Minority Inclusion Series Part I (Solo Episode)

Welcome back to the solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona!

Today’s episode is titled: Minority Inclusion, and this will also be the start of a new series on the topic of economic Inclusion of minorities, especially for the black community in America. In this episode, I will be talking specifically about the concept of minority inclusion, the current situation of economic inclusion for minorities. In addition to that, I will also discuss the influence of minority inclusion on the health of the American economy and its future.

Let’s listen and dig more about minority inclusion.

[00:01 – 04:45] Opening Segment

• Before we get into the episode today, I want you to know that you can gain the security, ownership, and time Freedom You Want by building a business around a solution that only you can provide. 
• • Head over to karlsona.com/giftassessment to download the free quiz that will help you figure out what you’re uniquely qualified to do.
• I talk about my vision and purpose for this podcast.
• The number one killer of the black-owned start-up.
• • Lack of mentorships and networking opportunities.
• The topic of today’s episode.
• • The concept of minority inclusion.
  • Economic inclusion for minorities in the US.

[04:46 – 11:09] Minority Inclusion 

• What economic inclusion means?
• • A market economy that ensures everyone gets fair and full access to labor markets, regardless of their background, race, etc.
• Powerful statistics of minorities in the American economy.
• The financial risk of a start-up business.
• The wealth gap.
• If you are a black business owner looking to grow your revenue, listen up. There is a major revenue-generating opportunity for you, and The Kas company is here to help you secure the bag. The Kas Company is a black-owned alliance agency specializing in finding and brokering partnerships between black-owned companies and big brands looking to diversify their supply chains.
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[11:10 – 19:54] Minorities Participation in Value Chain 

• The challenges for minority-owned businesses
• • Participate in the value chain.

• I share an example of one of the American value chains.
• The statistics of minorities’ participation in the value chain.
• The entrepreneur aspiration of the black community in America.
• The reason why minority inclusion is critical.
• We need to find a way to raise the level within our organizations to develop our skill-set.
• The future of our nation’s prosperity.
• Please leave any feedback or share any topics you would like me to cover in the next episode.
• Final words.

Tweetable Quotes:

“The biggest challenge for minority-owned businesses is to be able to participate in the value chain .” – Karl Sona.

“Entrepreneurial aspiration is equivalent in the black community relevant to the white community core competency.” – Karl Sona.

“It’s one thing to give philanthropically, but it’s another to cultivate a recurring and predictable revenue stream on the back end of that philanthropy that allows us the opportunity to grow as a viable business.”- Karl Sona.

“Our nation’s future depends on us as minorities to rise, prosper, and to achieve the American dream.”- Karl Sona.

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