The Minding Your Business Podcast

In this episode we will discuss the H&M fiasco from this week, how images are used to shape narratives, and best practices on how to avoid or mitigate such controversy in your business or on your job. This is the last I Really Mean It Podcast episode! Next week will start The Minding Your Business Podcast!

Britney Thornton joins us again to discuss JUICE, the state of Orange Mound which is the oldest historically black area in the U.S., and the news that Kroger is closing three stores in economically depressed areas.

In this last part 3, R.G.B. wraps up the series with the critical piece that separates the average from the great....execution! He continues to leverage sports and marriage analogies to help you understand best practices on executing on your personal and professional endeavors in 2018! Happy New Year to you all! May 2018 be your best year yet! www.ireallymeanitpodcast.com

In Part 2 of the series, R.G.B. dives into the critical importance of proper planning of personal and professional endeavors. He continues to leverage sports as analogy, including the career of NBA great Kobe Bryant.

This special series over the last three weeks of 2017 will focus on how to identify, plan and execute on your personal and professional endeavors to be successful in 2018. In Part 1, R.G.B. uses sports metaphors to discuss how to properly identify opportunities, the motivation behind such, and defining your path. www.ireallymeanitpodcast.com

Paul Young, Director of Housing & Community Development of the City of Memphis joins to discuss city projects, including the fairgrounds project, and how you can get involved in economic development.

A discussion on the firing of now former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale, how to handle being terminated, and how to best handle terminating an employee. www.ireallymeanitpodcast.com

Join R.G.B. as he tackles the recent sexual harassment allegations in the media of victims accusing political and Hollywood figures of harassment. Furthermore we discuss the impact this has on business, and how local business owners can combat this culture in their respective locations!!! If you ever want to join us like go to Ron G. Brooks Facebook page! www.ireallymeanitpodcast.com

In this episode, RGB discusses the vast importance of relationships in business. Specifically relationships with employees, with customers, and personally. www.ireallymeanitpodcast.com

R.G.B. discusses the Fairgrounds project here in Memphis, TN and the "folly of free"! Visit www.ireallymeanitpodcast.com

A special tribute to the late Bernal E. Smith II, a Memphis business community icon and Pres/Publisher of the Tri State Defender newspaper who transitioned life on Sunday October 22nd. R.G.B. shares his memories and thoughts on Bernal, along with several on Facebook Live who chime in with their stories and memories.

Live from Makeda's Cookies at 488 S. Second St in Downtown Memphis! Tons to discuss including the Grizzlies, removing statues, Mud Island, Freedom Awards, Big River Crossings, and Flourishing Friday word of the week! R.G.B. is joined by LaToya Boatman discussing her new sanitary product for ladies, Dominic Lawson with The Startup Life podcast and Owls, LLC, and Tamika with Makeda's Cookies!

It's Friday the 13th which means nothing is safe! Join R.G.B. as he discusses the NFL as the "No Freedom League", Eminem's vicious freestyle on the BET Awards, Makeda's Cookies here in Memphis (www.makedascookies.com), the importance of customer service in your business, and "Flourishing Friday" your word for the week! Be sure to check out www.globalinnovationnow.com for your mobile app needs! Visit www.titanssuccessacademy.com and Titans Electrical here in Memphis! Listen to "The Startup Life" by Dominic Lawson of OWLS, LLC. On Facebook check out Lawrence Thompson live! His 15 minutes of fame is heavy lol!

R.G.B. comes to you live from Mempho Fest at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN and provides commentary on: The Las Vegas terrorist attack and how we can be prepared to eliminate the opportunity for such in Memphis Anxious for 2018- How each political party will gear up for next year's mid term elections Amazon HQ2 in Memphis? The bid has been placed, what do we need to do to win? What opportunities lie if we don't? You positive word for the week! R.G.B. will share with you!

R.G.B. showcases the cool new show intro! The Edge Alley is now open! www.edge-alley.com NBA Training Camp- How do player movements affect the Grizzlies? How will the Grizzlies be different this season? Business Banking- Tips on how to maximize your banking options for your business and how to impress your banker! Uniting the United States- How divisiveness and "selective morality" poison our country, and how Memphians play a role in showcasing unity! Subscribe on ITunes, Google Play Music, IHeart Radio, SoundCloud, and YouTube. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ireallymeanitrgb