By Shauna Harris
Free Ambition: Where
are you from?
Frank Barr: Washington D.C.
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Washington D.C. |
Free Ambition: Where do you
currently reside?
Frank Barr: Washington D.C.
Free Ambition: Who is Complex The
Exec? What do you want the world to know about him?
Frank Barr: Complex The Exec
is my performer’s name. It describes the many facets of my
personality and purpose; positive, a leader, loving, charismatic,
artistic, and an entrepreneur. This is the name I go by as the
performer of the music, videos and audio provided by my multimedia
company Complex Inc.
I want the world
to know that I am called by the Lord, and fear me.
Free Ambition: Complex Inc.
spreads a message of faith through multimedia content; tell us more about Complex Inc. and what it represents.
Frank Barr: Complex Inc. is a
multimedia company providing music, video, and audio; giving Love and
Inspiration to multicultural families.
Free Ambition: What are some of
the projects produced by Complex The Exec.?
Frank Barr: Currently I am
running a crowd funding/kick starter campaign to complete the
production of my debut single, the hip-hop theme song of Washington
D.C., called “Home Run”.
Free Ambition: What inspired you
to become a business owner?
Frank Barr: I believe in being
free. 'Financially Independent'. Money is not more important than life,
but money is important to support life.
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Free Ambition:What are some of
the obstacles you have faced, starting off as an entrepreneur?
Frank Barr: The biggest
obstacles I have faced is over coming the haters and doubters.
Communicating my vision to where people can understand it.
Free Ambition: How should we as
adults encourage youths to pursue entrepreneurship and build wealth,
rather than chasing a retirement pension?
Frank Barr: Teach them the
importance of business systems, biblical truth, and the creative mind
while they are in their formative years.
Free Ambition: The Black
community has seen a steady decline in charitable donations to Black
non-profits. What is needed to re-energize Black philanthropy as a
whole?
Frank Barr: Teach them real
education. I’m going to leave the rest to the imagination.
Free Ambition: Are there any
differences, good or bad, between Washington DC and Atlanta's
viability for a young entrepreneur of color?
Frank Barr: Washington D.C.
has its benefits and Atlanta has its benefits for entrepreneurs.
Choose what works for you.
Atlanta is better
for those of color.
Free Ambition: Who was
influential in your life, and inspired you to strive for success?
Frank Barr: My major
influences are my parents as well as other media and music moguls.
Free Ambition: Who is your
favorite music artist? Why?
Frank Barr: Michael Jackson he
was all around and the full package.
Free Ambition: What is your
personal fashion style?
Frank Barr: Fun, European,
Professional, and Eccentric.
Free Ambition: Where do you see
yourself professionally in a year?
Frank Barr: I see myself being
a multimillionaire with millions sold and souls being touch. I also
want to add a Maserati Quattroporte to that with a few other toys.
Free Ambition: Who is your
favorite entrepreneur? Why?
Frank Barr: God is my favorite
entrepreneur. Who else do you know could create the heavens and earth
so impeccable? He is a creative genius none the less.
