Who Is The Most Financially Successful Black Person You Know Of, And What Do They Do?
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I would say me now. Rose from poverty to the penthouse.
he died 3 years back so i'd say me now.
he was the owner of a textiles company in new york, a security and nursing staffing firm in ohio and was a lawyer. he got my daughter into a lot of internships and programs while she was in college and law school including working for the mayor of cleveland, east cleveland, and a few law firms
he was the owner of a textiles company in new york, a security and nursing staffing firm in ohio and was a lawyer. he got my daughter into a lot of internships and programs while she was in college and law school including working for the mayor of cleveland, east cleveland, and a few law firms
One of my best friends from childhood is a computer engineer for the cia. 34 years old, has a nice house in northern Virginia, recently bought a suv with cash, travels all the time for work with all expenses paid while being paid his full wage. Will sometimes have a three month or even one year assignment somewhere in the world so while having his lodging being paid for and being paid, he will rent out his house just to make extra income. And always wears tailor made suits. When he has free time from work he is able to vacation pretty much anywhere at the drop of a dime.
Can you explain what you mean by MD's? Do you mean they owned that many Ronald Mcdonald Houses? If so, what can a house generate?
Herb Washington.... He was a world-class sprinter who had the world r4ecord in the 50 and 60 yeard dashes and used that speed to play in MLB for the Oakland A's. He was a designated runner and never had a plate appearance but played in the world series and has a ring.
He used that money to start his company HLW Fast track
Founded by Herb Washington in 1980, H.L.W. Fast Track Inc. is the nation’s largest African American-owned McDonald’s franchisee. Washington owns over 21 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 2008, the company’s revenues were $48 million–up 18.5% from the previous year.
I know a bunch of pro athletes but I give more props to those who created businesses and not just entertained
He used that money to start his company HLW Fast track
Founded by Herb Washington in 1980, H.L.W. Fast Track Inc. is the nation’s largest African American-owned McDonald’s franchisee. Washington owns over 21 McDonald’s restaurants throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. In 2008, the company’s revenues were $48 million–up 18.5% from the previous year.
I know a bunch of pro athletes but I give more props to those who created businesses and not just entertained
mofokr think cause he live on the top floor of a cold water flat its the penthouse..
NBA assistant coach
NBA GM of a storied franchise
Commondities trader
Family friend married into Blue blood turn of the century paper. He works in biomedical.
Funeral home owner. Black family making bank since the 1900s.
Got a news anchor homie who also does background vocals for current major and storied r and b artists . The breh can sang.
Just retired relative owns his own engineering firm.
A relative works at a tech company yet her husband's family owns a legacy winery out in Nappa
NBA GM of a storied franchise
Commondities trader
Family friend married into Blue blood turn of the century paper. He works in biomedical.
Funeral home owner. Black family making bank since the 1900s.
Got a news anchor homie who also does background vocals for current major and storied r and b artists . The breh can sang.
Just retired relative owns his own engineering firm.
A relative works at a tech company yet her husband's family owns a legacy winery out in Nappa
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YES, They each own that many McDonalds. There are eight people on the PHX Ronald McDonald House Board. Three are Black Men
If you have a sick child and have to stay , Then you will meet at least two of them 'cause one will visit and do a walk through at least once a week
Ronald Mcdonald Houses are where you as a Parent stay if you have a Sick child in the Hospital and you are at least 50 miles from home.
So, what ever they spend to keep it running. think of as their personal Tax-deduction, That they know where and how their money was spent.
And they helped real people while doing so
If you ever want do donate to a charity. Ronald Mcdonald Houses is the only one I would donate to 'cause you can see that the money is used for people with a real temporary need
My Video while at the Vegas House
If you have a sick child and have to stay , Then you will meet at least two of them 'cause one will visit and do a walk through at least once a week
Ronald Mcdonald Houses are where you as a Parent stay if you have a Sick child in the Hospital and you are at least 50 miles from home.
So, what ever they spend to keep it running. think of as their personal Tax-deduction, That they know where and how their money was spent.
And they helped real people while doing so
If you ever want do donate to a charity. Ronald Mcdonald Houses is the only one I would donate to 'cause you can see that the money is used for people with a real temporary need
My Video while at the Vegas House
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Step mom come from old black money, they white ppl balling. Most successful is her brother who is a bank of America VP....he has a big assed tree growing from basement out the roof in middle of house and a fucking lake in his backyard, no bullshit
I know of people more successful financially, but I rather mention someone that I know very well, who inspired me.
