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Paul C. Brunson
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How Tyler Perry Created a Billion-Dollar Fortune with Dan Runcie
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09/08/20 • 70 min
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Better With Paul had the pleasure of sitting down with a true trap connoisseur, a Black History preservationist who’s left me ridiculously impressed with what he’s done. Trapital is an online archive that chronicles the money moves of some of the most accomplished names in the culture.
One day, a quick look into the work of the infamous actor, writer, director, producer, comedian, and all-around entrepreneur by the name of Tyler Perry landed me on this incredible resource that detailed some of the most thought-provoking entertainment white papers I’ve ever come across. Episode 11 highlights the genius of the great Dan Runcie, the founder of the media company responsible for delivering the best business updates on your favorite entertainment moguls like Dame Dash, Jay Z, and Master P. We take the classic independent artist discussion to the next level by highlighting the critical business moves our favorite names made on their way to the top. We talk about the importance of ownership and understanding the power in independent growth while being raw and honest about the various challenges people face while trying to mitigate the perfect balance between natural skill and business sense.
It all boils down to a mixture of art and science. Some people followed many of the same steps that people like Tyler Perry took, and they haven’t seen a fraction of his billion-dollar sales - so what makes the people featured on Trapital so different?
Dan explains the way Trapital has become a resource over the years. It is the voice for Black culture to speak about the business matters and entrepreneurial concerns that impact our businesses more than others - and it’s a safe space for you to learn and apply various business models designed by people who face the same daily battles people like you and I tend to face. Tyler Perry wasn’t lucky. Dame didn’t decide on 100% ownership by accident. Jay Z highlights the importance of Black ownership, but he still signed a deal that made sense for him.
There is no right or wrong in entrepreneurship, and I think that’s one of the essential aspects Dan highlighted on this week’s show. You have to know your product, your audience, and the model you’ll rely on to bring your vision to life. Even in the entertainment industry, you need to understand things like demand and distribution. Tyler’s model today may not exist ten years from now, at least not in the same way. As more of the world becomes ‘woke’ to injustice, and more Black businesses are created, there will come a time where our faces will become much more common on the big screen. I’m sure Tyler knows this, and I’m confident his business is prepared to get restructured as necessary. The question is - have you been evaluating your business in the same way?
If you haven’t, you need to listen in on the talk Dan, and I just had because you’ll start to see yourself, your business, and your worth so much differently after you hear what he has to say.
To learn more about Trapital: https://trapital.co/
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How Sir Kenneth Olisa Became The Luckiest Man In The World
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10/20/20 • 77 min
Sir Kenneth Aphunezi Olisa, OBE is a British businessman and philanthropist. He is the first black Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. He founded and led the AIM-listed technology merchant bank Interregnum and now leads Restoration Partners. Ken Olisa is a Past Master of the Worship Company of Information Technologists and has served and serves on several boards of philanthropic, educational, and regulator organizations. Sir Kenneth with his wife endowed the Olisa Library at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
This is an episode full of insight and inspiration!
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How Reginald Lewis Built The First Black Billion-Dollar Business with Loida Lewis (Part 1)
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09/15/20 • 68 min
Reginald F. Lewis was a business pioneer, philanthropist, and titan. A Harvard Law School graduate, Lewis rose to prominence as a lawyer, financier, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International. Lewis was the first African American ever to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. He acquired an unprecedented global conglomerate of 64 companies in 31 countries and paved the way for future entrepreneurs and black leaders through his life’s work until his untimely death at age 50.
To learn more about Reginald Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Should-White-Guys-Have-Billion-Dollar/dp/1574780360
To join my book club discussion on Reginald Lewis' book 'Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun': http://www.paulcbrunson.com/bookclub
Be sure to join the Better With Paul newsletter for my biggest takeaways from each episode and special announcements: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/better/
Also, if you want to connect with the Better With Paul community, please join our private:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithpaul
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8941481/
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From Fired & Pregnant to Her Own Business With $5 Million in Sales With Charis Jones
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10/06/20 • 75 min
In 2013, Charis Jones jumpstarted her brand with 3 things: the relentless desire to make a difference, her minivan, and her dining room. After much fear, she gathered enough money and confidence to showcase her products at a local trade show. 7 years later, thousands of customers all over the world shop at her boutique Sassy Jones both virtually and in-store. Also, hundreds of thousands tune in weekly every Wednesday night to interact with her on live on Facebook at the Sparkle party.
