Danso Financial Podcast

It's another Holiday Season, so you know what that means shopping, shopping and more shopping! Now we love gifts as much as the next person, but how many of us actually ask the question how are all these gifts I'm getting for various people helping my pockets? Every year people go on a shopping spree, without any thought of how they will recoup the money being poured into gifts, and the effects that has for some people's bills, credit and livelihood.  In this episode (32) of the Danso Pitch, hosts Charles, Ramy and Daniel discuss the various ways to get a 'bang for your buck', simply put ways to value your money this holiday season.  Discussions surrounding the importance of a holiday budget, cash - back options and coupon browser extensions are covered in this week's episode. The team also helps break down Custodial IRA Accounts, Fractional Shares , Gift Stocks and educational books and games for the kids in our lives this can be your own children for parents, or siblings for others. Having an Xbox

Welcome to the Danso Pitch Podcast. In today's episode we are joined by Atlanta's very own Business and Trademark Attorney, Charis Dorsey ESQ. Founder of The Dorsey Firm LLC, a law practice catered to assisting small business owners with their day-to-day business needs. Ms. Dorsey joined by host Charles Danso, discuss topics surrounding business and brand protection such as the importance of trademarking one's brand or business, and the costs surrounding each. Also, how long is a trademark in good standing and the specific type of class to file your business or brand under are also crucial when filing for a trademark. Additionally, having the right attorney is key to ensuring your filing needs are properly met and explained such as the differentiation of patents, copyrights and trademarks are covered  as Charis, helps breakdown the three to help the audience better understand which specific one(s), that should be filed with a brand/business. Social media has been a key factor in many ideas and products b

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Danso Pitch. In today's episode the guys joined by Daniel, Ramy, and Charles highlight the current presidential election occurring in the country right now. The guys give a breakdown of the data wall street complies through the stock market to pick as to who they believe the next presidential candidate is, alongside  the Senate and House majority . Oftentimes investors do not realize the President in power and the policy's they enact  often is a leader to certain companies in the stock market either growing or regressing through the market. The team also discusses some of Joe Biden and Donald Trump's policies, and as an investor which companies to prospect based off each separate candidate's agendas. That and many others are covered in this week's episode.  To become a guest on the Danso Pitch email us at dansofinancialgroup@gmail.com with a description of your job title or current business.  Follow us on : https://www.instagram.com/dansopitch/ to view more ep

In Episode 29,  we introduce the world of online gaming and its explosion in popularity worldwide.  Estimated to reach $196 billion in revenue by 2022, the online gaming industry is considered to be one of the fastest growing industries on the planet. The Danso Pitch hosts which include Charles, Daniel and Ramy take the audience through the timeline of The Birth of Online Gaming, in the first segment, followed by the Components of Online gaming which gives a breakdown of commonly used terms such as "online gaming" and "esports" and what that means to someone who may not be well versed in 'gamer terminology', along with how to make a profit in this industry without having to ever pick up a controller , in the second segment.  In closing we introduce Mobile gaming - The Future of Gaming in our last segment which as of 2019, produced $68.5 billion in revenue - and currently is 45% if the total market that also includes PC and tablet gaming.  Steam now on all our audio platforms : https://anc

Welcome to the Danso Pitch. In today’s episode, we introduce the Richest Man in Africa the Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote by detailing his rise to becoming the continent’s most wealthy individual. This episode hosted by Charles and Ramy cover how Mr. Dangote started the Dangote Group which is one of the largest conglomerate businesses in all of Africa, through their manufacturing of Dangote Cement, the continent’s largest cement producer along with the company’s agricultural business. As well, we cover Dangote Refinery which is Aliko Dangote’s next big project for Nigeria and eventually all of Africa. Nigeria is currently estimated to hold 37 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, which is the second biggest-oil rich country in Africa only behind Libya. A breakdown of how this could potentially, help Africa and also hurt other parts of the world is covered in this episode, along with how to invest in the Dangote group, by understanding the different stock exchanges in the world and how that can be a

Welcome to the Danso Pitch Podcast. In today’s episode, we are covering the principles of private equity in the investing world for our small business owners, looking to get funding for their business. The Danso Pitch team joined by Charles, Daniel and Ramy provide a breakdown of the process of how a small business owner can reach out to a private equity investor to potentially get funding for their business. In turn, the team also discusses the process of how a private equity investor prospects a small business to eventually narrow down the specific company they'll eventually decide to provide funding for. In this episode, you will also hear of one of the biggest names in private equity investing world and how this individual leveraged their 9-5 job to start what is arguably the biggest private equity firm in the country. Follow us on @spotify, @applepodcast & @youtube for exclusive content, as provided in today’s episode and future episodes. Exclusive Links to Episode 27 provided below: Spotify: https:/

