The Process is Black and White

Step One of the "The Four Hour Work Week". This weeks conversation revolves around how we can intentionally build our life, so that we choose how to spend our time. We review the first portion of our new book, recognizing the ways that it's similar to the journey we're already on. Join us this week, and tell a friend. Links: Our newest book The Four Hour Work Week

A quick memorial day chat.

Chapter Six of the "The Power of Vulnerability". We discuss if instant replay should exist, hot takes abound. In the final chapter of The Power of Vulnerability we reflect on Brene Browns 10 guideposts. We also reflect on Tobias Harris and the importance of having roles that make sense. Finally, we discuss our newest book, The Four Hour Workweek. Join us this week, and tell a friend Links: Our new...

Chapter five of the "The Power of Vulnerablility". The guys discuss how being open to creativity sets the stage for entrepenurial success. They both reflect on how starting to ship things has let them become more creative and impacted the creativity of those around them. Links: Our new book The Power of Vulnerablility This weeks podcast to listen to: Revisionist History Last weeks podcast to liste...

Chapter four of the "The Power of Vulnerablility". Another wide ranging conversation. We discuss EconTalk, podcasts, and the 1619 project. Along with reflecting on what kind of vulnerability we each have. We reflect a little on business, but more on life and living well. Links: Our new book The Power of Vulnerablility This weeks podcast to listen to: 1619 Project Last weeks podcast to listen to: E...

Chapter three of the "The Power of Vulnerablility". The guys have a wide ranging, longer than usual conversation about everything from Basketball to how empathy impacts creativity. Should LeBron encourage people to be fired? Will his occasional moments where he lacks empathy impact his ability to have impact after basketball? The conversation around We've Got Answers relates more to life than busi...

Chapter two of the "The Power of Vulnerablility". The guys discuss the power of a teenager taking a video. They both reflect on how shame is something that can hold us back from being creative, fullfilled and ourselves. Vernon suggests a new podcast episode to listen to this week as well Links: Our new book The Power of Vulnerablility Podcast to listen to: We've Got Answers

Chapter One of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". This weekend was Jackie Robinson weekend. One of the great all time baseball players, and certainly one of the great all time people. What timing to have episode 42 come out now. The guys discuss how vulnerable they are. Will they sing a round of kum ba yah and hold hands? Turns out, both Vernon and Devin are both really intere...

Chapter Seven of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". Alec Bohm sneaks in safely when he should have been out, will the gang at 2400 also get to home plate safe? Find out in this episode of the show. We finish off our book and it's Vernon's chance pick. Will his streak of more data focused books continue? Join us this week and tell a friend. Links: Our new book The Power of Vuln...

Chapter Six of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". The guys discuss an exciting new business model for Ash, the Steph to Vernons Klay. They dive into how a drop based business might work, what that growth would look like, and how you can start something from nothing, and manage risk. The Hot Hand is coming to an end, and it seems that streaks are about to be proven right after...

Is this the last episode? Is the show over? Nah.... We're gonna keep Chapter Five of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". In an exciting (and slightly overdue) surpise Vernon get's a promotion at work. How will the show continue? What about 2400themovement? Is Vernon's hot hand streak over or just getting started. Join us this week and tell a friend. Links: Our new book The Hot...

Chapter Four of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". In this episode we reflect on James Naismith and Paul Reed. The importance of diversification and the role that it plays in our lives. We consider how thinking about ownership of assets impacts our own lives as creators and entrepreneurs. Links: Our new book The Hot Hand Paul Reed - Wikipedia Get help if you need it- Mental He...

Chapter Three of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". The guys discuss how frequently they are fooled by randomness. Do hot streaks exist? How should they best react to knowing that the data doesn't back the feeling of being hot. Can either of them shoot the rock effectively? We also get updates about the work both Vernon and Devin are putting in, and this week, the lack of resu...

