In today’s episode of The Sky’s The Limit, Dee Brown, President and CEO of The P3 Group Inc, talks to Torrence McKnight, President and CEO of Torrence McKnight State Farm Insurance Agency.

Torrence is a Results-driven leader with repeated success maximizing new business development and customer retention for high-growth companies. Over the past 20 years, Torrence has served in roles including as Adjunct Faculty at Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Assistant VP, Corporate Relations Manager at US Bank.

Today, Torrence talks about how his sporting background influenced his life, learning his work ethics at a young age, his journey from Corporate America into entrepreneurship, the importance of understanding insurance products, his most significant challenges throughout his career, being a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and leaving behind a legacy.

The Sky's the Limit - Emmitt Smith

Tune in to this episode of the Sky’s the Limit with Dee Brown CEO featuring Ben Baltimore, Chief of Staff and Trevor Brown, Chief Creative Officer as they talk about the difference between greatness and being successful. 

What would you do if you had the opportunity to work on projects that makes people’s lives better? Wouldn’t you be inspired to do more? When you give your best, the possibilities are endless. That’s when you can honestly say that The Sky’s The Limit. 

Dee Brown welcomes his Chief of Staff Ben Baltimore in today's episode. Ben’s parents were both teachers. His fondest memory growing up was playing football with his brothers. Growing up in a small community surrounded by poverty and crime, there was more opportunity to do the wrong thing. But Ben managed to stay on the right track, thanks to football. 

He joined The P3 Group as an intern. With his unwavering commitment and unparalleled work ethic, he rose to the ranks to his current position, working side-by-side with Dee Brown, brainstorming ideas for their next life-changing project, and experiencing satisfaction from numerous accomplishments. 

Tune in to this episode and be inspired as Ben Baltimore and Dee Brown talk about what a young African American can achieve with the right work ethic, ingenuity, and the willingness to sacrifice for what you believe in. 

“Give it your all. If you have a small task but put 110% in it, you’re definitely getting 110% out.”

• Ben Baltimore

In This Episode:

• Ben talks about his childhood and his journey to becoming Dee Brown’s Chief of Staff at 23 years old.
• What were Ben's challenges growing up in a small community?
• Ben talks about the lessons he learned from playing football and how they helped him in all aspects of life.
• What was it like working with The P3  Group as an intern and then climbing the corporate ladder?  
• How does it feel to be known by everyone and appear on Self-Made TV?
• Ben shares the fantastic experiences that come with his role, his favorite projects, and what it’s like working side by side with Dee Brown.
• The Self-Made Tequila joins the Self-Made brand alongside the Self-Made Yacht, Self-Made TV, and others.

And more…

Connect with Ben Baltimore:

• The P3 Group, Inc. Website - https://thep3groupinc.com/meet-our-leadership
• Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/ben.baltimore.737

Connect with Dee Brown:

• Website - https://deebrownceo.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deebrownceo/
• Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/dee.brown.1800721
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deebrownp3group/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeDeeBrownCEO

“Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on The Oscars stage.”

You must have been watching the event on your television at that moment. You must have heard or read about it as the news spread quickly online. How did you feel? It's easy enough to pass judgment and say that  Will acted irrationally, or you can defend his action because he did it to protect his woman. 

What happened at that moment is something that serves as a lesson for every one of us. The Oscars is an event meant to celebrate winners. But that brief moment when Will gave in to his emotions tainted the mood of that night and resulted in severe repercussions for him.

Does Will’s punishment fit the offense?

Dee Brown welcomes back his Chief Operating Officer Grandon Gray and Chief Data & Compliance Officer Erik Stevenson on the show to talk about the importance of DISCIPLINE, especially for people in business. The discussion will have the Oscars incident as an example of how someone’s inability to control his emotions and actions ruined a reputation that took a long time to build.

In This Episode:

• The Oscars Night and how Will Smith reacted to Chris Rock’s joke.
• Does the punishment fit the offense?
• Looking at Will Smith’s history and the current situation, would you understand what could have triggered his action? 
• Do you think the repercussions will be the same if it's a White man who committed the same offense?
• Do Black Lives Really Matter?  The injustices experienced by the African American community then and now…
• Why are People of Color not collectively putting energy into building each other up?
• Why are we so quick to cancel someone?  

And more…

Connect with Dee Brown:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

How do you provide medical care in a community health center that does not have clean facilities? How can underprivileged children have the opportunity to receive an education and fight for a better future? What hope is there for African American communities living in harsh environments? 

