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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.

🔷 Interview Summary

Cherina and Mowbray Rowand—co-founders of the Rowand Group and creators of One Stop Taxes—share how they built the largest Black-owned tax preparation service in the U.S., scaling to 1,000+ virtual locations. [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]

They discuss:

• Their entrepreneurial philosophy
• Their complementary roles as partners
• The transition from brick-and-mortar to a virtual franchise model
• Scaling strategies, team building, and infrastructure
• Wealth-building through diversification (restaurants, real estate, hospitality)
• Their creation of the Black Tax Festival to educate and unify entrepreneurs

The conversation blends practical business strategy, mindset, and community impact.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview serves several key purposes:

1. Educate aspiring entrepreneurs

• Demonstrates how to start, scale, and systematize a service business
• Highlights real-world lessons in scaling, hiring, and structuring companies

2. Promote economic