50% OFF STOCK CLUB! http://www.ianinvest.com 20% OFF EYL UNIVERSITY http://www.eyluniversity.com COUPON CODE: EYLFOREVER In this week's episode of Earn Your Leisure, we're joined by the dynamic John Burns to explore the journey and impact of The Burns Brothers. Discover how John transitioned from being a lawyer to a full-time entrepreneur, the story behind organizing a Juneteenth concert at the White House, and the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Africa. We also dive into strategies for running a successful membership club, the critical role of AI in creating jobs, and why documenting everything in a partnership is crucial. Learn how The Burns Brothers scaled their business in Africa, the importance of company culture, and their decision to launch a membership club in Kenya. Plus, we discuss the struggle of accessing capital, even as a law firm partner and Fortune 500 COO, and how local government officials can help provide capital for the community. Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion about the advantages of being in business with family. #EarnYourLeisure #JohnBurns #TheBurnsBrothers #Entrepreneurship #BusinessInAfrica #MembershipClub #ArtificialIntelligence #CompanyCulture #AccessToCapital #FamilyBusiness #Juneteenth #WhiteHouse #DocumentEverything #LocalGovernment #kenya 0:00 Intro & Inspiration to Start Burns Brothers 3:17 The Importance of Purpose in Business 6:27 Common Challenges with African Entrepreneurship 8:21 Why John Chose Nairobi for Business 10:35 Throwing Juneteenth Concert for the White House 13:10 Doing Business with Family 15:21 How John Built a Thriving Social Club 19:16 Breaking Down the Startup & Raising Money 25:23 Holding Elected Officials Accountable 29:30 The Role of A.I in the Call Center Business 31:30 Fillings Gaps in the Restaurant Business 35:08 Philanthropy Work 41:54 Advice for Being a Leader 43:48 John’s Biggest Financial Mistake 48:09 Outro