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Ask a Bitcoiner 21 QuestionsBitcoin Strategic Reserve: USA vs. SwitzerlandThe wheels are in motion for bitcoin to become a reserve asset in the US and Switzerland, but for different reasons. One country has a bottom-up approach, while the other has a top-down approach.
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Conversations UnearthedPART 1 Crypto and Financial Empowerment: A Conversation with CJ the Smart GuyIn this compelling episode of Conversations Unearthed, I sit down with CJ Kelly, aka "CJ the Smart Guy," a CPA who specializes in cryptocurrency taxes and proudly carries a name inspired by the late Nipsey Hussle. As an entrepreneurial accountant passionate about blockchain technology, I was thrilled to explore CJ's journey and his mission to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency.
This episode is packed with fascinating insights, global perspectives, and a shared commitment to financial empowerment and inclusion. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation that will inspire you to rethink the possibilities of cryptocurrency a...2024-12-0656 minConversations UnearthedPART 2 Crypto and Financial Empowerment: A Conversation with CJ the Smart GuyIn part 2, we dive into CJ’s decision to vote for Kanye West in the 2020 election and unpack how Bitcoin played a surprising role in shaping the 2024 Harris vs. Trump presidential race. CJ also shares his plans for an exciting trip to Africa with the Bitcoin Transformation Community, where he’ll teach Bitcoin fundamentals and financial literacy, helping empower communities with tools for economic independence.
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Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with ClaritaSeason 1 Finale with ClaritaSend us a textSeason Finale!Guests Featured this Season:1. Clarita Emmanuel, Founder of CME Accounting LLC and Host of Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey2. Chotsani Sackey, Founder of Lunar Reflections LLC3. Janice Leonard, Founder of Cognitive Shifts Psychotherapy and Host of Her Sexual Space Podcast4. Charles J. Kelly (@CJtheSmartGuy), Founder of Smart Guy Taxes LLC5. Bieunkah Anwojue, Founder of Bieunkah LLC6. Aisha Smith, Founder of SAGE Education Consulting7. Jesse Ramos, Founder of BBT Fitness8. Neel Panji, Founder of PodLeaf Productions2024-08-1612 min
Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey with ClaritaCharles J. Kelly (@CJtheSmartGuy), Founder of Smart Guy Taxes LLCSend us a textCharles J Kelly is the founder of Smart Guy Taxes, LLC. He is also a podcast host.CJtheSmartGuy's Take Aways from his business journey and actionable tips: - Networking - be the best that you can possibly be at what you're doing so that when you meet others you can be prepared / add value- Learn technology on platforms such as Youtube; helps you leverage and also helps you to learn fom the bestMotivation:- there were no other options as he had left his j...2024-03-1438 min
Strategic Advisor BoardEpisode 690 "Moments with Foo": CJ The Smart Guy on Financial Strategies in CryptocurrencyCharles J. Kelly also known as ‘CJ the Smart Guy’ is an entrepreneurial-focused accountant who has a fascination with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. With a background in Finance and Accounting from Texas Southern University, CJ immediately took a corporate position as a subsidiary accountant at BNSF Railway. After learning the necessary tools to start his own business, he left to both pursue his entrepreneurial dreams and obtain his CPA License. While studying, CJ noticed the potential impact of cryptocurrencies and simultaneously began studying them. Today, CJ is a CPA and focuses on cryptocurrency taxes, bookkeeping, and consulting. In this epis...2024-01-0443 min
The Pour HorsemenBitcoin & Cryptocurrency & How to Stack a Million Satoshis Horsemen AcademyHorsemen Academy Ep. 2 We are joined by CJ The Smart Guy to discuss How to Get Started in Bitcoin, Crypto, and all things Money! Join our Patreon for more exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen Go Follow and Support @CJtheSmartGuyTopics 00:00 Intro 03:07 What is a Cryptocurrency and the Blockchain 07:40 Intro to Bitcoin 12:25 Why is it Important for The Black Community to look at Crypto 14:00 How to Access Bitcoin 19:20 Thoughts on NFTS 21:40 Projects CJ is involved with 2022-08-0400 min
