The Hawk Vision Podcast

Ernest and Barbara Smiles are visionaries. Not only have they managed to thrive in a time and environment where most people are understandably trying to put the pieces back together and hang on to what they have, but they also launched and expanded an amazingly popular and necessary business. The Smiles’ are built for a time like this, their successful marriage and business partnership only serves as the foundation for their greatness. With a track record of individual education, accolades and accomplishments, they have successfully bet on themselves. The Smiles Shield is changing the entire landscape of what a functional and fly protective shield looks like and is also introducing personalization and luxury to your health and safety. Timing is everything, and no doubt if you are a student of wealth and success, you’ve heard the countless stories where fortunes were made during the worst of social times. In this episode, Ernest and Barbara share exactly how they are able to launch their business as well as the success tips and exact business strategies that they use to have some of the top A-list celebrities rocking the SmilesShield. Guest Site: SmilesShield.com Guest Social: SmilesOnInstagram Host Site: HawkVisionPodcast Host Social: HawkVision on FB #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #BlackOwnership #BlackExcellence #SmilesShield #FaceShield #ShowHost #PersonalGrowth

Karmen Kendrick is one of the great ones, a digital consultant that specializes in WordPress, and website maintenance. She has worked both feverishly and effectively to ensure that her clients show up professionally strategically prepared, and more importantly, that they are profitable. If you've ever tried to create your own site, then you undoubtedly have found yourself navigating the endless maze of add-on's and plug-in's that promise to be the golden ticket to a profitable website. Karmen Kendrick is the Olivia Pope to your wordpress scandal. Her years of experience, attention to detail and specific/personalized building strategies have not only made her best in class, but more importantly has allowed her to create site after site that brings in real dollars for her clients. In this episode, Karmen discusses the moment that propelled her into entrepreneurship, and 3 specific things that your site must have built in, if it's going to be successful. Find out why Karmen is the industry go to for a who's- who list entrepreneurs. Lastly, in this episode, you can learn why YOUR next 10 years STARTS TODAY!  Guest Site: KarmenK Guest Social: Karmen K Tweets Host Site: Hawk Vision Podcast Host Social: Hawk Vision FB #WordPressOptimization #WordPressExpert #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #BlackExcellence #ShowHost #PersonalGrowth #StartUp #ChuckHawkins

Bianca Tatum is widely regarded as one of the true gems and absolute powerhouses in the business world. She is an extremely successful entrepreneur and has been the visionary strategist behind some of your favorite social media brands and personalities, The Bianca Tatum Collective helps to teach branding strategy, social media marketing, and business development for service-based businesses.and quite simply, she teaches entrepreneurs how to build and grow a trustworthy brand that gets them paid. In this episode, we discussed the importance of finding the correct platform for your brand, the difference between social media managers and strategists, and perhaps most importantly, the importance of having STRONG content and offerings after you post. In a world where content is king, Bianca is one of the leading voices helping to strategically separate the noise and put an effective game plan together. If you have an online presence, and want to grow your sales, and your business...this episode is for you! #MediaStrategist #Entrepreneurship #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #VisionariesOnly #BiancaTatum #ChuckHawkins Guest Site: Bianca Tatum Unlocked USE CODE "HAWKVISION" for 20% off! Guest Social: Bianca Tatum Creative Host Site: HawkVisionPodcast Host Social: HawkVision Podcast IG

As the founder and CEO of The Erika Monae Group Erika has established herself not only as a powerhouse executive HR Coach, but also a trusted voice teaching thousands of individuals how to network on purpose. With over 7 years of experience in the world of human resources and leadership development, Erika knows exactly how to identify and communicate both value and values. In this episode, Erika discusses her successes and the step by step processes that allowed her to leave corporate america and become a full time entrepreneur well ahead of her planned schedule! She also teaches leaders and aspiring leaders how to network on purpose. For those that are trying to navigate their way up the corporate ladder, Erika reminds us that grace, authenticity, courage and integrity are the pillars that we can build an amazingly fulfilling career on, as well as a highly profitable and successful business. She is a remarkable speaker, businesswoman, leader, and a true visionary.  #Leadership #LeadershipCoach #SuccessTips #Motivation  #TopShowHost #PersonalGrowth Guest Site: EMG.com Guest Social: Erika LinkedIn Host Site: Hawk Vision Pod Host Social: Hawk Vision FB

