HE HUSTLES

back and overcome gets tiresome. Discipline keeps me focused on the prize that’s in front of me

Momentum: When you deal with setbacks, it can be difficult to focus and get back on track. In my life, I’ve had to consistently start from zero and I learned that starting from a struggling standpoint stifles creativity, motivation, and discipline This new way of marketing, digital marketing or influencer marketing, allows people to stumble or learn as they grow and the following understands Knowing this, I built a platform in public for the eyes to see my mistakes so that at some point, I can assist them with correction Without any setbacks or expectations, I have been able to build some momentum and now things are falling into place

Marketing: Most people know that branding and marketing a business is essential However, we are in a time when people have to brand themselves Potential users or buyers want to know if you are their type of person: politics; favorite things; where you donate; are a fan of their sports team Marketing is no longer a thing to do It’s a thing to be in order to stay at the top of minds

Monetized: It is my belief that we all have GODGiven talents that we are able to use for monetization purposes We can write our own checks and live life how we desire My brand, Millionaire by Morning exists to break down limiting beliefs and uplift our thoughts and processes as it pertains to money making

You have had to overcome obstacles starting at a young age, how did those experiences impact who you are today as an entrepreneur?

I’ve been through a lot: from ailments and illness to the death of my closest loved ones to being in trouble with law enforcement The obstacles that I faced were plenty, but they helped me to build character and possess knowledge far past my years. I’ve been around and seen so many different circumstances that it turned me into a perpetual chameleon: able to adapt to all situations Once, I sought out a job at a car dealership because I heard they paid a lot Having never sold a car in my life, within a month I was the #2 salesman on the lot Skills such as negotiation, perseverance, patience, and critical and creative thinking were skills that I learned from overcoming obstacles Today, I use those same skills daily as an entrepreneur

When did you develop your passion for music, specifically hip-hop?

My passion for music started from getting up early on Saturday mornings to the clean-up music that my parents were blasting There is nothing like slow dancing to a mop or broom to a soulful R&B joint I instantly became a fan of hiphop when I first heard LL Cool J’s song “Radio” Vividly, I remember re-writing and reciting Run DMC’s Christmas song Hip Hop became the soundtrack to my life. If someone were to ask me a question about my past, I would be able to recall it through a song, remembering the timespan, the nostalgia, and even the place that I was at during the time I began performing in the 8th grade and started a record label the summer after I graduated high school

Tell us about the marketing side of your life, how did the Thirlkill Marketing Agency come about?

Marketing my life through music I guess you can say that I wanted to make my dream of rapping come to life, so I intended on learning and conquering every aspect of the industry. I enrolled in college for business marketing and decided that I mostly knew those things I’d been selling my entire adolescent years: kool-aid, candy, mixtapes, marijuana Then, I became a party promoter, booking shows for myself and other artists Because I knew how to give a presentation, design, print, and distribute flyers, I asked myself why I was spending lots of money on a degree. I knew that I’d be better suited to creating my own agency That’s the story of how Thirlkill Marketing Agency was born

What key tips do you have for new entrepreneurs wanting to monetize their passion?

The keys for any entrepreneur wanting to monetize their passion would be:

1 Be Passionate about it!

If you get the chance to wake up every morning with an idea or talent, use it It was given to you for a reason