Chapter Two of the "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". Lots of reflection on the new book this week. Both of the guys reflect on how getting started, heat checks and Shakespeare apply in their daily lives. This week is all about the book club, and how it relates to every day life. If you haven't done so yet, join the book club now and come along. It's a really fun book! Links: Our...

We begin the new book, "The Hot Hand: The Mystery and Science of Streaks". The guys discuss the new book. They both fondly recall NBA Jam, talk about how hot streaks and how evolution happens when rules change. Vernon drops the amazing line, "the internet is the 3pt line of society". We then get to hear about how 24hundredthemovement is doing by the numbers. They're shooting their shot, and it's e...

We close out "The Color of Money" this week with chapters 18 - 20. This weeks show begins with a reflection on black history month. Vernon and Devin discuss the final chapters of the Color Of Money. They are both please to have learned what seems important history and discuss how they're interested in how new efforts, including their own, will develop in the future. This is followed with a lively...

The chapters for "The Color of Money" this week were 15 - 17. In a wide ranging conversation the guys discuss a wide range of topics. Larry Bird's legendary competitiveness, the new movie Judas and the Black Messiah and email marketing. Somehow, the conversation ties together. Listen in this week as we chat about how email marketing, customer empathy, basketball and pop culture all tie together. L...

The chapters for "The Color of Money" this week were 12 - 14. Vernon and Devin discuss updates to his business, 2400themovement. They reflect on Rodney as a guest, and how in the current climate, we can learn whatever we need to know, assuming we know hot to google it. Finally, the reflect on the chapters from the book. If you're not reading along, now is the time to pick up the book, it's a hard...

Jerami Grant Award Winner Rodney We're excited to have Rodney Burgess from Late Bloomer Cinema with us. Join us as we learn about his story and the transition from Chef to Videographer. He walks us through how even though he was a success in the restaurant industry, his hopes and goals sent him in another direction. "You gotta make your own way. You gotta find a way. You gotta get it done. It's ha...

“I’m not trying to make anyone forget the Babe; but only to remember Hank Aaron.” This week, a major win for Vernon (and everyone at 24hundredthemovement) as they make the website live. This represents the beginning of Vernon's first venture into the business world. Devin asks him how it feels to have built his first site and what he learned along the way. “In playing ball, and in life, a person o...

Chapters 4-6 of "The Color of Money" We continue with The Color of Money and are reminded of the importance of this shows core goal. The history of banking is rife with conflict in the black community. As we support each other we have to be aware of history, and prepared for the future. The guys also discuss at length learning about and strategy around YouTube. It's not a platform they know a lot...

Chapters 1-3 of "The Color of Money" Join us as we begin to The Color of Money. The history that this book sheds light on is important and untold. We learn about the tricks and scams that have plagued black banking and consider what that means for the shows goals. So far, this is story provides vital context for us as people, and entrepreneurs. Vernon has had a successful week with social media, s...

A show all about our plans for 2021 Vernon and Devin discuss their plans for the show for 2020. What's in store for format, interviews, social media and the website. How will the show continue to evolve as Devin and Vernon get better as podcasters? The two also take some time to discuss personal goals and how they are going to move forward in 2021. Links: Kingdom Keepers Video - linkedin Donate -...

Reflecting on 2020, how it feels to have become a podcaster Vernon was able to join last weeks Jerami Grant pick of the month at his annual event helping the homeless and housing insecure in the Philadelphia area. He gives an update on how that went. Please take a moment and donate to Kingdom Keepers so they can continue their good work, or buy some of their shirts! This weeks episode Vernon and D...

Our Jerami Grant pick of the month, Michael Cunningham It's our first time having a special guest on our show and it's Philadelphia's own Michael Cunningham. Michael is a husband, father, founder and entrepreneur making a difference in the lives of at risk folks in our community. He and his team have grown Kingdom Keepers, a non profit that gets shoes and food into the hands of folks facing housin...