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"I'm so far ahead of my time, I'm bout to start another life
Look behind you, I'm bout to pass you twice"
– Jay-Z
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Disrupting Real Estate INSIDE Your House
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What's the most valuable real estate INSIDE your house? No need to guess, I'll tell you, it's your TV. Now, I know I have some readers who say we don't have a TV in our home we read and talk to each other… I get that, but for the other 95%, Roku is looking to expand in homes like McDonald's is on street corners.
Some of you may ask WTH is a Roku?! Well, in short, they make a similar device to Amazon's Firestick, but they also manufacture TV's with the software built-in. They smashed their first-quarter, their stock up 169%!!
Let me upgrade ya…
Their primary revenue driver kind of goes like this… Let me sell you an inexpensive TV with multiple streaming services, and as you sign up to stream, we get our cut. The way I see it, as they grow that segment of being the king of affiliate marketing, the cord cutting movement and streaming apps have no choice but to go to Roku who might just corner that in the home real estate market.
Read more here (est. read time 3 mins).
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“Land monopoly is not only monopoly, but it is by far the greatest of monopolies; it is a perpetual monopoly, and it is the mother of all other forms of monopoly.”
— Winston Churchill
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AMEX Just Acquired Database Of Millenials
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American Express acquired Resy, a reservation platform out of New York. In my opinion, AMEX has never made a real attempt at marketing to a younger audience. It was more of a statement card that you only pull out every now and then because that charge is due immediately. Now that they’ve acquired Resy, that may give them a Benjamin Button type of vibe.
Why is this good for Amex?
- They inherit a marketable database of people that aren’t members of AARP.
- Access to additional streams of income because restaurants seem to love Resy’s CRM Resy Fly over OpenTable.
- Instead of calling the Amex concierge line Amex customers can just use Resy.
AMEX doesn’t just need the talent from Resy, it needs fresh members, and this could help. The perks for people like you and me if you’re an Amex holder is the points. I assume they’ll integrate ways to redeem points and receive more points by using Resy. Lastly, Amex has a lock on reservations at several high-end restaurants worldwide, so when you want to entertain, show off, or go on an expensive date, you should be able to use Resy.
Read more here (est. read time 2 mins.)
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"I don't accept the status quo. I do accept Visa, MasterCard, or American Express."
— Stephen Colbert
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Entrepreneurs: Mental Health Awareness
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month, but this is something that should be on your mind at all times no matter the month. Entrepreneurs, I get it, you get caught up in the grind of the hustle. The thing that I had to realize eventually was how many buildings (life, health, and family) around me that were getting demolished while I built my Burj Khalifa. Ever since I interviewed my friend Shanti Das, the founder of Silence The Shame, I realized that my mental health was just as important as my business or me coming for summer with my new body. After losing her father to suicide, Shanti has been on a crusade to help people open up to talk more about mental health. Shanti recently partnered up with MusiCares in NYC to present The Soundtrack Of Mental Health Vol. 2 to help address the stigma around mental health.
For my entrepreneurs, I know it gets lonely, frustrating, and irritating sometimes when you’re building a business. I created a group of other entrepreneurs that I talk to often about the trials and tribulations of being a founder. Keeping up with your mental health is something that should be added to your daily routine. Check in with yourself and others you never know who needs that text or call.
Michael A. Freeman’s study says that 72% of entrepreneurs are directly or indirectly affected by mental health conditions.
Read more here (est. read time 50 mins (take it seriously)).
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“Of all the judgments we pass in life, none is more important than the judgment we pass on ourselves.”
— Nathaniel Branden
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More Than What They Say We Are...
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Case
Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Chase Minnifield's NFL career was short, but his second half might be better than is first. Minnifield is founder and CEO of two tech companies, EZ Turn and Helping Hands. His overarching goal is to help other pros transition into the business and tech world before their careers come to an end. It seems like more and more pro-athletes are investing their brands and money into better deals.
Read more here (est. read time 2 mins).
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“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
— Benjamin Franklin
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LeBron James Partners With Walmart To Feed The Hungry
“One out of eight Americans struggle with hunger,” James says in an awareness video. “And I believe one is too many. With one action [you], can make a huge impact. With one select item through Walmart or online, you can secure a meal for a family in your community through Feeding America.”
Learn more here.
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