Chris Munn, Bakari Akil, and Bruce Vann reflect on being Black men who bought businesses & why this path is so powerful. Topics in this interview:
What inspires and motivates them as business owners
The three necessary factors for capitalism to work
Unclaimed opportunities for minority businesses
The impact of entrepreneurship on family and future generations
Changing your mentality to lead a company effectively
Being “buttoned up” vs. being authentic
Dealing with sellers who want to talk U.S. politics
Overcoming challenges and persisting in the face of adversity
The limitations of “climbing the ladder” in a W2
Why now is the best time for Black people to buy businesses
References and how to contact:
Bakari Akil LinkedIn - Twitter - Graves Hall Capital

Elliot Holland LinkedIn - Twitter - Guardian Due Diligence

Bruce Vann LinkedIn - LuXout Products Inc - Blinds & More

Chris Munn LinkedIn - The Fairfield Company

Dame Dash Full Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1
Early Career LBOs Using the Search Fund Model
HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business
Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F. Lewis and Blair S. Walker
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