Money Making Millennials- Meet Serial Business Owner, Corrie Wilson.

What ignited the spark in you to go into this occupation? Initially, I was driven by money. Like most young men from a low-income area, through the influence of our culture, we're led to believe that money is the motive; The key to success and happiness, right? That's one example of several misconceptions we live by. I always felt like there had to be more to it. To US. I started thinking about how the majority of our values, morals, principles and overall way of thinking is influenced by music and television. We're being raised and groomed by artists and celebrities. I figured, if thats the case- let's inject some of our ideals into that arena. Did you go to college/school? If so what did you study? I tried college. Mainly because we're taught in the black community to get an education. I went for Business Management and Marketing, ironically. I didn't finish though. I hadn't thought of an overall plan for my life at the time, so it was hard for me to see the value in a degree. I definitely advise any and everyone to get a degree nowadays. Its the bare minimum requirement for most jobs paying 40K and up. Sort of a way to "sift out" applicants. I was told that most recruiters go straight to the education section of a resume and start there. Very unfortunate. Why should I go into your field? What are the pros/cons? If you are a creative, you're ambitious and you feel like you have an overall message to convey, I challenge you to produce content relative to your beliefs. Films, art, music, clothing etc. The upside is the change you will bring; that feeling of making people see things from your perspective and possibly changing their views. Also, once the content is released to the public, its here forever. Essentially, a part of YOU is here forever. The only downside is the production. The work. Its very tedious. Describe a typical day on the job. I operate several different entities, so I schedule my day based around which company I'm focusing on that day. If it's the film company- I'm spending the day studying marketing trends, contacting potential investors and advertising opportunities, and learning production/post-production techniques. Everyday, regardless of which part of the umbrella i'm focused on, there is a similar day to day strategy. It revolves mainly around raising capital...Chasing' that check! How much do you make a daily/yearly/ or monthly? Everything revolves around commissions and contract agreements. With the music, i'm entitled to 80% per sale and percentages per stream. Clothing is 100% profit once the overhead is recouped. The deal I have with my distributor for films brings me 70%. The numbers vary. For the amount of work you do, does the pay satisfy you? At this point, it's not about the pay. I'm still building. I know the potential pay-off, and it's very handsome. I do well though. Where do you live? Is the location good for what you do? Do you want to relocate? I live in Conway. The city is growing very fast. The Real Estate area of my business is where I'll prosper more here. I expect to do a lot of projects here. I definitely will stay in Central Arkansas, but the market is more profitable in California. The plan is to work here and there

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I have a web series called 'Seduction' that is in the writing stages. An urban crime film called 'Solid' that'll be shot in Little Rock. We're putting together a budget for its release. I also run a non-profit called The Mary Lee Foundation. The focus is helping single mothers with their finances and helping families with burial costs for the elderly. Its named after my grandmother. She was very helpful to the women in her neighborhood, whether it be financially, helping with their children, and/or food for their household. All on her own dime. She never got any awards or recognition for being so honorable and considerate. This is my way of getting her story out, continuing her work, and keeping her name alive. What are your hobbies? Basketball; I'm actually a licensed USA Basketball Youth Development coach. I love teaching kids how to play this game I fell in love with. Photography, Poker, lots of things What do you do in your non-work time? Father and husband duties What makes you happy? My family- seeing my kids find their confidence. Their little victories. What sacrifices have you had to make to be a successful?

Being employed places that I didn't necessarily want to work- for less pay than i'm actually worth. Staying home at times when I wanted to go to clubs. Being successful takes a lot of work-not necessarily hard work- but work nonetheless. I don't think i'm special, i'm just willing to work when others don't think it's necessarily. That's been my one up...