 Greatness Is an Inside Job
The world won’t always see your brilliance. People may doubt you. Life may test you. But when you know who you are — deeply, truly, unshakably — the world can’t stop what’s already rooted inside you. Look in the mirror today and remind yourself: “I am enough. I am capable. I am already great.” Then go prove it — not by shouting, but by showing up.
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 By Bennie Randall Jr. - Business Advisor - The Randall Report
Let’s be honest — surviving as a small business in 2025 isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy, agility, and mindset. The economy has changed, consumer expectations are higher, and digital transformation is no longer optional — it’s mandatory. But here’s the good news: small businesses that are intentional, nimble, and laser-focused can thrive in this new landscape. Whether you’re a one-person show or a team of ten, here are the strategies that can keep your business alive — and profitable — this year. 1. Treat Your Business Like a Real BusinessToo many entrepreneurs still treat their businesses like a side hustle. In 2025, if you’re not organized, systemized, and structured, you’ll be outpaced. Incorporate legally (LLC, S-Corp, etc.) Separate personal and business finances Have a clear business model with built-in profit Operate like the CEO you say you are. That mindset alone will separate you from 80% of the people trying to “figure it out.” 2. Embrace Automation and AI — NowAI isn't coming. It's here. And it's not taking jobs; it's replacing inefficiency. Use tools like ChatGPT, CRMs, scheduling software, and auto responders to streamline what drains your time. Ask yourself: What tasks am I doing manually that software could handle? Am I using data to make business decisions, or am I guessing? Speed and accuracy win in 2025. Tech gives you both. 3. Focus on Revenue-Generating Activities OnlyAs a business advisor, I see too many small business owners spending time on the wrong things — tweaking logos, overthinking content, or overbuilding websites with no traffic. Here’s the rule: 👉 If it doesn’t lead directly to a sale, client, or conversation — it’s not the priority. Sales, follow-ups, referrals, offers, and marketing are what keep the lights on. Everything else is secondary. 4. Serve a Specific Niche, Not the MassesIn 2025, people want specialists — not generalists. Instead of saying, “I help everyone,” say: “I help women-owned e-commerce brands build their first 6-figure system.”Why? Because riches are in the niches. Specificity builds trust faster than hype ever will. 5. Build a Brand, Not Just a BusinessYour product or service might change, but your brand is what people trust. Ask yourself: What does my brand stand for? What problem do I solve best? How do people feel when they work with me? If you’re invisible online, you’re forgettable. In 2025, perception is currency. 6. Keep Cash Flow Simple & SmartA great product with bad money management still goes broke. Learn how to: Track your monthly income and expenses Pay yourself first Save 10–20% for taxes and unexpected dips Reinvent your offer if cash flow slows Remember: Revenue is vanity. Cash flow is sanity. 7. Strengthen Your Client ExperienceIn this economy, customer loyalty is gold. If you make people feel important, seen, and valued — they’ll come back, refer others, and become ambassadors. Respond quickly Go above expectations Make your onboarding smooth and impressive Say thank you, often People don’t remember what you sold them. They remember how you made them feel. 8. Don’t Grow Alone — Find Advisors and CoachesIn tough times, information isn’t enough -- you need direction. A business advisor can help you avoid blind spots, speed up decisions, and stay accountable to your growth. It’s not just about surviving. It’s about building something that lasts. My Final Thought:Surviving 2025 is about focus. Focus on what matters. Focus on revenue. Focus on relationships. And most of all, focus on your mindset — because the most successful entrepreneurs aren’t the ones who had it easy… they’re the ones who didn’t quit. If you’re ready to position your business for long-term growth, let’s talk. I’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs survive — and scale — in every kind of economy. Learn more here https://www.bennierandall.com/ Bennie Randall Jr. Business Advisor | Personal Development Coach | Entrepreneur Stop Selling to Broke People: How to Shift Your Business to Serve Buyers Who Are Ready to Invest6/20/2025  By Bennie Randall Jr. | Business Advisor | Keynote Speaker | Investor
Let’s have a real conversation: If you're constantly dealing with clients who say “I can’t afford it,” “Can I get a discount?” or “I’ll think about it,” you’re not in business—you’re in a begging match. And that’s not how real entrepreneurs grow. The hard truth? You’re wasting your time selling to people who are not financially or mentally. 1. Change Your Language and Energy People who invest listen for different cues. Broke buyers are listening for price. Serious buyers are listening for results. Stop leading with cost. Start leading with value, outcomes, transformation, and results. Your copy, your emails, your website, and your social media posts should reflect power, precision, and performance—not pity. 2. Raise Your Prices Yes, you read that right. Raise them. You’re attracting broke people because your price point is speaking their language. Low prices don’t attract the right buyers—they attract indecisiveness, complaints, and excuses. People who value growth expect to pay for it. When you raise your prices, you attract higher-caliber clients who respect the investment. 