The Legacy of NC Mutual: Why Your Story is an Asset That Can’t Be Liquidated
Explore the rise and fall of NC Mutual, a keystone of Black enterprise and the US’s largest Black-owned life insurer, from its 1898 origins to its 2022 liquidation.
Storytelling
Unlock the transformative power of storytelling to captivate, influence, and inspire—both in your personal life or the business world.
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The 125-Year-Old Story: What the Indianapolis Recorder Teaches Every Founder About Building a Real Legacy
Discover the compelling journey of The Indianapolis Recorder, a business that defied the high failure rates plaguing new ventures, thriving for over a century despite immense challenges.
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The 110-Year-Old Asset: What Jones Bar-B-Q Teaches Every Leader About Immortalizing a Legacy
Explore the remarkable legacy of Jones Bar-B-Q Diner, America’s oldest Black-owned restaurant since 1910, and its profound impact on family business heritage.
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From a Horse-Drawn Cart to a 100-Year Legacy: The Parker House Story and Why Your Business Narrative is Your Most Valuable Asset
What is your company’s most valuable asset? If you’re a founder or a CEO, you might point to your intellectual property, your real estate holdings, or your cash flow. If you’re the…
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Why Diaspora Founders Sholud Build a Legacy, instead of Just a Customer List
Let’s start with a truth that is rarely spoken in sterile boardrooms or generic marketing guides. As a founder from the diaspora, your journey to acquiring a customer is fundamentally different. You’re…
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Your Story is Your Legacy: 5 Business Lessons from the World’s Top Brands
There is a powerful African proverb that says, “Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” For generations, the stories of African and African diaspora entrepreneurs have…
