SOSS Secrets of Silent Success Podcast

Tafari Witter (SOSS with Micah Autry) Tafari Witter became a Real Estate agent at the age of 21 despite the difficulties of being so young and clients questioning his experience he turned the opportunity into a challenge. Achieving $4.6 million in Real Estate with 20 transactions in 2022, he is not only making a name for himself in the industry but also on social media with over 10k followers on I...

Conversation with host Micah Autry and Producer Jonathan Stanley

I am a Dallas, Texas based videographer and film producer. In this candid video, join me as I share the story of a recent business decision that left me wondering if I had made the right call. As an entrepreneur and filmmaker, I had to make a tough choice when a potential client offered me a $30,000 gig to create a reality TV show/Web series. This video takes you through the decision-making proces...

In this episode of Secrets of Silent Success, Micah, Jonathan, and guest Travis Ellison share their perspectives on the content, followers, and social media posting. How did Travis growing his following to over 10k on Instagram. We also delve into social media content creation, platforms like Threads, as well as scheduling post. Stay tuned for Part 3 of this exciting episode, where we explore addi...

As a videographer for over 10 years I've done a lot of free work in my career and continue to do so because I know the value of sweat equity. However, it is time for us media creatives to know our worth and command that worth in the marketplace. - We have to know how to charge for gigs - How to say no to potential gigs - How to balance our personal finances to be in more control of the busines...

When we last met Marissa and Jeff Allen from The Cookie Society we discussed what inspired and led Marissa to opening up her own bakery and the ins and outs of running her business. They have successfully opened their second store in Addison, which has experienced an uptick in foot traffic compared to their Frisco store. We discuss the challenge of balancing two stores in which involves securing l...

Kevin Hawkins started his musical journey at a young age, becoming a music director at his father's church, pursuing music education, and vocal performance in college. He faced skepticism and challenges as an artist, but he believes in the power of pursuing one's dreams and being resilient. He discusses the significance of finding people with a similar work ethic to support and collaborate...

In this episode of Secrets of Silent Success, Micah, Jonathan, and guest Travis Ellison share their perspectives on the age-old debate of quality versus consistency in social media posting. Is it better to invest time and effort into creating high-quality content or to focus on maintaining a consistent posting schedule? We also delve into the role of AI in social media content creation. How can ar...

In this captivating interview, Micah Autry, the host of Secrets of Silent Success, sits down with Danny Martin, the visionary owner of Esposure, located in Duncanville, Texas. Join us as we delve into the world of gaming and esports, where passion and dedication have transformed an industry into a $1 billion dollar powerhouse. Esposure (https://esposure.gg/), a leading esports organization, has ma...

Today we're talking about taxes. I did a video a couple of weeks ago where I talked about how it divided up my income. I had a question about why do I take out money for taxes after I take money from the company? In this video I talk about how I pay taxes as a full time videographer/entrepreneur, how my LLC is setup, and what percentage of my income I set aside for taxes. SOSS, Secrets of Sile...

Tannis Spencer is founder of Micole Creative Studios which is a boutique creative production company that produces commercial photo and video content around Black Culture. With Footlocker as one of her leading clients, she started her career in corporate America working for FootLocker. She has now worked with companies like Google, Gymshark, and Apple. She was named Houston's Business Journal&...

After working for an Information Technology staffing firm, Aaron Jenkins founded his own firm HeartCentrix Solutions which helps place clients in part and full time career opportunities. To help ensure companies that he meets their needs he created a platform Code Report that ensures and validates candidates IT experience in knowledge with a technical screening. He shares his journey of developing...

In this episode of Secrets if Silent Success professional speaker and media professional Micah Autry explains how he overcomes common fears with public speaking. 1. The story you tell yourself about anxiety and fear 2. The 5 P's - Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance 3. Practicing at your lowest 4. Envisioning the moment 5. Telling stories and making others laugh Subscribe Now! - https...

When we met with Eclipse Darkness last time, we discussed his journey into the music industry and his advice for artists seeking music placements for marketing campaigns. We are now catching up with Eclipse and learning about all the projects he has been working on for the past year. His new record label, "Oh I like that Music," is a new venture he shares with us, as well as his goals an...

From creating the Addison Suite Magazine and the Members Only television series. We sit down with T.W. and he walks us through his journey of creating both media platforms and the important lessons he learned throughout his career. He talks to us about removing emotions when making business decisions, elevating your inner circle, and mastering the art of communication.

Host and youth public speaker Micah Autry sits down with Secrets of Silent Success producer Jonathan Stanley to talk business, corporate America, college, and helping others to success Why Entrepreneurship? I own the intellectual property of this SOSS episode I created, help others make money, and create opportunities to bring loved ones along. Getting laid off twice before the age of 30 shows you...

As Black Americans, we often struggle in the professional world to get a seat at the table and receive equitable opportunities and representation. As a full time entrepreneur for the pat 8 years, my solution for not having a seat at the table has been to "Build Your Own Table" Through entrepreneurship we are able to create equity for ourselves and those in our communities. It's not e...

Playing in the NFL for Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns, becoming a real estate agent, appearing on VH1’s hit television series Love & Listings, and now becoming a sports agent at WME Agency. During our interview with Zac Diles, we gained insight into his personal journey through transitional periods in his career and his preparation for the future. He discusses the power of being humble an...

In this episode of Secrets of Silent Success host Micah Autry covers some of his top time management secrets as a full time entrepreneur. 1. Calendar Apps 2. Writing Out Schedule 3. Block Scheduling 4. Building in Breaks 5. Making a Hard "to-do" List

In this episode, we talk with Alex J. Martin, who started out playing around with photography before discovering his love with cameras. After successfully establishing a name and brand in the photography industry, he shares his perspective on entrepreneurship. He talks about the importance of building a team and offers advice for those struggling to find their niche. Furthermore, he stresses the i...

Xbox live friends turned digital media business partners get their self-funded video posted on Porsche's YouTube and social media channels. The originally created video features 3 NFL stars, Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter and Byron Jones SOSS, Secrets of Silent Success is a series of sit down interviews with minority entrepreneurs detailing how they were able to generate success and build wea...

Tafari Witter became a Real Estate agent at the age of 21 despite the difficulties of being so young and clients questioning his experience he turned the opportunity into a challenge. Achieving $4.6 million in Real Estate with 20 transactions in 2022, he is not only making a name for himself in the industry but also on social media with over 10k followers on Instagram. In this interview, he gives...

Valery Jean Bart with Val's Cheesecakes sits down with Micah Autry and Secrets of Silent Success for the 2nd time. This go around the discussion was based on Val's recent bout with depression and his ways for over coming. Val also talks about work life balance and how he manages the stresses of life with the stresses of entrepreneurship. Thanks to #trevornoah for the notion of a new way to look wo...

Jonathan Jones is a public speaker, entrepreneur, and business consultant that helps individuals develop and establish their own podcasts with the blueprint to monetization. He gives viewers insight on his services and how he can assist clients on launching their podcast and challenges people usually face when launching.    SOSS, Secrets of Silent Success is a series of sit down int...

We sit down with Dr. Emmanuel Fasanya, Founder of Elite Alliance Physical Therapy rehabilitation clinic in Dallas, Texas. He walks us through his steps of opening his own clinic, building his clientele, and his own reasoning of why he chose the path of Entrepreneurship.  We learn about his journey of receiving a Doctor of Physical Therapy but also his perspective and the significance of being...