# Brand Building: They built the largest Black-owned tax preparation service in the U.S., scaling to 1,000+ virtual locations.

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Published: 2026-06-09T10:00:00+00:00
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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! 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 empowerment Focuses on helping underserved communities access: Entrepreneurship Tax knowledge Financial systems 3. Showcase a scalable…

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