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The 7209 ShowEpisode 15-Go All In!!!This episode features a special guest: Obinna Okwara, Founder and Owner of Hiddensole. Obinna chats with the fellas about how he got into the game of entrepreneurship right out of college! A little over 20 years now, Obinna has invested in many ventures to help other entrepreneurs get their start ups off the ground and of course laid the ground work/foundation to get his sneakerhead store up and running successfully! Now closing on opening up his 4th sneaker store in Las Vegas; Obinna discusses what it took to get there from ground zero! This episode is filled with many...2022-08-2539 minThe 7209 ShowEpisode 14-King of NILThe fellas were able to chop it up with Rayquan Smith, a collegiate athlete from Norfolk State University in Richmond, Virginia. Ray is a highly recognized student athlete who plays football and track for his university. As an athlete, Ray drops gems on his 70 NIL deals with other branded companies and/or businesses where he generates revenue from them by promoting their products! This show was very informative for Marlan and Ebi and hopefully will provide the same value for the listeners! Tune in and enjoy the #kingofnil on this show!2022-08-0436 minThe 7209 ShowEp. 13-Innovation: Creating Something Out of NothingMarlan and Ebi connected with a special guest today: Fredo Cervantes. Fredo is a sports/media broadcaster in So. California and has his own show "Monday Night Fredo" on Infanity TV.
Fredo blessed us with his story of how he managed to get to where he is today and the innovated steps of getting himself out there as an entrepreneur of constantly being an omnipresence public figure in his respective industry! The game was definitely shared in this episode and we were able to have some fun as well with multiple sports trivia questions laid upon Fredo t...2022-07-1536 min
The 7209 ShowEp 12-Stay True To Yourself!Marlan and Ebi connect with an old time brother from their Alma Mater (CSU, San Bernardino) Yonathan Elias! Yonathan discusses hangs out with the bros to reminiscences on old times at Cal State and his journey into the entertainment & acting industry post college days leading up to now. Yonathan's signature road path includes his tenure as a former correspondent for BET, hosted 106 & Park via Howard University and is currently now the correspondent for Ebony Magazine. Many more accomplishments and the grind to get to where yonathan is today is discussed in this episode. Tap in and listen to the...2022-04-031h 06The 7209 ShowEp. 11 - Boss Talk Vol. 5In this episode we have a conversation with Shannon Parks, the CEO of Syntrix Logistics (a subsidiary of Amazon's DSP Program). Shannon is an old college friend of Ebi and MarLan so there are definitely some collegiate stories shared. Shannon touches on how he built his business, the obstacles he faced and his goal moving forward within that space. His dreams and aspirations are delivered in an amazing way as he accurately describes the economic environment of the time period and how he managed to overcome that adversity to build his financial position. Stock tips, business ideas, must-read books...2022-03-181h 03The 7209 ShowEp. 10 Boss Talk Vol. 4Ebi and MarLan had a dynamic conversation with the one and only Charles Oglesby, Mr. Featured In Forbes, Mr. Todd Billi, Mr. Get Started and Get Fancy Later! We discuss business building, how to pivot when obstacles arise, entrepreneur values, inspiration and Charles' work-life balance. The conversation touches on our collegiate experience that we all shared, being from the same fraternity, and how that has shaped and guided our work thus far.
Charles is truly a boss as shown by his ability to amass a phenomenal digital course portfolio aimed on wealth building, numerous real estate ventures...2021-07-1454 minThe 7209 ShowEp. 9- Boss Talk Vol. 3Marlan and Ebi continues the "Boss Talk" series with a special guest; Johnathan Parker aka J-roc! Both gentlemen interviewed Johnathan about many things. A lot of their discussions catered around entrepreneurship habits! Johnathan laid out the foundation of owning his time through strategic "BOSS" habits. Meaning; being able to take care of yourself mentally and physically before accomplishing tasks for the day.
Don't miss Episode 9. Tune in now!2021-06-281h 00The 7209 ShowEp. 8- Boss Talk Vol. 2Ebi had 2 special guests (Ralph Saye and Obioma Okonko) on the show to discuss their massive portfolio. Both gentlemen; collectively, laid out the road map of how they established their own subway franchises (multi-unit), insurance business, real estate and many more to add.
