Kyle Simpson On Building TheNeighborhood Talk [Video]

Kyle Simpson could teach a masterclass in marketing because the rise of TheNeighborhoodTalk should be studied. Simpson stepped out on faith, in 2018, after a stint at a former online blog and established TNT — a source for pop-culture news. As the founder and CEO, Simpson has one of the most influential platforms online.

Being the head honcho of such a massive entity appears overwhelming. But there’s a subtle confidence Simpson possesses. “Running a business requires a lot of confidence, both in your own abilities and in whatever product or service you are putting out,” he said via e-mail exchange. “It can be tough not to let the fear of failure get to you. But if you can overcome that fear and keep going, it builds your confidence immensely.”

Simpson is still “shocked” that he “created a page that people come to for their daily news or just for entertainment.”

“I remember the first day I created the page …