The Bitcoin Source: A Bitcoin ConversationBitcoin and Taxable Events-CJ The Smart GuyCharles Kelly Jr. also known as CJ the Smart Guy is a certified tax professional who focuses on cryptocurrency taxes, bookkeeping, and consulting while holding degrees in finance and accounting. He is the owner of an accounting firm, clothing line, podcast, and consulting company. CJ recently took his expertise and knowledge about Bitcoin on The Digital Financial Revolution Tour to ensure our communities are prepared and have the best information possible. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the types of taxable events people may encounter while buying, selling or trading cryptocurrencies, the impact Nipsey Hussle had on...2022-08-0432 min
Finance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourMemphis - I Am a Man PlazaOn our Memphis trip, I finally met Hill Harper in real life! Hill Harper is a Co-Founder of the Black Wall Street Wallet along with Najah Roberts and is an award-winning actor. He graduated from Harvard Law School and shared classrooms with Barack Obama. I'm all for Hill Harper’s goal to create a digital Black Wall Street (research Tulsa, Ok 1921). I also was happy to have met P. Moses, a lifetime generational activist and the founder of Black Lives Matter - Memphis Chapter. Months after we met, sh...2022-05-1813 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourJackson, Tn - Carl Perkins Civic CenterOn this trip, Najah got to meet with Mayor Scott Conger, an alumnus of Lane College, a private HBCU a part of the Methodist Church. Scott Conger is the third member of his family to serve as Mayor of Jackson. He worked as a city councilman in the past, representing District 5 of Midtown Jackson. Mayor Scott Conger shared that he pledged to give city employees the option of converting their paychecks into Bitcoin. He also shared his plans to install a digital mining network in a deserted wing...2022-05-0808 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourNashville, Tennessee - RH Boyd Publishing CorporationOn our Nashville trip, I met Dr. LaDonna Boyd, the CEO of RH Boyd Publishing Corporation. The history of Richard Henry (RH) Boyd and the generational wealth that he provided despite his roots of being a slave is astonishing. Dr. LaDonna Boyd is the fifth CEO and has continued their innovation to meet modern needs. This includes focusing on product development, technology, and commercial printing. After the event ended, I finally got a chance to go out with the team. We had a blast! 2022...2022-04-3012 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourCool Valley - Innovation High SchoolOn our Cool Valley trip, I was honored to have met Mayor Jayson Stewart. He is a pro-Bitcoin Mayor who was active on Clubhouse in the Black Bitcoin Billionaire multiple times. On Clubhouse, the Co-Founder of Black Bitcoin Billionaire, Lamar Wilson, presented the idea of giving residents $500 in Bitcoin to increase city growth. Not only did Mayor Stewart adopt this idea, he doubled the amount to $1,000 and added some goodwill criteria. In Cool Valley, we spoke to high school kids about Bitcoin and finan...2022-04-2208 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourSt. Louis - A&B Car WashI didn’t see anything… I didn’t hear anything… I know nothing… All I remember was seeing Najah running and hearing my bodyguard yelling, “CJ, let’s go!” with extreme bass in his voice. With that being said, the entire St. Louis trip is a blur to me. One exception is eating Sweet Eats Fish & Chicken, which was the best chicken wings we had on tour… Delicious! We held our event at the A&B Phase II Carwash with Alderwoman Shameem Hubbard and DJ T-Bone as our city allies. ...2022-04-1010 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourLouisville - Club CedarAfter we left Chicago, we were meant to attend a full event in Indianapolis, but our timing was off, so we squeezed in what we could and headed towards Louisville, Kentucky. I was extremely excited to finally meet Lamar Wilson. He has been a software developer and pro-bitcoin since 2013. He's also a Co-Founder of the Black Bitcoin Billionaire (BBB) and Co-Author of Bitcoin & the American Dream. I first learned about Lamar from Dr. Boyce Watkins back in 2017. It was inspiring to have networked with him on...2022-04-0109 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourChicago - Christ Tabernacle Church & Brian Leach Basketball Court“Let me tell you something. I’m from Chicago. I don’t break,” famously quoted by Chicagoan Barack Obama!... Fellow Chicagoan and Poet, Kweisi Gharreau, shared similar sentiments In his poem entitled ‘The Revolution Will be Digitized’. Chicagoans are known for