Dr. Tamara Beckford is not only a board certified emergency physician, she is a visionary and positive force for change in the highly politicized field of healthcare. Over the past few years, we've seen healthcare and the access to healthcare be placed at the forefront of our everyday lives. Covid-19 has reinvigorated the importance of the conversation around how many people have, and still need affordable healthcare. Dr. Beckford has created and successfully launched UR CARING DOCS which is a platform that allows people to see a doctor quickly via telemedicine. Equally important is the educational piece that she's providing whbile teaching the difference between urgent and emergent medical scenarios. In this interview, Dr. Beckford discussed the benefits of an entrepreneurship incubator community, and the process of launching a business while balancing a demanding job as an emergency room physician.  #BlackExcellence #StartUp #SuccessTips #Visionary #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship Guest Site: UR Caring Docs Guest Social: UR Caring Docs Insta Host Site: HawkVisionPodcast Host Social: HawkVision FB  

Attiquewa Green, better known as "That Finance Chick" by her adoring online community which is tens of thousands strong, is one of the most trusted voices across multiple platforms. Her vast depth of the finance industry and light hearted, yet no nonsense delivery has allowed her to grow her business of teaching other how to build individual wealth into a success. Simply put, Attiquewa is teaching women how to break the cycle of paycheck to paycheck living, and teaching them how to acquire assets. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know before investing in the stock market, three different types of budgest to healp build wealth, and what to do when there's not enough money coming in. "That Finance Chick" is a highly successful entrepreneur with a track record of success that is growing every day. There is currently a high level of awareness in the black community about getting financially and for those that are just beginning their wealth journey, there are few better equipped to help you budget your money, and understand your finances better.  #BlackExcellence #Finance #MoneyTips #Entrepreneurship #Motivation Guest Site: Finance Wealth Challenge Guest Social: Attiquewa Green Finance IG Host Site: Hawk Vision Online Host Social: Hawk Vision FB

If you've been in the network marketing industry at any point over the last 20 years, you have undoubtedly heard the name Edwin Haynes.  He is not only one of the most successful networkers in the country, but he has also built and trained .ultiple 7 figure income earners all over the world. As a best selling author (Permission To Succeed) , our guest this week is literally one of the most influential people that I've ever met. He has personally helped to shape my thoughts on success, entrepreneurship, as well as being a husband and father. Edwin Haynes has created a living resume of success like no other in the industry of network marketing. In addition to his MLM achievements, Edwin is also an extremely successful global entrepreneur with businesses operating in over 50 countries. In this episode, Edwin shares 3 major values and strategies that he successfully leverages to build wealth and train leaders across the country.  Almost more importantly, Mr. Haynes genuinely shares the lessons that he learned during his journey of personal growth, and how those lessons can help other entrepreneurs shorten their learning curve to success.  #mlmSuccessTips #Motivation #Entrepreneurship #Visionary #TopShowHost #PersonalGrowth Guest Site: Edwin Haynes Guest Social: Edwin Haynes FB Host Site: Hawk Vision Pod Host Social: Hawk Vision FB

Tremaine Wills has always found herself "where the money resides". As a young entrepreneur, she realized that the only way that she could live the life that she wanted to live, was to create more income. Over time she learned both the rules and laws of money and made it her life's mission to teach as many people as she could exactly how money works. She now owns MIND OVER MONEY, an investment advisory firm where she is helping black women change their emotional relationship with money and create sound financial plans that will enable them to retire early. Tremaine has strategically partnered her infectious energy, life experiences and extensive knowledge in a manner that has propelled her to be recognized as one of the best in class. During this episode, Tremaine breaks down how she teaches her clients to make their money grow and work for them instead of training their time for dollars for the rest of their lives.  If you are struggling with mental barriers, or have belief systems that need a little extra muscle behind them...this episode is for you! #SuccessTips #BlackExcellence #Motivation #Finance #BlackWealth #Entrepreneurship Guest Site: MindOverMoney Guest Social: Tremaine Wills  Host Site: Hawk Vision Host Social: Hawk Vision IG

