EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 48 MIN
'Give Back or Give In' w/ Ernest Kelly lll
from The UpNUp Podcast · host The UpNUp Network
Ernest Kelly III went from struggling to find Black-owned businesses in Seattle to founding the Seattle Black Business Network - one of the most influential community organizations in the Pacific Northwest. In this powerful conversation, Ernest shares the exact blueprint he used to build a thriving business community from scratch. 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ How to build a business network with zero connections ✅ The Malcolm X principle that changed his entire approach ✅ Why 15% of Seattle's population owns less than 5% of businesses ✅ Step-by-step community building strategies that actually work ✅ How to turn personal frustration into profitable opportunities ✅ The "performance mindset" that drives daily success ✅ Why being introverted is actually a business superpower ✅ How to get mentors before spending money on your business 🎯 PERFECT FOR: Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build networks Business owners wanting to grow their community Anyone moving to a new city and building connections Community leaders and organizers Black entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and strategy Small business owners in competitive markets
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Ernest Kelly III went from struggling to find Black-owned businesses in Seattle to founding the Seattle Black Business Network - one of the most influential community organizations in the Pacific Northwest. In this powerful conversation, Ernest shares the exact blueprint he used to build a thriving business community from scratch. 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ How to build a business network with zero connections ✅ The Malcolm X principle that changed his entire approach ✅ Why 15% of Seattle's population owns less than 5% of businesses ✅ Step-by-step community building strategies that actually work ✅ How to turn personal frustration into profitable opportunities ✅ The "performance mindset" that drives daily success ✅ Why being introverted is actually a business superpower ✅ How to get mentors before spending money on your business 🎯 PERFECT FOR: Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build networks Business owners wanting to grow their community Anyone moving to a new city and building connections Community leaders and organizers Black entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and strategy Small business owners in competitive markets
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