3. Position Yourself as a Premium Solution You're not Walmart. You're not Dollar Tree. So stop branding yourself like a clearance rack. Your ideal clients are looking for someone who can solve high-level problems with expertise. That means your branding, website, social media, and content must scream authority and excellence. If your brand feels cheap, expect cheap clients. 4. Stop Being Emotionally Attached to the Sale The reason you keep taking on broke clients is because you’re emotionally tied to making any sale, instead of the right sale. Get selective. Get bold. Learn to say: “This offer isn’t for you right now.” “This is designed for people who are ready to move, not those still thinking.” “When you’re ready to invest at a serious level, come back.” Your confidence will filter out the broke browsers and attract real buyers. 5. Create an Application Process Make them qualify for you. Not the other way around. High-level buyers respect a process. Have potential clients apply to work with you. Include questions that reveal mindset, income range, readiness to invest, and urgency. This immediately filters out the broke folks who are just shopping. 6. Develop Offers for Different Buyer Levels (But Protect Your Premium) You don’t have to abandon people who aren’t ready to invest. Create products or digital courses they can purchase at lower price points—self-paced, no personal access. But make it clear: access to you comes at a premium. Always protect your time and energy for the highest-value buyers. 7. Audit Your Audience If your DMs and inbox are full of people asking for freebies, you don’t have a business problem—you have a marketing problem. Start showing up in places where high-level buyers live—private masterminds, premium events, executive forums, and LinkedIn groups. Change the room, and you’ll change your clients. 8. Speak the Language of Success Talk ROI, impact, and legacy—not survival. If all your content is about “how to get started,” “how to hustle,” or “how to grow on a budget,” you’re speaking to the wrong crowd. People with money want to hear: “How to double your revenue” “How to lead a team of 10+” “How to scale with systems that don’t break under pressure” Final Word You’re not here to save people—you’re here to serve the people who are ready. Selling to broke people keeps you broke, tired, and questioning your worth. But when you shift your strategy, upgrade your brand, and align with abundance-minded clients—you’ll find yourself in rooms filled with buyers, not browsers. You deserve to be paid for the value you deliver. Stop apologizing. Start attracting. Want more powerful business strategies? Let's get on a discovery call to help you double your revenue in 12 months - Learn more here - https://www.bennierandall.com/strategy-call.htmleady to buy. The Power of Human Contact Relationships: Why Connection Beats Casual Networking Every Time6/16/2025  By Bennie Randall Jr. for The Randall Report
In an age where virtual handshakes are made with emojis and networking is often reduced to a LinkedIn request or a quick exchange over drinks at an event, we've diluted the true essence of connection. Somewhere along the way, we traded relationships for reach, depth for speed, and authentic connection for convenient interaction. But here’s the truth successful entrepreneurs, influential leaders, and legacy builders already know: The Real Currency Is Connection, But here’s the truth successful entrepreneurs, influential leaders, and legacy builders already know: Beyond the Business Card: The Real Currency Is Connection, We live in a world where everyone wants to “network,” but very few want to build relationships. There's a difference between meeting someone at a mixer and forming a connection where both people grow, evolve, and support each other over time. When you shake a hand in person, look someone in the eye, share a real moment—you create emotional equity. That kind of bond goes beyond what a follow or comment can do. It becomes a bridge for trust, loyalty, and genuine collaboration. Deals get signed at dinners, not DMs. Lifelong allies are made in quiet conversations, not crowded clubs. Impactful collaborations are birthed in intimacy, not just introduce live in a world where everyone wants to “network,” but very few want to build relationships. The Myth of “Networking for Numbers”Many people think the more people they meet, the more successful they'll become. So they go to every bar event, every launch party, and collect names like trophies. But without intentionality, these connections mean nothing. Networking without purpose is like speed dating in business—plenty of interaction, no real intention. Human contact relationships, on the other hand, are built on: Time Trust Transparency Shared values Mutual growth You don’t need 1,000 weak ties—you need 10 solid allies who will open doors for you, vouch for you, and walk with you through the fire. Why Human Contact Relationships Matter More Than EverIn a post-pandemic world, where screens dominated our lives and digital fatigue is real, people are craving realness. We’ve learned that Zoom rooms can’t replace warm hugs, and emails can’t carry the energy of presence. Human contact brings: Tone and touch—which deepen understanding Body language—which builds trust Spontaneity—which fosters authenticity The energy shared in a real conversation, the unscripted laugh, the subtle nod of agreement--those things build bonds that algorithms can’t touch. Creating Relationship Capital, Not Just Social CapitalYour greatest asset in business isn't your product or even your platform—it’s your people. And not the people who know of you—but the people who truly know you, believe in you, and are willing to go the extra mile for you. This is called relationship capital—and it only grows through: Quality time Follow-up and consistency Being valuable