The Prime Global Group Podcast

The Prime Global Group Podcast

by Charles Mabry

Entrepreneurship Investing

Season 2

Chef Ess on Engineering a Premium Culinary Business and Refusing to Discount Your Margins

The execution behind a premium experience is pure engineering. In this episode, private chef and engineer Chef Ess breaks down the exact logistics of scaling a high-end culinary brand. Delivering a top-tier product goes far beyond the raw materials. It requires strict problem-solving, flawless event pacing, and an absolute refusal to compromise on profit margins. She details how maintaining a 30 to 40 percent margin on top of all expenses is the mandatory baseline for taking on any high-ticket client. Scaling into a luxury market means establishing your valuation early and knowing exactly when to walk away from bad deals. In this episode: ■ How combining engineering discipline with culinary design creates a bulletproof operational structure ■ The exact financial breakdown of executing a high-ticket private dining experience ■ Why refusing to discount your services is the fastest way to attract high-net-worth clientele ■ The critical role of a supportive network in pushing you to launch your venture Are you charging what your operational execution is actually worth? Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday #BusinessStrategy #ProfitMargins #OperationalEfficiency #WealthBuilding #PrimeGlobalGroup

From Young Love to a Second Chance: Uncle Earl & Aunt Terri’s 40-Year Love Story ❤️

What happens when two people meet young, go their separate ways, build completely different lives, and somehow find their way back to each other decades later? Charles Mabry sits down with family members Uncle Earl and Aunt Terri for a hilarious, honest, and heartfelt conversation about a love story that started back in 1980 and took more than 30 years to find its way home. They met when Terri was just 17 and Earl was 19. They never officially dated, but life brought them together, eventually leading to their son Julius. They went on to marry other people, raise families, and live separate lives while somehow remaining connected through the years. Then in 2010, after Earl’s father passed away, Terri came to the funeral. Both were divorced at the time, and that moment became the beginning of a second chapter. Three years later, they were married. The conversation goes deep into: ❤️ How their relationship started more than 40 years ago 👨‍👩‍👦 Co-parenting their son while building separate lives ⏳ Why timing played such a major role in their relationship 💔 The mistakes, immaturity, and life lessons that kept them apart 🙏 The love and forgiveness that gave them another chance 💍 How they eventually found their way back to each other ❤️ Why friendship and genuine love can have more staying power than attraction 🎶 Their connection to George Clinton, P-Funk, and the Nappy Dugout community ✈️ Family, travel, food, sports, Memphis, Houston, and plenty of laughs along the way This isn't just a love story. It's a story about timing, forgiveness, friendship, family, and finding your way back to the person who never stopped loving you. Sometimes the person you're meant to be with isn't someone new. Sometimes, they're the person you've known all along. ❤️ Watch the full conversation and hear Uncle Earl and Aunt Terri tell their story in their own words. #UncleEarl #AuntTerri #PrimeGlobalGroup #CharlesMabry #LoveStory #SecondChances #TrueLove #Family #Marriage #Relationships #Pfunk #GeorgeClinton #NappyDugout #Memphis #Houston #Podcast #PodcastEpisode #LoveAndMarriage

Red On The Beat: He Turned Down The Fame To Build Something Bigger

Red On The Beat, on the moment he learned the music business isn't in the studio; it's in what you do with the money after. From growing up around the Bar-Kays to producing for 8Ball & MJG, Waka Flocka, Don Trip, Young Dolph, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf, and more. Red breaks down the business side of hip-hop that most artists never get taught. In this episode: ■ How Red taught himself production and built a name in Memphis before the internet made it easy ■ The financial lessons behind Young Dolph and Nipsey Hussle's legacies, and why their stories still matter ■ Why "vertical integration" gets thrown around by investors who don't actually practice it ■ Red's case for buying real estate and building equity instead of chasing jewelry and appearances. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday #PrimeGlobalGroup #podcast #RedOnTheBeat #musicbusiness #wealthbuilding

He Set Her Up for a Future He'd Never See: Carmeon Hamilton on Grief, Secrets, and Rebuilding in Memphis

Carmeon Hamilton won HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen, landed her own show, and became one of Memphis' most in-demand designers — all while carrying something most people watching her rise never knew. In 2021, she lost her husband Marcus. It wasn't until after that she discovered everything he'd quietly put in place to protect their family's future, without her ever knowing. Charles Mabry sits down with Carmeon for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation: 🏡 Winning HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen — and the secret that made her the only contestant fully prepared to win 💔 Losing her husband, the provisions he made in silence, and what he told her to do with her life before he passed 💰 Turning a personal platform into six-figure partnerships with Samsung, IKEA, and other Fortune 100 brands ☕ Being the first investor in Coffee Black — and why she only invests in people's passion, never just their pitch 🍗 Building "Wing Wars," a first-of-its-kind Memphis event at the Stax Museum designed so everybody wins, not just the brands with the biggest budget 🗣️ Her candid take on people who criticize Memphis without ever actually living in it This is a conversation about grief, legacy, business, and building something real in a city that's fertile ground for exactly that.

