Black Entrepreneur Experience
Description
Episode 587: Black Business, Travel & Trust | Samuel Kendricks
How can Black-owned businesses become more visible, build trust, and create stronger connections with customers?
In this episode of the Black Entrepreneur Experience, Samuel Kendricks, founder of Liberated Paths, discusses the role of visibility, cultural travel, technology, and entrepreneurship in connecting people with businesses and experiences that reflect their interests and values.
Samuel shares perspectives on vetting businesses, earning customer trust, supporting Black-owned businesses, and creating opportunities for community wealth. We also explore entrepreneurship, overcoming fear, learning with technology, bootstrapping a business, and the importance of mentors, family, and legacy.
In this episode:
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The visibility gap facing Black-owned businesses
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Building trust through research and business vetting
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Connecting travel, culture, and entrepreneurship
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Turning visibility into meaningful business relationships
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Using technology and AI as tools for learning
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Overcoming fear and taking entrepreneurial risks
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Bootstrapping a business and finding support
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The influence of mentors and family
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Building a business with a lasting legacy
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The connection between entrepreneurship and mental wellness
About the guest
Samuel Kendricks is associated with Liberated Paths, a platform focused on travel, culture, and experiences for travelers of color.
Connect with the guest: Website: https://liberatedpaths.com/
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