Why I'm Reviving BEGIN Society

And Why I’ve Never Stopped Supporting Black Entrepreneurs

For as long as I’ve been building businesses, working in tech, and supporting founders, one thing has remained consistent for me… my passion for helping Black entrepreneurs leverage tools and technology to grow.

Not just inspiration.
Not just motivation.
But systems.

I have always believed that economic growth is one of the most powerful levers for impact. When Black professionals and entrepreneurs build profitable, well-structured businesses, they do more than generate income. They create jobs. They fund ideas. They change family trajectories. They increase ownership.

That belief is one of the core reasons I’m reviving BEGIN Society.

What BEGIN Society Has Always Represented

BEGIN Society is not new. It is a community of over 6,500+ members on Facebook who have shown real interest in economic growth, impact, and networking. Over time, the group became a space where people connected, shared opportunities, and learned from one another.

But now, it’s time to build it intentionally.

The vision moving forward is clear:

  • Equip Black professionals and entrepreneurs with practical tools
  • Create structured networking that leads to real collaboration
  • Offer paid learning experiences that produce measurable growth
  • Build assets and products the community can consume and apply
  • Create both a profitable side and a social impact side

The goal is sustainability, transparency, and long-term impact.

Why Technology and Systems Matter

In my own journey, I have seen firsthand how powerful the right tools can be. Marketing automation. CRM systems. Digital products. Funnels. Content systems. Paid traffic. Community platforms.

When used correctly, technology levels the playing field.

That is a big part of why I created AmplifiedOS.

AmplifiedOS was designed to help creators, consultants, and entrepreneurs systemize what they know and turn it into scalable revenue. Through structured frameworks, SOP templates, marketing automation workflows, and sales development guidance, the goal has always been simple:

Help people move from idea to income with clarity and structure.

Some of the resources I’ve already published include:

  • Structured frameworks for launching digital products
  • Sales and referral systems
  • Marketing automation templates
  • Funnel and offer development guidance
  • Community-building blueprints
  • AI-driven workflows for automation and acceleration

All of this will now become more directly integrated into BEGIN Society.

What’s Coming Next for BEGIN Society

The revival of BEGIN Society is not just about conversation. It’s about execution.

Here are some of the upcoming focus areas:

1. Structured Lunch and Launch Workshops

Workshops focused on sales, marketing, business development, and tools. Practical, tactical, and implementation-driven.

2. Sponsored Visibility for Members

Initial team members will receive exposure not just organically, but through paid promotion. We will run sponsored ads to spotlight ventures within the ecosystem. Exposure should not be accidental. It should be strategic.

3. Paid Experiences and Products

We will test what people are willing to invest in, including:

  • Skill-based intensives
  • Networking masterminds
  • Digital toolkits
  • Business operating templates
  • Impact-driven collaborations

Revenue will support both growth and social initiatives.

4. Asset Creation

Instead of relying solely on events, we will build assets:

  • Digital courses
  • Toolkits
  • SOP libraries
  • Templates
  • Member spotlights
  • Recorded workshops

Assets create longevity. Assets create leverage.

Why This Matters Now

There is a massive opportunity right now for Black entrepreneurs to leverage technology in ways that were not possible even five years ago. AI tools. Automation platforms. Digital distribution. Direct access to audiences.

But access without structure does not create growth.

Structure creates growth.

BEGIN Society will be about building that structure together.

If you have been part of the 6,500-member community, this is your invitation to re-engage. If you are new and committed to economic growth, impact, and ownership, there is room for you as well.

The mission has not changed.

Equip. Empower. Execute.

We are not just building businesses.
We are building economic infrastructure.

And we are just getting started.

Mike Felix
Mike Felix
mikefelix.com

Mike Felix is the Founder of AmplifiedOS, a framework for creatives, consultants and coaches to launch and grow their community-led digital ventures.

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