The following conversation was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity. Benny Pough is the head of ALJ Britt Enterprises, a medium-sized real estate company specializing in renting homes to low-income families and families that are just getting started. Benny personally helps couples get their first apartment together, working-class people, and seniors. Before […]
The Journey
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How I House Hacked My Way to Financial Freedom
Kendra Barnes is a full-time Real Estate Investor and founder of The Key Resource. She house hacked her way to financial freedom and was able to retire at the age of 32years old. She shares tips on how to get started with house hacking in this article.
How to Quit Your Job, Take a Sabbatical, And Become a Digital Nomad: An Interview with Katrina McGhee
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Unapologetically Ambitious: An Interview with Shellye Archambeau
At the age of 16 years, Shellye Archambeau set a goal to become a CEO and she did exactly that. Today, Shellye is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments such as building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She is also the author of Unapologetically Ambitious. Check out our interview and what Shellye has to say about work-life balance, mentors, and climbing the corporate ladder.
Building Wealth Through Franchising and Healthy Lifestyles: An Interview with Healthy Living Ventures
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Changing the Color of Angel Investing: An Interview with Andy Ayim of The Angel Investing School
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Financial Advising for Impact: An Interview with Kamila McDonnough of GRID 202 Partners
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Hear now the story of the step by step journey Saeed Coates is taking in order to build an 8 figure real estate portfolio for his daughters. He shares with our community on how he is leveraging on real estate investing to build wealth and create generational wealth.