She Revised A Business Model And Now This Atlanta Retailer Profits By Helping Black Solopreneurs

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, CEO of The Village Retail, says her shop and night marketplace helped circulate more than $8 million for Black-owned businesses. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jabariyo... Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s... Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership... 0:00 Introduction 1:28 What Its Like For Dr. Key To Be Director Of A NonProfit And Also CEO Of Village Retail 4:43 The Transition Of Retail After Pandemic: How Has It Changed? 8:25 The Mission Of Village Retail Is For Black Entrepreneurship To Thrive 11:50 Dr. Key On Growing Up In Mississippi And Making The Move To Atlanta 16:47 What Heavily Influenced Dr. Key To Leave The Corporate World And Pursue Entrepreneurship Full Time 22:24 How Much Has Village Retail Made Since Opening? 28:10 Dr. Key's Advice For Entrepreneurs Wanting To Pivot In Their Careers 32:44 Village Retail's Second Location And What's Next? Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter:   / forbes   Forbes Video on Instagram:   / forbes   More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.