That's what The P3 Group, Inc. and Brown Foundation are doing  – building projects that will change the lives of African American people and give them a fair fighting chance at a better life. The P3 Group, Inc. partners with government agencies and large non-profit organizations to deliver projects that benefit their communities. 

Joining Dee Brown in today's episode are two of his top executives: Chief Operating Officer Grandon Gray and Chief Data & Compliance Officer Erik Stevenson.

Dee and his executives talk about the exciting work they are doing and the impact of their projects on African American communities. They share their vision of changing people's lives and giving hope to those who have nothing else to hold on to. Join us in this candid and heartfelt conversation!

In This Episode:

• What is it like working for The P3 Group?
• Grandon talks about the projects he worked on in West Memphis and how those projects impacted his community.
• Erik shares his experience participating in building a school that will benefit the community for many years to come. 
• Have you heard about the VA Center, a memorial center for veterans, community health centers, and other community projects spearheaded by The P3 Group and Brown Foundation? Get to know the work being done by Brown Foundation and Dee's philosophy behind it.
• The vision behind DBS (Dee Brown Show)
• How are you raising your children? Are you training them to be mediocre, or are you raising visionaries and leaders in an unfair world?
• How engaging in sports can train children for the game of life. 
• The role of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in educating African American children and how we can help.

And more…

Connect with Dee Brown:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

What is it like to be an African American law enforcement officer? How does someone protect and serve his community and make a difference?

Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is the Honorable Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County, AR Judge. Judge Robinson started his career in law enforcement as a Deputy Jailer with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). He quickly rose from the ranks to become the first African-American and 31st Sheriff of Jefferson County. Sheriff Robinson held a deep commitment to Community Policing and fostered a "participatory management" philosophy in which all employees were given a voice in the operation of the Sheriff's Office.  He also supported the continued modernization of all operations to better serve both personnel and the public.

Sheriff Robinson retired from the Sheriff’s Office on December 31, 2018. But that was not the end of his law enforcement career. He was elected and sworn in as Jefferson County Judge on January 1, 2019, becoming the first Jefferson County Sheriff to be elected as Jefferson County Judge. Upon taking office, Judge Robinson focused his efforts on strengthening the county’s budget, eliminating waste, improving efficiency, upgrading technology and infrastructure, and making the county business more transparent.

Dee and Judge Robinson talk about using your God-given talents to make a difference in whatever role or capacity you are in and leaving each place better than before!

In This Episode:

• What inspired Judge Robinson to take the law enforcement path and to what does he attribute his success?
• How does fostering community policing and "participatory management" impact the community?
• Judge Robinson talks about retiring from the sheriff's office to become the county judge and the challenges that came with the new role.
• Judge Robinson shares how he built communications, relationships, and buildings.
• Notwithstanding his numerous accomplishments, what legacy does Judge Robinson want to leave behind?
• Judge Robinson proudly talks about being a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Connect with Honorable Gerald Robinson:

• Jefferson County Website
• Facebook

Connect with Dee Brown:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

For several decades, the African American community has had limited access to building wealth. The lack of financial literacy, low income, and systematic inequalities are just some of the challenges that prevent this community from reaching financial independence. But there are quite a few who managed to break through and succeed financially. 

Joining Dee Brown in today's episode is Charles Sims, Jr., CEO of Sims Financial Group, Inc., an independent risk management firm composed of experienced insurance professionals. Charles is a member of The Million Dollar Round Table, National Association of Life Underwriters, Financial Planning Association, Life Underwriting Training Council, and The John Hancock Financial Network's Hall of Fame. He is the first African American to be inducted into this prestigious organization and listed among the Who's Who in Finance and Industry. These are just a few of Charles' achievements. 

Charles and Dee talk about retirement and estate planning, building generational wealth, and how young people can start their path to financial freedom. 

In This Episode:

• What are the services offered by Sims Financial Group?
• How has the financial industry changed over the last 50 years?
• Charles shares the challenges he had to overcome to get to where he is today.
• How is Charles helping address the wealth gap in America, especially for the African American community?
• Building a brand and keeping it going despite the challenges
• What is the significance of being inducted into The John Hancock Financial Network's Hall of Fame?
• The Three Stages of Retirement Planning 
• How can young people start preparing for financial freedom?
• What can we do to educate our people about generational wealth?
• Advice to people who want to get into the financial services industry

Book Mentioned:

• Black Reconstruction in America by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois 

Connect with Charles Sims, Jr.:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Phone Number - (901) 680-7500

Connect with Dee Brown:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• YouTube