Maureen Simmons is one of the most insightful minds that I have had the pleasure of connecting with in the past few years. With a highly successful life coaching background, formidable political mind and entrepreneurial life experiences, Maureen is blazing trails like only a true visionary can. Having most recently written California’s historic reparations bill AB 3121, Maureen got an inside look at the state census information which shed light on both personal experiences, and business relationships. After seeing that data, and as a friend of the show, we decided to break down the dating pool for affluent black women. What are the key indicators of success that women look for in a man, and adversely what are the overwhelming trends towards success that often go overlooked or get downplayed? Maureen and I discuss the dating options available for affluent black women and so much more...Tune In #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #ShowHost #AffluentBlackWomen #DatingWhileBlack #Motivation #ChuckHawkins Guest Social: @TheMoChronicles Guest Site:  Maureen Simmons online Host Site: Hawk Vision Podcast Host Social: Hawk Vision IG

It is an absolute pleasure to introduce Erica Tyson to the Visionary Community. Erica is the visionary/founder of In Alignment LLC where she operates as an amazingly insightful leadership professional that coaches and consults corporate and individual clients with a focus on self care. She is one of the precious few to be commissioned by The Franklin Covey Organization which is synonymous with leadership and personal development to completely develop a training series, and she has a strong history of successful results. I think we can all agree that 2020 threw everything at us, up to and including the kitchen sink which is why I could not let the year end without having Erica on to walk us through her patented Whole S.E.L.F. Care system. As entrepreneurs and dream chasers, we often get lost in the hustle and bustle of planning, implementing and measuring results and then gloss over our personal care. With this episode, and Erica’s powerful, calming insights, we are putting our whole selves first. If you are looking for actionable insights on how to process chaos in a manner that will serve you, your relationships and your goals...this episode is for you. #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #ChuckHawkins #EricaTyson #BlackExcellence Guest Site: In Alignment Guest Social: Erica on FB Book Erica: Erica Tyson Calendar Host Site: Hawk Vision Podcast Host Social: Hawk Vision on FB

Uzoma Obidike is so much more than a certified career coach. Speaking with her is like having a spotlight focused on your greatest strengths, and amplified for the world to see. It’s quite easy to understand why Uzoma is winning at the highest possible levels in business. She has over 10 years of experience in the education sector and has transitioned that professional knowledge into a wildly successful career coaching business. She founded SHE LEADS BEAUTIFULLY, a company where she teaches women who feel trapped or stalled in their careers, to both strategically and genuinely network their way into their dream jobs.  Uzoma is a refreshing and honest voice working in a space that is often overlooked and misunderstood, yet her expertise and subject mastery makes the insurmountable task of finding the perfect, forever job...possible, attainable and imminent. If you are in a place where you’ve been wondering if your career has peaked, if you should make a money move, or how you can get that next promotion that you KNOW you deserve, this episode is for you. #CareerAdvice #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #BlackExcellence #TopShowHost #ChuckHawkins #UzomaObidike Guest Site: She Leads Beautifully Guest Social: Dream Job Networking Host Site: Hawk Vision Podcast Host Social: Hawk Vision Linked

Marc Coley has an online community tens of thousands strong and it’s growing everyday. He’s known to most as the “Entrepreneurs Pastor” because Marc has successfully grown a coaching business for entrepreneurs where he is not only bridging the gap by being “HEAVY ON THE FAITH”, but also HEAVY on the fundamentals of running a business. It doesn’t take long in this episode to understand why participants in Marc’s academy are winning at such a high level. Having a 12 year career as an entrepreneur, Marc understands the connection between value and coaching which allows him to teach a specific set of beliefs to everyone in his academy. Success is a language of its own that we all strive to speak fluently. Marc is a translator for those that are actively pursuing greatness. In this interview, we talked about how the ego of the business owner can hurt their progress, fear of missing out, the fear of success, and so much more. This episode is for entrepreneurs that are looking for advice on how to launch, scale and streamline their businesses. I definitely challenge you to take notes and share with other visionaries just like you. #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #BlackExcellence #TopBlackPodcast #HawkVisionPodcast Guest Site: Marc Coley Guest Social: Marc Coley FB Host Site: HawkVision Podcast Host Social: Hawk Vision IG

