“I don’t want to play in the Negro League I want to play in the Global League. I’m chasing Trillions Not Millions.”
“I don’t want to play in the Negro League I want to play in the Global League. I’m chasing Trillions Not Millions.” The industry is paying a lot more attention to Byron Allen these days and that’s no surprise. It’s the way entrepreneurs are often treated. If your name is not attached to a corporation your PERCIEVED value is often limited. SURPRISE! But it’s just like wearing expensive designer clothes or driving luxury cars, MOST wealthy smart money managers LOOK average.
Every time I bring up Byron’s name to other entrepreneurs he is like a rock star and we discuss MANY successful entrepreneurs but Byron Allen always gets the most respect and I cannot deny … I feel the same way. I really don’t think the community gets how brilliant this man is.
I’ve never seen Byron Allen brag or boast about his achievements. While I’ve never personally met him, I know I’ve been in the same room with him over the years and I know several people who work for him. His business savvy, knowledge and style even from a distance is second to none. He is confident and well aware of what his value is and I know several successful entrepreneurs, from all walks of life, that are greatly inspired by him.
Byron comes off as a very laid back even-tempered nice guy but he also takes command when he has to, like his massive 20 billion dollar lawsuit against the FCC and Charter Communications a few years ago. This lawsuit benefited the ENTIRE black community especially when it comes to business and inclusion but for the most part … from the press, or so it seemed … crickets. It was evident at that time that he was in it to win it … at all costs. The FCC? Here are a few tips that we can all learn from Byron about doing business.
No Excuses … Because A Black Man CAN!!!
I would never say that racism does not exist nor would I dare to say that a black man is not at a disadvantage from birth in this country. I KNOW this to be true. Racism, conditioning, no fathers in the home and poverty exists … but so does opportunity.
In the early 80s, a very young Byron Allen was a comedian on a show called Real People. He was the only Black comedian… doing the same job as his white counterparts but they were making a lot more money. He let it slide for a couple of seasons then finally went and asked for a pay increase from the powers that be and instead of giving him the money that he deserved … they fired him.
