The Steve Harvey Morning Show2 Nov 2022

Rushion Interviews CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, Dr. Shante Williams

Topics Covered

Importance of HBCU Experience
Black Pearl Global Investments is a black-owned asset management and venture capital firm
just acquired Florida contact lens manufacturer Hydrogel Vision
Black Pearl Hosted a Two Day African Healthcare Conference in September
The conference gathered students, healthcare professionals, government officials, and tech entrepreneurs to discuss the current state of healthcare in Africa and innovative solutions.

More on Dr. Shante Williams

Dr. Shante Williams is a distinguished venture capitalist, business owner, inventor, intellectual property strategist and private investor. Currently, she serves as CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, a Black-owned asset management firm focused on reducing health disparities across the globe.

In the venture capital sector, Dr. Shante continues to break barriers with Black Pearl’s fund focused on reducing health disparities across the globe. Black Pearl is an advocate for those who continue to experience inferior outcomes and reduced access. Black Pearl’s tagline – Be Well. Do Well. –

captures the firm’s mission to invest in transformative companies around the world.

She has received numerous awards for her business and entrepreneurship efforts, and her thought leadership is frequently published in national and international media outlets. Dr. Shante earned a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University and a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University of Charlotte. She holds a doctorate in integrated biomedical science, specializing in neuro-oncology and pharmacology, from The Ohio State University.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tim Mercer. Author of Bootstrap Millionaire and CFO of Cadence Ventures, Inc.: 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To inspire and educate aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals by sharing Tim Mercer’s journey from humble beginnings to financial success, emphasizing the importance of hard work, faith, planning, and leveraging government contracts and nontraditional financing. 🗝️ Key Takeaways Background & Journey Tim Mercer grew up in Mullins, South Carolina, in modest circumstances. His path to success began with military service, which broadened his worldview and led him to entrepreneurship. Bootstrap Millionaire Philosophy The term “bootstrap” symbolizes hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance. Mercer emphasizes that success doesn’t come overnight—it requires grinding, planning, and faith. Importance of a Business Plan A solid business plan is essential for securing funding and guiding business growth. Mercer shares real-life examples of people failing to secure support due to lack of planning. Cadence Ventures, Inc. A boutique private equity firm offering nontraditional financing for real estate investors. Focuses on investment properties and uses the property itself as collateral. Government Contracting Mercer began in government contracting in 2012 and credits it with helping him scale his business. He stresses that while it’s complex and paperwork-heavy, it’s a valuable opportunity for minority-owned businesses. Free resources like SAM.gov and Georgia Tech’s GT PAC can help entrepreneurs navigate the process. Success Requires Sacrifice Mercer highlights that every successful person has a story of struggle and sacrifice. His book’s first chapter, “See the Glory, Don’t Know the Story,” encapsulates this message. 💬 Notable Quotes “If you want to have the things tomorrow that other people won’t have, then you got to be willing to do the things today that other people won’t do.” — Tim Mercer quoting Les Brown “There’s no success without sacrifice.” — Tim Mercer “You can only make as much as the customer that you have.” — Tim Mercer on scaling through government contracts “See the glory, don’t know the story.” — Chapter title from Bootstrap Millionaire #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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