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Making The Mogul Detroit's Finest Rise.

Detroit's first Web & Roku entrepreneurship TV series. Season 1 is streaming now — and the competition continues. Vote for the contestants you want to see advance, or apply to compete in Season 2.

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Watch Season 1
Now Streaming  ·  YouTube & Roku

Detroit Decides
Who Advances.

Your vote moves contestants through to the next round. Pick the founders you believe in, cast your vote, and rally your network behind them.

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  1. Meet the ContestantsBrowse the founders competing for the Mogul title.
  2. Cast Your VoteBack the contestants you want to see in the next round.
  3. Rally Your NetworkShare the vote page and help your favorites advance.
Making the Mogul Season 2 Casting Call — Apply to Be Part of the Show
Now Casting
Season 2
Detroit, MI

Your Story Could
Be Detroit's
Next Mogul.

Season 1 introduced the city to ten of Detroit's boldest founders. Now we're building the next class. If you've got the hustle, the vision, and the story to match, Making the Mogul wants to hear from you — apply to be part of Season 2.

  • Who Can ApplyDetroit-based entrepreneurs and founders at any stage, ready to compete on camera
  • How It WorksApply to compete, then rally your supporters — public votes move contestants through to the next round
  • What's at StakeThe Mogul title, citywide exposure, and a seat in Detroit's growing entrepreneur network
  • Questions?313-217-1588 · www.totalentradio.com
Now Streaming

Watch the
Pilot Episode.

Season 1 is streaming now. Watch the full pilot episode of Making the Mogul right here — then subscribe to Total Entertainment Radio on YouTube for every new drop.

Available Free on
Mustard Seed
Roku Channel

Meet The Cast (more coming soon)

1 — 3 of 10

Season 1 Judges.

Silas Cobb III
Founder & Executive Producer, Total Entertainment Radio / Making the Mogul
The visionary behind Making the Mogul and Total Entertainment Radio, Silas built Detroit's premier community-driven media platform from the ground up — amplifying entrepreneurs, creators, and the stories the mainstream overlooks.
Dayna "Lady Day"
Owner, Operator & Lead Esthetician — LadyDay LLC
Entrepreneur and beauty industry leader who built LadyDay LLC into a thriving Michigan brand. Dayna brings firsthand knowledge of what it takes to launch, scale, and sustain a small business in a competitive market.
Geneva "Gigi" McCloud, MPH
Founder & Certified Health Coach — Favorable Well-Being
Public health professional and wellness entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of community health and business impact. Gigi brings a unique lens on mission-driven enterprise and sustainable growth to the judging panel.
Madelyn Estes
Founder & Chief Executive Officer — The Business Boutique
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, systems strategist, and founder of The Business Boutique — Detroit's entrepreneurship hub and home of the Season 1 Premiere Watch Party. Madelyn brings 20+ years of enterprise systems expertise and a deep commitment to scaling Michigan's next generation of business leaders.
Making the Mogul Season 1 cast

From the Streets
to the Boardroom.

Making the Mogul is Detroit's first entrepreneurship TV series — streaming on Web and Roku. No scripts. No shortcuts. Detroit's most driven founders battle it out for the ultimate title in a raw, unfiltered competition format — and your vote helps decide who moves on.

Watch on YouTube, Facebook Live, or download the free Mustard Seed Channel on Roku.

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Our Partners

Season 1 Sponsors.

Making the Mogul is made possible through the generous support of Detroit's leading organizations and businesses.

Detroit Biz Bank
Motor City Media
313 Ventures
Ascend Capital
The Business Boutique

Interested in sponsoring Season 2? Reach out to partner with Making the Mogul Detroit.

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The Community

Connect with the
Inner Circle.

Behind-the-scenes access, direct networking with contestants and judges, and a private community where Detroit's ecosystem builds together.

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Episode updates, contestant spotlights, event announcements, and exclusive content delivered directly to your Facebook feed. Don't miss a moment.

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Join the Mogul Tribe

The private community for Detroit's movers and makers. Network with contestants, get access to exclusive conversations, and be part of something bigger.

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Stream Anywhere

Now Streaming
on Roku.

Making the Mogul is available on the Mustard Seed Channel on Roku — bringing Detroit's entrepreneurship story to your living room on any Roku-enabled device. Free, no subscription required.

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Available Free on
Mustard Seed
Roku Channel
Season 2 Casting

Do You Have
the Mogul DNA?

Season 2 casting is open. If you've got the hustle, the vision, and the story to match, apply to compete — then bring your supporters, because public votes move contestants through to the next round.

Compete on camera for the Mogul title
Exclusive casting tips from the judging panel
Citywide exposure for you and your business
Invitations to networking events and info sessions
Direct connection to the Making the Mogul community

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