Building Generational Wealth in the Black Community with Benaisha Poole Watson

While Black

REVOLT

Education, Self-improvement

4.1 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2023

⏱️ 51 minutes

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On this episode of While Black podcast, we sit down with Benaisha Poole Watson, a true trailblazer in the world of real estate and banking. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investing and an average of 400 homes sold per year, Benaisha is a force to be reckoned with. She is the sole owner of Prime One Lending Group/Prime One Home Loans, a Direct Lending Mortgage Bank approved by Fannie Mae and serving every state except NY. In addition to her success in the mortgage industry, Benaisha is the owner of The Bailey Watson Real Estate Group, with over 200 real estate agents working on her team nationwide from LA to NY. During our conversation, we discussed the importance of investing in the Black community and how Benaisha's experiences and success have contributed to this mission. We delved into the various facets of wealth building and the power of owning a bank, as well as Benaisha's journey as a Board Member of the National Mortgage Alliance. She also shared insights on the keys to her success in the highly competitive world of real estate, and how she has built and developed over 20 custom home properties from 2018-2020. With accolades such as being named the #2 Realtor in Dallas TX, #19 in the State of Texas, Top 100 Real Estate Agent in the United States of America, and Top 1% in the Nation, Benaisha's story is one of determination, hard work, and unparalleled success. Tune in to this episode of While Black podcast to hear her inspiring journey and gain valuable insights on building wealth and success in the real estate and banking industries. Don't miss out on the latest episodes of While Black! Follow us on Instagram @while_black, Twitter @whileblackpc, and Facebook @whileblackpodcast. And be sure to engage with our guests and learn more about their amazing work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.0	I started speaking at event and a guy pulled me to the side and asked me what I like and opportunities to own a bank.
1:08.0	Initially I was kind of like no, I don't want to own a bank, I don't know anything about that.
1:12.0	But once I started listening to him and he planted the seed in me, I took action.
1:17.0	And within two weeks I was up and running as a federally chartered bank.
1:21.0	And with that being said, once I did that and once the wheels started turning and the seed was planted,
1:28.0	I realised that if this was to go, if this was to become something, I had the ability to change the culture.
1:34.0	This is not about me, it wasn't about me making money, it wasn't about me owning a bank,
1:39.0	her say just to tell people I own it.
1:41.0	This is really about creating something for the culture that's going to change the trajectory of all of our lives,
1:47.0	all of our, all of our, the way that we do business.
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