CYLS 144: Raising Benjamin: Teaching Millennials Finance Through Social Media with Carl Joseph Black
Summary: About our Guest: Carl Joseph Black is currently balancing being a law student and being the founder of Raising Benjamin. Seeing a need for financial literacy and empowerment among minority communities, he created the platform which is dedicated to increasing wealth among young Black millennials by sharing finance insights. Using the knowledge that he gained while completing his Bachelors in finance from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Carl began his financial career at JP Morgan. There, he spent 4 years working in risk, research, legal, and compliance. Episode Summary Carl Joseph Black is bringing his financial expertise to the masses through a chatbot, Benjamin, that can answer users’ questions in real-time. He credits his rise to being disciplined and finding the confidence to take unconventional steps to success. Insight from this episode: Secrets for differentiating discipline versus a habit and why you should know the difference between the two. How to build confidence by researching your field. Strategies for giving people in your life active and passive support. Carl Joseph Black explains why it is critical to find a partner who understands what you are doing and supports you. Strategies for setting micro-goals based on actionable steps. Quotes from the show: “One of the most important things that I continue to share is using different spaces to learn more about business.” - Carl Joseph Black, Episode 144 “The fastest way to build wealth is to invest. The second fastest is to work.” - Carl Joseph Black quoting his father, Episode 144 “The practice of discipline is doing something you don’t want to do consistently.” - Carl Joseph Black, Episode 144 “Don’t you ever stop the fight, because it’s bigger than you.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 144 Resources Mentioned: Wit AI Microsoft Excel Google Calendar Benjamin Favorite Book: Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Favorite Quote: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” - Warren Buffett 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Believe in yourself Be consistent Really respect your time Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Carl Joseph Black: www.raisingbenjamin.com bit.ly/itsmebenjamin www.instagram.com/cjoeblack www.instagram.com/raisebenjamin twitter.com/cjoeblack twitter.com/RaisingBenjamin www.facebook.com/raisingbenjamin www.linkedin.com/in/carljosephblack Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
