In this episode of Straight From the Heart, Kim Davis sits down with investor, entrepreneur, and author of Make It Rain, Vercie Lark, for a conversation about ownership and the mindset shift Black businesses must make to truly thrive. Vercie went from dumpster diving for scrap steel to running million-dollar operations. Vercie shares about knowing your numbers and building businesses that generate jobs. The episode talked about the economic realities behind areas like Kansas City's 18th &amp; Vine, and why politics follows money. This episode challenges ownership and collective economic power. If we want thriving neighborhoods, stronger schools, and safer streets, it starts with us. Connect with Vercie Lark: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vercielark/">LinkedIn</a> -🎙 Straight From The Heart is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube🎧 Listen Now: <a href="https://straightfromtheheart.transistor.fm/">here</a>🔗 Connect with us:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartlandblackchamber/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/heartlandblackchamber/">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heartland-black-chamber-a3bb7b1b7/">LinkedIn</a></li></ul>

E19 - We Don’t Need Permission, We Need Investment

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