The BusinessZone with Crystal and Gilbert

The BusinessZone with Crystal and Gilbert We help entrepreneurs learn become business-ready. We will invite special guests to the show to discuss and provide resolutions to small business issues.

The BusinessZone is the No. 1 weekly Podcast and online video radio show that provides advice, coaching, hands-on information, and opportunity to small businesses within Southern California and the world. Hello, Entrepreneurs/Business Owners I am very excited to announce to you that Crystal Mitchell and I are launching our new Radio Show streaming live, an internet-based radio show called THE BUSINESS ZONE. This radio show is where Supplier Diversity meets Business-readiness, Contract-readiness, and Bank Loan-readiness. Our new radio show begins on Friday, July 8, 2016, from 3 pm to 5 pm; then every Friday thereafter from 3 pm to 4 pm. Our first guest on the show for Friday, July 8, 2016, will be the former Nolan Rollins, President of the Los Angeles Urban League addressing special resources available for small businesses. These tips will definitely benefit your business. Our Radio Show will be streaming live on YouTube and Facebook so Please tune in... PLEASE JOIN US!!!

09/18/2026

What happens when we find the right business—but that business isn't prepared to capture the opportunity?

Today we continue the conversation on the Garvey 2.0 Blueprint. Crystal brings the Main Street entrepreneur's perspective, Gilbert brings the global-market perspective, and our guest, Gil Cargill, old-school sales trainer and coach, brings his expertise on sales ex*****on and profitability growth.

A focused stream on turning visibility into sales and sustainable growth. Explore practical ways to attract attention, convert interest, and build profit with a clearer strategy.

09/14/2026

The next decade will be challenging for businesses. Significant damage has occurred over the last two years, and a quick bounce back is unlikely. We need to be proactive, explore new avenues, and pivot if necessary. Those who adapted during the pandemic by broadening their offerings found ways to generate revenue, sometimes permanently. Be ready for change.

09/14/2026

Learn why having your financials in order and your back office set up is crucial before looking for funding. Professor Crystal Mitchell shares her expertise, honed over 30 years, to help small businesses succeed.

09/14/2026

Many inventions we use today originated from Black inventors in the 1800s. When facing adversity, people become incredibly creative to find easier ways to live.

09/13/2026

A powerful question arises: can we truly unite as a people and build economic prosperity? Looking back 100 years to Garvey's vision, we're still having this conversation. Given the current instability, it's time for Black entrepreneurs to lead and reach the top by our own means. The challenge: can we establish successful, cross-border Black-owned businesses within the next five years? Yes, we can. .0

09/12/2026

Many countries, like South Africa and Jamaica, face daily power outages. Their grids struggle, forcing utility companies to charge exorbitant prices. This reliance on generators highlights a global infrastructure challenge.

09/11/2026

For generations, the world was taught to see Africa as small—on maps, in media, in economic forecasts, and in global imagination. But Africa was never small. The distortion of its size distorted the value of its people, its markets, its resources, and its potential.

In this episode, we’re remapping Africa—not just geographically, but economically and psychologically. Because when the map changes, the narrative changes. And when the narrative changes, the strategy must change with it.

Call to Action
As you listen, ask yourself:
If the world has been misrepresenting Africa’s size, value, and potential—how has that shaped your own economic imagination? And now that you see the truth, what investment, partnership, or business move are you willing to make?

Your perception is a strategy.
Your confidence is capital.
Your next decision is part of the Garvey 2.0 movement.

09/11/2026

Small businesses need to think like an octopus – adaptable and ready to blend in. Operate with a strategic, almost 'schizophrenic' mindset, camouflaging your moves so competitors don't see you coming. Be flexible, ready to produce and perform on the fly, and sn**ch those opportunities before they do.

09/11/2026

We're entering new economic landscapes not to take, but to build. It's about creating a unified, win-win situation where everyone benefits. True unity means working together for shared success.

09/11/2026

Exploring the exciting emergence of GARVI 2.0, connecting US small businesses with opportunities in the Caribbean and African diaspora. Get ready for data-backed insights that maximize understanding and potential.

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