Community Highlights: Meet Jamal Williams of The ADD APP ™ Powered By Forbes

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jamal Williams.

Hi Jamal, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I’m a dynamic entrepreneur, content creator, and innovator with over 15 years of experience in customer service and digital engagement. I have consistently blended my sharp business acumen with a deep passion for helping others grow and succeed.

I am the founder and visionary behind The Add App ™—A Forbes backed premier business directory in the United States. Designed exclusively for the Apple App Store, The Add App ™ is a game-changing platform built to help customers find discounts and promotions from some of their favorite brands and help small businesses, entrepreneurs, and service providers connect with over 100,000 consumers monthly. For just $20/month, users gain unparalleled access to tools that amplify visibility, boost customer engagement, and drive real results.

An avid piano player, and a devoted mentor to aspiring creators, I blend authenticity with ambition in everything I do. Through The Add App piano player, and a devoted mentor to aspiring creators, Jamal blends authenticity with ambition in everything he does. Through The Add App™, he is not just helping businesses grow—he’s building a community where exposure, opportunity, and success are within reach for everyone.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I didn’t come from a place where success was handed out freely. I had to earn my spot, inch by inch. I worked jobs that barely paid the bills, stayed up nights trying to build something meaningful, and prayed for guidance when nothing made sense. I’ve been overlooked, underestimated, and counted out—but I never stopped showing up.

This journey has been anything but smooth, but it’s mine. And while I wouldn’t wish the pain on anyone, I wouldn’t trade the growth for the world. My story is still being written—but make no mistake, every scar is a sentence, and every triumph is a chapter.

From hurdles to highs—I’m still climbing.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
The ADD APP ™ -free digital business directory that helps customers find deals, discounts and promotions from brands and retailers! Powered by @forbes

The Add App is a comprehensive business directory and digital marketing platform designed to help businesses increase their visibility and reach a broader audience. By leveraging our extensive network, businesses can connect with over 100,000 potential customers each month, all for an affordable subscription fee of $20

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Books That Helped Me Through the Storm:
1. “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho – Taught me to trust the journey, even when the destination was unclear.
2. “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill – Shifted my mindset from surviving to thriving.
3. “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz – Gave me peace when the world felt chaotic.
4. “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki – Opened my eyes to financial wisdom they never taught in school.
5. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear – Showed me the power of small, consistent actions.
6. “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle – Helped me stop chasing time and start embracing the present.
7. “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek – Reminded me that purpose is the anchor when the vision feels too big.
8. The Bible / Proverbs / Psalms – My foundation. When nothing else made sense, God’s Word gave me clarity and strength.

Pricing:

• Free for customers and consumers looking for discounts and promotions
• $20 for businesses to advertise on the app

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addforbestoday?igsh=MTNnazQ4aDRmeWxtZg==
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal-williams-26162821a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
• Other: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6504928236

Image Credits
Main photo photographer: @shine_inc