04/07/2022
Storytime! Many of you are not aware that I have been extremely vested in tech over the last few years. I still do music but this tech thing got me.
So, Last week my wife and I had a fantastic opportunity to pitch to (wait for it) Charles Barkley!
*I will pause for dramatic effect*
Yes! When we wanted God to open doors, he blew off the doors, built a whole new house, and put CB inside.
We intended to meet other investors that evening, but unfortunately, they had an emergency and rescheduled for another date. (I will share that meeting story another time)
We were about to leave when our server Taylor (Clark Atlanta graduating senior and owner of ), told us to hang out because you never know who you will meet at this restaurant.
So we did, and guess who I see on his way to the bathroom. Yep, Charles Barkley.
It was a lucky shot, but what have I told you all about seizing the moment? I mean, we were presentation prepared. Mr. Barkley had left the restaurant halfway down the block when I chased him down the street. I told him about Nile Street and also mentioned my lovely wife was waiting for him upstairs.
He was very interested in meeting her and learning more, so he agreed to come back to our location.
The meeting went well! Mr. Barkley saw our vision and passion for what Nile Street can be for our community. Best of all, we gifted him and Taylor with a branded box full of black-owned goodies. Some of the tagged brands have already joined the neighborhood, and the other brands that aren't committed or oblivious to Nile Street are open to starting a conversation.
All of our information is in CB's hands. If his team contacts us, only God knows what's in store for us.