Charis Jones' goal to help women feel undeniably confident about themselves and shine their light brightly wherever they go has clearly been accomplished.
In this episode, we unpack the business and personal lessons of those seven years as well as breakdown exactly how Charis built her company without loans or outside funding.
Stick around until the very end to hear a BIG surprise. This is an episode full of energy and fun!
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Behind the Better With Paul Podcast with Producer Jessica White
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09/29/20 • 66 min
In this episode, I’m doing what most podcast experts tell us not to do and that is changing the format of the podcast. Experts say this because they know as an audience, you get used to hearing content in a certain way and deviation could mean you reject the content.
While I agree about the risk, I also think it’s important, as content creators and entrepreneurs to constantly experiment.
So, in this particular episode, I’m not interviewing anyone. Instead, I’m bringing on a co-host to discuss takeaways from the previous 13 Better With Paul episodes. Together, we’ll give our opinion on what we consider to be the episodes with the most hidden gems, the worst performing, the guests who were the most challenging and insightful, and I’ll even share the episode that stressed me out so much I had problems sleeping.
Perhaps even more important than all those takeaways is WHO will be sharing the mic with me -– my long-time friend and producer of the Better With Paul podcast. That‘s right, surprise! There is a producer of this podcast. You’ll get an introduction to her and a full behind the podcast breakdown of how we put these episodes together.
This is an episode full of insight, surprises, and a little bit of drama!
Be sure to join the Better With Paul newsletter for my biggest takeaways from each episode and special announcements: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/better/
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How Reginald Lewis Built The First Black Billion-Dollar Business with Loida Lewis (Part 2)
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09/22/20 • 53 min
Reginald F. Lewis was a business pioneer, philanthropist, and titan. A Harvard Law School graduate, Lewis rose to prominence as a lawyer, financier, and leader of the global food company TLC Beatrice International. Lewis was the first African American ever to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. He acquired an unprecedented global conglomerate of 64 companies in 31 countries and paved the way for future entrepreneurs and black leaders through his life’s work until his untimely death at age 50.
To learn more about Reginald Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Should-White-Guys-Have-Billion-Dollar/dp/1574780360
To join my book club discussion on Reginald Lewis' book 'Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun': http://www.paulcbrunson.com/bookclub
Be sure to join the Better With Paul newsletter for my biggest takeaways from each episode and special announcements: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/better/
Also, if you want to connect with the Better With Paul community, please join our private:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithpaul
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8941481/
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review.

The Mind-Blowing Charis Jones Interview Follow-Up: How She Grew Revenue to $17 Million a Year
Better With Paul
10/13/20 • 60 min
A MIND-BLOWING follow-up conversation with Charis Jones.
In 2013, Charis Jones jumpstarted her brand with 3 things: the relentless desire to make a difference, her minivan, and her dining room. After much fear, she gathered enough money and confidence to showcase her products at a local trade show. 7 years later, thousands of customers all over the world shop at her boutique Sassy Jones both virtually and in-store. Also, hundreds of thousands tune in weekly every Wednesday night to interact with her on live on Facebook at the Sparkle party.
Charis Jones' goal to help women feel undeniably confident about themselves and shine their light brightly wherever they go has clearly been accomplished.
In this episode, we unpack the ups and downs of Charis' 2020 year. Specifically, how she was able to grow her company to $17 million in revenue.
This is an episode full of energy and fun!
Be sure to join the Better With Paul community: http://paulcbrunson.com/bwpconnect
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review.

Ask Me Anything: How to Increase Motivation, Best Business Idea to Focus On, Dating at 35+, and more!
