b"This week, Morgan DeBaun is joined by Charles Kuykendoll, the mastermind behind RNB House Party, to share the behind-the-scenes scoop of Blavity's recent acquisition of the thriving event company now called Blavity House Party. In the episode, Morgan and Charles dive into the fascinating story of how this acquisition came to be, all while sharing valuable insights into brand development, negotiations, and doing business with friends.\\nMorgan is spilling the tea on why she decided to bring RNB House Party under the Blavity umbrella, including the key factors that made this acquisition a no-brainer: RNB House Party's community-based entertainment model and the brand partnership component that consistently delivers impressive profit margins. She and Charles peel back the curtain on the negotiation process, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the intricacies of business acquisition from both sides. Morgan shares invaluable education and insights that can be applied to any acquisition and employment negotiations. Their conversation underscores the importance of cultivating strong foundational relationships as a springboard for business opportunities. This episode is a raw look at the inner workings of Blavity and a peek inside Morgan's executive mind. There is so much here to take and apply in your own professional life making this an absolute must-listen! Tune in and don't forget to leave a rating and review to support the creation of this educational, valuable, and inspiring free content week after week.\\nMore from Charles: https://www.instagram.com/beloved1906/ https://blavity.com/events/houseparty\\xa0\\nAdditional Resources:\\xa0https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast Follow us on Instagram:\\xa0https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb\\nEnjoyed This Episode? Listen to This Next: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/am-i-taking-maternity-leave-6-month-life-update-pregnancy-q-a/id1687058364?i=1000621498234\\xa0\\nProduced by AosseyCreative"