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Step inside Golden Key, and you’ll feel the energy right away. Morning classes buzz with creative ideas. In the Content Studio , students film product videos or podcasts. In the Ghost Kitchen , food entrepreneurs test recipes and prepare for pop-up events. Down the hall, the Brand Lab  prints marketing materials while the Coworking Hub  hums with collaboration. It’s not theory — it’s practice. Every corner of the Academy is designed for hands-on learning that turns imaginatio

Many of our students come to Golden Key after setbacks — job loss, burnout, divorce, or financial struggle. Yet what they find here isn’t just a class; it’s a community of renewal. Entrepreneurship has a way of restoring faith. It helps people see that they can rebuild, redesign, and redefine their future. Through mentorship, peer support, and a sense of belonging, Golden Key becomes more than a school — it’s a place of healing and new beginnings.

Golden Key’s training stands on Seven Pillars  — Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Innovation, Networking, and Resilience. Each week, students unlock a new area of business mastery. They learn how to lead teams, plan strategically, manage budgets, and market their vision with purpose. But the most important pillar is Resilience  — because every entrepreneur will face challenges. Our graduates leave knowing that success isn’t just about profit; it’s about perseverance.

Raleigh isn’t just a Memphis neighborhood; it’s a symbol of possibility. Here, local entrepreneurs are proving that global change starts with small steps at home. Each business born in Golden Key’s classrooms creates jobs, supports families, and strengthens the local economy. When a Raleigh entrepreneur succeeds, the ripple reaches far beyond city limits — inspiring others to do the same. Golden Key’s work is showing that when we invest in local innovators, we invest in the w

Behind every thriving organization is a partnership built on purpose. For Dr. Nicole Gates-Golden and Charlie Golden Jr., marriage and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Together, they’ve built a family of businesses and a community of believers in possibility. Their teamwork shows that love and leadership can coexist. Whether teaching a class, mentoring students, or serving Raleigh residents, the Goldens embody commitment — to each other, to Memphis, and to every entrepreneur

One of our students came to class frustrated after paying $1,800  for something that should’ve been free — an EIN number from the IRS. That story isn’t rare; it’s a wake-up call. Across the nation, new entrepreneurs are being misled by companies charging hundreds or thousands for simple tasks that can be completed in minutes online. That’s why Golden Key’s hands-on training is so critical. We walk each student through the real process — no gimmicks, no shortcuts, no hidden fe

In the heart of Raleigh, Memphis, something extraordinary is happening. Inside the Golden Key Entrepreneur Training Academy, everyday people are turning business ideas into real enterprises. They come from all walks of life — mothers, retirees, dreamers, and doers — each carrying a story that deserves to be seen and heard. Our “Golden Blueprint” is more than a curriculum; it’s a way of life. We teach entrepreneurs how to build from the inside out — combining practical trainin

October is National Women’s Small Business Month  — a time to uplift, support, and invest in women entrepreneurs. Golden Key Entrepreneur Training Academy is proud to equip women with the skills, tools, and spaces they need to build strong, sustainable businesses here in Memphis. Join us in celebrating women entrepreneurs all month long. Tag a woman business owner you admire!