without being transactional Showing up in real life, not just online While casual networking might get your name remembered for a night, real relationships get your name spoken in rooms you're not even in. Final Thoughts: Choose Meaning Over Metrics, The next time you're tempted to attend just another mixer or swipe through profiles looking for your next connection, pause. Ask yourself: “Am I networking for noise, or am I building relationships that will echo for decades?” Because when it’s all said and done, the people who will help you rise, recover, and reignite your purpose—are the ones you’ve broken bread with, not just shared hashtags with. So, pick up the phone. Schedule that lunch. Shake a hand. Share a moment. Because real success isn’t built through Wi-Fi—it’s built through human connection. Want to truly understand and execute Human Contact lets hop on a call and make it happen at www.BennieRandall.com Bennie Randall Jr. is a business advisor, author, and speaker who teaches entrepreneurs how to build meaningful relationships that turn into power alliances.  By Bennie Randall for The Randall Report
Every June, Father’s Day rolls around and many of us rush to grab a card, fire up the grill, or find a last-minute gadget Dad might like. While these gestures are heartfelt, they often scratch only the surface of what this day truly represents. Father’s Day isn’t just a time to celebrate with gifts or good food—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the deep emotional and societal value of fatherhood. A Legacy of Presence, Not Just Provision Traditionally, fathers have been viewed as providers and protectors. The paycheck, the roof over our heads, the silent sacrifices—they've long been the foundation of a father's love. But today, the definition of fatherhood is evolving. More than ever, we’re recognizing that a present father is more powerful than a merely providing father. The real meaning of Father’s Day is about honoring the men who show up. The dads who change diapers, attend school plays, coach soccer, wipe tears, and model what strength looks like through consistency and care—not just control. Whether biological, adoptive, stepfathers, grandfathers, or male mentors—this day is about showing gratitude to the men who choose to lead with love. Healing the Generational Narrative For many, Father’s Day brings complicated emotions. Some grew up without a father figure, while others are still healing from strained relationships. But even in the absence or imperfections, this day offers an opportunity to redefine what fatherhood means for ourselves and future generations. Father’s Day can be a bridge, not a barrier. A moment to reach out, forgive, reflect, and even choose to become the kind of father you may have never had. It’s a reminder that fatherhood is not just about biology—it’s about impact, character, and choice. Celebrating the New Fatherhood Modern fatherhood is being reimagined every day. Men are embracing emotional intelligence, mental health conversations, active co-parenting, and nurturing roles that were once dismissed as “not masculine.” And in doing so, they are breaking cycles, building trust, and raising children who understand that strength and softness can coexist. On this Father’s Day, let’s celebrate the men who are present at the table and on the journey. Let’s uplift the single dads, the grandfathers stepping in, the men mentoring fatherless youth, and even the men learning to be better fathers one day at a time. A Call to Action The real meaning of Father’s Day is about recognition and responsibility. It’s about valuing the men who pour into others, and also encouraging all fathers to keep growing, keep showing up, and keep loving deeply. Because the truth is: anyone can be a dad, but being a father is a lifelong commitment that reshapes lives. So, while you’re grilling those burgers or opening that bottle of cologne, take a moment to say what truly matters: “Thank you for being a guide, a protector, a provider, and most importantly—being present.” Happy Father’s Day—to every man who chooses love over legacy and presence over performance. Bennie Randall Jr - The Randall Report  1) This is your third book, which is more of a lens on us. What inspired that pivot? Watching how we're reacting to this new world that we're in. We're not even being reactive. We're being controlled by this new world that we're in. The new world I'm talking about is just this new landscape of social media and everybody is on all the time. Cameras are always rolling. Everybody feels like we're all extras in each other's reality shows. All of us are extras in each other's reality shows, and we're not really taking the time to connect with what's real anymore. When the last time you went outside and just looked up at the sky? When's the last time you just went walking in a park somewhere? When's the last time you just took a swim in the ocean and really appreciated the moment? When's the last time you enjoyed the moment, period? Everybody's always looking through the lens of something. It's also performative all the time. And it's just like, yo, I want us to just really sit down, start being honest with ourselves because that's the hardest thing to do, right? The hardest thing to do is look in the mirror and tell yourself the truth. We're so judgmental of everybody else because this new era makes it easy. You can get on your phone and just talk about everybody all day. You're really doing that to avoid the inner work that you need to be doing. So that's why the book is called Get Honest Or Die Lying, because I feel like we wake up every day, we lie to ourselves and then we volunteer those lies to the world. 