Ren Barclay and Im located in Nashville, Tn.

What is your name of your business?

Last Minute Lab

Tell me about your business and what are you trying to achieve

Last Minute lab is Mobile lab that does a variety of testing from drug testing to std testing. We streamline empolyers hiring process by offering on site testing solutions. We also can cut down hiring process by 50 percent by eliminating the middle man.

What is the inspiration for you to start your business ?

I wanted to be a impact on famly and put a smile on people faces by making their life easier. Convenience is essential.

Who do you look up to in business? why

Everybody that is BLACK. We went through so much as a person so if you take the step of ownership. I salute you

Pick one: Micheal Jackson or Prince

Micheal Jackson…The King is always better then the Prince

Pick One: Summer or Winter

Summer

What has been the biggest obstacle you had to beat?

The legitimacy of it..When people see Mobile Drug Testing they automatically think that its a scam so i have tell them thats its real and it work.

What does legacy means to you?

Legacy means to me that im making a impact for generations that came after me. I want to still make a impact 100 years from now.

What is your end goal with your business ?

I eventually want to sell it to a Major Corporation but still have input in the business.

How can people get in contact with you?

instagram: lastminutelab1 website: lastminutelab.com email: info@lastminutelab.com number: 615 803 8700

1. What’s your name? Where are you located?

My name is Chantal Jones, and I’m currently located in Atlanta, GA.

2. What’s the name of your business?

Chantal Jones Realty & Jones Property Management Group

3. What’s was the inspiration for you to start a business?

I started a business because I realized that I would never achieve financial freedom solely working for others.  I also believe in doing what makes you happy, and a major part of that for me was to determine how I spend my time on a daily basis.  I’ve witnessed how quickly and unapologetically higher level executives will replace you, thus I never wanted to be the expendable employee.

4.  Who do you look up to in business? Why?

I look up to my sister in business.  I’ve seen how she has grown her online business from scratch, implemented systems and renewed her mindset to achieve her goals.  She’s definitely an inspiration for me to continue pushing forward.

5. 90s R&B or 90s Rap

90s R&B all day!!

6.  Tell me about your business and what are you trying to achieve

I’m a corporate housing investor and a realtor.  I provide short term housing to business travelers coming into town for work, business meetings, etc.  As a realtor, I work with buyers, sellers, and investors to achieve their individual goals and help them to begin or continue growing their wealth.  I eventually desire to delve into development and other forms of commercial real estate investing.

7. Sweet plantain chips from Trader Joe’s…sooooo good!!

8.  My biggest obstacle was changing my mindset to actually believe that I could leave my “secure” job as a New York State employee, and pursue and achieve success as a real estate investor.  As well as analysis paralysis – I’m a bit of a perfectionist, and always want everything aligned and in order before proceeding.  But, I’ve learned that done is better than perfect, and to simply get moving.

9. Legacy is generational wealth.  Knowing that I’ve made a positive impact on this earth, helped others, created a roadmap, and ensured that my future children don’t have to start from the bottom and can simply continue where I’ve left off.  

I can be contacted on FaceBook and Instagram at @RealEstateWithChantal or via email at info@jonespmgroup.com

Misti Buard – Houston, TX 

2. What’s the name of your business?
Brand Appétit® 

3. What’s was the inspiration for you to start a business?
I’ve always known that I’d be a business owner. However, I didn’t know how soon or how late in lie that dream would come true. 

4.  Who do you look up to in business? Why?
John Nickols, Consultant of Lead 360.

I love how John specifically gives back to the Black community. On top of him owning his company, he is the Business Program Coordinator of EEDC (Emancipation Economic Development Council). The program invests in entrepreneurs in Third Ward who want to have businesses in the area to keep the community thriving.

Marcus Davis, owner of The Breakfast Klub, Alley Kat, Reggae Hut and Kulture 

I do not know Mr. Davis personally, but I am inspired by his work ethic and how he, too, gives back to the Black community in Houston.

5.  Pick one: Michael Jackson or prince
Ooooh. That’s a tough one! I am going to have to go with Prince. Simply because I remember my family blasting  those tapes when were driving are at home. Not to mention I love his song “Adore”.

6.  Tell me about your business and what are you trying to achieve
Initially when I launched Brand Appétit® I wanted  to partner with companies who were innovative and wanted to put their brand on a food truck and promote their latest and greatest item. Today, my business plan has shifted. Though I’d still work with companies who’re interested in using a food truck for brand activations, I truly desire to work with brands who believe in philanthropy. 

For instance, Smoothie King already has branded vehicles they use for various things. Let’s use those vehicles to go into the underserved community and pass out samples of healthy smoothies. Let’s teach the community how to eat healthier.

So, ideally, I want to partner with brands who believe in philanthropy. We will either use their branded vehicles to go into the community or I can brand a vehicle for them…and together we can provide compassion and good will to the less fortunate.

7. If you was to give somebody that’s coming up in the business world some advice what would it be?

Invest in yourself! Study individuals who’ve accomplished what you want to accomplish.  Then invest in yourself by hiring them to mentor/coach you!

8. What has been the biggest obstacle you had to beat?

Myself. In the past I’ve gotten in my way by either thinking too much or focusing on what I “didn’t have” versus focusing on everything I did have or people I knew, etc. So, learning to shift my mindset was my biggest obstacle.

9. What does legacy means to you?

Your legacy is  every single aspect of you. How you make others feel when you walk into a room. What  they say about you once you leave that room. I believe that is your legacy.

10. Who are your top 3 black heroes?

My grandmother – when her college professor told her that he’d never pass a “nigga gal” in his course and kicked her out, my grandmother stood outside of his class and took notes. She passed the class with an A+ and became an OR (Operating Room Nurse) at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

My mom – she is a kick ass woman who is gonna make things happen! I love that about her. She literally makes things happen! And, she’s always (and I do mean always) giving back to others. Only a superhero can save themselves and you

President Obama – for obvious reasons! Doing what the world thought was the unthinkable

11. How people can get in contact with you
www.brandappetit.com

misti@brandappetit.com

Office (281) 855-0303

Instagram.com/brandappetit