McDonald's is facing a new lawsuit from Black former franchisees who say they faced decades of discrimination at the fast-food chain. A complaint filed by 52 former franchisees last week Tuesday in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is seeking more than $1 billion, collectively, in direct damages from McDonald's. Franchisees in the complaint said they faced "systematic and covert racial discrimination," with the company denying them the same opportunities as their white counterparts. McDonald's has to approve all new franchisees, and the lawsuit argues it "systematically steered" Black franchisees to buy locations in Black neighborhoods. These locations tend to have higher insurance and security costs while bringing in less revenue. The Danso Pitch team joined by Charles, Ramy and Daniel breakdown how this $1 Billion lawsuit will effect McDonald's, the company's PR Campaign with the recent partnership with Travis Scott, along with what a Franchiser and Franchisee is. This and many mor

TikTok has become the social media platform to go to this year as the social network for sharing user-generated videos, mostly of people lip-synching to popular songs. Users can also create and upload their own videos where they lip-synch, sing, dance, or just talk, as well as browsing and interacting with other users' content, which covers a wide range of topics, songs, and style.  "The New King of Social media" has even gotten the attention of the White House when President Donald Trump announced a ban of the social platform by stating he would give a deadline until September 15 for a U.S company to purchase Tik-Tok or it will be banned from the United States. This announcement caught the attention of almost every single big technology and Investment firm both in the United States and China where TikTok's parent company is based.   This Episode gives a breakdown of the U.S based companies interested in acquiring TikTok and for what purpose. A breakdown is provided, regarding the recent news surrou

New York, Los Angeles, and Miami have long held reign as some of the biggest hotbeds of wealth in the US, but there's a new queen in town. Atlanta has been steadily transforming into a hub of affluence — the number of individuals with a $30 million-plus net worth in the Atlanta metro area increased by nearly 22% from 2014 to 2017, according to research provided to Business Insider by Wealth-X. On Episode 24, Charles and Ramy go over the tax incentives, real estate opportunities and small business growth the city of Atlanta has to offer. The team also breaks down Atlanta's major wealth gap with Atlanta being   the  city of extremes, where nearly 18% of households earn $150,000 or more and 9.3% of households earn below $10,000 annually. Subscribe through our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2qztB37zrg) to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy posts. Want to be featured on an episode? Email us at: info

The job market landscape is always changing, forcing those that are seeking to further or even maintain their careers to adapt just to keep up. On Episode 23 of the Danso Pitch, "Hone Your Skills", Charles and Ramy go over different ways to refine your professional skill set and boost your employment value in the process. Learn the difference between hard skills and soft skills, and hear what programs and skills are of greatest value to a working professional on the rise. Subscribe through our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2qztB37zrg) to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy posts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2qztB37zrg Want to be featured in an episode? Email us at info@dansofinancial-group.com. Website: https://www.dansofinancial-group.com/financial-services FOLLOW US: Instagram (Danso Financial):https://www.instagram.com/dansofinancialgroup/?hl=en Instagram (Danso Pitch):https://www.instagr

If you were told 10 years ago that in the near future, trips to the movie theater would be a fading memory, and television viewership would be on the swift decline, you likely would not have given it a second thought. But here we are in 2020, in the midst of the "Age of Streaming". On Episode 22, Charles, Ramy, and Daniel discuss how streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, and Apple TV are rapidly rising in popularity and becoming the preference of consumers worldwide. These services are steadily replacing traditional methods of getting our fix of our favorite shows, movies, and other content. There are major benefits of utilizing streaming platforms for both the consumer and the creator alike, but with this, however, come some potential pitfalls. Tune in to hear how to properly manage the abundance of streamable content and protect your brand! Subscribe through our YouTube Channel to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy po

On Episode 21 of the Danso Pitch, Charles and Ramy are joined by real estate professional, Ede E, to discuss the home-buying process for a first time buyer, and strategies to set yourself for success with a stake in real estate. Ede shares essentials to know when searching for a potential home, and the opportunities and risks that could arise from buying in the current economy. If you didn't know, mortgage rates on loans are at historic lows currently, and Ede shares ways to approach this to be ahead of the game in a buyers market. GUEST INFORMATION Ede E. Instagram: @smooveed Subscribe through our YouTube Channel to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy posts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2qztB37zrg Want to be featured in an episode? Email us at info@dansofinancial-group.com. Website: https://www.dansofinancial-group.com/financial-services FOLLOW US: Instagram (Danso Financial):https://www.instagram.com/dansofinancialgroup/?hl=en

On June 19, also known as Juneteenth, we celebrate Black culture and honor the history of generations past. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on this date in 1865, that a Union general landed in Texas to deliver the news that the Civil War had ended, and that slavery had officially been abolished . On Episode 20 of the Danso Pitch, Charles and Ramy discuss the significance of this holiday that is picking up momentum towards becoming an official national holiday, in light of the current fight for racial justice. The guys also detail the history of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and how the power of the Black dollar can be used to ignite similar economic prosperity in the present day. Website: https://www.dansofinancial-group.com/ Subscribe through our YouTube Channel to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy posts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2q

