{"id":595,"date":"2026-10-21T01:06:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shermanperryman.com\/blog\/main-home\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T01:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:06:04","slug":"main-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shermanperryman.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Sherman Perryman, MBA, PMP | Entrepreneur &#038; Executive Producer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<a class=\"skip\" href=\"#main\">Skip to content<\/a>\n<header><nav class=\"nav wrap\" aria-label=\"Main navigation\"><a class=\"brand\" href=\"#main\" aria-label=\"Sherman Perryman home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-wordmark-v2.svg\" width=\"285\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman signature wordmark\"><\/a><div class=\"nav-links\"><a href=\"#work\">The work<\/a><a href=\"#about\">About<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shermanperryman.com\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><a class=\"nav-contact\" href=\"#contact\">Let\u2019s talk \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/nav><\/header>\n<main id=\"main\">\n<section class=\"hero wrap\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-title\"><div class=\"hero-copy\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Entrepreneur \u00b7 Executive producer \u00b7 Operator<\/div><h1 id=\"hero-title\">Vision.<br>Ownership.<br><span style=\"color:var(--gold)\">Execution.<\/span><\/h1><p>I build businesses, develop stories, and bring structure to ambitious work.<\/p><p class=\"small\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--paper)\">Sherman Perryman, MBA, PMP<br>Founder of Black Fortitude &amp; Militant Grind<\/p><div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"#contact\">Discuss an opportunity \u2197<\/a><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#work\">Explore the work \u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-visual\"><div class=\"portrait-top\"><span class=\"portrait-edition\">The creative executive<\/span><span>Business \/ Production \/ Leadership<\/span><\/div><div class=\"portrait-window\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-creative-executive-portrait.webp\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1448\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman, entrepreneur and executive producer, in charcoal tailoring and an open-collar black shirt\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div><div class=\"portrait-bottom\"><span>Founder &amp; Executive Producer<\/span><span>MBA \u00b7 PMP<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"wrap credentials\" aria-label=\"Credentials\"><span><b>MBA<\/b> \u00b7 Master of Business Administration<\/span><span><b>PMP<\/b> \u00b7 Project Management Professional<\/span><span>Founder \u00b7 Author \u00b7 Executive Producer<\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"network-restored\" aria-labelledby=\"network-heading\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2 id=\"network-heading\" class=\"eyebrow\">Worked with and across<\/h2><ul class=\"restored-logo-grid\"><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/google.png\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/nike.svg\" alt=\"Nike\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/disney-full-wordmark.png\" alt=\"Disney\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/tiktok.png\" alt=\"TikTok\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/meta.png\" alt=\"Meta\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/southern-california-edison.svg\" alt=\"Southern California Edison\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/wells-fargo.png\" alt=\"Wells Fargo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item custom-wordmark\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/hans-zimmer-wordmark.svg\" alt=\"Hans Zimmer\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item custom-wordmark\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/till-dawn-entertainment-wordmark.svg\" alt=\"Till Dawn Entertainment\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\"><\/li><li class=\"restored-brand-item custom-wordmark\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/river-rock-productions-wordmark.svg\" alt=\"River Rock Productions\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"115\"><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section light\" id=\"about\"><div class=\"wrap split\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">The man behind the work<\/div><h2>Business discipline.<br>Creative ambition.<\/h2><p>I\u2019m an entrepreneur, executive producer, author, and the founder of Black Fortitude. My experience spans business advisory, project and program management, finance, commercial real estate, and entertainment.<\/p><p>That range shapes how I work. I look at the idea, the economics, the people, and what it will take to deliver. A strong concept deserves a clear scope, accountable leadership, and someone willing to move it forward.<\/p><p>My MBA sharpens the business decisions. My PMP supports the execution. Building ventures of my own keeps both grounded in responsibility.<\/p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shermanperryman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore my professional background \u2197<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"about-photo\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-professional-relationships.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman with professional colleagues at an event\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"work\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"section-top\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Selected work &amp; experience<\/div><h2>From the business case<br>to the finished work.