their grittiness, opinionated nature and we received nothing but love from the people attending our speaking events. It was May 21, 2021 and this was my first time on tour where we had two speaking engagements in the same day. The first one was at Christ Tabernacle Church and the second at Brian Leach Ba...2022-03-2510 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourDetroit - Service Learning CenterNajah and I met up at Hill Harper’s Mansion in Detroit, a 20th-century mansion Hill Harper turned into a museum. Fun facts about Hill Harper: he’s an actor and former classmate of Obama. I felt inspired to start investing in artwork as I explored the hallways of the museum. Art is not only beautiful, but it holds monetary value that we can capitalize on. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the power of NFTs through resale value and creation. 2022-03-0411 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourInterlude - Shoutouts to the Homies!While in Mound Bayou during The Digital Financial Revolution Tour with Najah Roberts, CJ's childhood friend died an early death. CJ flew to California during the tour and went to Jeremie's funeral. This episode is dedicated to CJ's friends as a way to show love while they are still living.2022-02-2618 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourBaltimore - Harlem ParkThere are two distinct realities in Baltimore: One reality shows just how beautiful their natural environment is. There are a lot of lush trees and grasses all around. On the opposite end of the spectrum, their housing situation is terrible. Many man-made houses and apartments look like a war zone, but yet people are living in them. Despite that sad reality, the love Najah and I felt from the local artists and other locals can't be overstated! To top it off, with over 17,000 abandoned homes, it's...2022-02-1807 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourWashington, DC - Congress Heights WardWe felt the love in D.C. Everyone that came out was super friendly and helpful. The best part for me was I finally got to meet Charlene Fadirepo, the founder of Guidefi, in person. Guidefi is a financial wellness tool connecting people of color with culturally aware finance experts. I initially knew of Charlene through her work as a top contributor to the Black Bitcoin Billionaires - BBB - Club. I also met Sinclair Skinner, CEO of I Love Black People, while in D.C. I Love Black Peo...2022-02-1211 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourRichmond, VA - Calhoun CenterIt’s hard to ignore the beauty of America. That’s why I recommend you travel the country if you haven’t already. The best part? There’s more than enough land available to buy up to start growing your own food. Self-sufficiency should be the goal! While visiting Richmond, VA, I had surprisingly healthy conversations with open racists. Tune in to learn more about my experience. 2022-02-0409 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourCharlotte - Camp North EndWhere is the 2nd largest banking hub in the US? ... it's in Charlotte, North Carolina. And honestly, after learning about the constant corrupt activities of big banks headquartered there; That includes Bank of America and Wells Fargo. I’m all about helping the little guy (that’s us!) to beat out the big banks and build generational wealth. While on tour in Charlotte, I got to meet up the author of From Bars to Bitcoin, Justin Rhedrick, who teaches people around the world how to invest in Bitcoin with a focus...2022-01-2811 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourAtlanta - The Black House & The Gathering BarDo you know some common barriers to entry to start investing in real estate include? Access to real estate opportunities Capital resources Credit Scores The good news is… Today, these barriers are being broken! While on tour Najah Roberts, met up with Jay Morrison, a Real Estate Developer in Atlanta who’s working towards breaking these barriers down. In this episode, you’ll learn about some of the history of real estate in the US, and the increasing adoption of tokenization which is transforming the world. Enjoy, CJ2022-01-2209 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourBirmingham - Bizarre The Coffee BarWe visited the infamous Bizarre: The Coffee Bar in Birmingham and met with Will Harvill, the face of the company. Find out how Bizarre "became a coffee bar that sold a little bit of liquor to a bar that sells a little bit of coffee" in this week's episode.2022-01-1411 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourMound Bayou - Madea's PlaceOn our recent trip to Mound Bayou, Mississippi, we met with Dr. Donald Evans, pro-Black advocate and founder of NAAFRA. In his interview with our road trip photographer, Velissa, he talked about Mound Bayou's history and his reasons for moving there. One interesting fact about this town is that former slaves founded it in 1887. They built Mound Bayou to be a self-reliant and autonomous all-black community that thrived for a long time. In this episode, you'll learn more about Mound Bayou's history and how things are today. 2022-01-0714 min
