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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel.

Founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.
👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel
•    Founder & CEO of Prep Expert
•    Scored a perfect SAT after self-study
•    Secured over $500,000 in scholarships
•    Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank
•    Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways
📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business
•    Started Prep Expert in college dorm room
•    First course led to 376-point average score improvement
•    Grew from local classes to a national online platform
•    Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned
💻 Online Learning & Accessibility
•    Offers live, online SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, and admissions consulting
•    Courses taught by 99th percentile instructors
•    Emphasizes interactive, classroom-like experience with office hours and support
•    Adapted quickly to online learning post-COVID
🎯 Mission-Driven Education
•    Brand motto: “Change your score, change your life”
•    Teaches life skills like time management and goal setting
•    Aims to eliminate student debt through scholarship access
•    Long-term goal: Help students earn $1 billion in scholarships
📈 Entrepreneurial Lessons
•    Faced early rejection from publishers before landing a book deal
•    Used storytelling to stand out on Shark Tank
•    Built brand through word-of-mouth and authenticity
•    Now generates 2M+ annual website visits
🌟 Vision for the Future
•    Expand impact through scholarships and mentorship
•    Continue empowering students to achieve academic and financial freedom
•    Promote meritocracy and the American dream through education.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel.

Founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.
👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel
•    Founder & CEO of Prep Expert
•    Scored a perfect SAT after self-study
•    Secured over $500,000 in scholarships
•    Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank
•    Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways
📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business
•    Started Prep Expert in college dorm room
•    First course led to 376-point average score improvement
•    Grew from local classes to a national online platform
•    Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned
💻 Online Learning & Accessibility
•    Offers live, online SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, and admissions consulting
•    Courses taught by 99th percentile instructors
•    Emphasizes interactive, classroom-like experience with office hours and support
•    Adapted quickly to online learning post-COVID
🎯 Mission-Driven Education
•    Brand motto: “Change your score, change your life”
•    Teaches life skills like time management and goal setting
•    Aims to eliminate student debt through scholarship access
•    Long-term goal: Help students earn $1 billion in scholarships
📈 Entrepreneurial Lessons
•    Faced early rejection from publishers before landing a book deal
•    Used storytelling to stand out on Shark Tank
•    Built brand through word-of-mouth and authenticity
•    Now generates 2M+ annual website visits
🌟 Vision for the Future
•    Expand impact through scholarships and mentorship
•    Continue empowering students to achieve academic and financial freedom
•    Promote meritocracy and the American dream through education.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.

He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.

🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Current Role

• Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
• Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.
• Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio.
• Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.

Background & Education

• Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.
• Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.

📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence
PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW

Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.

He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.

🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Current Role

• Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
• Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.
• Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio.
• Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.

Background & Education

• Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.
• Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.

📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence
PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW

Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.

He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.

🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Current Role

• Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
• Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.
• Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio.
• Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.

Background & Education

• Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.
• Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.

📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence
PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW

Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. 

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The discussion focused on mentorship, breaking barriers in real estate, and transformative community development.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate

• Smith shared his journey as a trailblazer in commercial real estate, overcoming industry challenges as a Black entrepreneur.
• He emphasized the importance of representation and mentorship in helping minorities enter the field.

Transformative Community Development

• His firm is focused on revitalizing marginalized communities through strategic real estate investments.
• He discussed the impact of Microsoft’s land acquisition near Bankhead Highway, which has led to new development opportunities.

Mentorship & Leadership Growth

• Smith launched the Wisdom Circle, a mentorship initiative to educate young professionals about commercial real estate.
• He believes that exposure is key to increasing diversity in the industry.

Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Boom

• As President of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, Smith highlighted the $47.6 billion in transactions completed by its members.
• He stressed that brokers play a crucial role in shaping urban development.

📘 About T. Dallas Smith

1. Dallas Smith is a visionary leader in commercial real estate, dedicated to mentorship, community uplift, and industry transformation. His firm specializes in tenant representation, office space, industrial facilities, and land acquisitions.

#BEST

 #STRAW

#SHMS

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. 

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The discussion focused on mentorship, breaking barriers in real estate, and transformative community development.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate

• Smith shared his journey as a trailblazer in commercial real estate, overcoming industry challenges as a Black entrepreneur.
• He emphasized the importance of representation and mentorship in helping minorities enter the field.

Transformative Community Development

• His firm is focused on revitalizing marginalized communities through strategic real estate investments.
• He discussed the impact of Microsoft’s land acquisition near Bankhead Highway, which has led to new development opportunities.

Mentorship & Leadership Growth

• Smith launched the Wisdom Circle, a mentorship initiative to educate young professionals about commercial real estate.
• He believes that exposure is key to increasing diversity in the industry.

Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Boom

• As President of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, Smith highlighted the $47.6 billion in transactions completed by its members.
• He stressed that brokers play a crucial role in shaping urban development.

📘 About T. Dallas Smith

1. Dallas Smith is a visionary leader in commercial real estate, dedicated to mentorship, community uplift, and industry transformation. His firm specializes in tenant representation, office space, industrial facilities, and land acquisitions.

#BEST

 #STRAW

#SHMS

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. 

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The discussion focused on mentorship, breaking barriers in real estate, and transformative community development.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate

• Smith shared his journey as a trailblazer in commercial real estate, overcoming industry challenges as a Black entrepreneur.
• He emphasized the importance of representation and mentorship in helping minorities enter the field.

Transformative Community Development

• His firm is focused on revitalizing marginalized communities through strategic real estate investments.
• He discussed the impact of Microsoft’s land acquisition near Bankhead Highway, which has led to new development opportunities.

Mentorship & Leadership Growth

• Smith launched the Wisdom Circle, a mentorship initiative to educate young professionals about commercial real estate.
• He believes that exposure is key to increasing diversity in the industry.

Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Boom

• As President of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, Smith highlighted the $47.6 billion in transactions completed by its members.
• He stressed that brokers play a crucial role in shaping urban development.

📘 About T. Dallas Smith

1. Dallas Smith is a visionary leader in commercial real estate, dedicated to mentorship, community uplift, and industry transformation. His firm specializes in tenant representation, office space, industrial facilities, and land acquisitions.

#BEST

 #STRAW

#SHMS

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Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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