2) You've been a continued voice for mental health and so much of your journey has spoke to just this level of awareness, which we all know there's real levels to this. Can you talk to me about how you've had those hard conversations with yourself and how you've been open to vulnerability? Yeah. My journey started in 2015 just because I think at that point we had been doing five years of the Breakfast Club. I've dealt with panic attacks and bouts of depression literally my whole life, I just didn't know what it was. Then I finally got the language for it in 2010 when I was back at home living with my mom, I was 32 years old. I had been fired four times from radio. My daughter was like two. My now wife was living back at home with her parents, and I had one of the worst panic attacks I ever had in my whole entire life. When I went to the doctor, like I always did when I had those panic attacks, the doctor told me, he said, "Yo, you're fine. You got an athlete's heart." But he was like, "Do you suffer from anxiety?" I'm like, "No, I don't think so." He's like, "What you're describing sounds like a panic attack." so I was like, oh. He was like, "Are you stressed out about anything? I'm like, "Hell yeah, I'm stressed about everything." So in my mind, all I had to do was get another gig, get back in position on the radio and everything would be fine. Next you got with Breakfast Club, massive success five years later, but I'm still dealing with the panic attacks, right? Probably even worse. I'm still dealing with bouts of depression, probably even worse. So I just started listening to people. There was other people that I would be speaking to and having conversations with, and they would be talking to me about going to therapy, and they'd be talking to me about dealing with their anxiety. It was people older than me or people younger than me or people my age, and I'm like, damn, these people got all of these different resources and all of this information. So I just started going to therapy in 2016, and that's been my journey getting on the radio, telling you all every Friday, it used to be every Friday at three o'clock, I was going to therapy. People thought I was joking, but nah, I was really doing the internal work on myself. It wasn't even something I was attempting to do. I didn't sit back and say, "I'm going to become a mental health advocate." You don't plan stuff like that out. I just started telling my story like I tell any other story on the radio. I started getting invited to speak at these different mental health conferences, which I didn't even know existed, right? Then you start finding a different type of tribe because you start meeting people who are dealing with the same thing that you're dealing with. They're dealing with anxiety, they're dealing with depression. You start meeting therapists, you start meeting psychiatrists. I remember being at a, Taraji P. Henson, she does this weekend in DC, it's called the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. She has her own mental health foundation. I remember they introduced me as a mental health advocate, and I was like, "I'm not no mental health advocate." I remember Tracy J, who worked with Taraji, that's her best friend. She was like, "Brother, whether you want me or not, you are, because you're out here telling your story. And telling your story is helping to eradicate the stigma. The more we all tell our stories, the more people will realize like, I'm dealing with things too," and they'll go out and seek help." So it wasn't even something that I was attempting to do. It was me doing my own journey and then literally just being on the radio, being transparent about it the same way I am about anything. 3) One of the things that you mentioned in your book is about ego strength. Can you give some insight in your journey of your evolution? It's very hard to build and break habits. What is your insight on really practicing this exercise? I would encourage all of you all to pick up a book called Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. If you've never read it, that was a great read. It's so funny now that I think about it. The person who gave me that book was my radio consultant, Dennis Clark, and he gave me that book probably around 2014, 2015. Now that I'm thinking about it, he probably gave me that book on purpose. I'm sure he gave it to me on purpose, but he gave it to me because he wanted me to read it. It was purposeful. He knew where my life was going, and so he gave me that book to read, and I remember reading that book and I'm like, wow. The book showed you how ego can be your enemy, but also you got to have a healthy dose of ego as well. And it's just something that I think we all have to explore because nowadays, it's so easy for your ego to get out of control. It don't even matter what position you're in. People get out of control, they got 2000 followers on Facebook, literally. So it's just like you always got to have your ego in check because I know for me, there was definitely times where my ego was getting the best of me to the point I talk about it in the book, I was becoming something that I thought I hated. And when I say thought I hated, I don't hate this person, talking about my dad. I love my dad. But there was things about him that I did not like. I remember when my ego started to get out of control. I remember one time my mom and my dad was having a real big argument when they were together way, way, way back in the day, and I remember she called him a peacock. "Peacock, peacock. You always strutting around here." I remember she was going in on him. "New haircut, Larry, new car." She's going in on him. He deserved it, by the way, because of the way that he was living at the time. I remember I just kept hearing her voice whenever my ego would get out of control, when I was really out here caught