I build businesses, develop stories, and bring structure to ambitious work.
Sherman Perryman, MBA, PMP
Founder of Black Fortitude & Militant Grind
I’m 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.
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.
My MBA sharpens the business decisions. My PMP supports the execution. Building ventures of my own keeps both grounded in responsibility.
Explore my professional background ↗
Advisory, production, and project leadership. Different settings. The same expectation: make the work tangible.
Founder · Strategic advisory
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.
For a company facing competing demands, that can mean clarifying the objective, organizing a complex initiative, or building the structure needed to move forward.
Executive producer
Executive producer of Black Business Los Angeles. My work brings an entrepreneurial and operational perspective to creative production, connecting the story with the planning, relationships, and coordination it needs.
I’m interested in opportunities where creative quality and sound business judgment strengthen each other.
MBA · PMP
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.
I bring structure to scope, schedules, stakeholders, dependencies, and delivery. The goal is to help people make informed decisions and keep the work moving.
Professional relationships, built through shared work and kept commitments.
“I 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’m proud to support what he is building.”
“Sherman 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.”
“Sherman 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.”
“Sherman 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.”
“I 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.”
Individual perspectives from work, friendship, and family. Affiliations are provided for identification.
I’ve worked across regulated industries, entrepreneurial ventures, and creative environments. Each demands a different language. All require judgment, coordination, and follow-through.
That experience helps me connect business intent with the practical realities of execution.
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.
Discover Militant Grind ↗Building ventures, identifying opportunities, and taking responsibility for the business behind the vision.
Bringing stories, collaborators, and operational thinking together to move creative work forward.
Writing about leadership and personal development, including From Grit to Greatness.
Explore the books ↗Essays, personal stories, and observations on business, leadership, faith, culture, and life. The Perryman Doctrine is a collection within my broader writing.
For business advisory, project leadership, executive production, and professional opportunities.
sherman@blackfortitude.com ↗