BLKHustle Presents:The Briefcase
Where hustle meets headlines—and the culture gets the context it deserves. BLKHustle Presents: The Briefcase is your 5-minute fix of bold business news, broken down for the urban entrepreneur who move different. We’re talking money, power, trends, and real talk—no fluff, no filler. You get: 📰 The top headline that matters 🧠 The cultural lens nobody else gives you 💼 3 quick moves to make right now 💣 And a quote that hits harder than your morning coffee This ain’t MainStream Media. This is for the visionaries in barbershops, beauty chairs, back offices, basements, and boardrooms. If you’re building something for the culture, this is where you plug in before you power up.
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Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Think QVC meets your IG Live.Live shopping isn’t just a trend—it’s a takeover. In this episode of Black Hustle Presents the Briefcase, Richard Byrd breaks down how creators and small biz owners are using TikTok and Instagram Live to sell everything from candles to coaching.
You’ll learn:
Why live e-commerce is booming in 2025
How to go live with purpose (and get paid)
The gear you need to look and sound like a pro
A simple collab trick to double your audience
💼 It’s not just content—it’s commerce.🎯 It’s not just followers—it’s customers.🚀 It’s your time to stream, sell, and succeed.
A Member of the BLKHustle Podcast Network - blkhustle.com
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
So... you gon’ wait till your car costs 10K more to pay attention?
Trump just slapped a 25% tariff on all foreign car imports — and while folks are arguing in the comments, your bottom line is quietly taking hits. This ain’t just politics. It’s profit.
In this episode of The Briefcase, we break down what this tariff really means for the Black entrepreneur. If your business touches cars, parts, shipping, or anything that moves — you might already be paying the price. Literally.
You’ll learn:
Why this tariff ain’t just for car dealerships (and why your hustle might be in the line of fire)
How to audit your supply chain before it eats your margins
Smart ways to adjust your pricing without scaring off your customers
How to stay 10 steps ahead when the market’s doing backflips
Because if you wait for the headlines to hit you, you already lost.
A Member of the BLKHustle Networkblkhustle.com
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Leveraging AI in Your Hustle
🎙️ Episode Description:
If you're still doing it all yourself in 2025, you're not hustling—you’re self-sabotaging.
In this power-packed episode of BlkHustle Presents: The Briefcase, we break down how AI is no longer a threat—it's a strategic partner for Black and POC solopreneurs.
🚀 Discover how AI tools like Desk Sense and Notion AI are helping solo founders:
Automate admin work
Reclaim hours each week
Stay competitive with less stress and more impact
We’re talking real solutions for real hustle. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin as the CEO, marketer, and assistant of your business—this one's for you.
You’ll learn:
How to audit your time and spot automation opportunities
Which AI tools are affordable and effective in 2025
The mindset shift every modern entrepreneur needs
👊🏾 AI won’t replace entrepreneurs— but those who embrace it will win longer and stronger.
Tune in. Take notes. Get free.This is your 5-minute power brief.
A Member of the BlkHustle Podcast Network🎧 Visit us at blkhustle.com
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Welcome to BLKHustle Presents: The Briefcase—the 5-minute business news podcast built for Black entrepreneurs, POC solopreneurs, and culture-first creators.
In this intro episode, we break down what to expect from the show, why this podcast was made for you, and how each episode will help you turn headlines into real money moves.
If you’re looking for short, actionable insights on business, money, trends, and ownership—with a cultural lens you won’t find on traditional platforms—this is your new daily brief.
💼 What you’ll hear every episode:
Business & money headlines that matter
Cultural context for Black and Brown business owners
3 real moves to make right now
A quote or stat that keeps you locked in
Hit follow, plug in, and let’s build.Because this isn’t just news—it’s news that moves with you.A Member of the BLKHustle Podcast Network www.blkhustle.com