Today we live in a litigious society where Small businesses in America are threatened by not only litigation costs, which can amount to an estimated 105 billion per year, but also property damage as seen recently in the media. On Episode 19 of the Danso Pitch, Charles and Daniel discuss common ways business owners can protect their brick and mortar business through insurance policies, the different forms of intellectual property, and what legal contracts a start up business should have on file. Trademark Search: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/search-trademark-database Copyright Seach: https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First Website: https://www.dansofinancial-group.com/ Subscribe through our YouTube Channel to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy posts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2qztB37zrg Want to be featured in an episode? Email us at info@dansofinancial-group.co

More than 1.2 million businesses in the United States are jointly operated by husband and wife teams in a Copreneurship. Studies suggest that companies co-owned by spouses represent one of the fastest-growing business sectors. On Episode 18 of the Danso Pitch, Charles, Ramy and Daniel are joined by entrepreneurs Lisa and Stephan to discuss their co-owned skincare business. This episode will touch on the challenges of operating a Corporenership in the current COVID-19 business climate, how to build a joint business while working a day job, management techniques, and the importance of spousal goal setting. GUEST INFORMATION LS kò bèl Instagram: @ls.kobel Website: https://www.lskobel.com/ Subscribe through our YouTube Channel to learn more about Danso Financial Group along with our visual podcast content and financial literacy posts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiAxbcZn2PcW2qztB37zrg --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danso-financial-group-llc/support

On Episode 17 of the Danso Pitch, Charles and Daniel are joined by entrepreneur and guest speaker Anthony Telford, CEO of C.L.U.E Clothing to discuss the importance of brand awareness, innovation, and financial funding within the fashion industry. The episode unpacks how cyclical a brand image is in our lives, elucidates what innovation really means to an entrepreneur, and asks questions about the funding allocated to European conglomerates such as LVMH compared to minority businesses like Fenty Beauty and Yeezy. GUEST INFORMATION C.L.U.E Clothing Instagram: @_telford @clueclothing Website: www.clueclothings.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danso-financial-group-llc/support

On Episode 16 of The Danso Experience, Charles and Ramy take to the digital studio to record the first episode during quarantine. Tune in as we discuss the effects of COVID-19 on immigration, financial moves to make during quarantine, and more ways to stay financially secure during this global crisis. Follow The Danso Experience on all major platforms for more episodes.  To become a future guest, or have any questions for the Danso Team, send us an email: Dansofinancialgroup@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danso-financial-group-llc/support

When it comes to negotiation we often associate it with our salaries. Although we forget that negotiation is not only subjected to only how much money we can obtain from our workplace but also how much money we can save through our bills. The Danso Experience team hosted by Charles and Ramy help breakdown the different scenarios in which negotiating down your bills (rent, cell-phone, health insurance) can be beneficial to ensuring you can the best "bang for your buck." The Danso team also discusses the importance of having leverage when going to the negotiating table and how having inaccurate information and bad body language will ensure no success in the negotiating table. That and many more are covered in this week's episode. For future episodes make sure to subscribe to The Danso Experience on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcast for full episodes. 

African Americans are seemingly a minority in the total US population, consumers of color spend approximately $1.2 trillion annually in goods alone. The Danso Financial Team led by Charles begins this episode discussing the spending power individuals of color hold in this country. Along with spending power the team also helps breakdown the multi-billion dollar industry of hair-care and beauty products and how that is a prominent business in the African American community that is on the fast track to being one of the staple businesses of this country. The power of the "culture" and how it influences corporations to advertise and partner with individuals of color has led to an increase in corporations revenue growth like Gucci, LVMH, Walmart and etc. These and many more topics are covered in this weeks episode. Subscribe at 'The Danso Experience' on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube for full coverage. To become a guest and Memeber of The Danso Experience Podcast and network email us @dansofinancialgroup.com f

Often times when we hear the name Kobe Bryant we often mention him as a genius, competitor, focused, father, husband etc. all these characteristics and many more embody the late great Kobe Bryant who lost to us at the  age of 41. Kobe Bryant was a 5 time NBA Champion, Investor, Author, Oscar Winner and coach a few things that Kobe accomplished both in his athletic career and post. The Danso Financial Team discusses all of these in various platforms as a ways to pay respect to Kobe Bryant, Gianna "Gigi" Bryant and the other 7 lives lost in the horrific plane crash. The Danso team also breaks down what exactly it means to embody the "Mamba Mentality" as well as the vast portfolio Kobe Bryant obtained and in doing so created generational wealth for not only himself but his family more importantly. A key component emphasized is "The Power of Influence" and how crucial that is to being successful as told through the Danso team members individual perspectives. That and many more are covered in this week's epis