PROCRASTI-nation. Get it? Procrastination. HAHA! *slaps knee old lady style* Let’s be honest. We all hate it but we all do it. It is the slow killer of dreams and a major delayer of goals. The whole “put off to tomorrow what you don’t want to do today” thing can be a real drag if…
Welp. Another bailout of businesses is on the way. *Rolls eyes* Huh? What’s that you say? It’s NOT for the big ole already wealthy huge corporate guys? Well slap me around and call me Sallie Mae…the SBA is saving the day! The Small Business Association is rallying up to begin distributing loans (may require payback,…
Stay the f______ at home…a coronavirus reading brought to us by none other than the illustrious and notorious muthaf__________ himself, Samuel L. Jackson. This Jimmy Kimmel night show appearance is certainly one for the books. I’m sure the entire country is thankful for the comedic relief. HOPEFULLY, when broken down and expressed in a way…
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the nation, the government just approved a WHOPPING 2.2 TRILLION dollar relief bill for suffering Americans and businesses. WOW. That is a LOT of money and man is it needed. Unfortunately, in times like these we tend to find all of the weaknesses in our societal structures…
As the coronavirus holds the US in it’s grips, it’s very very VERY important to remember a few key things: 1) We are resilient. 2) We are intelligent. 3) We will get through this. While the media is doing its usual job of fear mongering and causing mass hysteria, let’s make sure we stay focused…
It’s been a few weeks since the untimely and unfortunate loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter GiGi. There’s been lots of emotions and opinions in regards to the loss, both popular and unpopular. Conspiracy theories clogged the internet waves and upset a large number of people. There was plenty of grief…
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2020 everybody! Glad you all made it here safely. I’m sure there were plenty of bumps, bruises, and beatings (hypothetically speaking…I hope) along the way but alas…we are alive and able to tell the tales. And getting through is all a part of getting TO the goals, promises, breakthroughs,…
It is being said that 2020 is the year of perfect vision. How does that make you FEEL? A new year…no…a new DECADE is upon us and it certainly isn’t a time for the same crazy habits, hold ups, and hesitations we have been struggling with over the last 10 years. Man…I look back and…
TRAP N’ THINK II is ON THE WAY! I’m so hype to be announcing this. Last event was a huge success and I was so anxious to get another one in before the end of the year and I’M DOING IT! Dec. 12th, 2019 IT’S GOING DOWN. Grab your notebooks, your networking a-game, your promo…
Aaaaaaaah…the Manager. The person in charge of helping getting a team into shape or leading them off a cliff. The proud bearer of the important work responsibilities and the unreasonable expectations of people stuck in their entitlement bubbles. A rather precarious position between being “the man/woman” and potentially being man handled by employees and general…
When a window of opportunity comes along…how do you act? Do you go after it with open arms or do you overlook it and just wait for the next? Are you READY to get after and make the most of it? Lack of preparation has cost me many a chance to shine and excel…so I…
Welcome to my Tripl3 Time Talk! All too often we are afraid of and run from the things and situations that are designed to change us into the people we need to be to get to the next level. Adversity is to be embraced, not ignored. The trials we go through break bad habits, teach…
How can people compete with us when they don’t even COMPARE TO US??!? That’s a cocky thing to say I know, but it’s true. Most people haven’t (and probably couldn’t) walked a mile in your shoes yet they think seem to think they can contend or have what it takes to do what you do…
Well…maybe a few things about me. I CAN be pretty dope every now and again lol. I realized that I don’t talk or post about MYSELF on here (other than the bio section) so I figured I’d take the opportunity to do it for a change. So let’s see: I consider myself God’s little trap…
There are a lot of things that will make us get up and go with the quickness – the Krispy Kreme hot light. A “wyd” text from bae. Too much coffee. A big dog walking around with no leash or owner in sight. The escalation of sh*t talking in a spades game. But not even…
Even though Triple Ess Consulting + Mgmt is a consulting and management business, there are some tangible and more highly visible services our creative clients need that can’t be manifested by conversing and consulting alone. I offer a one stop shop that offers a good mix of things one would need to succeed outside of the office…
Have you been following the Chik fil a vs. Popeye’s frenzy? God’s chosen chicken chateau vs. the urban chicken icon? You’d think the latter wouldn’t stand a chance right?? Wrong! ! I know I VERY was incorrect in my assumptions. The Man upstairs clearly had a blessing or 26 million to lay on the Popeye’s…
