Live Free Or Die Grindin'

He’s launched one of the fastest growing companies in the multilevel marketing space but he graciously took time out of his insanely busy schedule to share his story and his vision on Live Free or Die Grindin’. It’s no coincidence that this industry giant would take an interview with a complete stranger and within minutes turn him into a fan and even more importantly a friend.   Armand Puyolt’s name is synonymous with success when it comes to business.  He’s earned over $80,000,000 in his life long journey as an entrepreneur but don’t get it twisted, money isn’t his prime motivation.   Contrary to today’s “look at me culture of entrepreneurs” Armand is leading a movement based on service to his fellow man.  Armed with a vision to build an international company focused on health and wealth he recounts his own humble upbringing as his anchor and his source of inspiration.   Surviving life threatening illnesses and a horrific automobile accident gave him clarity when it came to balancing his purpose in life vers

Why would a division I college basketball player,with dreams of going pro, suddenly give up his hoop dreams to become an online entrepreneur? Listen closely, because in today’s episode, the one and only Suresh May  is here to answer that question and then some as he shares his incredible journey from being a baller to becoming an entrepreneurial shot caller... Seven months ago when  we met  at an internet marketing event in Raleigh, North Carolina within the first fifteen seconds of our conversation he gave some advice that helped to accelerate my online business. This young entrepreneur is a (3x award-winning) Amazon #1 best selling author and the founder of Wealth Weekly Media, LLC where he hosts the Wealth Weekly Podcast.  Suresh is on a mission to help ONE BILLION entrepreneurs create wealth building businesses of their own. Recently, he launched Wealth Weekly Live Events, a unique networking experience, where he connects aspiring entrepreneurs with millionaire mentors as a way of furthering his mission.

She’s the dynamic driving force behind Taylor Made Publishing and she’s here to share her story of how faith and service to others forced her to step way outside of her comfort zone and give birth to her destiny. Diane Taylor and her husband Garrett Todd Taylor, are on a mission to provide color and diversity to our children all over the world. This socialpreneur and her family have been praised by men, women and children as far away as Ghana, for providing positive imagery and content for people of color.     She credits her desire to work from home, coupled with the rejection of a work from home proposal she submitted to her boss in 2005, with teaching her a lesson about being undervalued.   That lesson would provide Diane with the fuel she needed to walk away from her comfortable corporate job and embrace the uncertainty of entrepreneurship head on... And she’s never looked back!  This humble entrepreneur, has made a major impact in our community and the world.  Diane has worked  with both black history pi

Sometimes you have to step way outside of your comfort zone in order to receive your blessings.  My good friend Les Long set out to prove that theory, when a coworker suggested that he try his hand at becoming a professional comedian... Les is one those rare people who always has a slick saying or a snappy comeback that leaves you chuckling all day.  Yet, by his own admission, behind his smile and laughter was a man desperately searching for fulfillment... He’s been a successful entrepreneur ever since I’ve known him, and has tried his hand at a little bit of everything. From used car salesman, to tv show host, to middle management in a major manufacturing plant, you never knew what he’d try next... But no matter what and no matter where he was, you could always count on Les to share stories and anecdotes that would make you laugh so hard you would literally cry. Most of those stories cover some pretty deep subject matter but somehow they’re always delivered in an entertaining manner thanks to his slick tongu

When opportunity doesn’t come knocking on your door you’ve got two choices.  Either continue to wait on a break,that may never come, or get up and create your own breaks... After giving up her promising corporate career, in favor of being a stay at home mom and creating a solid foundation for her daughters, Patrycya King Williams found herself in a dilemma that many professional women can relate to… How do you jump back into the job market, after sacrificing your career to raise your children. Unfortunately, like most professional women in our community she found the job market to be apathetic when it comes to the plight of the stay at home mom.   So with no viable job prospects and no respect from the market what did she do?  She made a life changing decision...   Instead of looking for a job Patrycya decided to hire herself! That fateful decision lead to the creation of P.K. Williams Enterprises which specializes in brand identity, entertainment consulting, and event planning for a host of A list celebritie

