Join host Kevin Valley as he dives into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Jay Jackson, an award-winning entrepreneur and author. Jay shares his evolution from corporate life to owning a real estate company and establishing RYSE Creative Village, a nurturing hub for creators in music, film, and gaming.

Discover his passion for community development and empowering artists, the importance of faith, curiosity, and mentorship, and his vision to bridge the gap between creators and major platforms like Netflix.

Tune in for motivational insights, practical advice, and Jay's exciting plans for national expansion of RYSE Creative Village and their empowering efforts through crowdfunding.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
00:51 Welcome to the Podcast
01:06 Introducing Jay Jackson
02:26 Jay Jackson's Philosophy on Dreams and Passion
03:58 Jay Jackson's Early Career and Entrepreneurial Seed
04:27 The Turning Point: Delivery Job Experience
12:41 Venturing into Real Estate
17:42 Navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis
20:36 From Real Estate to Salon Ownership
24:14 The Power of Curiosity and Execution
27:56 Leadership and Team Building
32:01 Cubicle to CEO: The Book
42:19 Rise Magazine and Community Impact
44:32 Launching on a National Scale
45:08 Relocating to Atlanta
46:27 Final Event in Orlando
52:04 Building RYSE Creative Village
59:28 Acquiring the School Property
01:06:22 Curating Creativity and Business Savvy
01:13:25 Funding and Crowdfunding Campaign
01:20:33 Long-term Vision and Challenges
01:26:24 Final Thoughts and Advice