Welcome to my Tripl3 Time Talk! Ok…so I know this isn’t the best video but its my first one. Cut me a break. I chose to post it despite the bad angles because I feel its important to show growth. And because I don’t have time right now to do videos 100 times before posting.…
MOVE B*TCH! GET OUT THE WAY! (Please) Your OWN way that is. When is comes to what we do in life personally AND professionally, we are usually our OWN worst enemy. We are our own biggest and most undeniable hang up. But do we tend to see it that way?? TUH! Absolutely not. We blame…
Summer time 2019 is officially here. We all know what that means. Sunny days, high temps, big events, fun times with family and friends, iced drinks, short shorts, swimming pools, and sundresses. It also means BIG BUSINESS! People tend to COME ALIVE in the summer time. They want to be out and seen and heard…
In the spirit of gettin’ to the money, I am pleased to announce that I have a new service to offer! Let’s cut to the chase. I know we all love what we do very much but let’s face it…it feels so good when it pays us like it weighs on us. Its not easy…
The weekend of Apr. 26 -28 was by FAR one of the most EXCITING and AWESOME weekends I have been blessed to experience! Pharrell William’s SOMETHING IN THE WATER Music Festival took over Virginia Beach and absolutely turned it out! Concerts – star studded. Creator Park – inspiring. Pop Up Church – Halleluyah! It was…
L is not for Loser, Lost, Least, Little. Those L words should really have no place in an entrepreneur’s vocabulary. Each one of those words (and a few other choice L words I’m sure) are responsible for quite a bit of Lack (see there’s one) and Loss (on a roll here) in the grind community.…
This is a bit tough to write. The week so far has been sad, angering, argumentative, and downright heartbreaking. On Sunday, Mar. 31st, 2019 we unjustly lost a leader, a big homie, a father, fiancé, and friend to so many. A HUGE key to the Culture. Nipsey Hussle, aka Neighborhood Nip, was a blueprint for…
This is a proud moment for me. Client Alter Shiino sat down with 75 Junction for his first official media interview! He chopped it up with host Sherman Grubs, speaking on things like being underestimated, where he gets his motivation from, and why he considers himself the reigning champ (with a belt to match no…
An UNBELIEVABLE wave has swept over the 757 area. We have been blessed by Culture gods in an immeasurable and insurmountable way. Virginia’s own Pharrell Williams announced the coming of his “Something In the Water” 3 day music festival at the beginning of March and the town has been talking about it ever since. Not…
In this live stream of Business + Bullsh*t, Detrelle and I jump into a matter near and dear to my heart…CONSISTENCY. I work hard to stay on top of things in my business and my clients keep me on my toes! Watch this stream to hear us go back and forth about business and throwing…
Say hello to my first event of 2019!!! I’m so hype. I’m so ready to spread knowledge and have a good time. Are YOU? Well grab your pen, your notepad, your promo sh*t, and your proverbial Pyrex and meet me and my team in Norfolk on 2/23/19 for the Ess for Success TRAP N’ THINK!…
I’m pissed. Every day I see people work their asses off pursuing their passions and turning their crazy ideas into actual money makers. Only to have people try to get over, make them feel unworthy, or talk trash about their accomplishments. Last week, I personally encountered 3 fellow entrepreneurs in a “fight for their right”…
Thinking of master plan. I won’t stop…I’m the shit with this pen in my hand. No matter where we are in our entrepreneurial journey we should never stop working towards an end goal. Our master plan. Our million dollar mindset and manifestation. I know for me it’s a driving force that keeps me on my…
So I am part of a phenomenal team. And we did a phenomenal thing. Meet TEAM 8 Productionz…consisting of Sherman on editing, Shiino on videography, and yours truly on creative direction. And this is our first project release! I present to you – F O R B I D D E N L A M…
New Tool Alert! Hear ye hear ye get your brand and business vision together here! Mood boards are all the rave now when it comes to concept and idea visualization. I’m excited to offer the service and flex my creative muscles fit your project aesthetic. If you absolutely love it, book your Deep K.I.S.S. consultation…
No. Not literally. Tf? You wish don’t you? K.I.S.S. in THIS case is not a sloppy wet lip lock you put on the one you love. This K.I.S.S. is a philosophy and methodology created by me to describe the thought processes for how I run my business and break things down for my clients. We…
THIS. IS. LIFE!! *King Leonidas 300 voice* We experience so many ups and downs, ins and outs, rights and lefts that I’m surprised we know what we are doing and where we are going at any given moment. They say God laughs at our plans and each day I understand why more and more. We…
There’s a killer on the loose. It’s slowly destroying destinies, corrupting consistency, plaguing progress, and murdering motivation. There’s currently a warrant out for the arrest of: COMPLACENCY. We all have had encounters with him at one time or another. Some of us barely escaping with our grinds. Others falling victim to the comfort zone it…