up in the caricature of Charlamagne. So it's just like when I started going to therapy, that was one of the biggest things that I had to get in check. You'll naturally get in check when you start doing the internal work on yourself, when you start peeling back those layers. You know how the old folks say, "You're smelling yourself." Sometimes you got to smell yourself, you know what I mean? But you got to smell yourself and be honest with yourself, because you stink. And that's where I was at. 4) Tell me a little about what you learned from your father? For me it was literally I saw that was something that I really did not like my father doing. I remember approaching my father, and I talk about it in the book, and I remember approaching him about cheating on my mom. I was like maybe 16, 17 or something like that. I remember he looked me in my eyes and he was like, "Oh, you only got one girlfriend?" He was like, "One day you going to understand." It is crazy. That's gaslighting to the highest level. But I grew up and I over-stood, and not only did I over-stand, he messed me up because it was like, I'm cool with being with one woman. I've always been cool with being with one woman. But he made me feel like I was doing something wrong. So in order to prove myself to him, that whole, "This is what a man does," we got these warped perceptions of what a man is in our society and our culture. So I was thinking, "Okay, let him see me with this woman and that woman, yada, yada yada." So I was living a life that I didn't want to live, and I'm not blaming him. I don't even want to make it seem like I'm blaming him for anything that I did that I had no business doing. But it's like, yeah, that put a seed in my head that it took a long time to unlearn. I remember just really saying to myself like, "Yo, I'm turning out just like him." I remembered later on in life, he would tell me about how the worst mistake he ever made was causing my mom to leave him. So it was like, "Oh shoot, I'm going down that same path." That's what they say, "Smart people learn from their own mistakes. Wise people learn from mistakes of others." I was making my own mistakes and I was learning from his mistakes as well. So that was all part of the internal healing work that I was doing too. That was actually probably the biggest thing that I started doing. That's why I tell folks all the time. Remember The Color Purple when Celie pointed that finger and she said, "Ain't no good going to come to you until you do right by me." Start doing right and see how great your life is. My life has been fantastic the last decade. My Final Thoughts In Get Honest or Die Lying, Charlamagne tha God doesn’t just write a book — he holds up a mirror. Not to celebrities, not to culture at large, but to us — the everyday people trapped in a performance-driven, over-stimulated society that often rewards appearances over authenticity. In this third book, the lens shifts outward only to bring us back inward, asking the realest, hardest question: When was the last time you told yourself the truth? Through raw vulnerability, Charlamagne traces his own evolution — from radio fame and panic attacks to therapy sessions and fatherhood reckoning. His story reveals that mental health isn’t a destination — it’s a daily decision. And honesty? That’s the compass. He reminds us that doing the inner work isn’t glamorous, but it’s necessary. If you don’t get honest, you’ll keep rehearsing a lie that eventually becomes your reality — and your prison. Urging you to pause, strip the filters, and sit with the truth, no matter how uncomfortable. Because freedom doesn’t come from pretending. It comes from facing your own reflection and choosing healing over hiding. The Randall Report  By: Bennie Randall for The Randall Report
1) What's the secret sauce or who is the secret sauce? Mark Cuban We're a country of dreamers, and it's called the American Dream for a reason because I think it's core to this country that somebody with an idea can take it and turn it into a real business and change their lives and the lives of people around them. I think when you see somebody come on the carpet on Shark Tank from anywhere, some small town from their garage, and you start thinking to yourself, "If that person can do it, I can do it." And I think that makes us very inspirational and I think that hope that we contribute to has been part of us for the last 15 years. Lori Greiner Right. Everyday people can do what we've done because we're just like everybody else. We started with a dream and we turned that dream into a reality. You can all shout or say yes or no, but I think that most people when they watch our show start to get excited, they start to get an idea, they like to play along and try to figure out which is going to get picked, which isn't, and you become entrepreneurial yourself and it's just a lot of fun and it's our spirit. Mr Wonderful I've always thought of Shark Tank as being two years ahead of the market. The products and services you see have been hatched in this case, season 15 in the middle of the pandemic, and they solve problems for a new digital America. A lot of what we show you is very disruptive. Remember, we do not see it before you do. So we're peeling that onion together. I think that makes the show very interesting to watch. The ideas, we've been doing this for so long and the door opens and then an amazing idea comes through and you think to yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?" 