Dude is a mortician, who owns a lot of land that he rents. A lot of fucking land. But, dude has two funeral homes that are NEVER lacking business.
Dude is 55, and inherited the business from his father when he was in his early-30s.
They do so much business, my mother and grandmother used to joke they were out killing people. The other funeral homes ain't doing the business they're doing.
Dude is a mortician, who owns a lot of land that he rents. A lot of fucking land. But, dude has two funeral homes that are NEVER lacking business.
Dude is 55, and inherited the business from his father when he was in his early-30s.
They do so much business, my mother and grandmother used to joke they were out killing people. The other funeral homes ain't doing the business they're doing.
Typically I don't either but I was raised in the poorest part of DC during crack age. Pops remarried Good and by HS I lived around the corner from the vice president was a helluva trip. Fresh Prince ain't got shit on me
Probably Paula Harrell the owner of P Harrell wines.
working for the gov definitely has it perks
one of my uncles...used to own a car dealership....and later went on to sell life insurance...he had all kinds of plaques on his wall sayin' he was the top salesman for this year...and that year...basically every year he was the top salesman...he was able to make enough money to buy a piece of land...and build his own house on it...he passed away recently...
one of my cousins...is in the music industry....he raps and produces other artist...he's been doin' it for about 10-12 years...and he was recently able to purchase a house in a million dollar neighborhood...and he stays buyin' new cars....
he's very thrifty with his money....he's a very shrewd negotiator...he's really good at talkin' the price down....and really good at sayin' "no"...
if he doesn't like the price...he'll walk away in a heartbeat....
he's got a mind for business....he doesn't get caught up in the glitz and glamour....
and once his mind is made up that he wants to do something....there's no talkin' him out of it...and he'll get it done...one way or another...
one of my cousins...is in the music industry....he raps and produces other artist...he's been doin' it for about 10-12 years...and he was recently able to purchase a house in a million dollar neighborhood...and he stays buyin' new cars....
he's very thrifty with his money....he's a very shrewd negotiator...he's really good at talkin' the price down....and really good at sayin' "no"...
if he doesn't like the price...he'll walk away in a heartbeat....
he's got a mind for business....he doesn't get caught up in the glitz and glamour....
and once his mind is made up that he wants to do something....there's no talkin' him out of it...and he'll get it done...one way or another...
non celebrity a black dude that owns various succesful sports bars/lounges in diff states that cater to upperclass white people.. makes 8 figs a yr... knew some wwall street cats that were pulling like 8 figs a yr.. once again that was non celeb
A Brother I met down in Texas some years back. He's probably passed on and left the business to his kids by now.
I already knew he was a multi-millionaire when I first met him. I assumed he made his fortune through real estate. When I asked him, he was like, "Nah. I started my own cleaning business."
Started off cleaning people's houses then upgraded to a janitorial business when he got his first commercial client - cleaning commercial buildings. He got so much clientele he had to hire staff and just worked from an office desk all day directing cleaning staff on CB radios throughout the town - no more cleaning for him. Had a bunch of Black janitors on the payroll.
I asked what it was like being rich. I'll never forget what he told me. He said, "When you make your first million, all you can think about is how to make another one."
I already knew he was a multi-millionaire when I first met him. I assumed he made his fortune through real estate. When I asked him, he was like, "Nah. I started my own cleaning business."
Started off cleaning people's houses then upgraded to a janitorial business when he got his first commercial client - cleaning commercial buildings. He got so much clientele he had to hire staff and just worked from an office desk all day directing cleaning staff on CB radios throughout the town - no more cleaning for him. Had a bunch of Black janitors on the payroll.
I asked what it was like being rich. I'll never forget what he told me. He said, "When you make your first million, all you can think about is how to make another one."
…success is relative…I’ve known several people with financial success…meanwhile his daughter is getting trains ran on her. I’ll take a 9-5 and a youngin’ that I have to whoop her ass every other week than that shit.
Herb Washington played in the 1974 World Series
Ronald Mcdonald House is like a nice free Hotel with free dinner that you get to stay while your sick child is in the Hospital.
The Three Black men on the Board of Directors each own MANY McDonalds Franchises.
Sorry if there was any confusion.
I'm so happy to say I can't even choose. Met a number of self-made black millionaires this year alone who are all young enough to enjoy the money and success. Also have to give respect to some cats on this board but don't want to put their business in the street. Rich and still cool as fuck. Nice to see folks getting it.