Today, I reach my 150-day milestone here on Medium. To celebrate this milestone, I want to honor an icon, a true visionary, a trailblazer, and a role model for every Black Business Owner and Black Entrepreneur.
Tyler Perry made history about a year ago when he opened the largest privately owned motion-picture studio in Atlanta, Georgia, set on 330 acres. By building this $250 million studio, he became a major real estate investor in Atlanta. Last month he made history again by receiving the prestigious Governors Award at the 72nd Emmy Awards.
By owning his own studios, he now has more control over his business and has also added multiple revenue streams to shelter his business from failure. More importantly, his business will…