He’s a leader amongst the growing number of young entrepreneurs who refuse to be defined by the negative criticism of the millennial generation.  His name is Ryan Piggie and he has neither a fear of failure nor a tolerance for mediocrity. In fact, he’s so relentless in his pursuit of success it seems like he never learned the definition of failure or acknowledged that such a word even exists.... Ryan comes from a family of entrepreneurs so it’s no coincidence that he’s passionate about business and entrepreneurship.  His passion is always on display whether he’s managing a team of professionals in the corporate world or building his business in the network marketing space. He’s only twenty five years old but don’t let his baby face and southern charm fool you, Ryan   navigated his way around gangs and the streets enroute to becoming the man and the mentor he is today.    He’s made it his mission to add value to the lives of everyone he encounters while raising an entrepreneurial army to wage war on mediocrity

We’ve all heard Mark Twain’s adage, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog,” used to illustrate the importance of inner strength versus physical stature. Today’s guest embodies that inner strength Mark Twain so reverently spoke about.  At first glance, Ty Cohen may appear to be just a mild mannered man of faith, but don’t get it twisted, he harbors the “Fight” the size of a “Giant” within him. And as you’re about to find out, that “Giant Sized Fight” has served him well... Against all odds, Ty has fought to outlive the grim predictions of his doctors, who didn’t believe he would live beyond the age of seventeen due to sickle cell anemia.   And as if that fight wasn’t enough, he would defy the odds once again, by fighting his way out of poverty and becoming one of the world’s foremost online entrepreneurs.    Ty credits his faith and a passion for comic books, both inspired by his mother, as the catalyst for his entrepreneurial endeavors.   Today he operates a multimill

When poverty is your playmate and visions of your future offer no escape, what do you do?  The Answer:  Anything and almost everything you can to survive. My next guest found himself asking this very question as a teenager growing up in the poverty stricken, drug infested areas of Atlanta Ga.  His answer unfortunately  involved hustling drugs and stint in prison.    While incarcerated Marquel Russell made a life altering decision to break the poverty to prison cycle.  He committed himself to hustling on the right side of the law so his son wouldn't have to grow up with an absentee father like he did. Today he's known as "The Entrepreneur Extraordinaire" and is an expert business coach and internet marketing mentor.   If you want to learn how to 10x  your business and make six figures online, listen up because this millionaire marketer is about to share the proverbial keys to the kingdom! Please help me welcome The Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Marquel Russell, to Live Free Or Die Grindin'...     contact Marque

With James and Angelique We've all heard the saying, "You only live once", but how many of us actually take heed to the words and live a life of freedom and happiness?   While most are waiting on their membership to the 40/40/40 club, this power couple decided to stop waiting and take control.  Control of their own finances, control of their own time, control of their own happiness! What you're about to hear is how James Mannah and Angelique Franklin didn't just walk away from the corporate world they walked away from a mindset that had grounded two souls destined to soar! If you've ever wondered what it feels like to live a life of true freedom and happiness, then this interview is especially for you.   So stop what you're doing and pay close attention while these savvy entrepreneurs from  London England deliver their personal message of how a  mindset shift can be the ultimate key to your success! Please help me welcome James Mannah and Angelique Franklin to Live Free Or Die Grindin'... Contact James and An

with Tailiah Breon While most of her friends were trying to choose which college to attend, Tailiah Breon was about to take the biggest risk of her life! This straight A student made the decision to forego college, and enter the world of fashion photography. However, there was just one problem... This gifted artist with a discerning eye, now had to discern how to break the news to her parents, college graduates with high academic expectations for all of their children.   Needless to say they weren't  happy with Tailiah's decision but they decided to support her anyway. So with the ambition to pursue her passions and the support of her parents Tailiah launched her brand, Fashion Prodigy, and it has skyrocketed into the stratosphere. From  fashion photographer, to videographer, to network marketer, this twenty one year old entrepreneur is blazing her own trail and leaving conventional thinking in the dust. Please help me welcome entrepreneur and motivational speaker Tailiah Breon to Live Free Or Die Grindin'...

