The Entrepreneur’s Playbook with Kelvin Abrams

What does it really take to jump off the cliff without a parachute and call it entrepreneurship? In this episode of Bald Ambition, host Mookie Spitz sits down with Kelvin Abrams—a zero-BS, get-it-done, grassroots entrepreneur and author of Get Uncomfortable or Change Course—to break down the often brutal, always compelling truth about building something real.

Kelvin isn’t pitching apps or chasing investors. He’s the guy who builds businesses that last—local ventures grounded in community, delivering real services to real people, and earning the loyalty of customers the old-fashioned way: through hustle, reinvention, and showing up every damn day.

Together, Mookie and Kelvin dig into:

• Why comfort kills ambition—and why you need to embrace discomfort like a boxer taking hits in the ring.
• The danger of leaning on family and friends instead of surrounding yourself with professionals who have your back.
• How failure, setbacks, and even bad nights are fuel for growth—not signs to quit.
• Why entrepreneurs must keep reinventing themselves, adapting to change, and staying hungry.
• The rush of risk-taking, and why true satisfaction comes not from the money but from living fully and leaving nothing on the table.

They consider the unglamorous side of entrepreneurship: long nights, personal sacrifices, emotional rollercoasters—and the deep reward of knowing you went all in. If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to put it all on the line, this conversation will dare you to stop waiting and start moving.

Listen in, share it, and get ready to get uncomfortable. Because if you’re not a little crazy, this path isn’t for you.

The Guest

Kelvin Abrams is a no-nonsense entrepreneur and community builder who has spent nearly two decades proving that grit and persistence beat shortcuts and hype. Known for his practical approach, Kelvin built his career on taking risks, embracing discomfort, and refusing to shy away from failure. His story isn’t one of overnight success—it’s about long nights, tough setbacks, and the relentless drive to keep moving forward. With a reputation as a straight-talking mentor and speaker, Kelvin inspires others to trust their vision, face challenges head-on, and commit to leaving it all on the field. 

His Businesses

Kelvin has launched and grown multiple local businesses that thrive by delivering personalized services and cultivating loyal clients. From small ventures that meet everyday needs to innovative expansions that reinvent the customer experience, his work reflects the power of grassroots entrepreneurship done right. 

He is also the author of Get Uncomfortable or Change Course: Understanding What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur, a blunt, motivational guide and coaching course that strips away the illusions of easy success. Building on the lessons of his own journey, Kelvin now shares his framework through speaking engagements, consulting, and a hands-on entrepreneurial course designed to equip the next wave of business owners with the resilience and mindset needed to succeed.

Learn More

K-9 and Coffee: https://www.k9andcoffee.com/
Tiki’s Playhouse Doggie Daycare: https://www.tikisplayhouse.com/
American Fitness Express: https://americanfitnessexpress.com/
Kelvin Abrams, author: http://www.kelvinabrams.com/