The next release in the 2022 Online Store Collection is our Neon release. We have both a hooded sweatshirt and a tee in this color way. Brandon Clay Recruiting member Kenzie Koch of Indianapolis picked up her hoodie onsite earlier this month. She's one of the premier underclass prospects inside the Hoosier State and an ideal representer of the Brandon Clay Lifestyle merch line.
]]>The better overall question through year end might be is anything a buy here? For now, we'll stick to FedEx. The company went on record saying their previous guidance predictions were no longer valid and earnings were a huge miss.
What does that actually mean? With my money, I'd stay on the sidelines and be looking for a $140 area entry at best. It's worth noting that the COVID low was $90 a share. I have to envision that range even into the $100 break would peak the interest of institutional buyers worldwide.
If you're already in, it's been a tough 24 hours but hope for a playable bounce into the $175 area then make a long-term decision from there.
]]>We are excited to announce the online launch of the 2022 S/S Collection by Brandon Clay. There will be numerous colorways in both hoodies and tees that will hit the Online Store over the coming 10 days. We'll release a single style each day until the entire Collection is available for purchase online.
]]>I've been extremely fortunate to grow over the years in my financial walk. I'm always looking to learn how to keep growing. As I start to put the next touches on my overall retirement strategy, the challenge is simple: for every dollar I spend with a Blue Chip S&P 100 company, I have to match it by spending a dollar in stock with that company as well. You can Google "S&P 100" for a quick search of companies currently on the list,
For example, if I buy a pair of $100 Nike sneakers or an outfit at that same price, then I need to make a purchase of $100 worth of stock in Nike as well before I complete the transaction. The same goes for buying a new iPhone or any Apple product. I have to match the product purchase with a stock purchase dollar for dollar. There's power in owning what you use. It also helps to curb unnecessary spending without contributing to retirement at the same time.
The popular adage is if you can't afford to buy it twice then don't buy it. I like that but it still doesn't encourage investing in our future. Our portfolios should be full of the elite brands that we use on a daily basis many of whom also payout dividends too (reinvest those as well):
Amazon
Apple
Nike
Just to name a few...
]]>Unlike financial institutions who by design help clients create a very specific set of actions for clients to take, the BCF Gameplan Series is a way to turn consumers into students by studying terms/trends that matter both in the market and retirement planning.
Each conversation will cover a different topic and terms to help the student understand more about the technical breakdown of each.
I recommend a sit down every six to twelve months to discuss the next topic...
Sample conversation progression topics:
Financial foundation
Short team investing thoughts
Long term retirement thoughts
Stock market chart reading
Early preparation for children / college
Each conversation will be approximately 45 minutes with prep work to be completed beforehand to ensure a productive back and forth and dialogue.
Each topic cost / conversation is $195 and must be sent via Venmo 72 hours prior to the conversation.
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]]>Brandon Clay joins the One of Ones ATL & CauseWereInOur20s Podcast family of Prince, Izzy and Tevin for a discussion on financial literacy. (photo courtesy of Tony Lugardo / Lugardo Digital Media)
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As I spend more and more time developing pieces for my fashion collection, the term Less Is More has become a go to of mine. For me, that's a couple of signature pieces per outfit with the rest of the layout in neutral colors to allow those pieces to stand out. In this outfit, I went with accessories from the timeless Louis Vuitton monogram design collection paired with an all black outfit from Asos.
The varying monogram accessories I've added over the years but due to the design staying the same they can be used all together even though they're purchased at separate points in time.
Currently Playing: "Set A Fire" Vashawn Mitchell
]]>The latest in the "Clay Mix" series comes from PartyNextDoor and Rihanna. *all graphics compliments of Jackson Collier & CJC Creative
Bars 1-4
Just In I’m a Believer no Bieber
*Justin Bieber fans are known as beliebers. Christ followers are referred to as believers.
Quarantine bars made for breakin cabin fever
*Shoutout COVID-19
My lady gotta know in her heart I won’t deceive her
Or deny our love in the streets like Peter
*Matthew 26:34 – Jesus told Peter he’d deny him three times before the rooster crowed. Peter said he would never. Jesus ended up being right.
Bars 5-8
Good girl under Christ Umbrella, my Rihanna
*Rihanna’s First Album’s was titled Good Girl Gone Bad featuring the smash hit, Umbrella
Livin life like a young God fearin Madonna
*Madonna was that deal in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Imagine her potential impact as a believer.