We also talked about upbringing and how being raised from an African descent culture helped mold them to grind their way to success today! Get ready to listen to some heat on this show! This was straight BOSS TALK for sure..2021-05-0147 minThe 7209 ShowEp. 7- Boss Talk Vol. 1 with Special Guest TriuneEbi and Marlan, as usual; put on a great show! This time they invited a BOSS on the show to discuss BOSS TALK!
Guest: Triune
Leader, entrepreneur, artist and speaker are a few things that come to mind when Triune is mentioned. For 20 years, Triune has made his mark in music & business that has garnered him a high level of respect and admiration nationally, and specifically in Southern California.
From touring with artists like KRS-One, De La Soul, Talib Kweli, and many more, to producing the podcasts TriuneTV & Ear Candy The Show, to...2021-04-041h 10The 7209 ShowEp. 6- The Quiet StormEbi and Marlan take the time in this episode to discuss the ups & downs in their collegiate experience, businesses and life in general. Both gentlemen reflect on how bad days do occur alongside the good ones in life and sacrifices are made through the bad moments in order to see light at the end of the tunnel. The gems shared on this episode is very deep! Tap in and receive some good eats for your mind and soul.2021-02-2837 minThe 7209 ShowEp. 5 - For The CultureEbi and Marlan breakdown Culture, ways they have impacted the culture in various spaces and the importance of doing so. Also within this episode, some life hacks for dealing with troubling instances within the public school system!
Listen up and allow these gems take YOU to the next level within your life!2021-01-251h 09The 7209 ShowEP.4-HUSTLE PT IIEbi and Marlan Segment their way back to the topic "Hustle" and decided to make this discussion: Hustle-Part 2. The significance of this episode included a guest on the show; Lawrence Hardy a.k.a. L-BOOGIE!
Lawrence Hardy is one of 4 original representatives from the 7209 crew. Lawrence was able to chime in on the show and reflect on his collegiate days with the fellas on working multiple jobs and side hustles while striving to graduate from college. All three gentlemen touched on some key points within the topic and reflected on their time together as young men living, l...2021-01-0559 minThe 7209 ShowEP.3-HUSTLEEbi and Marlan discuss the term hustle and what the word signifies within their lives. Both gentlemen discuss how they have hustled their way out of college and still continuously using hustle mentality and habits to take one's businesses to the next level! This episode is RAW, FUNNY and REAL!
Listen up and allow these gems take YOU to the next level within your life!
HUSTLE!!!2020-12-251h 01The 7209 ShowEp. 2 -Take ActionIn Episode 2; MarLan and Ebi discussed multiple ways of taking action! Their methodologies applied to anything or anyone holding one back in life overall. They mentioned different occurrences encountered in college where they generated multiple ideas (on the spot) and took action immediately in order to execute the plan. As young men, they were able to utilize their experiences to capture current ideas in present time and have an easier approach to TAKE ACTION of starting their businesses as entrepreneurs and executives in their respective career jobs!
Tune in and listen to Episode 2 of The 7209 Show NOW!2020-12-0939 minThe 7209 ShowEp. 1 - Shifting Your MindsetIn order to be successful you must shift your mindset; from negativity to positivity, from dwelling in failures to basking in successes.
This episode covers the steps to make that transition occur. Ebi Okiyefa (Twitter: @DJEbroc) and MarLan Parker (Twitter: @PrincipalPTheMC) touch on The 50th Law, The 10X Rule and how one should be cognizant of money spending tendencies. Also, they address how your environment shapes who you are!
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Get Laced Laces- www.get...2020-11-2857 minThe 7209 ShowEp. 0 - The IntroWelcome to The 7209 Show! On this episode you will be formally introduced to the hosts, Ebi Okiyefa (Twitter: @DJEbroc) and MarLan Parker (Twitter: @PrincipalPTheMC) . They will explain the rationale behind the numbers 7209 and an overview of their current business aspirations and obstacles.
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