performing at Webster Hall, NYC on 26 July 2019

We’re starting this post with Jay-Z not just because of his deal with the NFL, in which Roc Nation partners with the league on matters of “entertainment and social justice,”  or because he claimed that we’ve “moved past kneeling” and “…need actionable items.” The lyrics above and the first glimpses of the Roc Nation/NFL partnership (Inspire Change apparel, Roc Nation’s artists having their songs strategically placed during NFL broadcasts, and a Chicago-centric pair of charity donations, including one to a group that posts photos of young black people having their dreadlocks cut as part of the road to a “better” post-gang life on Twitter) are a great jumping off point for a discussion of black capitalism that we’ve been meaning to have for a long time.

This is a long one, and we have a lot of… thoughts, and feelings. So many feelings. Listen in as we talk about Reconstruction, economic anxiety, Booker T. Washington, shadow economies, entrepreneurship, space travel, Kamala Harris’s student loan proposal, self-sufficiency vs. self determination, and much more. Capitalism alone is a complex topic, as is Black people’s relationship with it. Consider this episode as a way of laying the groundwork for discussions that we will likely return to off and on in future episodes.

Show notes and related links are as always, below the cut.  To listen to previous episodes, check out our website, or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 15: Flat Hierarchy and Luxury Couches: Startups and Startup Culture

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Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, and Lyft all began life as startups, and their success has meant that the romance of rapid growth and multi-million dollar exits has permeated not only the world of business but almost every aspect of our daily lives. Popular business magazines draw readers in with breathless company profiles and promises that the morning routine or management style of this or that founder could transform your business too. Away from the office, television shows like Silicon Valley and Shark Tank have turned coding marathons and venture capital pitches into appointment viewing.

Where does our collective fascination leave businesses that don’t follow the startup model? Is there any real difference between startups and small businesses? What can startups and small business learn from each other? These are just some of the questions we tackle in this episode. Enjoy!

As always, we want to hear from you: tell us about your startup dreams, adventures in building a strong business culture, or even your favorite (or least favorite) entrepreneurship-entertainment. We’re on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @financeflipside, or you can email us at [email protected]

Mentioned on the show:

Growly.io’s history of startups
Are you running a startup or a small business? What’s the difference?
When does a business stop being a startup?
Homogeneity and diversity in tech startups
Flat vs. hierarchical business structures
5 startup founders discuss company culture
The myth of flat hierarchy in startups (opinion)
Do You Know Where Your Money Is? 3 Tips to Get Your Startup’s Finances in Order
Accounting 101 for Startups
5 reasons why small business owners shouldn’t ignore marketing
101 ways to market your small business and 40 more ideas for small businesses on a budget.
Startup writer and entrepreneur John Westerberg argues that most entrepreneurs should focus on building small businesses instead of startups

The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 14: Can’t Knock the (Side) Hustle

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According to a recent Banrkate.com survey,  4 in 10 Americans have side hustles, or jobs that they work in addition to their primary source of income. Another survey of 1,000 Americans from CreditLoan.com found that 15% of side hustlers want to start a business of their own. If the legions of breathlessarticles aboutside hustling are any indication, we may be nearing a future in which everyone is living their entrepreneurial dreams and working 50 hour weeks.  Today’s episode tackles the hows and whys of side jobs, including making friends with fear, adjusting to irregular income, ethical side hustling, and turning your side hustle into a full-time business.

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The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 1: On Your Mark, Get Set, Go (Into Business for Yourself)!

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The Financial Flipside is a podcast for entrepreneurs at every stage of business development, from jotting down ideas on your smartphone to preparing an exit strategy. We recognize that there’s no single path to building a successful company or long-term wealth. Our goal is to talk about money and small business in a way that reflects this–one that is frank, accessible, and (hopefully) fun. Watch this space or subscribe using our RSS feed for new episodes every other Thursday!

In our pilot episode, the Financial Flipside tackles starting out…in business, that is. We cover planning, managing your finances, and our collective love affair with entrepreneurship. We also  share some of our favorite small business resources.

Stream or download the episode here. Check below the cut for show notes.

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