Cover our days in grace, love and honor
Cause I don’t need a bust down Thotiana
*Blueface had a No. 1 rap hit in 2019 called “Thotiana”
Bars 9-12
Stay in the Word cause satan will devour
*1 Peter 5:8 – Be alert and of sober mind, satan prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
You got that power that Holy Ghost power
You got that power that Holy Ghost power
*Holy Ghost power is a song by Chicago Mass Choir. This is a directly play on the bars PartyNextDoor recites in the same place in the original version of “Believe It.”
This is our moment, our year & our hour
Bars 13-16
Louis in the temple fresh fashion at Villanova
*Louis Vuitton at church or Fashion(nova) at a college campus in in Philadelphia, either way I’m always fresh.
*Both Temple and Villanova are universities in the Philadelphia area.
Vegas line on His goodness bet I take the over
*If I were a betting man, I’m always taking the over on how good God is with my life
Summer days Uzi long winter nights get colder
*An uzi is a long machine gun
*Also a play on Lil Uzi Vert’s Money Longer hit from 2016
Im a streets witness please believe in Jehovah
*Jehovah Witnesses go door to door in the streets
*Also a play on Jay-Z, “God MC, me Jay Hova” lyric on “The Takeover”
LISTEN AND ENJOY!
]]>Like fashion, music has been a passion of mine for years. God has touched my heart to share some of my thoughts on tracks both current and original. This first track comes with an assist from two of the hottest in the rap game: Roddy Ricch and (DJ) Mustard.
ENJOY!
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Primary Thought: The only thing in life that we are all guaranteed is death.
Thinking about our final moments is a tough topic even if we've been sick or terminally ill for a period of time.
It's even tougher when no one expects the person to be here today and gone tomorrow. That's the premise of this episode regarding the passing of former NBA great, Kobe Bryant. Take a listen...
Matthew 24:36 "But about that day or hour no one knows not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
Currently Playing: "Kobe Bryant" by Lil Wayne
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"You can’t expect to make a difference in this world and everyone understand your vision or be happy about it." - Carl Lentz, Hillsong NYC
We spend so much time worrying about what we don't have, what is coming next that we miss God's calling on our lives this day.
"How many days must I be a fence all around you? How many nights must I wash your tears? How many storms must I drive you safely through for you to know just how much I love you." - GMWA Choir, "So You Would Know"
Proverbs 18:10 "The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and are safe."
Currently Playing: "Strong Name" by Darius Paulk
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"I want to sow from what I seed." - Carl Lentz, Hillsong NYC
As I think about my life rooted in God, my best days come when I start with Him in the Word. Finding music that is parallel to the journey I'm on and where I want to go is a major key as well.
Proverbs 14:25 "A truthful witness saves lives but a false witness is deceitful."
I'm forever thankful that God spared my life, sacrificed His son and gave me a chance to get to this place of chasing after His heart.
Currently Playing: "Symphony" by Switch
]]>It was a first for the brand last night as we sponsored Georgia Hickox in the Jr. Miss Rabun County HS Pageant. I was able to get to see her take part in live and in person. To her credit, Georgia was on point repping the brand in an ultra positive way with her interview questions and outfit choices. She placed as First Runner Up. Afterwards, she rocked the same Steel Blue x Trust Your Process hoodie (pictured above / SOLD OUT) from the S/S '19 Collection. As we continue to do more in the community, we're always looking for cool opportunities like this to engage with our supporters where they live.
]]>I spent the past 24 hours in Indianapolis spreading the BrandonClayLifestyle.com movement. I had a chance to spend time watching some of the talent in the city including Sydney Parrish, Ashlynn Shade and Ari Wiggins. Class of 2021 forward Meg Newman (pictured above) is one of the best up-and-coming ball players in the country. We talked about what it means to truly attack greatness in every aspect: consistency in skill development, physical recovery and sleep. This was the third time in eight weeks that Meg and I have had the chance to link up and work on her game. Nothing great happens overnight. Trusting your personal process is paramount. Even the greats still have a team of people designed to help them keep leveling up. Click for a FANTASTIC article on LeBron James from the 2015 NBA Playoffs
]]>Fitness is a daily process that once you get started never ends. Each step forward brings a new horizon and set of goals. Here's a podcast full of people who inspire my journey and are walking with me on a daily basis:
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