2) How have things changed over the last 15 years? Have the entrepreneurs changed? Have the ideas you're being pitched changed? Has the support that small businesses have been given through public policy changed? Daymon John: Well, I had hair when we started. Mark Cuban: Not much Barbara Corcoran: I don't remember that at all. Daymond John: The good thing about it is the show changes in real time. When we first came out, it was hard to get a loan, right? We weren't converting heavily on social media. We found a company called Shopify that had eight people there because we were crashing, right? Now all of a sudden, Shopify's a public company, right? TikTok and Instagram, Instagram didn't start until '12, right? TikTok, I don't know whenever that started. And then there wasn't crypto, there wasn't AI. So what you start to see is the show changed as we started to grow and people stopped necessarily dealing direct with retail. There was a certain point where people were doing a million dollars a night when they aired on the show. So it is real time. And I think that's what also changes with everything else. You see real people where you could be on the couch today and you can be right sitting and hopefully replacing Kevin in the chair tomorrow. Mr Wonderful: It's interesting that we are here because if you look at successful Shark Tank companies today, most of them have figured out a direct to consumer strategy with high margins. They figured out a way to acquire customers on a profitable basis. That's really what this industry is about. So when Shark Tank started, the vehicle of promoting a product was generally traditional linear television, which we were on, and we provided that platform. But today, it's a plethora of different ways to get at that consumer and maintain them. And the really good companies have figured out, "Okay. Shark Tank is a platform. I'm going to use that. I'm going to augment it with storytelling on social media. I'm going to drive my CAC down to practically zero because I'm getting all this free network and I'm going to make a shitload of money," and that's exactly what they do. Lori Greiner: And to his point, we have changed because people have become very savvy. They come on our show and they've watched for years. We've had people on that were watching when they were five years old and now they're on and they're 20 years old. And they're pitching us their ideas because I think they watched our show. They are also very savvy in that they know how we are, what we might say, what we respond to. It's like everybody's grown together. We've gotten better and they've gotten better. Daymond John: So we get to know and we start to drill deep on what we know. Also think about it, did you ever think there was going to be something on a show that would be able to secure our neighborhoods like Ring camera that would be able to help this world or help our country be a better, more secure place? You're seeing just groundbreaking technology. Barbara Corcoran: The entrepreneurs are different that we're seeing this... More savvy. They've been educated on Shark Tank. They got their free MBA on Friday night, and we are getting the benefit of that. We're getting smarter people pitching. 3) Does a great idea equal a successful return? Lori Greiner: Great ideas usually solve a problem and it's something that a majority of people need that gives you more assurance. Just coming up with a great idea and having the drive and the will to get it done and take it to market. Because today, which we all didn't have, you have social media, so you don't have to even spend any money. You just have to be creative and have a phone and have an account and you can put your products and your ideas out there. Barbara Corcoran: I've invested in a lot of businesses with great ideas and I don't find that's always the case. In fact, often not the case. I find the businesses that do well are the people that have the stamina to get back up after they've had a hardship. They can get back up and get back on their job when other people would lay down and lay low for a little bit longer. In fact, when I look at my really successful entrepreneurs and compare them to everybody else, the real difference I see is they simply take less time feeling sorry for themselves. It's as simple as that. They get a rejection, they get up like a jack-in-the-box and say, "Hit me again." And if you have that kind of stamina in your gut, you become a great entrepreneur. You might have the wrong idea. You're going to deliver it in the end because you're going to find yourself a way. It's just as simple as that. So I like all the other trimmings, but in my mind they're trimmings. 4) As the economy is changing and here we are dealing with the post pandemic uncertainty, a lot of worry about the future, how have your decisions about who to invest in have changed? Mr Wonderful: Venture capital is dried up. Cost of capital is very high now. It's not free anymore. And it's good because the entrepreneurs have to be far more resourceful with every dollar they raise. That actually makes for better deals. It's a time now very much like the beginning of Shark Tank with the difference that you have this incredible social media platform that we didn't have before. I mean, great ideas are great ideas and you need executional skills and get those two together. Mark Cuban: There's much more of a focus on profitability. I think going back years, you could see people come on and they would talk about, "Okay, this is what I'm going to do." Then I'm going to get to my Series A and raise more money than Series B and raise more money." Now those Series A's and Series B's aren't happening at all. You have to figure out. It's not about sales. People would come in and brag about, "Oh, my sales are this, this and this." Sales aren't the barometer that we care about. It's gross margin dollars and it's profits. And that's what we look at specifically. So when you come in and say, "Well, I'm going to get my sales up and I'm going to raise more money," we're not