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Join us as we chat with some of today's top entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders within the Black community as they share tips and resources to help start and grow Black businesses.

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Boomy Tokan is a startup strategist and educator with over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate the early stages of building a business. She specializes in creating practical systems for sustainable growth without burnout or overspending.
Larry Long Jr., also known as LinkedIn Larry, is the Chief Energy Officer of LLJR Enterprises and a top LinkedIn influencer. He has built a thriving brand by showing up as his full, authentic self. Larry specializes in helping entrepreneurs leverage LinkedIn for business growth through profile optimization, content strategies, and meaningful relationship building.
Sammy Orelien is a serial entrepreneur known for building and scaling multimillion-dollar businesses from the ground up. With a focus on helping other entrepreneurs overcome common growth challenges, he shares insights on transitioning from being an operator to a CEO. His experience highlights the importance of personal growth alongside business strategy, particularly for Black entrepreneurs aiming for sustainable scaling.
David Edey is a Certified Executor Advisor with over 40 years of experience in estate and legacy planning. He has a personal understanding of the challenges that arise from not having a succession plan, having spent seven years and $50,000 in legal fees settling his own parents' estate. David is dedicated to helping others avoid similar pitfalls by providing guidance on creating clear succession plans, protecting assets, and ensuring the longevity of businesses, particularly for Black entrepreneurs.

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Black to Business
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Subscribers: 110
Total Videos: 243
Total Views: 3,666
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
Location: United States

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Black to Business is your ultimate destination for simplifying the startup journey for new and first-generation Black entrepreneurs. We understand that often, the uncertainty of where to start prevents potential business owners from taking the leap.

Rooted in education, practicality, and community, we empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed. By providing clear guidance, we eliminate barriers and create a supportive space where business ownership becomes achievable.

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⚡️Simplifying the startup journey for Black entrepreneurs.
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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Black to Business.

0:00 16:47

255: Why You’re Stuck Without a Game Plan & How to Move Forward

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Guests
Monique T. Marshall
Keywords
Black entrepreneurs business strategy productivity mindset shifts hustle culture business planning community support

Ever feel like you're working your tail off but somehow going nowhere? Like you're checking all the boxes (posting on social, networking, building your offers) but the progress just isn't showing up the way you want it to?

You're not imagining it, and this is way more common than you think.

In this episode, Monique T. Marshall is getting into the real reasons why so many Black entrepreneurs hit that frustrating wall where they're busy but not productive. She's breaking down what's actually keeping you stuck and giving you a clear path forward that doesn't involve working yourself into the ground.

This isn't about hustling harder. It's about getting strategic with a plan that actually makes sense for your life and your reality.

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN DURING THIS EPISODE

  • Why building in isolation is keeping you stuck (and what to do about it)

  • The difference between being busy and being productive

  • How to create a plan that actually works with your life, not against it

  • Why focusing on your "one thing" beats trying to do ten things halfway

  • The mindset shifts that turn exhausting hustle into sustainable progress

  • How to start moving forward with just one conversation

 

Thank you so much for listening! If you liked this episode, please subscribe to “The Black to Business Podcast” and rate and review on Apple Podcasts:

 

Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/255

 

Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

 

Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA 

 

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https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/ 

 

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0:00 1:09:50

254: Start From Where You Are: The Proven System to Grow Your Business Without Burnout, Budgets, or Second-Guessing w/ Boomy Tokan

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Guests
Boomy Tokan
Keywords
Black entrepreneurship business growth sustainable business startup system business validation niching income generation burnout prevention

When you’re a Black entrepreneur building from the ground up, the pressure to have it all figured out can be overwhelming. You’re told to have a perfect brand, a full team, and six months of savings before you even get started. But for many of us, that kind of access just isn’t our reality. And still, we’re expected to make it work. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to wait for the stars to align. You can start and grow your business with what you already have.

 

In this conversation, startup strategist and educator Boomy Tokan shares a practical system designed for those of us who have had to figure things out without a blueprint. With over two decades of experience helping thousands of entrepreneurs navigate the early stages, Boomy breaks down how to grow a sustainable business without burnout, overspending, or second-guessing every move. This episode speaks directly to those navigating entrepreneurship as a first-generation builder, showing you how to grow smarter while honoring your journey.

 

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Why traditional business advice can keep Black entrepreneurs stuck and how to break free from it

  • How to uncover business ideas rooted in your unique skills, gifts, and lived experience

  • Boomy’s 11-step system to grow your business sustainably with what you have

  • How to validate your idea and build traction without spending money you don’t have

  • The value of starting small and building trust within a specific niche

  • How to create consistent income and move forward without constantly hustling for new clients

Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/254

 

Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

 

Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA 

 

Connect with us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/ 

 

Don’t miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter:

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0:00 54:08

253: Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth & Relationship Building w/ Larry Long Jr.

