Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. 

The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.
👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel
•    Founder & CEO of Prep Expert
•    Scored a perfect SAT after self-study
•    Secured over $500,000 in scholarships
•    Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank
•    Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways
📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business
•    Started Prep Expert in college dorm room
•    First course led to 376-point average score improvement
•    Grew from local classes to a national online platform
•    Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned
💻 Online Learning & Accessibility
•    Offers live, online SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, and admissions consulting
•    Courses taught by 99th percentile instructors
•    Emphasizes interactive, classroom-like experience with office hours and support
•    Adapted quickly to online learning post-COVID
🎯 Mission-Driven Education
•    Brand motto: “Change your score, change your life”
•    Teaches life skills like time management and goal setting
•    Aims to eliminate student debt through scholarship access
•    Long-term goal: Help students earn $1 billion in scholarships
📈 Entrepreneurial Lessons
•    Faced early rejection from publishers before landing a book deal
•    Used storytelling to stand out on Shark Tank
•    Built brand through word-of-mouth and authenticity
•    Now generates 2M+ annual website visits
🌟 Vision for the Future
•    Expand impact through scholarships and mentorship
•    Continue empowering students to achieve academic and financial freedom
•    Promote meritocracy and the American dream through education.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cherry Collier.

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. 

The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.
👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel
•    Founder & CEO of Prep Expert
•    Scored a perfect SAT after self-study
•    Secured over $500,000 in scholarships
•    Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank
•    Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways
📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business
•    Started Prep Expert in college dorm room
•    First course led to 376-point average score improvement
•    Grew from local classes to a national online platform
•    Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned
💻 Online Learning & Accessibility
•    Offers live, online SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, and admissions consulting
•    Courses taught by 99th percentile instructors
•    Emphasizes interactive, classroom-like experience with office hours and support
•    Adapted quickly to online learning post-COVID
🎯 Mission-Driven Education
•    Brand motto: “Change your score, change your life”
•    Teaches life skills like time management and goal setting
•    Aims to eliminate student debt through scholarship access
•    Long-term goal: Help students earn $1 billion in scholarships
📈 Entrepreneurial Lessons
•    Faced early rejection from publishers before landing a book deal
•    Used storytelling to stand out on Shark Tank
•    Built brand through word-of-mouth and authenticity
•    Now generates 2M+ annual website visits
🌟 Vision for the Future
•    Expand impact through scholarships and mentorship
•    Continue empowering students to achieve academic and financial freedom
•    Promote meritocracy and the American dream through education.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cherry Collier.

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, a leading online test prep company. 

The conversation explores Patel’s journey from struggling test-taker to perfect SAT scorer, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur. He shares how his personal experience inspired a mission to help students unlock scholarship opportunities and academic success.
👨🏽‍🏫 About Dr. Shaan Patel
•    Founder & CEO of Prep Expert
•    Scored a perfect SAT after self-study
•    Secured over $500,000 in scholarships
•    Partnered with Mark Cuban after appearing on Shark Tank
•    Author of a bestselling SAT prep book published by McGraw-Hill
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways
📚 From Side Hustle to Scalable Business
•    Started Prep Expert in college dorm room
•    First course led to 376-point average score improvement
•    Grew from local classes to a national online platform
•    Now serves over 100,000 students with $100M+ in scholarships earned
💻 Online Learning & Accessibility
•    Offers live, online SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, and admissions consulting
•    Courses taught by 99th percentile instructors
•    Emphasizes interactive, classroom-like experience with office hours and support
•    Adapted quickly to online learning post-COVID
🎯 Mission-Driven Education
•    Brand motto: “Change your score, change your life”
•    Teaches life skills like time management and goal setting
•    Aims to eliminate student debt through scholarship access
•    Long-term goal: Help students earn $1 billion in scholarships
📈 Entrepreneurial Lessons
•    Faced early rejection from publishers before landing a book deal
•    Used storytelling to stand out on Shark Tank
•    Built brand through word-of-mouth and authenticity
•    Now generates 2M+ annual website visits
🌟 Vision for the Future
•    Expand impact through scholarships and mentorship
•    Continue empowering students to achieve academic and financial freedom
•    Promote meritocracy and the American dream through education.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cherry Collier.

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Diane Clair.

A Georgia-based legal expert specializing in:

• Real Estate Law
• Estate Planning & Probate
• Business & Contract Law

She also teaches real estate law at Kennesaw State University and offers a Real Estate Investing Masterclass.

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Interview 1. Legal Profession Misconceptions

• The legal field is often misrepresented by personal injury ads.
• Attorney Claire emphasizes that law is much broader and includes critical areas like estate planning and real estate.

2. Dangers of DIY Legal Work

• Many people use platforms like LegalZoom or AI tools to draft wills or contracts, which can lead to costly mistakes.
• Claire warns that AI can fabricate legal information and should not replace professional legal counsel.

3. Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

• You don’t need a lot of money to begin.
• Start by:
  • Creating a business entity (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
  • Exploring tax liens and tax deeds
  • Using county foreclosure lists to find investment opportunities
• Claire’s firm helps with title searches, quiet title actions, and closing processes.

4. Estate Planning: Will vs. Trust

• A will outlines asset distribution but must go through probate.
• A trust (especially irrevocable) avoids probate, offers tax benefits, and protects assets.
• Trusts can own property, businesses, bank accounts, and more.

5. Wealth Transfer & Protection

• Trusts allow for tax-free gifting (e.g., tuition payments).
• Assets in a trust are shielded from lawsuits and creditors.
• Claire advises putting all major assets in a trust or business entity.

💡 Notable Quotes

• “Don’t have anything in your own name—have it in the name of the trust or the business.”
• “Real estate is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations.”
• “64% of Americans don’t have an estate plan. For minorities, it’s 70%.”

📘 Resources Mentioned

• Website: TheClaireFirm.com
• Real Estate Investing Masterclass: Includes video, PowerPoint, and lender resources
• Consultations: Available for real estate, estate planning, and business law

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Diane Clair.

A Georgia-based legal expert specializing in:

• Real Estate Law
• Estate Planning & Probate
• Business & Contract Law

She also teaches real estate law at Kennesaw State University and offers a Real Estate Investing Masterclass.

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Interview 1. Legal Profession Misconceptions

• The legal field is often misrepresented by personal injury ads.
• Attorney Claire emphasizes that law is much broader and includes critical areas like estate planning and real estate.

2. Dangers of DIY Legal Work

• Many people use platforms like LegalZoom or AI tools to draft wills or contracts, which can lead to costly mistakes.
• Claire warns that AI can fabricate legal information and should not replace professional legal counsel.

3. Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

• You don’t need a lot of money to begin.
• Start by:
  • Creating a business entity (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
  • Exploring tax liens and tax deeds
  • Using county foreclosure lists to find investment opportunities
• Claire’s firm helps with title searches, quiet title actions, and closing processes.

4. Estate Planning: Will vs. Trust

• A will outlines asset distribution but must go through probate.
• A trust (especially irrevocable) avoids probate, offers tax benefits, and protects assets.
• Trusts can own property, businesses, bank accounts, and more.

5. Wealth Transfer & Protection

• Trusts allow for tax-free gifting (e.g., tuition payments).
• Assets in a trust are shielded from lawsuits and creditors.
• Claire advises putting all major assets in a trust or business entity.

💡 Notable Quotes

• “Don’t have anything in your own name—have it in the name of the trust or the business.”
• “Real estate is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations.”
• “64% of Americans don’t have an estate plan. For minorities, it’s 70%.”

📘 Resources Mentioned

• Website: TheClaireFirm.com
• Real Estate Investing Masterclass: Includes video, PowerPoint, and lender resources
• Consultations: Available for real estate, estate planning, and business law

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Diane Clair.

A Georgia-based legal expert specializing in:

• Real Estate Law
• Estate Planning & Probate
• Business & Contract Law

She also teaches real estate law at Kennesaw State University and offers a Real Estate Investing Masterclass.

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Interview 1. Legal Profession Misconceptions

• The legal field is often misrepresented by personal injury ads.
• Attorney Claire emphasizes that law is much broader and includes critical areas like estate planning and real estate.

2. Dangers of DIY Legal Work

• Many people use platforms like LegalZoom or AI tools to draft wills or contracts, which can lead to costly mistakes.
• Claire warns that AI can fabricate legal information and should not replace professional legal counsel.

3. Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

• You don’t need a lot of money to begin.
• Start by:
  • Creating a business entity (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
  • Exploring tax liens and tax deeds
  • Using county foreclosure lists to find investment opportunities
• Claire’s firm helps with title searches, quiet title actions, and closing processes.

4. Estate Planning: Will vs. Trust

• A will outlines asset distribution but must go through probate.
• A trust (especially irrevocable) avoids probate, offers tax benefits, and protects assets.
• Trusts can own property, businesses, bank accounts, and more.

5. Wealth Transfer & Protection

• Trusts allow for tax-free gifting (e.g., tuition payments).
• Assets in a trust are shielded from lawsuits and creditors.
• Claire advises putting all major assets in a trust or business entity.

💡 Notable Quotes

• “Don’t have anything in your own name—have it in the name of the trust or the business.”
• “Real estate is the best thing to invest in and pass down to future generations.”
• “64% of Americans don’t have an estate plan. For minorities, it’s 70%.”

📘 Resources Mentioned

• Website: TheClaireFirm.com
• Real Estate Investing Masterclass: Includes video, PowerPoint, and lender resources
• Consultations: Available for real estate, estate planning, and business law

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.