interested anymore because it's so hard to raise money these days. And from our end, people with money to give, you can earn 5%, 5.2% and do nothing. Just put it in Treasury bills. So you're also competing against that. So the market and how you raise money and how you grow a company has changed dramatically. Barbara Corcoran: But you don't get the opportunity to invest in a human being and see how far they could go. Mark Cuban: This is true. Barbara Corcoran: That thrill is worth everything. Mark Cuban: As long as they're profitable. My Final Thoughts on the Investors of Shark Tank Fifteen seasons in, the investors of Shark Tank continue to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of America — a spirit rooted in resilience, resourcefulness, and reinvention. This interview reveals not only how the show has evolved, but how the marketplace itself has dramatically shifted. Mark Cuban reminds us that the American Dream is still alive — where everyday people can turn garage ideas into real, life-changing businesses. Lori Greiner highlights the growing savviness of today’s entrepreneurs, many of whom grew up watching the show and learned to think, pitch, and build like seasoned founders. Mr. Wonderful underscores the importance of innovation and adaptability, pointing out that Shark Tank has become a lens into the future of business, consistently surfacing ideas that are two years ahead of the market. The biggest takeaway? Great ideas alone are not enough. Barbara Corcoran emphasizes grit — the ability to bounce back from rejection and keep pushing forward — as the true marker of a successful entrepreneur. Daymond John adds that the show has grown in real time with the rise of social media, e-commerce, and AI, creating new pathways for small businesses to thrive without traditional barriers. In today’s economic climate, the Sharks are more focused on profitability, gross margins, and real execution over hype and projections. As capital tightens, only the entrepreneurs who are financially disciplined, creatively scrappy, and emotionally resilient will win. In the end, Shark Tank isn’t just entertainment — it’s a reflection of where business is going and who’s prepared to lead it. The Randall Report  1. What was the moment you realized your idea could actually become a real business?
When I worked for someone else’s business I saw that I could create a business too and actually determine how much money I could make vs being underpaid 2. What was the biggest challenge you faced in building your business — and how did you overcome it? Cash flow due to no start up funds which made growth slow . I started with what I had, I used the free versions of things I needed to start the business until I can pay for the paid in full versions, opened my schedule up to be accessible to clients who needed me at times other clinicians aren’t available and niched down to position myself as an expert. 3. If you had to start over with nothing but your knowledge, what would you do first in the first 30 days? I would have managed my money better. Hired a skilled accountant and bookkeeper to help me keep track of funds and save. 4. What personal habits or daily routines have contributed most to your long-term success? I take care of myself before I work on my business because I believe my input affects my output. This involves working out , not over working myself and a big one is that I created CEO time to work on the business. vs so that I can position my company for growth and keep my sanity. My Final Thoughts on 4 Questions with Victoria JamesVictoria James Her story is a powerful example of how clarity, resilience, and intentional self-care can transform a vision into a thriving business. Her journey from being underpaid in someone else’s practice to leading her own counseling company reflects the courage it takes to bet on yourself. What stands out most is her ability to start small and grow smart — leveraging free resources, adjusting her schedule to meet real client needs, and establishing a clear niche. Her commitment to personal wellness and strategic “CEO time” is a reminder that sustainable success starts with the leader behind the brand. Victoria’s insights are not just valuable for therapists, but for any entrepreneur learning to turn limited resources into lasting impact. Bennie Randall for The Randall Report, learn more at www.BennieRandall.com Mastering the Process of Selling One Thing Exceptionally Well Instead of Ten Things Poorly6/12/2025  By: Bennie Randall for The Randall Report
In today’s hyper-competitive world, many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of trying to sell everything to everyone. They spread themselves thin across products, services, niches, and platforms — believing that more offers will equal more income. But here's the truth: selling ten things poorly will never beat selling one thing with excellence. Mastering the process of selling one thing — just one — at a high level is not only a smarter business strategy, it's the foundation of a long-lasting, profitable brand. Here’s why, and how, you should focus your efforts to dominate your lane and scale your results. 1. Clarity Beats Confusion Every TimeWhen you sell one signature product or service, your brand message becomes crystal clear. People know what you do, what you offer, and what problem you solve — instantly. That kind of clarity makes it easier for your audience to trust you and buy from you. On the flip side, offering too many disconnected products or services creates confusion. And when people are confused, they don’t buy — they scroll. Ask yourself: Can your audience describe your offer in one sentence without thinking? If not, simplify. 