<\/h2><\/div><p>Advisory, production, and project leadership. Different settings. The same expectation: make the work tangible.<\/p><\/div>\n<article class=\"work-row\"><div><div class=\"work-number\">01 \/ BUSINESS &amp; OPERATIONS<\/div><h3>Black Fortitude<\/h3><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blackfortitude.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore Black Fortitude \u2197<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-professional-event.webp\" width=\"1081\" height=\"1400\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman at a professional event with fellow attendees\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:center 35%\"><div><p class=\"role\">Founder \u00b7 Strategic advisory<\/p><p>I work with founders and leadership teams on priorities, operations, project delivery, and business readiness. The work connects strategic decisions to defined responsibilities and practical next steps.<\/p><p>For a company facing competing demands, that can mean clarifying the objective, organizing a complex initiative, or building the structure needed to move forward.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n<article class=\"work-row\"><div><div class=\"work-number\">02 \/ ENTERTAINMENT<\/div><h3>Stories with<br>business behind them.<\/h3><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#contact\" data-inquiry=\"production\">Discuss production \u2197<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-creative-studio.webp\" width=\"1275\" height=\"1700\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman in a recording studio with a creative collaborator\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><p class=\"role\">Executive producer<\/p><p>Executive producer of <em>Black Business Los Angeles<\/em>. My work brings an entrepreneurial and operational perspective to creative production, connecting the story with the planning, relationships, and coordination it needs.<\/p><p>I\u2019m interested in opportunities where creative quality and sound business judgment strengthen each other.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n<article class=\"work-row\"><div><div class=\"work-number\">03 \/ PROJECT LEADERSHIP<\/div><h3>Complexity needs<br>an owner.<\/h3><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#contact\" data-inquiry=\"project\">Discuss an initiative \u2197<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-professional-development.webp\" width=\"1242\" height=\"832\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman with a professional development cohort\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><p class=\"role\">MBA \u00b7 PMP<\/p><p>My background includes project and program management at Southern California Edison and technical project management at LA Solar Solutions, alongside earlier experience in mortgage finance and commercial real estate.<\/p><p>I bring structure to scope, schedules, stakeholders, dependencies, and delivery. The goal is to help people make informed decisions and keep the work moving.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section endorsements\" id=\"testimonials\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">In their words<\/div><h2>Trusted in the work.<br>Respected over time.<\/h2><div class=\"testimonial-layout\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-professional-gathering.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman at a professional gathering\" loading=\"lazy\"><p class=\"small\" style=\"color:var(--muted);margin-top:20px\">Professional relationships, built through shared work and kept commitments.<\/p><\/div><div><figure class=\"testimonial featured-reference\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI have known Sherman since we were growing up, and we stood beside each other at our weddings. Militant Grind reflects the person I have known throughout those years: a genuine friend and a stand-up man. I\u2019m proud to support what he is building.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><figcaption><strong>Donte Murry<\/strong><span>Executive, TikTok<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"testimonial featured-reference\"><blockquote><p>\u201cSherman and I have remained connected through friendship and family over the years. He is an honorable man, a devoted father, and a genuine friend. Those qualities are why I support Sherman and the purpose behind Militant Grind.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><figcaption><strong>Stanton Fears<\/strong><span>Attorney, Morgan &amp; Morgan<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"reference-grid-three\"><figure class=\"testimonial\"><blockquote><p>\u201cSherman is intelligent, ambitious, and a man of his word. Over our years working together, he provided valuable support with my business and professional responsibilities. I appreciate what he brought to our work.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><figcaption><strong>Lebo M<\/strong><span>Voice and spirit of The Lion King<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"testimonial\"><blockquote><p>\u201cSherman and I have worked together on several projects. He is honorable, follows through on his commitments, and has been a pleasure to work with. He is a man of his word.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><figcaption><strong>Van Dichoso<\/strong><span>CPA, River Rock Films<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"testimonial\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI began working with Sherman when he was starting his career in real estate. Throughout the years, he has remained someone I respect and enjoy working with.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><figcaption><strong>Joe McKettrick<\/strong><span>Real Estate Colleague<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"small\" style=\"color:var(--muted);margin-top:25px\">Individual perspectives from work, friendship, and family. Affiliations are provided for identification.