Jason Butler has discovered a gold mine online. Back in 2015 Jason decided to tackle his mounting student loan debt and find a way to earn income without sacrificing another 8 hour shift. After the normal trial and error, Jason found his niche in blogging and in the Ebay market place and has never looked back. You know the conversation is great when you don't get a chance to cover all of the questions that you were going to ask. In this conversation on success Jason Butler aka (My Money Chronicles) was absolutely phenomenal both in his insight and delivery. There is a serious movement right now to create passive income with a strong side hustle and Jason lays out his specific steps, tips and tricks that you can easily follow to create a presence and thrive in the Ebay marketplace. Perhaps more importanlty, he shares the story of how his business grew and continues to do so. If you are looking for a way to suppliment income, reduce outstanding debt or launch a brand new business...This episode is for you. #SuccessTips #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #WebsiteMonetization Guest Site: MoneyChronicles Guest Twitter: Jason Butler Tweets Host Site: Hawk Vision Online Host IG: Hawk Vision Podcast IG

Paul Brunson needs absolutely no introduction. Oprah Winfrey once dubbed him “much more than a match maker”, and over the last 12+ years he has not only proven her to be correct, but has become widely considered one the world’s most influential matchmakers and relationship experts. YES...IN THE WORLD. He has hosted successful dating TV shows both internationally & here in the U.S., successfully launched multiple businesses and is now focused on creating his own echo system within the “BETTER WITH PAUL” universe. Paul is a best selling author that is still writing his own success story! In this episode, we discussed some commonly misguided perceptions surrounding relationships as then discussed the importance of relationships while building a brand. If you are an entrepreneur that wants to learn either the true, intangible secrets to success, or how to balance a love life and a business, this episode is for you. #BlackExcellence #Leadership #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #RelationshipHelp #Ghana #ReadyToLove Guest Site: PaulBrunsonOnline Host Site: HawkVisionOnline Host FB: HawkVisionPodcast On Facebook

Lynn Zettler is an executive coach and founder/owner of Core Impact Coaching which specializes in accountability and leadership. She has run an extremely profitable business for decades and is considered one of the most trusted voices in her industry. In this episode, Lynn tackles three of the hardest battles that entrepreneurs face while building their businesses and solidifying their brands; accountability, establishing influence, and the importance of difficult conversations. Lynn’s strategic approach to engaging with her customers and learning both their core values and helping them to streamline their business plans, have contributed to her longevity and allowed her to enjoy massive success. She is widely considered a thought leader in the executive coaching space, and she shared many of her secrets to success in this interview. If you are chasing greatness, this interview is a must listen on your personal growth journey. #ExecutiveCoach #Leadership #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship Guest Site: LynnZettlerHome Guest Social: CoreImpact on Facebook Host Site: HawkVisionPodcast.com Host FB: HawkVision on Facebook

Denise Williams is flying in rarified air. Successfully navigating the shark infested waters of the  United States Real Estate industry She is one of the youngest African American women in the United States to have founded her own Real Estate brokerage firm Williams and Co. Realty where she serves as both CEO and the qualifying broker. Through her proven track record of success in the industry, Denise has developed a successful curriculum that has allowed her to personally train over 125 agents. Most importantly, Denise is a visionary that knows what it takes to launch and grow a million dollar empire. In this interview, Denise Williams shares specific success tips and the exact principles she has followed to ensure growth and longevity as an entrepreneur. We also discuss her recent book “From Broke To Broker” which is her personal story of creating a powerful money mindset in the face of early adversity. This episode is a lesson in entrepreneurship and wealth creation that you can’t afford to miss if you are looking to build your belief, listen in now! #RealEstateInvesting #SuccessTips #Entrepreneurship #BlackExcellence Guest Site: Denise The Broker Guest IG: Denise The Broker IG Host Site: HawkVisionPodcast.com Host IG: HawkVision IG

