VENTEUR

Starting a business and creating true wealth takes time, effort, and a level of sacrifice most people shy away from. Too often, we see society pushing overnight successes as if they’re the norm, inching them in the direction of becoming the standard. This couldn’t be less true. In fact, hoping for overnight success is dangerous because, in many ways, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Real success requires a purpose-driven approach and time. In this issue, we explore what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur, build a meaningful business, and create multigenerational wealth. We dive deep into what it’s like wearing every hat as an entrepreneur, explore the mental health issue that can come along with building a business, and provide actionable steps to help you improve as a leader.…

AS an experienced investor, I come across people asking me for actionable steps to start building a portfolio daily. Many have wanted to participate in the stock market for years, but they remain on the sidelines for various reasons. If you are one of these people who would like to become knowledgeable about investing but feel that something is holding you back, I understand your concerns. Many would-be investors are intimidated by the vast quantity of information they encounter as they attempt to break into the field. Some hold back because they are fearful of making mistakes. Others decide not to invest because they believe that investing in the stock market is limited to the rich. Maybe these barriers were real deterrents in the past, but the resources you need are…

VENTEUR spoke with Moshe Pourad, Co-Founder and Owner at 26 Motors. Pourad was born and raised in Queens, NY. His passion for cars started from a very young age. Pourad’s father worked as a car wholesaler, and he used to ask him questions about the different makes and models. He had extensive knowledge about cars, from how much they cost to the gas mileage they received, which further fueled his interest in the car business. During the 2008 recession, Pourad’s family lost everything. Their house went into foreclosure, and they didn’t have money to pay the bills, which forced him to take the lead in finding a job to help support his family financially. Pourad started working at 12 years old washing cars. Then, he sold his first car at 14,…

RISK. More than just a competitive board game for family game night, it’s a real and pernicious phenomenon. Indeed, no activity in life comes without risk. Driving to work in the morning is a risk. Investing in that new tech company is a risk. Not seeing your doctor about that nagging pain is a risk. Having a kid, getting married, starting a business, or even commenting on that annoying social media post all involve risk. It seems like the only way to avoid risk altogether is to just sit on the couch and do nothing, but as it turns out, even inertia is risky. But what even is risk? How does risk play out in the context of business and entrepreneurship? How can one calculate relative risk and use that knowledge…

REALITY television fans will likely know the name Lesa Milan from her recent debut as one of the stars of Bravo’s series “The Real Housewives of Dubai.” Others may be familiar with her Mina Roe line of maternity clothes or her My Little Makers toys designed to help young minds thrive. More than just a TV personality, Milan is a real and accomplished person who takes great pride in both her achievements and her authenticity. “What you see is what you get,” she says. “I don’t have to pretend.” What you see today is a Lesa Milan who is not just thriving as an entrepreneur but also as a wife, mother, and all-around well-rounded human being. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Milan was raised in Miami. She stayed in Florida for college,…

IN the cockpit of a modern airplane, there are three seats. There are two seats for the pilots, and a third seat in the back, known as the jumpseat. The pilot and the first officer have fairly obvious responsibilities. They fly the aircraft together, one managing the physical tasks of flying the aircraft while the other manages systems, makes radio calls, and otherwise assists the flying pilot. Most people would rightly assume that the captain has the primary leadership role in the cockpit. The captain is directly responsible for the safe operation of the flight and is the ultimate authority onboard the aircraft. But while the captain might get all the glory, every captain comes from somewhere. Even the most experienced captain was once a wide-eyed flight student who didn’t know…