The Pour HorsemenNew Year New Money, Crypto, NFT and Metaverse with CJ The Smart Guy Ep. 176Ep. 176 of the Pour Horsemen podcast, we have a special guest @cjthesmartguy#Podcast #Houston #Music #SportsHTX #Fashion #Film #Comedy Topics Interview with CJ on all things crypto and new money.For free Bitcoin use the link and code below! https://lolli.com/share/8W2WEC8W2WECAntonio Brown and the BucsKevin Porter Jr and the RocketsDon’t Look Up NetflixAnd More Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.co...2022-01-0300 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourShreveport - Sunset Acres ParkCome along with me on my journey from Houston to Shreveport. Imagine spaces filled with a lot of greenery and open fields. The truth is, there's more than enough land to buy and us to grow food. I think everyone should travel outside of their city or country's bubbles to see what else is out there. Upon arriving in Shreveport, I was shocked by the sheer number of people that came out to see us from Clubhouse. In the words of Sandra Bland, "The power of social media is very...2021-12-3109 minFinance Roadtrip Podcast Pt. 2: The Black Wall Street TourHouston - Emancipation ParkI first heard about the Black Wall Street Tour on Clubhouse. Najah Roberts mentioned she wanted to travel the country to teach our people about the evolution of money, with a focus on Bitcoin. As you know, I did my own tour around the country in 2019 and enjoyed it. So, when I learned about this tour, I immediately felt like it was right for me to join in. The tour had already started in Phoenix, but Najah soon made her way to my curr...2021-12-2418 min
Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. EvansTech Intersect #66: Charles "CJ the Smart Guy" Kelly-Crunching the Numbers for Tax Time with a Crypto CPAKudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I welcome crypto tax guru Charles J. Kelly, also known as, “CJ the Smart Guy”, to the show. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who graduated from Texas Southern University with both a B.B.A in Finance and Accounting, and upon graduating, he took a position with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway where he held the position of Financial/Budget Analyst. He is also the host of the Pivoting Your Business podcast, focused on financial empowerment, unique perspectives, and interviews with like-minded peop...2021-04-2736 min
Ready Set FreeCryptocurrencies and Taxes Ep. 26You knew the day would come that we would have to have “the talk”. No, not relationships or sex ed, Imean TAXES. ☹ Today I am joined by Charles J. Kelly, aka CJ The Smart Guy, to share with us the latestinformation on what we need to know and do when it comes to staying out of debt, delinquency or jailwith the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).CJ is a CPA location in Houston, TX who has a specialty of knowledge in the cryptocurrency market. Forthe 12 years since...2021-04-2655 min
Cigars and Crypto PodcastEpisode 154 - CJ the Smart GuyI had a fantastic discussion with this brother. In this episode CJ and I discussed:
How he got a Coinbase wallet in 2015 and was surprised at the growth of a $25 investment.
How he really got going with Bitcoin after hearing Nipsy Hustle talking about it.
How he studied to become a CPA and now does both Traditional and Bitcoin taxes.
The importance of disclosing your cryptocurrency holdings this year on the IRS tax forms.
A lot more!!!
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The Pod With No NameTalking Crypto Currency with a Black CPAIn todays installment of the The Pod With No Name, Tully has as discussion with CJ The Smart Guy. CJ is a podcast host, CEO of a clothing line, and a CPA, specializing in Crypto Currency. They talk how CJ got decided on the route he took and his journey with attaining his CPA License, the general principles of Bitcoin, the best way to attain bitcoin, and so much more!
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