The Secret Brandon Johnson Has Kept for 20 Years — and the Bigger Reason He Keeps Showing Up

For 20 years, Brandon "BLJ" Johnson has kept one secret close — who's really under that mascot suit. But that's not even the most interesting thing about him. Charles Mabry sits down with the man who leads the Claw Crew and the Grizz Girls for a conversation about showing up, staying hopeful, and why he still believes in this team no matter what the record says: 🤐 The secret he's protected for two decades — and the loyalty behind it 🎭 Building a character from scratch: the OJ Mayo sleeves, the Zach Randolph chain, the persona that made Memphis fall in love 💭 "We don't take life, we don't give life. We are here to entertain your life." — his philosophy on why sports should be your escape, not your stress 🌱 His genuine hope for a rebuilding season, and why he still believes in the people steering the ship 👨‍👧‍👦 Fatherhood, honesty, and the hardest phone call a parent can get — his daughter's deployment, and the pride of becoming a grandfather 🏀 What a college classroom visit and a same-day interview turned into: two decades of creating moments fans remember for a lifetime This is BLJ — the heartbeat behind every game night at FedExForum. #MemphisGrizzlies #PrimeGlobalGroup #ClawCrew #Memphis #NBA #FedExForum

Cedric Williams On The AI Loophole: How AI Can Force Credit Bureaus to Cut You a Check

In this heavy-hitting episode of the Prime Global Group Podcast, host Charles Mabry sits down with entrepreneur, social media icon, and wealth-building mogul Cedric Williams. If you want to stop getting played by the system and start building real, foundational wealth, this is the blueprint you’ve been waiting for. Cedric drops an absolute masterclass on why your FICO score dictates your lifestyle and how he is using Artificial Intelligence to completely disrupt the saturated credit repair industry. He breaks down his revolutionary new AI credit intelligence platform that extracts your "credit DNA," automatically generates dispute letters using a custom digital currency called Guardian Coins, and directly escalates disputes to litigation—legally forcing credit bureaus to cut you a check when they violate the rules. But it doesn't stop at credit. Charles and Cedric go deep into the ugly truths of the music industry, the reality of unlearning generational trauma, and how to properly protect your assets with anonymous trusts instead of basic LLCs. In This Episode, We Cover: The AI Credit Loophole: How Cedric’s new software completely automates the credit repair process, taking the power out of the bureaus' hands and putting life-changing checks into yours. Unlearning the "I'm Good" Lie: A raw conversation on why Black America needs to normalize therapy, release generational trauma, and stop pretending everything is okay when it's not. Zero-Down Real Estate Hacks: How Cedric leveraged his credit to move into a 3,000 sq. ft. home with only $1,000 down—and got that money back at the closing table. The Ugly Truth About 360 Deals: An insider look at how record labels and management companies legally rob artists who don't understand publishing, BMI, or ISRC codes. Next-Level Asset Protection: Why getting an LLC is just the beginning, and why setting up a private trust (and keeping your name off it) is the ultimate key to true wealth and privacy. The Power of Manifestation: Cedric’s journey from visualizing candy-painted cars in North Memphis to buying exclusive exotics straight off the showroom floor. Quotable Moments: "I can take all of those books... and AI can do some stuff for you and it'll read it to you. AI is better than college." – Cedric Williams "We go through life dealing with trauma, lying to ourselves, saying we good when we're not really good... when I'm good, I'm better than amazing." – Cedric Williams "If you put an even playing field anywhere that there's a black person, we're going to kick everybody's ass... It's all about helping people reach that level of understanding." – Charles Mabry Connect with Cedric Williams (GMT):Stay tapped in with Cedric’s credit platform, music label insights, and wealth-building strategies. Instagram: @cedricgmtwilliams TikTok: @cedricgmtwilliams Join the Prime Global Family: We are building a community of empowered, resilient visionaries who are ready to change the narrative together. If this episode gave you the blueprint to increase your capacity and build your own future, subscribe to the channel and send this video to someone who needs to hear it today. PrimeGlobalGroup.net

Nobody Gave Us a Chance: Rasheed Wallace on Beating the Lakers, Getting Suspended for the Truth, and Building TCA

