WASHINGTON (7News) — ABC recently launched a new show called ‘Free Enterprise.’ In the series, Host Brian Hamilton and a team help former inmates turn their lives around. Hamilton joined us along with Chris Parker, a DC native who recently graduated from Hamilton’s “Inmates To Entrepreneurs” Program. The program recently opened to DC residents. It offers […]

What are the absolutely essential ingredients for being a successful entrepreneur? To me, assuming someone has even a base level of talent, a person’s desire to run a business would be the most important factor to their success. It sounds so simple, but if someone has a strong “why” behind what they do, there is an almost unstoppable […]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — For citizens returning home from prison, finding employment is a major challenge as employers may have reservations about their backgrounds. ABC’s new show “Free Enterprise” is taking a hands-on approach to help those who were in the judicial system create their own jobs by becoming entrepreneurs. Brian Hamilton is the host and […]

Brian Hamilton founded Inmates to Entrepreneurs, which teaches people coming out of the prison system how to start and grow their own businesses.

To play the board game Chris Parker designed, a person first needs to know a few terms. Trap House — an abandoned residence used for the manufacturing and distribution of illegal narcotics. Major Keyz — jewels or nuggets of knowledge that are vital to achieving success in your daily life; common-sense wisdom that is gained from […]

In 2018, Joshua Nowack served three months of a six-month sentence in a Santa Ana, Calif., jail for felony fraud by embezzlement. But when he was released, Nowack learned that, despite his MBA and previous professional experience as a CFO and accountant, no employer wanted to hire him once they found out about his record. […]

Nonprofits & Philanthropies Industry consolidation has left many North Carolina cities with fewer corporate executives empowered to offer civic leadership. In their place, leaders of nonprofit groups such as the Foundation For The Carolinas in Charlotte and Asheville’s Dogwood Health Trust are taking key roles in guiding local communities. Proceeds from the tobacco industry continue […]

ABC just launched a new show called Free Enterprise. It showcases inspiring stories of redemption through entrepreneurship. The show is hosted by Ryan Smith of ABC News and it features technology and finance pioneer and “Inmates to Entrepreneur” founder Brian Hamilton who joined our host Nathalie Moreau to talk more about the show. Check out […]

RALEIGH – In addition to founding Inmates to Entrepreneurs and financial tech company Sageworks, local entrepreneur Brian Hamilton can now add TV Star to his resume. The new ABC television series, “Free Enterprise,” which follows formerly incarcerated people as they pursue their dreams to start their own small businesses launched last month.  Over the years, Brian […]

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A new television show on WWAY ABC features inspiring stories of redemption through entrepreneurship. Free Enterprise shares the journey of formerly incarcerated individuals who dream of staring their own business. The show, produced by Hearst Media Production Group, features one of America’s foremost entrepreneurs, financial technology (fintech) pioneer and Inmates to Entrepreneurs […]