Hood Minted

What can you build with fifty cents, a pack of Kool-Aid, and a dream?For James "Monte" Montague Jr., it was the start of an extraordinary journey from a kitchen barber in the Southgate projects of Raleigh, North Carolina, to a multi-million dollar real estate developer, business leader, and community builder.In Hood Minted: $.50 and a Pack of Kool-Aid, Monte shares powerful lessons from a life shaped by faith, hustle, and resilience. This isn't just a memoir-it's a motivational playbook for anyone determined to break generational cycles, build wealth with purpose, and lead with integrity.With unfiltered honesty and hard-earned wisdom, Monte delivers real talk on entrepreneurship, failure, self-discipline, and success-infused with spiritual truths, street-smart strategy, and encouragement for the soul.Whether you're launching a business, bouncing back from a setback, or trying to find your path in life, this book will remind you that where you start doesn't determine where you finish.You'll discover:Why your pain can become your powerThe mindset shift every successful person must makeThe real definition of wealth (it's deeper than dollars)Why taking the first step-even if it's just 50 cents-mattersHow to stay grounded in faith while reaching for more