Nobody gave the 2004 Detroit Pistons a chance against a Lakers roster stacked with Shaq, Kobe, Karl Malone, and Gary Payton. Rasheed Wallace tells Charles Mabry exactly how they did it anyway — and why being underestimated has followed him his whole life, from an undefeated run against Duke at North Carolina to getting suspended (and later vindicated) for calling out the refs. This is a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation covering: 🏆 The inside story of the 2004 NBA Finals upset over the Lakers 🎓 High school ball at Simon Gratz, two national championships, and the Philly rivalry that's lasted 30 years 🏀 North Carolina, Dean Smith, and why he went pro early 💰 The financial pressure that hits every rookie — and the lessons he wishes someone had taught him sooner ❤️ Life after the NBA: coaching, community work, and losing his mother 🔑 Why he's now Director of Basketball Ops at Tennessee Collegiate Academy — and the "no egos" mentality driving the program 🏗️ How Prime Global Group and TCA are teaching student-athletes real estate and financial literacy, not just basketball Rasheed Wallace made it to the highest level of the game. Now he's putting that same energy into building the next generation — on and off the court. #RasheedWallace #TCA #PrimeGlobalGroup #NBAChampion #NorthCarolinaBasketball #DetroitPistons #Mentorship #FinancialLiteracy

Inside TCA: How Travis King, Rasheed Wallace, Nike & Prime Global Group Are Changing Young Lives

Charles Mabry sits down with Travis King — founder of Tennessee Collegiate Academy (TCA) and longtime NBA agent — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a Nike Scholastic League basketball program from the ground up. Travis breaks down the chaos of TCA's first year: getting the green light from Nike in late June, assembling a coaching staff and roster in just three weeks, losing his lead investor at the last minute, and still sending seven players to college on scholarship — including Mason Williams (son of Mo Williams) and a win over the #1 team in the country, Prolific Prep. The conversation goes deep on: 🏀 Partnering with Nike and the fight to keep top Memphis talent home 🏆 Building a coaching staff with President of Basketball Ops Rasheed Wallace, Coach Patrick Cole, and Coach Davonte "Dtap" Pack 🎓 The TCA partnership with Tipton Rosemark Academy in Millington, TN 💰 Prime Global Group's 10-year, multi-million dollar commitment to the program 🏗️ The vision ahead — a dedicated arena, boarding facilities, and expansion beyond basketball ❤️ Why this is about more than basketball — teaching young men financial literacy, life skills, and how to be men This is a story about faith, grit, and building something bigger than a scoreboard. Learn more about Tennessee Collegiate Academy and Prime Global Group's commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the court. #TCA #PrimeGlobalGroup #TravisKing #RasheedWallace #NikeEYBL #ScholasticLeague #Memphis #HighSchoolBasketball #Recruiting #StudentAthlete

Season 1

Shamal Carter: Redefining Leadership, Education Funding, and Transparency in District 36

In This Episode: How do we move past political rhetoric and start creating real, equitable change in our communities? In this episode of the Prime Global Group Podcast, Charles Mabry sits down with Shamaal Carter, a dedicated community advocate running for Arkansas State Representative for District 36. Shamaal opens up about his journey from growing up in the foster care system to dedicating his life to service—working in mental health, substance abuse recovery, and serving as the Craighead County NAACP President. This conversation is rooted in actionable solutions and holding local government accountable. Shamaal breaks down the realities of current education funding, the severe infrastructure needs of rural communities like Truman and Poinsett County, and why true leadership means putting people over politics. He also drops incredible, little-known knowledge about federal housing programs and his vision for empowering the next generation through trade skills. Key Takeaways You’ll Hear: The Reality of Education Funding: A breakdown of how current legislation and funding allocations are heavily impacting rural public schools, and why Shamaal is advocating for equitable infrastructure. Actionable Community Resources: Shamaal explains the HUD escrow program—a massive, underutilized resource that matches rent to help individuals save tax-free money to buy a home. Teaching the Youth to Fish: The plan to establish after-school programs that teach kids hands-on trades like framing, flooring, and painting to build a self-sustaining workforce. Civic Accountability: Why voting is only the first step. Learn how to get involved, sit in on city council meetings, and hold elected officials' feet to the fire, regardless of party affiliation. Connect with Shamaal Carter: To learn more about Shamaal's platform of Transparency, Education, and Advocacy, or to support his campaign, visit his website. https://carterforarkansas.com/ Subscribe & Share: If you found value in this conversation, be sure to subscribe to the Prime Global Group podcast and share this episode with someone in your community who needs to hear it!

From Healthcare to General Counsel: The Inspiring Journey of Dawn Campbell ⚖️🔥

In this episode of the Prime Global Group Podcast, Charles Mabry sits down with his close friend and "counsel in the house," Dawn Campbell. Dawn shares her incredible story of transitioning from a 14-year career in healthcare to attending law school full-time while raising three children and working a full-time job. We dive into her passion for advocacy, which started at the age of seven when she successfully "convinced" her parents to get a Saint Bernard from the shelter. Dawn also discusses her life in Memphis, her love for golf, and her role in the local community, including her work on the finance committee for Commissioner Mikell Lowry. Whether you’re looking for inspiration on career pivots or a masterclass in dedication, this episode is a must-watch! 📈✨

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