What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re back in Detroit and sitting inside the Social Media Store, the brainchild of Robert Courtney Collins — entrepreneur, agency founder, and visionary behind Robert Courtney & Associates, CreatorCon, and now a bold new space redefining how creators and business owners access resources. Robert breaks down the vision for the Social Media Store, why timing delays actually helped him refine the concept, and how it’s built to solve real challenges faced by entrepreneurs and creators: access, affordability, and community. We also dive into his lessons from building one of Michigan’s premier social media agencies, launching CreatorCon, and why patience, persistence, and authenticity are the keys to long-term success in the creator economy. We’re talking: The Social Media Store: Why this concept could change the game for entrepreneurs and creators Lessons on patience, community, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them The difference between a creator, a creative, and an influencer — and why it matters in 2025 Turning passion into profit without losing joy The future of CreatorCon and how it’s shaping conversations around business and creativity Tap in for an honest, forward-looking conversation with one of Detroit’s sharpest minds in social media, business, and branding. Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!! Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Bamboo Dedicated Desks: email malika@bamboocowork.com or visit https://2ly.link/27SOd Stay Connected Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/RobertCourtneyCollins/ Guest Website: https://creatorcondetroit.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-fridays/donations