Earn Your Leisure

Earn Your Leisure

Welcome to The Earn Your Leisure Podcast. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings will be your host. Earn Your Leisure will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the entertainment and sports industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. Earn Your Leisure is a college business class mixed with pop culture. We blend the two together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Let’s go!! #earnyourleisurepodcast

Episodes

May 13, 2025 10 mins

In this insightful clip, Troy Millings, Ian Dunlap, and Rashad Bilal unpack the latest developments on U.S. tariffs against China, including the newly announced 90-day pause and drastic rate changes. The hosts break down how tariffs were originally raised up to 145%, only to be quickly slashed to 10% for most products—with further specifics on items related to fentanyl. They dive deep into what this rapid shift signals for gl...

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In this insightful clip from Money Moves, hosts Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap break down why living below your means is the ultimate wealth strategy—and why modesty might be your greatest financial asset. They discuss money traps that can derail your financial progress, the true cost of home ownership, and why that flashy car or expensive watch may not be worth the investment.


Rashad revisits the...

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In this exclusive Earn Your Leisure interview, G Perico breaks down the real cost of being in the streets, how he went broke spending more than he made, and why independence in music is the key to real wealth. He explains how he keeps 80% of his profits, the importance of building a team, and the strategy behind flooding the market with content.


We also dive into the business of touring, avoiding shady promoters, and what he lea...

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In this must-watch clip, Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap break down the five mandatory steps everyone should follow to take control of their personal finances and build lasting wealth. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to tighten up your money game, these actionable strategies cover all the essentials: eliminating debt, smart investing, saving for retirement, setting your family up fo...

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In this insightful clip from EYL, host Troy Millings sits down with Paul Alex, entrepreneur and fintech innovator, to discuss how Paul is disrupting the merchant automation and ATM space. Paul shares his inspiring journey, from his humble beginnings in law enforcement to creating a multi-million dollar business helping others achieve financial freedom.


Paul breaks down the foundation of his fintech approach—fo...

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In this insightful clip from Market Mondays, Ian Dunlap and Rashad Bilal break down the top four lessons investors can learn from Warren Buffett’s continued dominance in the market. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting your investment journey, these key takeaways from the Oracle of Omaha's playbook—including sticking to your plan, building a resilient portfolio, making data-driven decisions, and trimming prof...

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In this insightful clip, Troy Millings and Ian Dunlap dive deep into building a strong portfolio centered on the healthcare sector! Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, they break down the tried-and-true strategies to help you navigate an ever-changing market.


The conversation kicks off with Ian sharing his take on focusing your investments, urging listeners to stick with what works rat...

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In this insightful clip from MM, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with Steve Eisman, the legendary investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis and was portrayed in "The Big Short." Eisman shares his expert perspective on the current state of the economy, evaluating whether today’s risks parallel those of 2008 and how concerned investors should be about a potential recession or greater financial ca...

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April 26, 2025 12 mins

In this clip, Ingrid Best shares her journey into the world of art investing, offering valuable insights and practical tips for those interested in exploring this unique and rewarding investment avenue.


Ingrid's venture into art investing began with a realization sparked by a significant bonus from her career in the wine and spirits business. Instead of indulging in fleeting luxuries, she decided to invest a substantial port...

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We sat down with Paul Alex, the founder of MerchantAutomation.com and a former award-winning detective, to talk about his incredible journey from law enforcement to building multimillion-dollar businesses. In this interview, Paul shares how he made the bold decision to leave a stable career in law enforcement and pursue entrepreneurship full-time. He breaks down how he built his companies from the ground up, helped over 4,000 entre...

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April 22, 2025 7 mins

In this clip, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap sit down to break down the current state of AMD and what investors should be considering right now. Are we entering bearish territory for AMD? Is it time to cut your losses—or is there a buying opportunity on the horizon?


Ian shares his longtime perspective on AMD as one of his favorite companies, while also explaining why he now sees it slipping off ...

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In this powerful clip, Morgan DeBaun, CEO and founder of Blavity Inc., joins Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal to break down her journey from early stock market investing at age 13 to building a $40 million media powerhouse. Get the inside scoop on how Morgan navigates the corporate landscape amid rollbacks in DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives and shifting political climates. She opens up about how these changes—plu...

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In this clip, join Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Morgan Debaun as they dive into how artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly changing the tech industry—especially for Black professionals. Morgan, founder of AfroTech, shares eye-opening perspectives on the growing skills gap, the critical role of innovation, and why embracing new technology is now more vital than ever.


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In this insightful clip, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap discuss the recent changes in Trump's tariff policies and their impact on the market. We dive into the erratic behavior surrounding the exemptions for smartphones and computer chips, which were welcomed by the tech sector, only to be followed by a special tariff on semiconductors. This inconsistency creates a choppy market, leaving investors on edge.

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April 12, 2025 5 mins

In this insightful clip, finance experts Troy Millings, Ian Dunlap, and Rashad Bilal dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of major tech stocks and investment strategies. The conversation starts with a focus on Amazon, as Troy contemplates the implications of tariffs on e-commerce and how it might impact Amazon’s position as an attractive investment.

Rashad shares his perspective, revealing that Amazon isn’t currently in his to...

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In this powerful episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with the legendary Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, as she opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the highs and the lows, and how she fought to reclaim her business and legacy.


Pinky reveals how Slutty Vegan fell into financial crisis even after reaching a $100M valuation, and why she lost ownership of the company for 43 days. She breaks down ...

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In this insightful clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive into a heated discussion about Apple's current status in the tech world. With recent challenges such as potential tariffs and rising iPhone prices, the team debates whether it's time to remove Apple from the popular "two tech to index" philosophy. Ian Dunlap shares his perspective on Apple's drawdown strategy, gross profit margins, a...

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Tonight on a special episode of Earn Your Leisure, we’re joined by CNBC’s Frank Holland and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver to break down one of the biggest economic moves of the year: Trump’s tariffs. With new tariffs set to take effect and talk of a “State of Emergency” on trade, we’ll explore what this means for the U.S. economy, small businesses, manufacturers, the stock market, global supply chains, and you—t...

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In this insightful clip from Earn Your Leisure, Rashad Bilal sits down with Derrick Faulcon to delve into the art of creating multiple streams of income. Derrick shares his unique strategy, grounded in focus and consistency, to master the "seven streams of income" concept that often seems elusive to many.


Listen as Derrick explains his journey, starting with a single donut shop, and how he evolved it i...

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In this fascinating clip, hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap delve into the world of AI and robotics, highlighting how reinforcement learning is paving the way for revolutionary advancements in home robotics. Discover how these technologies are shaping our future!


The clip takes you through the enlightening experience of attending a high-tech exhibit, where Rashad and Ian engaged with cutting-edge AI and roboti...

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