177: Building Together: The Shanklin Hall Story of Family, Friendship, and Community in Entrepreneurship w/ Tau Shanklin Roberts

Black to Business

Entrepreneurial ventures often begin as solitary pursuits, but today, we're unlocking the doors to a different narrative – a narrative that revolves around the power of kinship, camaraderie, and community in the world of business. In this episode of the Black To Business Podcast, we're stepping into uncharted territory, discussing a topic that resonates deeply with many and is crucial for those currently navigating or aspiring to navigate the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship within the embrace of family and friends.

The significance of this conversation is not just in the story we unfold but in the relevance it holds for countless dreamers and doers out there. Imagine building a business not with colleagues or partners but with those who share your blood or the bonds of friendship that run just as deep. It's a scenario that demands not just strategic business acumen but a profound understanding of the delicate balance between personal connections and professional endeavors.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Shanklin Hall journey, unraveling the intricacies of how a group of family and friends turned a collective vision into a thriving social club that stands at the intersection of community, creativity, and wellness. Tau Shanklin Roberts, one of the five founders, is sharing insights, challenges, and triumphs that come with intertwining the worlds of business and personal relationships.

THINGS YOU’LL LEARN DURING THIS EPISODE::

• Discover how a group of family and friends transformed a collective vision into the thriving social club, Shanklin Hall.

• Explore the narrative of building a business with family and friends.

• Understand the intricacies of maintaining a delicate balance when your business partners are those who share deep personal connections.

• Gain insights into the intentional communication, transparency, and unique dynamics that define businesses built on familial and friendship bonds.

• Discover the strengths that emerge when business is founded on the foundation of close-knit connections.

About Tau:

Tau Shanklin Roberts aims to be a visionary and prides himself on his expertise to find opportunities through connection and collaboration. He began the journey to bring Shanklin Hall to fruition after serving 10 years as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, where he first began understanding the value and potential that people-to-people connection unlocks. His experiences in foreign lands helped inspire an insatiable curiosity for new ideas, designs, and culture, which he hopes to provide a platform through Shanklin Hall. He holds an MPA from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University and a BA in Economics from Morehouse College. As a native Washingtonian, he’s also a proud graduate of D.C. Public Schools, receiving a diploma from Benjamin Banneker Academic Senior High School.

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