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01/15/2026

Attention Parents of Teenagers! In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's ability to collaborate and in celebration of the holiday which honors him.

We are promoting a Buy 2, Get 1 Free Special for "Collaboration Creates Currency: The Blueprint for Visibility, Credibility, and Profitablity".

The highest earners in every generation learn how to collaborate. Reading Collaboration Creates Currency will encourage your teenager to seek collaboration opportunities now, rather than later.

Special Ends 12 Midnight on January 20, 2026!

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Learn how to build relationships that increase influence, impact & income.

12/21/2025

[LinkedIn Locksmith Tip: 3 Keys To Enhance Your LinkedIn Relationships]

Just because you are connected to a person on LinkedIn doesn’t mean you actually have a relationship. You have a connection based on the platform, community, organization or network you are affiliated.

When it comes to strengthening your LinkedIn connections. Leverage these 3 effective tips to enhance your relationships.

When it comes to strengthening your LinkedIn connections. Leverage these 3 effective keys to enhance your relationships.First, recognize that there are levels to relationship building. Just because you are connected to a person on LinkedIn doesn’t mean you actually have a relationship. You have a ...

12/15/2025

Know someone who lost their job recently? Share this issue of The YBConnects Zone blog with them.

Lost Your Job? The VTR Framework: Your First Move To Build A Powerful Brand.

04/06/2025

Strong, stunning, and secure—make a statement with Ensemble™ Entry Doors!

From timeless classics to bold contemporary designs, there's a style for every home. Crafted for unmatched durability and effortless maintenance, these doors combine superior performance with beauty. Discover how Renewal by Andersen has redefined the entry door in this product video series, hosted by Laurie March.

If you live in the Richmond or Roanoke Area, contact Rob YB Youngblood to discuss solutions for your window and door problems.

03/15/2025

Is Your Organization Looking for a Chief Technology Officer?

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03/02/2025

Black male managers and directors...
Thinking of reaching the C-suite?
You’ll need more than a notion.

Nobody stumbles across that type of influence, income, and impact without a strategic plan and clear support.

Join the ultra-motivated corporate managers and directors who’ve accepted the Black Executive Men Gold challenge.

With weekly access to exclusively Black male senior executive sponsors at top organizations, job referrals, and personalized executive coaching in a bootcamp environment where only the best thrive.

Are you ready to meet the Gold Standard?

This month we focus on communicating with the board and preparing you for paid board service.

March at BEM Gold: Master the Boardroom & Elevate Your Executive Influence

As a Black male manager or director, knowing how to navigate the boardroom is a game-changer.

This month in BEM Gold, we’re diving deep into:

• Aligning with Board Expectations

• What directors actually care about
Communicating with Influence

• Speaking the board’s language and handling tough questions
Building Boardroom Presence

• Projecting confidence and gaining trust

• Securing Board Support

• Getting buy-in for your initiatives without overstepping

• Positioning for a Future Board Seat

• Making yourself board-ready

If you want to be positioned for C-suite leadership, join the network where members are being spotlighted daily.

Click the link below to schedule a Discovery Conversation:

https://calendly.com/ybconnects/bem-gold-discovery-conversation

Or click the link below to join BEM Gold and start moving with the mindset of a C-suite executive. https://lnkd.in/gKqQTMBg

02/25/2025

Black Owned Toilet Paper Company In Expansion Mode

Meet Marvin Green, D'Andre Martin, and Charles Peaks, the founders of Leafy Products, a Black-owned toilet paper company that has introduced 100% natural bamboo toilet paper as a sustainable alternative to traditional options. Made from fast-growing bamboo, it offers an eco-friendly choice while supporting environmental initiatives and underserved communities.

The three friends from Columbus, Ohio, and started Leafy with the goal to reduce waste and promote greener living. Their toilet paper is soft, durable, and biodegradable, making it safe for both users and the planet.

Leafy offers a subscription service, ensuring customers get regular deliveries without running out of supplies. The product is also expanding to various retailers, making it more accessible.

Click the following link to read more: https://www.blackbusiness.com/2025/02/black-friends-launch-eco-friendly-bamboo-toilet-paper-brand.html

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Leafy, a company founded by a group of Black friends in Columbus, Ohio, introduces 100% natural bamboo toilet paper as a sustainable alternative.

01/11/2025

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐄 - 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥 - 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬

Discover how Quinn transformed the traditional MC role into a profitable speaking niche. Hosts Dr. Pam Perry and Rob “Coach YB” Youngblood dive deep into Quinn's journey, strategies, and the future of event hosting.

👉 In This Episode:
• How Quinn revolutionized the MC space
• Building a profitable speaking niche
• Behind-the-scenes of the January cover story
• LIVE Q&A with our featured speaker

⭐ YOUR HOSTS:
• Dr. Pam Perry - Black Speakers Network | SPEAKERS Magazine
• Rob “Coach YB” Youngblood - SPEAKERS Magazine
• Special Guest: Quinn Conyers - January 2025 Cover Feature

Discover how Quinn transformed the traditional MC role into a profitable speaking niche. Hosts Pam Perry and Rob YB Youngblood dive deep into Quinn's journey...

01/02/2025

One Connection Can Change Everything for Black Men in Corporate Manager and Director Roles.

Your career can change with a single conversation, introduction, or opportunity. The right connection can open doors you didn’t even know existed and propel you into roles you’ve been working toward for years.

Within Black Executive Men Gold, a space is created for transformative connections to happen.

When you join, you’ll experience:

• Weekly transformative conversations with senior Black leaders who can guide and inspire your next steps.

• 1:1 connections with senior leaders who serve as mentors and sponsors, advocating for you in critical spaces.

• 1:1 connections with peers who share your ambition and provide mutual support.

Within Black Executive Men Gold, you receive access to a community that builds trust and fosters relationships that change lives.

When you’re in the right network, you’ll see how quickly opportunities come into focus. Those relationships you build today could be the ones that shape your future success.

The mission of Black Executive Men is 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂-𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

3 Questions for you to consider:

• Does this mission excite you?

• Can you see yourself being part of this transformation?

• Are you open to learning more?

Comment 𝐁𝐄𝐌 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 to receive additional details.

01/02/2025

Black men face unique challenges in the corporate world—overlooked opportunities, unspoken biases, and the constant pressure to prove yourself.

At Black Executive Men Gold, a community has been built to empower Black male managers and directors to bypass the struggle and go directly to achieving your leadership goals of reaching the C-suite in your industry to build a lasting legacy.

Black Executive Men Gold is the premier leadership network that is committed to breaking barriers and redefining leadership.

The mission is bold: 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂-𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

Whether you’re blazing toward the top, fueled by ambition and drive, or you feel like you’ve hit a plateau but know you have enormous untapped potential, Black Executive Men Gold is here to help you breakthrough.

Comment 𝐁𝐄𝐌 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 to receive additional details.