It feels like yesterday that the idea for this podcast came to me. I was still in my corporate job and met with the decision of whether or not to go down the entrepreneurial route. Ultimately, I chose to go solo, and I haven’t looked back. In t

How to Overcome Corporate Conditioning and Plan for Success (Solo Episode)

Mar 22nd, 2022 39m 3s

Entrepreneurship is about moving; it's about taking that risk. Let’s continue with our topic about leaving the corporate job to get into the ownership space. It can be done when you understand there is a definite learning curve and that you nee

10 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Becoming an Entrepreneur

Mar 12th, 2022 23m 22s

Are you burned out or just generally unhappy with your workplace? It's time to start finding some significance and meaning in your work! We're going to continue talking about leaving your corporate job and how to take the leap of faith in a way

Creating a Brand Bigger than Itself with Hassan Pierre

Mar 2nd, 2022 28m 13s

Consumers want to do the right thing if only manufacturers would give them the opportunity. Today’s guest is stepping in to fill the gaps! We have Hassan Pierre, CEO, and co-founder of Maison de Mode, a luxury ethical fashion retailer! In this

Leaving Your Corporate Job: The Process Required to Get the Promise (Solo Episode)

Feb 26th, 2022 22m 1s

Leaving your corporate job can seem like a daunting idea, but it doesn't have to be, not if you know what's at stake. If you're prepared for the challenges and are willing to put in the work, you can build a successful business and achieve the

Leaving Your Corporate Job: How to Know When It's Time (Solo Episode)

Feb 23rd, 2022 20m 21s

When I stopped caring and stopped being motivated, I knew it was time to leave. If you're not putting your all into your job, it's time to move on. In this episode, I talk about my experience leaving my corporate job to become an entrepreneur.

Asking the Difficult Questions; An Uncensored Talk About Our Society with Trey Johnson

Feb 19th, 2022 52m 38s

Did anything ever change by staying comfortable? There are things happening in society today that, until we recognize and plan for, we will never break the cycles of. In this episode, me and my good friend, Trey Johnson aka Uncle Trey, have a v

Equity for Some, Equality for All with Nikki Lanier

Feb 1st, 2022 38m 47s

Welcome back to another great episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. To reach equality and diversity in the workplace, it takes brilliant minds like Nikki Lanier to make sure black and brown talent thrive once they’re there! Nikki is the CEO of H

Play the Long Game; Combining Optimism with Realism (Solo Episode)

Jan 28th, 2022 12m 6s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! We live in a world that is constantly programming us to go fast. The problem entrepreneurs face when they adopt this mindset is that we quit far too soon w

Deepening Your Value in the Marketplace (Solo Episode)

Jan 21st, 2022 30m 21s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Today I open up with a question I want you to have on your mind as we dive in: why did you get into Business? Whatever your reasons may be, I believe that

Leading Sales: How to Deliver Ongoing Success with Christopher Miller

Jan 19th, 2022 39m 43s

Welcome back to another great episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. Sales and revenue are the lifeblood of any business. Today, you’re going to learn how to set up your sales structure for long-term success! Christopher Miller, CSL, MBA, is a fo

Leading Sales: How to Deliver Ongoing Success with Christopher Miller

Jan 19th, 2022 39m 44s

(Mashup) Most Impactful Moments w/ The Caldwells, Kara Sax, LaVonne Idlette, Daniel Mangena, & Courtney Samuel

Jan 11th, 2022 12m 12s

Welcome back to another episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. For this mashup episode, let’s look back on these words of wisdom from The Caldwells, Kara Sax, LaVonne Idlette, Daniel Mangena, & Courtney Samuel. If you want to check out their full

(Mashup) Most Impactful Moments w/ The Caldwells, Kara Sax, LaVonne Idlette, Daniel Mangena, & Courtney Samuel

Jan 11th, 2022 12m 11s

How to Remain Optimistic for the Year Ahead (Solo Episode)

Jan 7th, 2022 29m 6s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! With the last couple of years we’ve had, I can imagine so many are skeptical about what’s ahead. That’s why we’re going to flip things around and frame thi

(Mashup) Most Impactful Moments w/ Ashley Nicole Kirkwood, Keenan Beasley, Sebastien Thuriere, Perry Jeffries, Kenia Mattis

Jan 4th, 2022 30m 39s

Welcome back to another episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. For this mashup episode, let’s look back on these words of wisdom from Ashley Nicole Kirkwood, Keenan Beasley, Sebastien Thuriere, Perry Jeffries, Kenia Mattis. If you want to check o

Mastering "One Word" (Solo Episode)

Dec 31st, 2021 13m 21s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Happy New Year to everyone listening to this episode! It’s been a wild one, but you made it. Well done! For those of you who are going into the new year wa

Four Freedom Principles: Cracking the Code to Financial Freedom with Maurice Philogene

Dec 28th, 2021 42m 7s

Welcome back to another great episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. So many people are trying to break the code of generational wealth and time freedom. Maurice Philogene has done both and he’s here today to break down his story and how you can

Having the Faith to "Make the Jump" (Solo Episode)

Dec 24th, 2021 16m 20s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! On this show, we talk a lot about pivoting away from corporate and into ownership, but what you don’t always hear is how to deal with the fear that sometim

Mastering the Fundamentals to go From Knowing to Having to Sharing with Bennie W. Fowler

Dec 21st, 2021 43m 13s

Welcome back to another great episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. “You can be great by mastering the fundamentals.” These words, said by Bennie Fowler really made an impression. Growing up selling eggs door-to-door, you could say he has built

Winning a High Ticket Contract by Aiming for the Top: Case Study (Solo)

Dec 17th, 2021 20m 46s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! Any owner dreams of landing that high ticket contract that leads to massive revenue, partnerships, and opportunities. The problem is all too often we cut o

I Have Decided: From Corporate Manager to the 'Mayor' of Podcast Town

Dec 14th, 2021 38m 5s

Welcome back to another great episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. Entrepreneur, business leader, creative: all words that describe Elzie D. Flenard III, but one thing he is not - someone who you could ever fit in a box! Elzie Flenard is also a

I Have Decided: From Corporate Manager to the 'Mayor' of Podcast Town

Dec 14th, 2021 38m 4s

The Value Behind Your Perspective (Solo Episode)

Dec 10th, 2021 14m 5s

Welcome to another solo episode of the Dear Black CEO podcast with your host, Karl Sona! There’s something that all the CEOs and executives that I’ve interviewed have in common. Something they all share that seems to propel them and drive them

Translate Your Passion into a Resource to Serve with Irish Burch

Dec 7th, 2021 42m 42s

Welcome back to another great episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast. When your passion becomes your mission, it’s impossible not to show up as your best self every day! It’s with this attitude that Irish Burch became the President & CEO at the Da