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Guests
Larry Long Jr.
Keywords
LinkedIn marketing business growth relationship building personal branding content creation networking entrepreneurship

Let’s be honest. When you hear “LinkedIn,” your first thought might be that it’s just for job seekers, corporate professionals, or people in industries that don’t reflect your own. Maybe you’ve avoided it because it feels stiff, too polished, or like a space where you have to shrink who you are just to fit in. But here’s what most folks miss: LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools for building relationships, increasing visibility, and growing your business. If you’re not using it with intention, you’re likely missing out on real opportunities.

In this episode, we sit down with Larry Long Jr., also known as “LinkedIn Larry,” to break down exactly how to make LinkedIn work for you. Larry is the Chief Energy Officer of LLJR Enterprises and a top LinkedIn influencer who has built a thriving brand by showing up as his full, authentic self. He shares step-by-step strategies for optimizing your profile, creating content that connects, and turning conversations into meaningful business relationships—without watering down your personality or playing small.

 

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Why LinkedIn is still one of the most powerful yet overlooked tools for entrepreneurs

  • How to build a profile that reflects your value and draws the right opportunities

  • Simple content ideas to help you show up consistently, even if you’re not sure what to post

  • How to move from connection requests to meaningful conversations and collaborations

  • The smart way to ask for recommendations that boost your credibility and reach

  • What it means to stay visible and top-of-mind without feeling like you're constantly selling

 

Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/253

 

Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

 

Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA 

 

Connect with us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/ 

 

Don’t miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter:

https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist 

 

0:00 52:27

252: You Are the Bottleneck in Scaling Your Business from $0 to $3M w/ Dr. Sammy Orelien

Guests
Sammy Orelien
Keywords
scaling business entrepreneurship bottleneck CEO mindset delegation sustainable growth Black entrepreneurs

If you're building your business from the ground up and finding it hard to grow beyond a certain point, you’re not alone. Maybe you're stuck juggling everything, feeling like the business can’t run without you, or just hitting a wall around that six or seven-figure mark. This episode is for you if you’ve been wondering what it really takes to get to that next level and why, despite your efforts, things still feel like they depend solely on you.

In today’s conversation, we’re joined by Sammy Orelien, a serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled multimillion dollar businesses starting from scratch. He breaks down why so many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own growth, how to shift from operator to CEO, and what it truly means to build a business that runs beyond your personal hustle. Sammy’s insights are clear, actionable, and rooted in experience that speaks directly to the challenges many Black entrepreneurs face in scaling sustainably.

 

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • What it actually means to be the bottleneck in your own business and how to recognize it

  • Why personal growth is just as important as business strategy if you want to scale

  • How to move from being the “doer” in your business to thinking and acting like a CEO

  • Practical ways to start delegating and build a team, even if you're on a tight budget

  • What systems and structure you need in place to scale sustainably

  • How to make high-return decisions with your time, money, and energy as your business grows

Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/252

 

Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

 

Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA 

 

Connect with us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/ 

 

Don’t miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter:

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0:00 59:11

251: How to Prepare Your Business for Succession & Who Takes Over After You w/ David Edey

Guests
David Edey
Keywords
succession planning generational wealth estate planning legacy business leadership Black entrepreneurs

If you’re building something powerful with your business, you’ve probably thought about who it’s all for. But have you really planned for what happens to that business when you’re no longer in the driver’s seat?

Whether you’re just getting started or years in, thinking about the future can feel overwhelming, especially when it involves tough conversations about money, death, or legacy. But not having a plan is a risk too many Black entrepreneurs are taking, and it’s costing us the very generational wealth we’re working so hard to build.

In this episode, we’re joined by David Edey, a Certified Executor Advisor with over 40 years of experience in estate and legacy planning. David knows firsthand the cost of not having your affairs in order. After settling his own parents’ estate took seven years, $50,000 in legal fees, and a toll on his health, he made it his mission to help others avoid the same fate. He breaks down the critical steps every entrepreneur, especially Black business owners, needs to take to create a clear succession plan, protect their assets, and ensure their business can live on.

 

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • What succession planning really is and why it’s essential for your business from day one

  • The real-life consequences of not planning ahead and why generational wealth stops without preparation

  • How to start identifying and training a future leader within your business

  • Why a will, a power of attorney, and succession plan are non-negotiables for business owners

  • What role your digital assets and business documents play in protecting your legacy

 

Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/251

 

Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!

 

Got a question? We’d love to answer it in an upcoming Q&A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA 

 

Connect with us on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/ 

 

Don’t miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter:

https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist

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