Better With Paul
10/27/20 • 51 min
A special ask me anything episode where I take questions from callers of the UK, France, and the U.S.
We covered the following topics:
How to motivate yourself.
- How to decide which business idea to pursue when you have several to select from.
- Tips for dating over the age of 30.
- Two important things that drive my happiness.
This is an episode full of insight and inspiration!
Be sure to join the Better With Paul community: http://paulcbrunson.com/bwpconnect
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5 Million Downloads, Award-Winning, and Profitable. Here's How Tiffany Ashitey Did It.
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09/02/20 • 73 min
Tiffany Ashitey is the Executive Producer of the Essence Podcast Network, and it’s my honor to have her as our guest for this week’s Better With Paul. In Episode 10, we turn a few nonbelievers (you know who you are) into believers - as we discuss the depths of the infamous world of podcasting. I know it’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but the last five years have thrust podcasting into an unforeseen space - one with plenty of potential for entrepreneurs and content creators.
She’s hosted guests like Regina King, Issa Rae, and Tiffany ‘The Budgetnista’ Aliche to her show and turned podcasting into a multi-dimensional experience. Her flagship podcast among the network catalog, 'Yes, Girl!,' turned podcasting into so much more than an audio experience. It’s even more than video.
Podcasting is an experience. We build communities and create opportunities. Speaking of opportunity, the business savvy founder of Yes Girl podcast and all its subsidies believes we have just barely scratched the surface. In terms of scaling and strategy, deals like Joe Rogan’s nine-figure Spotify signing and Michelle Obama’s entrance into the podcasting world shows that things are just now kicking into gear. With over five million streams to the Yes Girl podcast alone, Tiffany’s unveiled a system, more like a blueprint, for people of color worldwide.
The podcasting game is developing more each day. On the show, Tiffany pushed us to consider aspects of the business like connectivity and accessibility that many Black content creators may overlook. With less than 40% of the continent of Africa having Wifi access, we both see so much room to grow, to network, to learn.
Tiffany called that missed opportunity an economy unto itself. And she’s right.
Her strategy is to tackle the same possibilities that the biggest names in podcasting are already taking advantage of. She believes in meeting the audience where they are and pushing the status quo. In this episode, Tiffany shares the truth of the future of podcasting in ways that make people like you, and I believe that we, too, can create a massive audience and monetize.
She’s not just talking; Tiffany’s word holds weight. Her podcasts have received not one, not two, but THREE Webbie nominations. They’re earning over six-figures in individual revenue - yes, I got the numbers out of her. And they’ve set the tone for the future of the podcasting experience.
She’s raised the bar so high that I can’t help but become motivated to push harder. I hope you catch that same determined motivation after you listen to this episode.
If you’ve been on the fence about podcasting or looking for ways to scale your show, get into this episode right now. Tiffany has a few words for you (and the non-believing haters too).
To learn more about Tiffany's work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyashitey/
Be sure to join the Better With Paul newsletter for my biggest takeaways from each episode and special announcements: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/better/
Also, if you want to connect with the Better With Paul community, please join our private:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithpaul
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8941481/
Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review.

The Ultimate Dating Masterclass
Better With Paul
11/03/20 • 91 min
In this week’s episode, I talk with three of my favorite relationship experts in the world: Folashade Butler, Kevin Carr, and Prince Amari Ice.
We cover a wide range of topics from how to best use social media to meet someone to the ingredients to a long-lasting relationship.
This is an episode full of fun and insight!
Be sure to join the Better With Paul community: http://paulcbrunson.com/bwpconnect
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How many episodes does Better With Paul have?
Better With Paul currently has 45 episodes available.
What topics does Better With Paul cover?
The podcast is about Dating, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Love, Podcasts, Marriage, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Better With Paul?
The episode title 'How Tyler Perry Created a Billion-Dollar Fortune with Dan Runcie' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Better With Paul?
The average episode length on Better With Paul is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Better With Paul released?
Episodes of Better With Paul are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Better With Paul?
The first episode of Better With Paul was released on Jun 17, 2020.
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