"When you an entrepreneur you are in position to help a lot more people in a lot more situations than you can, being in a glass ceiling."

Many business owners will agree that building a legacy is a vital part of their strategy. It forms company ethos, helps build longterm profitability and impacts everything from community and customer behavior to industry and even culture.

During Black History Month, I will be highlighting Black Entrepreneurs and Black Small Business Owners who are creating incredible things and intentionally creating a positive legacy for future generations.

This week I interview Don Hardin, Jr. co-owner of the Don Hardin Group.

Donald R. Hardin, Jr. was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently and for more than 20 years, Don co-owns and manages DON HARDIN GROUP, a construction management firm based in Nashville with and serving Fortune 500 clientele across the country as well as serving community-based organizations.

Don has more than 27 years of construction experience and is a licensed general contractor in Tennessee. DON HARDIN GROUP has significantly performed on projects such as the Music City Center (Nashville convention center), First Tennessee Baseball Park, Vanderbilt University Commons, HCA’s national campaign to comply with ADA, and Meharry Medical College’s Turner Family Center to name a few.

Donald R. Hardin, Jr. was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently and for more than 20 years, Don co-owns and manages DON HARDIN GROUP, a construction management firm based in Nashville with and serving Fortune 500 clientele across the country as well as serving community-based organizations.

Don has more than 27 years of construction experience and is a licensed general contractor in Tennessee. DON HARDIN GROUP has significantly performed on projects such as the Music City Center (Nashville convention center), First Tennessee Baseball Park, Vanderbilt University Commons, HCA’s national campaign to comply with ADA, and Meharry Medical College’s Turner Family Center to name a few.