I don’t know why or how ANY entrepreneur could ever fix his or her mouth to say that it’s easy. Bih WHERE?? There are SO many twists and turns, ups and downs, tears, and screams it’ll make your head spin. There are times when we are winning and feeling so accomplished and high on the…
As we all work to get our ducks in a row for the new year, one important thing that has been sticking out to me as a crucial key to goal accomplishment and the successes we hope to have: ACCOUNTABILITY. Being able to chop it up and take the heat for our own actions, thoughts,…
Real G’s move in silence like lasagna. We talk waaaaaay too much about our moves before we make them…and then wonder why we see people making money off the (specific) moves we were just clamoring about. NEWS FLASH! Not everybody respects your hustle. Not everybody is capable of original ideas. Not everybody wants to see…
While working in this business (and within our own businesses) it’s always so awesome to experience and witness growth and expansion. As for me, I am BEYOND excited when someone in my business family meets a milestone and accomplishes something that brings in more clout, more exposure, and of course…more money $. On that note,…
One major thing I have learned here in the last quarter of 2018 is that CLARITY is KEY. A clouded mind is procrastination heaven. It’s is SO important to decompress, declutter, and then decipher what it is you really need to do and shoot for. A circle of people who have their hands in different…
Last week on Nov. 6th, 2018 many US citizens took to the polls to do their civic duty and cast their votes in the midterm elections. Also last week (and every time voting seasons come around) social media erupted in vicious debates between voters and non-voters. It felt like this debate turned friends into foes,…
“A BOSS is one who guarantees we gone eat.” – Rick Ross There’s always a lot of hustle talk about “plates”. Not complaining about our plates being full because we prayed for this. Others not eating off the plate if they don’t bring food to the table. So many epithets made around the subject.…
There are so many facets and different things needed to help establish a well rounded and self sustaining brand or business. The look, the demand, fundamentals, the FUNDING. Because of that last one, I am always very excited when I can help my clients develop a revenue stream that funds their dreams from WITHIN their…
The grind life is all about making moves and wearing your walking shoes. Sometimes that means leaving everything you’ve ever known and reestablishing yourself in a place where you may be able to truly grow. It can be scary, but change for the better is absolutely nothing to fear. The beautiful Mina Rose 🌹 has…
Congrats are in order for Triple Ess Client Karundo Langston, better known as Alter Shiino on his most current achievement of securing a showcase spot at the RAW: Natural Born Artist OVATION expo in Richmond, VA! The crazy thing is…this time last year (as the “on this day” feature on Facebook confirmed) Shiino posted that…
I’d like to give a big warm welcome to my newest client Mina Rose the Model! I have actually been working with this bubbly young lady for well over a year now and we just made the professional relationship official. She is beautiful, talented, giving, and I swear I can hear her voice…
I got the chance and privilege to attend my home girl Niyah Nel’s 2nd Annual EDL HipHop Festival this year. With well over 300 people in attendance, I can not EVEN begin to express how proud I am of this young lady. I’ve know her and watched her build up to this great platform since…
When your photographer client goes to shoot a fashion line…and creates some awesome art in the mix. On a recent trip to NYC, Alter Shiino linked up with his best friend and was able to produce some of the dopest work! The Big City meets #TheShiinoEffect and it was a match made in photography heaven.…
Nobody is going to hold your hand. Nobody is going to find your purpose for you. Nobody is going to help you until you help yourself. Nobody is going to work harder for your dream than you. Nobody is going to pat you on the back every time you make a good move. Nobody is…
There are not too many things as rewarding as witnessing the visions I have for myself and the people around me become real right before all of our eyes. I got to experience it (again lol) with Karundo, more popularly known as Newport News photographer Alter Shiino. On a Monday, we were made aware of…
We have made it halfway through 2018. Unbelievable how time can move so fast and feel so slow at the same time. New Years night we made a slew of promises to ourselves and I’m here to say that if you haven’t kept or met them yet…KEEP PUSHING. Don’t let anyone put you on THEIR…
Sometimes we have to change course in the middle of the journey. We think we know what we are doing, where we are going, and what we are looking for. But not always! I know I haven’t always been 100% sure about my moves. With risk comes lot of uncertainty. Dream chasing carries a lot of…