2. You Create Mastery, Not MediocritySelling one thing forces you to go deep. You learn everything about your customer, what they need, how to improve the product, how to deliver it better, and how to speak directly to their pain points. You become an expert in that domain. When you sell ten things, you don’t have time to improve or understand each one deeply. You offer mediocrity across the board. But mastery? That creates transformation. That creates demand. And people pay top dollar for masters, not dabblers. 3. Marketing Becomes Easier and More ProfitableFocusing on one thing lets you streamline your marketing. Your messaging, content, ads, landing pages, emails, and social media all point toward a single solution — making your marketing more focused, effective, and cost-efficient. Instead of splitting your time and money across multiple campaigns for different offers, you build momentum and scale faster with one consistent message and product funnel. 4. Your Operations Become StreamlinedOperational chaos is one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs burn out. Different offers require different tools, systems, team members, and customer support paths. But when you focus on one product or service, you simplify delivery, reduce overhead, and create a better customer experience. You can automate more. You can train your team better. You can scale without stress. 5. A Focused Offer Creates a ReputationYour reputation is your brand equity. When you're known for doing one thing exceptionally well, people come to you for it. You become “the go-to person” in your space. Think of the greats — Nike sells performance, not every kind of clothing. Apple became famous for the iPhone, not for 50 gadgets at once. Chick-fil-A dominates because they chose chicken and stuck with it. Being known for one thing is more powerful than being known for doing everything average. So How Do You Choose What to Sell?Ask these three key questions:
Once you find the sweet spot between those answers — that’s your one thing. That’s your lane. And that’s where your focus should live. Don’t mistake “busy” for “productive.” Selling more things won’t grow your business if each one is poorly executed. The secret to sustainable success isn’t doing more — it’s doing one thing better than anyone else. Master the offer. Master the process. Master the delivery. Then scale. Remember this: You don’t get paid for variety. You get paid for value. And nothing brings more value than excellence focused on a single purpose. If your serious about selling more product or services lets hope on a call at https://www.bennierandall.com/business-call.html or DM if your serious about Building A Better Business Bennie Randall Jr. is a business advisor, investor, and author helping entrepreneurs grow their brand, build wealth, and scale with clarity You Have All These College Degrees, But You're Still Struggling Financially — And Here's Why6/11/2025  By: Bennie Randall for The Randall Report Let me talk to you for a minute… You’ve got the framed degrees, the student loan debt, and the titles that make you sound important. But your bank account still looks like it graduated from the school of “barely getting by.” You’re smart. You’re educated. You’ve done everything they told you to do. So why are you still living paycheck to paycheck? Here’s why… 1) You Were Trained to Be an Employee, Not a Wealth Builder Let’s be honest: Most universities don’t teach wealth creation. They teach you how to work for someone who did. You learned how to memorize facts, follow rules, and climb someone else’s ladder. But nobody taught you how to build your own. Wealth doesn’t come from degrees. Wealth comes from decisions. And the most powerful decision you’ll ever make is to stop trading time for money. 2. You’re Stuck in “Education Mode” Instead of Execution Mode You’ve got multiple degrees, certifications, and diplomas… But if knowledge alone created wealth, every professor would be a millionaire. The truth? It’s not what you know — it’s what you do with what you know. You’re addicted to learning but allergic to launching. You’re busy collecting information when you should be creating transformation — for yourself and others. You don’t need another degree. You need a strategy and a system that brings in money while you sleep. 3. You Think Playing It Safe Is Safer Than Taking a Risk You were taught to play it safe. Get a good job. Stay out of trouble. Save for retirement. But let me drop this on you, Playing it safe is the riskiest thing you can do in today’s world. Inflation is eating your paycheck. AI is shifting the job market. And you’re sitting on talent, ideas, and value that could turn into income if you stopped waiting for permission. Sometimes the biggest risk is not betting on yourself. 4. You’ve Confused Being Busy with Being Paid You work hard. You’re always doing something.But ask yourself: Is it moving the needle financially? If your calendar is full but your wallet is empty, something’s wrong. Being busy is not the flex. Being paid for the value you bring? That’s the goal. Start asking different questions:
Degrees don’t equal dollars. Execution does. Real Talk… Your degree got you in the door. But what keeps you in the room — and pays you in the room — is the mindset, the marketing, and the moves you make daily. You’ve already proven you’re smart. Now it’s time to prove you’re strategic. 5) Here’s What I Know:You don’t need another piece of paper. You need:
 If you’re ready to stop struggling and start shifting, I invite you to book a one-on-one call with me.
Let’s turn all that education into execution — and that potential into profits.. Bennie Randall Jr. Business Advisor | Investor | CEO Whisperer Helping entrepreneurs turn knowledge into income and peace into their new normal. |
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