with Garrett Todd Taylor In today's episode we're shaking things up a bit as I get the rare opportunity to reconnect with a good friend Garrett Todd Taylor otherwise known as G-Todd. Garrett and I go way- way back to our days on the campus of Elizabeth City State University and although we haven't seen each other in over twenty years our conversation on social justice, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment in our community  picks up right where it left off so many years ago... Garrett has a unique perspective as an educator, an author, a publisher and an advocate for change in our community.  He and his wife, Diane, have taken their latest venture Taylor Made Publishing and created a platform for telling our stories with an emphasis on positive imagery for our children. He's been on a world-wind tour promoting his children's books Dad, Who Will I Be? and Daddy's Little Princess, both inspired by a passion to empower his own two children. As you'll hear this was more like a strategy session than an interv

With Dexter Scott How do you go from an unemployed father of four children to earning over a million dollars in commissions in less than three years?  By serving others. It may sound too good to be true but that’s exactly what Dexter L. Scott and his wife Tonya did after Dexter, who was the sole provider for his family, became a casualty of corporate downsizing just a few days before they were supposed leave for a  vacation in Italy. As you'll  hear, Dexter and his family went from living the American Dream to living the American Nightmare in one quick phone call.  All of the fear, the anguish and the frustration that follows losing your only source of income would’ve broken the average man down beyond repair. But what you are about to find out is that Dex, as I’ve known him as since we met on the campus of Elizabeth City State University, over twenty years ago is anything but average.  What he and his wife have been able to accomplish in the network marketing industry has been the stuff that that dreams and

with Timothy Craggette   Whether you work for a small company in the private sector or for a colossal government agency,  there will come a time when your spiritual, physical and mental health will be directly affected by the stress and pressure created by your job demands. When you find yourself in this position it’s no longer as simple as just earning a living because your main priority now becomes just living.  We all know the dangers of workplace stress and we also know, all too well, the stories of loved ones or colleagues who lost their sanity and/or their lives when they succumbed to that stress and pressure.   So how do you break free from the stress, the pressure and the doom of a workplace environment that maybe putting food your table and at the same time putting you in the grave?   By unleashing your passions of course!   And that’s exactly what Timothy Craggette did when he found himself in that very same scenario.  Tim decided to risk everything and walk away from what most people would conside

With Tensie Taylor It’s one of the ugliest problems facing our society and it’s even pushed innocent people to the point of taking their own lives.   I’m talking about bullying, and my next guest is on a one woman crusade to put a stop to it once and for all!     Tensie Taylor knows, all too well,  the torment of being bullied because she was the victim of bullying from grade school through high school graduation. Her story of triumph over her personal nightmare is a remarkable example of the resiliency of the human spirit and is providing hope for so many who have shared in her pain.   You may have seen her on the red carpet interviewing Hollywood's brightest stars as a correspondent for The Rich Girl Network or serving as a motivational speaker to youth groups from coast to coast.  No matter how big or small the stage her message is always delivered with passion and conviction.   Now Tensie is using her book Bullied From Terror To Triumph: My Survival Story, as a way of bringing national attention to the

FROM THE OUTHOUSE TO THE COURTHOUSE ™  TO UNLEASHING YOUR PASSIONS! When you’re the oldest of ten (10) children and your family is so poor that your bathroom is either  an outhouse or a five-gallon bucket how do you survive? Well if you’re like me you become an entrepreneur out of necessity and learn to hustle and grind at an early age.  You spend your childhood working in cucumber fields, tobacco fields, chicken houses and hog houses to help put food on the table. You spend your teenage years working in fast foods and operating a bootleg barbering business while busting your ass to earn a scholarship to college because you know your parents can’t afford to send you. After college you attend law school and after law school you spend the next fifteen years building a law practice that provides the type of  lifestyle for you and your family which you could only dream of as a child.   Now after the incredible struggles and the overwhelming success that you’ve enjoyed don’t you think you would finally be content