Money Making Conversations Master Class Rushion McDonald

Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shannon Denton co-founder of Wripple.  Wripple is a marketing on-demand platform offering a private marketplace of vetted talent and software to manage freelancer relationships in one place. The platform's marketplace connects brands and ad agencies with highly skilled, on-demand talent for incredible speed, efficiency, and flexibility.

Wripple, is poised to change the way brands secure talent for Marketing and Customer Experience project . Wripple'ss Agency Services Platform allows marketing teams to browse and hire highly vetted talent, all on-demand. This includes finding individual freelancers and a ready-made project team. It's a more modern and cost-effective solution to manage capacity and get outside digital expertise. The platform provides access to teams for over 50 projects and individuals spanning 25 roles across strategy, design, media, marketing, and technology. With more than 70 years of collective agency experience, our knowledge is embedded in our technology to drive fit-for-purpose talent matching your needs. 

So, my experiences have been divers. I have raised > more than $40M in Venture Capital, run and sold a start-up, led a $700M global company, built new business units, acquired several companies, built software products from scratch, and advised over 50 Fortune 500 companies on Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Media, and Technology Innovation.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig.  Known for his work at Walt Disney Film Studios, where he managed Central Division Theatrical Sales and Distribution for 20 theatrical demographic market areas across all of Disney’s film silos (including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Animation Studios), Keith was instrumental in helping to propel Disney’s box office to an astounding record of over $42+ billion in total box office sales during major releases including Marvel Studio’s “The Black Panther”, “Aladdin”, “The Lion King”, Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, as well as Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2”, “Thor: Ragnarok”, and more.

Keith is now the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Porter + Craig Film and Media Distribution, an entertainment firm that has become an industry go-to for global filmmakers. Porter + Craig places intentional emphasis on authentically highlighting female and minority voices and have arranged financing and/or distribution for over 100+ feature films, TV movies and documentaries into the US and Canadian marketplace across digital platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, and Roku, in addition to select theater franchises AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Theaters, along with global broadcast networks including HBO, Showtime, Discovery, BET, CW, and RLJ. Major releases include the widely-recognized independent film “The Blacklight”, and Nigerian rom-com “Single Not Searching”, starring Lisa Raye, which debuted in over 40 major markets in the US and Canada via AMC Theaters – an astounding achievement for a Nollywood release in the U.S.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dominique Easley.   His company, Shedd Construction LLC, started in 2018.  The provide the following services electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, flooring, custom carpentry work, and drywall. When he moved to Atlanta in 2022 he got his real estate license. He then became inspired to start fixing and flipping homes, so he asked around to meet different contractors. An associate introduced him to Hunter, which sparked his interest in potentially having ownership in a construction company.  So after working with Hunter for six months, Easley invested in the company, and now, since January 2024, they have created the company Loud 27 House LLC.  This is where they fix and flip homes to create a forever home or a dream for the next homeowner.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Alicia Lyttle. Her specialization is business and marketing consulting, leveraging AI to enhance marketing strategies and foster business growth. Their tailored training programs cater to each organization's unique needs, ensuring effective AI integration, specialized industry solutions, and addressing specific sector challenges.


Thinking about customer experience: How can AI enhance personalized interactions between businesses and customers?
On efficiency: How can companies leverage AI to streamline operations and drive productivity?
Diving into marketing: Could you share how AI tools revolutionize digital marketing strategies for better reach and engagement?
Are they considering the human touch? How do businesses balance AI automation and the irreplaceable human element?
Exploring creativity: How is AI contributing to content creation, and what does this mean for the future of creative industries?
Thinking about challenges: What are the common hurdles businesses face when integrating AI, and how can they overcome them?
Looking ahead: Where do you see the most significant opportunities for innovation with AI in business sectors that are just beginning to adopt this technology?

 
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Mela Lovett.  CEO of "Family Lawn Services, a distinguished Metro Atlanta landscape company, excels in providing top-tier lawn care solutions explicitly tailored for both residential and commercial properties. Their dedication to elevating outdoor aesthetics shines through meticulous lawn maintenance, innovative landscape design, and reliable ground-keeping. With a strong foothold in the heart of Georgia, our expert team pledges an unparalleled commitment to green brilliance. Trust us to redefine your terrain with our landscaping artistry, serving as a testament to the community's trust in our eco-centric vision. Enlist Family Lawn Services to transform your garden into a verdant oasis."
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Benny Pough; decades of dedication and determination propelled Benny Pough to the forefront of the music industry and made him one of today’s successful and innovative business leaders. Pough has helped shape the sound and culture of music worldwide, having been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, and 21 Savage. He is CEO of D.Verse Media, a full-service global music distribution and publishing company.

On one fateful afternoon, a tragedy nearly took his life and empire away. Discover how this devastating incident forever altered the life of this industry titan.
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