Beyond the Velvet Rope is where ambition meets access. Join best-selling author, keynote speaker, and executive business growth coach Neal Oates Jr. as he pulls back the curtain on how affluent people think, decide, and buy.
Each episode equips service-based entrepreneurs, executives, and minority business owners with practical strategies to attract elite clients, raise their value, and convert authority into affluence.
From premium positioning and communication that opens doors, to systems, mindset shifts, and real-world case studies, you will learn how to move from “general admission” to VIP in your market—and stay there.
Subscribe and share with someone who is ready to step Beyond the Velvet Rope.
Beyond the Velvet Rope is where ambition meets access. Join best-selling author, keynote speaker, and executive business growth coach Neal Oates Jr. as he pulls back the curtain on how affluent people think, decide, and buy.
Each episode equips service-based entrepreneurs, executives, and minority business owners with practical strategies to attract elite clients, raise their value, and convert authority into affluence.
From premium positioning and communication that opens doors, to systems, mindset shifts, and real-world case studies, you will learn how to move from “general admission” to VIP in your market—and stay there.
Subscribe and share with someone who is ready to step Beyond the Velvet Rope.

John Knowlton shares insights on the importance of thinking in achieving an abundant life. He discusses his journey from early financial education to building a wealth management business and emphasizes the role of faith in managing wealth. John introduces the concept of shared governance in family wealth, advocating for transparency and collaboration among family members.
He highlights the significance of instilling values in children from a young age and the necessity of open discussions about finances. The conversation also touches on leadership, personal responsibility, and the upcoming book 'Thinking for Success', which aims to help individuals improve their thinking for better outcomes.
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