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section light\"><div class=\"wrap experience\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Experience with range<\/div><h2>The perspective<br>is earned.<\/h2><p>I\u2019ve worked across regulated industries, entrepreneurial ventures, and creative environments. Each demands a different language. All require judgment, coordination, and follow-through.<\/p><p>That experience helps me connect business intent with the practical realities of execution.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"experience-list\"><li><strong>Business ownership &amp; advisory<\/strong><span>Black Fortitude \u00b7 Founder and strategic operator<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Energy &amp; infrastructure<\/strong><span>Southern California Edison \u00b7 LA Solar Solutions<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Finance &amp; commercial real estate<\/strong><span>Mortgage lending, loan processing, and commercial brokerage experience<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Entertainment &amp; media<\/strong><span>Executive production \u00b7 Publishing \u00b7 Podcasting<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Professional foundation<\/strong><span>MBA \u00b7 PMP \u00b7 USC Ross Program in Real Estate<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"perspective\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"split\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo landscape\" src=\"sp-refresh-assets\/sherman-perryman-speaking.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Sherman Perryman speaking to an audience during a presentation\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Leadership, in practice<\/div><h2>Ideas carry weight<br>when you live them.<\/h2><p style=\"color:var(--muted)\">Militant Grind is where I explore discipline, leadership, and personal responsibility. My books, podcast, and writing connect those principles to the decisions people make in their work and lives.<\/p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/militantgrind.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discover Militant Grind \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"platforms\"><div class=\"platform\"><h3>The entrepreneur.<\/h3><p>Building ventures, identifying opportunities, and taking responsibility for the business behind the vision.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"platform\"><h3>The producer.<\/h3><p>Bringing stories, collaborators, and operational thinking together to move creative work forward.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"platform\"><h3>The author.<\/h3><p>Writing about leadership and personal development, including <em>From Grit to Greatness<\/em>.<\/p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/author\/B0CLHHWC5P\/allbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore the books \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section light\" id=\"press\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Selected press<\/div><h2>The story.<br>In my own words.<\/h2><div class=\"press-list\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shoutoutla.com\/meet-sherman-perryman-executive-producer-cre-invest-advisor-business-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Shoutout LA<\/strong><span>Production &amp; business \u2197<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voyagela.com\/interview\/meet-sherman-perryman-blueprint-financial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Voyage LA<\/strong><span>Entrepreneurship \u2197<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nyweekly.com\/coaching\/sherman-perryman-empowering-change-in-health-business-and-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NY Weekly<\/strong><span>Leadership &amp; development \u2197<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lawire.com\/sherman-perryman-crafting-a-legacy-of-transformation-with-militant-grind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LA Wire<\/strong><span>Militant Grind \u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section writing\" id=\"writing\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Writing &amp; perspective<\/div><h2>Writing &amp; perspective.<\/h2><p style=\"color:var(--muted)\">Essays, personal stories, and observations on business, leadership, faith, culture, and life. The Perryman Doctrine is a collection within my broader writing.<\/p><div class=\"writing-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shermanperryman.com\/blog\/\"><strong>Read the blog \u2192<\/strong><span>Personal writing, essays, and the full archive.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/@shermanperryman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Follow on Substack \u2197<\/strong><span>The Perryman Doctrine.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shermanperryman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Connect on LinkedIn \u2197<\/strong><span>Professional experience and perspective.<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"contact\" id=\"contact\"><div class=\"wrap contact-grid\"><div><div class=\"eyebrow\">Professional inquiries<\/div><h2>Bring the vision.<br>Let\u2019s discuss<br>the work.<\/h2><p>For business advisory, project leadership, executive production, and professional opportunities.<\/p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"mailto:sherman@blackfortitude.com\">sherman@blackfortitude.com \u2197<\/a><\/div><div class=\"form-panel\"><iframe id=\"professional-inquiry\" src=\"\/sp-inquiry.php\" title=\"Professional inquiry form\" width=\"100%\" height=\"820\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><noscript><p><a href=\"\/sp-inquiry.php\">Open the inquiry form \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/main><footer><div class=\"wrap footer-inner\"><span>\u00a9 2026 Sherman Perryman. 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