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18 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Sat, Oct 30, 2021
On this episode of Free Enterprise, we follow the story of Tanisha Melvin who was arrested and incarcerated for fraud. Now Tanisha wants to expand her baking business to having more than just family and friends as clients. With Brian Hamilton's help, Tanisha learns about the key tools of marketing and the importance of combining old and new techniques to get the word out. Tanisha also gets to learn all the ins and outs on how to eventually get her own brick and mortar from mentor, Keijuane Hester.
Episode 2
Sat, Nov 6, 2021
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Johna Giles, a young woman who had a difficult childhood and made some mistakes that landed her in prison. But Johna did a lot of self reflecting while she was incarcerated and she fell in love with books. Now she is ready to start her own business running a personalized book curating service for clients. With Brian Hamilton's help Johna learns all about the power of networking. Johna also gets some advice on how to create a successful subscription service from her mentor Cameron Renfrow.
Episode 3
Sat, Nov 13, 2021
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Patrick Smith, a man who was formerly incarcerated, but now has turned his life around. Patrick wants to start a new business designing custom shoes, to help support his loving wife and son. With the help of Brian Hamilton, Patrick learns about the importance of correctly valuing his shoes, and how he can make them more quickly and more economically. Patrick also gets advice from Michael Phillips who runs a successful store that sells custom shoes.
Episode 4
Sat, Nov 20, 2021
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Bryan Johnson, a formerly incarcerated individual, who has turned his life around with the help of a loving family. Bryan wants to reopen a business he ran in his youth detailing automobiles, but because the times have changed, he's not sure where to begin. With the help of Brian Hamilton, Bryan learns all about the importance of the "you factor", that is, how to tell his story to increase his business. He also gets advice from Ronald Greene who already runs a successful car detailing service.
Episode 5
Sat, Nov 27, 2021
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Angel Green, a woman who was formerly incarcerated when she was younger, but has turned her life around. Angel dreams of opening her own business, but she has two passions, making candles, and creating custom jewelry. Enter Brian Hamilton, who helps her focus her business plan so that she can begin to find customers. Angel also gets advice from a mentor, Tiffany Griffin, who runs her own successful candle business.
Episode 6
Sat, Jan 8, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of S.T. Vaughn, who was an Olympic hopeful, but some bad life choices landed him in prison. Today S.T. is looking for a fresh start, and he wants to take his love of physical fitness and turn it into a business. With the help of Brian Hamilton, ST learns about the power of marketing and gets some much needed help to open his business as a personal trainer. S.T. also gets professional insight into the marketing world from a mentor Jenny Midgley.
Episode 7
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Kimaya Bryant. Kimaya is a formerly incarcerated individual who since being released has turned her life around. Today Kimaya wants to start a junk removal business that beautifies local neighborhoods while also helping the environment. With the help of Brian Hamilton, Kimaya learns she may already possess all the tools she needs to get her business off the ground. Kimaya also gets advice from her mentor Scott Capamaggio, who already runs a successful junk removal business.
Episode 8
Sat, Jan 22, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Scott Snelling. Scott was bullied in school, and this led him down the wrong path, and he ended up in prison. But while in prison, Scott had time to focus on his love of music. Today Scott is trying to open an event DJ business and eventually publish his own music. Enter Brian Hamilton who helps Scott learn how to get creative when buying the equipment he needs. Scott also gets advice from his mentor Anthony "DJ Harlem" Garnes.
Episode 9
Sat, Jan 29, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Iesia Jones. Iesia is a formerly incarcerated individual, who has since reformed and turned her life around. Today Iesia has a small Vacation Rental Management Company, but she needs help to grow her list of clients. With the help of Brian Hamilton Iesia learns a valuable lesson in customer satisfaction. Iesia also gets advice from her mentors, Shannon Miller and Mark Franklin who already have a similar business.
Episode 10
Sat, Feb 5, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Julius Vasquez. Julius is a formerly incarcerated individual who has turned his life around, and today is a devoted father. Julius has a small Auto Body Repair business, but he needs more clients to take his company to the next level. Enter Brian Hamilton who introduces Julius to Brian Davies, a man who runs his own successful Auto Body Repair business. Julius also gets help with creating a website from his mentor Meredith Dean.
Episode 11
Sat, Apr 23, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Alicia Gambrell. Alicia was formerly incarcerated, but since getting out of prison she has made some big changes to her life. Alicia wants to open a meal preparation company that will deliver freshly cooked meals to people on the go. With the help of Brian Hamilton, Alicia learns the importance of starting small and dreaming big. Alicia also receives valuable advice from two fellow entrepreneurs, Rae Evans and Beverly McLaughlin.
Episode 12
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Forest Bellinger, a formerly incarcerated individual, who has turned his life around and dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Forest wants to create a T-shirt business featuring positive messages to inspire the youth. With the help of Brian Hamilton, Forest learns that to be successful a new business has to be willing to change when new information becomes available. He also gets advice from two mentors, Sami L'Amir and Elyse Moushey.
Episode 13
Sat, Apr 30, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Jeffrey Williamson, a formerly incarcerated individual who is now a loving husband and father. Jeffrey has a small air duct cleaning business, but he wants to grow his company into a full time enterprise. With Brian Hamilton's help, Jeffrey learns the importance of making your business stand out from the competition. Jeffrey also gets advice from his mentor Matthew Harris who runs a successful air duct cleaning company.
Episode 14
Sat, May 7, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise, we follow the story of Jennifer Morales, a formerly incarcerated individual who has turned her life around and is ready to open her own company. Jennifer loves to clean, so she's taking that passion and opening up a cleaning business. With Brian Hamilton's help, Jennifer learns how to price competitively. Jennifer also gets advice from her mentor Lawrence Carpenter who runs a successful cleaning company.
Episode 15
Sat, May 14, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise, we follow the story of Jeff Haley, a formerly incarcerated individual who has turned over a new leaf and is preparing to open his own business. Jeff has a passion for the ancient art of Qigong, and he wants to spread the word about its many benefits. With help from Brian Hamilton and his mentor Scott Jennings, Jeff learns the importance of an "elevator pitch". Jeff also gets advice from Carolyn Byrd, a mentor who runs a business that features similar disciplines.
Episode 16
Sat, May 21, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise, we follow the story of Zantwan Worthy, a formerly incarcerated individual who has recently opened his own company. Zantwan runs a small event planning space, but he wants to take his company to the next level. With help from Brian Hamilton and a mentor, Shericca Bittle, Zantwan gets a lesson in how to get new customers. Zantwan also gets advice from Deb Alderson, a mentor who runs a successful, large corporation.
Episode 17
Sat, May 28, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise, we follow the story of Chris Lohr, a formerly incarcerated individual who wants to open a new company to support his family. Chris is in the first stages of opening a gutter installation business, but he suffers from a degree of social anxiety. With help from Brian Hamilton, Chris gets a lesson in how to approach new clients. Chris also gets advice from two mentors, Monica Smith and Chris Fryar who help new entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Episode 18
Sat, Jun 4, 2022
On this episode of Free Enterprise we follow the story of Rachel Williams, a formerly incarcerated individual who has started a small business. Rachel creates decorative art from living plants, and she wants to turn her hobby into a full time occupation. With help from Brian Hamilton, Rachel gets a lesson in how to price for profit. Rachel also gets advice from two mentors, Thurston Pope and Brandon McKeown who already run a successful similar business.