Generational Wealth is a phrase that has recently become increasingly popular in the black community, but Clint and Deanna Lewis are visionaries that have been ahead of the trend from the beginning. Owners of 5 Wingstop, and 4 Fatburger franchises, they have unlocked the blueprint to wealth accumulation and have received multiple entrepreneurship awards for building and running successful franchises. In addition to their entrepreneurial success, they are also co-authors of the book FAITH, FAMILY and FRANCHISE, which serves as a guide to help couples navigate the hurdles of managing their business ventures and their relationships. If you’re looking for tips on how to launch or skyrocket your franchise business, or what it takes to have proven, guaranteed success, this powerful episode is for you. #Franchising #RelationshipsAndBusiness #SuccessTips #BlackExcellence Guest Site: Faith Family Franchise Guest IG:  Faith Family Franchise on IG Host Site: Hawk Vision Podcast  Host IG: Hawk Vision on IG

Tamara Sykes is the founder of NEXT LEVEL PRESENCE, a virtual consulting firm that specializes in SEO (search engine optimization) for online entrepreneurs, bloggers and content creators. In this episode, Tamara joins the show to discuss why small businesses are leaving money on the table, by not understanding the role that web-search plays in potential revenue. Tamara breaks down why hashtags are only icing on the cake when trying to build an online business or blog from scratch. She shares the benefits of customer reviews, community trust, and what strategies and types of posts work over various social media outlets.  If you have an online business or blog, you should listen to this episode with this question in mind: If there are 3.5 Billion searches on GOOGLE alone, does your business show up in a normal search? Tamara has had both commercial, and personal portfolio success that has created revenue from work that she has done years ago and now she’s here to show you how to do the exact same thing. #SmallBusiness #Motivation #EntrepreneurshipPodcast #HawkVisionPodcast Guest Site: NextLevelPresence Guest Twitter: @NextLevelPres Guest IG: @nextlevelpresence HOST SITE: HawkVisionPodcast HOST IG: @Hawk_Vision_

When it comes to dating and relationships, Troy Spry is virtually untouchable. He is an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur whose work has been seen and celebrated across multiple platforms and venues. He’s taken his years of professional experiences as a certified relationship coach, combined with his personal love story and positioned himself as one of the most prominent writers and coaches in the African American community.  While I can’t understate the accomplishments Troy has amassed, personally, I believe that the content of this interview is nothing short of therapeutic. This episode began as a conversation about success and entrepreneurship in the uber competitive relationship space, and turned into two brothers talking about the pitfalls, errors and coping mechanisms that men fall into in search of love. Ladies if you’ve ever wanted to know how men process “closure” or why you feel like you continuously get a man ready for the next woman, this episode is for you. #RelationshipAdvice #SuccessTips #Author #Entrepreneurship #DatingWhileBlack Guest Site: XclusiveThoughts Guest IG: TroySpryIG Host Site: Hawk Vision Website Host IG: Hawk Vision Pod IG

Lisa G-NYC is one of the most influential voices in the tech echo system, and the CEO/founder of @youaretech .As a creative technology consultant, she has helped to build complete platforms and digital landscapes for major media brands, sports leagues and news outlets. She is an award-winning expert in helping her customers identify “white space opportunity” so that they’re able to grow more efficiently and monetize their platforms on a larger scale. With over 15 years of success within the industry, Lisa G knows what tools, platforms and strategies work best for entrepreneurs and big businesses. In this episode, we’ll learn the secrets behind the frontline data and why it’s not enough to know your customer demographic. If you’d like to learn more about how to monetize and scale your online business or why your earnings seem to have plateaued, this episode is for you. #Monetization #Entrepreneurship #WomenInTech #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInStem Guest Site: YouAreTech Guest IG: LisaGNYC Host Site: The Hawk Vision Podcast Host IG: Hawk Vision IG