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Recession Proof History
Recession Proof Extreme, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that imP.R.E.S.S.es financial literacy to disadvantaged adults and at-risk youth. It provides a financial literacy mentorship program with essential tools and strategies that helps its constituents to create businesses and obtain funds to expand their operations and seize new opportunities.
Recession Proof Extreme, Inc. has positively impacted the lives of thousands of members nationwide. It has developed a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurship community that includes business leaders in industries from tech, stock investments, trucking, real estate and cryptocurrency just to name a few. With such a huge reach, the Recession Proof Extreme, Inc. non profit organization was birthed in 2021. It currently boasts 26 chapters nationwide, representing more than 20,000 members.
Mission
(P)romote, (R)estore, (E)mpower, (S)upport, & (S)ustain financial literacy to disadvantaged adults and at-risk youth to increase successful earning, spending, saving, investing, borrowing & protecting of their financial foundation for their families & communities.
Vision
To imP.R.E.S.S. finanical literacy to disadvantaged adults and at-risk youth.
ORGANIZATIONAL PILLARS
Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided by the 5 pillars of our organization P.R.E.S.S.
Promote
It is our commitment to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of financial literacy, and encouraging them to take steps towards improving their financial well-being.
Restore
It is our focus on helping individuals who may have experienced financial setbacks, such as debt or bankruptcy, to recover and regain control over their financial lives.
Empower
It is our aim to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to make informed financial decisions and take control of their financial futures.
Support
Mental/ Health focus now It is our commitment to providing ongoing support and guidance to individuals as they work towards achieving their financial goals.
Sustain
It is our goal of creating sustainable financial practices and habits that will benefit individuals, their families, and their communities in the long term.
Founders
Marcus Barney
Serial entrepreneur Marcus Barney also known as HIM500 has mastered the personal finance space, catered to entrepreneurs. Statistics show close to 60% of small businesses fail within the first five years. Of that, 82% fail because of finances. Marcus learned early on that entrepreneurs are not equipped with the proper tools or financial resources that are needed to succeed. He has creatively created dozens of strategies to obtain funding, in ways that we “The Consumer” have control over. With this information he has created a multi 8 figure empire. Him500 has a very prominent multi million dollar real estate portfolio that he’s built over the years. Also owns Barney aviation which is a private jet brokerage that brokers his private jet. These are just a few of his more successful business endeavors. He also is part owner of connectally; a software company. His biggest and most prized company is his Recession Proof financial literacy Community.
Turquoise Barney
Turquoise Barney is a 37 year old wife, mother, mentor, entrepreneur and modern day mom-preneur. She currently owns a tax firm, Recession Proof Tax & Co., as well as co-owns an online education mentorship called Recession Proof Extreme ; which provides mentees with financial literacy education that is crafted to promote and create generational wealth. She has successfully helped build a loving family, several thriving businesses and an entrepreneurial empire that has built and launched the careers of hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the country.
Syndy Buchanan
Syndy Buchanan, widely known as “Syndy B.”, presently serves as the National Program Facilitator for EYL University powered by Recession Proof, where she exercises her professional Relationship Coaching education and expertise within the organization and its 8 thousand plus membership to help build the bridge between Mentor & Mentee by forming, organizing, and building Chapters & Member Experience across the Country to further provide support for Universal personal and professional growth. Syndy is a proud wife of 13 years to Ryan Buchanan, and mother to two wonderful children, Isaiah and Synia. Residing in Atlanta, GA since 1999, Syndy continues to serve her community with her professional skills, community, and advocacy involvement.
Recession Proof has chartered 26 chapters
throughout the United States and has plans to expand beyond its current domestic borders in the very near future. Recession Proof is not only a movement, but a liberating mindset that the organization strives to impart on the future generations to come. At the heart of its existence, Recession Proof exists to provide knowledge and resources to its diverse membership population that ranges from ages 15 to 75 and beyond.
Our Educational Platform
Through the organization’s mission, “To disrupt and advance the world’s learning system as it pertains to self-development, financial literacy and all-around wealth generation”, Recession Proof has equipped hundreds of members to walk away from their jobs and into their destinies to launch 6-figure businesses. At the end of 2022, Recession Proof merged with EYL (Earn Your Leisure) University, which is also a top financial literacy program in the U.S.. They merged to form one of the largest financial literacy mentorship programs in the U.S. As such, the organization is now known as EYL University Powered By Recession Proof.
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LACK FINANCIAL LITERACY
Nearly 3 out of 4 teens find their financial literacy to be lacking and don’t feel confident about the financial education they have receivced.
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Parents afraid to talk
More than half of parents admit being uncomfortbale and don’t feel confident talking to their kids about money.
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Desire financial literacy
A significnt number of teens reported wanting more personal finance education in 2021.
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cause of stress
More than two-thirds of adults admit that money is a significant stressor in their lives.