LaTisha and Marsau Scott are crafting a blueprint for generational wealth that extends far beyond the cameras of Love & Marriage: Huntsville
On many afternoons in Huntsville, Alabama, you might find Marsau Scott knee-deep in construction plans for his latest commercial development, while his wife LaTisha teaches their daughters the intricacies of hair care product formulation. It’s a scene that perfectly encapsulates the Scott family dynamic: business isn’t separate from life—it’s woven into the very fabric of who they are.
The couple, beloved stars of OWN’s hit reality series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” have spent nearly two decades perfecting the art of partnership, both in marriage and in building what has become one of Alabama’s most impressive minority-owned business empires. Their portfolio spans Scholt Industries Commercial Real Estate Development, Scott Realty & Co, the buzzing Blaque Cigar Lounge, luxury beverage brand Blaque Bottle, and their daughters’ natural hair care line Maci & Mila. But don’t mistake them for typical reality TV entrepreneurs chasing quick fame-fueled profits. The Scotts are playing a much longer game.
“Generational wealth for us is definitely a mindset,” Marsau explains, his voice carrying the quiet confidence of someone who’s turned ambitious dreams into concrete reality. “You’re not only just building the wealth, but you’re building the culture of wealth.”
The Unlikely Beginning
Before there were cigar lounges and luxury champagne brands, before reality TV cameras captured their every move, the Scotts were just another young couple in Huntsville with big dreams and bigger work ethics. Marsau had already established himself in commercial construction and real estate development—industries where a Black man’s success often comes with extra scrutiny and additional hurdles.
Then came “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” and suddenly, their private entrepreneurial journey became public entertainment. For many couples, this exposure might have been overwhelming. For the Scotts, it became rocket fuel.
“I think that the exposure, we’re commercial,” Marsau says, acknowledging both the literal truth and the wordplay. “We have a couple of different businesses, number one. We have Blaque Cigar Lounge, which has been introduced and a business we started since being on the show.”
The timing wasn’t coincidental. The Scotts understood something that many reality TV participants miss: fame is temporary, but businesses built on solid foundations can last generations.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name (And Your Business Dreams)
Step into Blaque Cigar Lounge on any Friday evening, and you’ll witness something special. The space buzzes with conversation that flows seamlessly from sports debates to investment strategies, from local politics to business partnerships. It’s exactly what Marsau envisioned when he chose the location.
“When you think about Huntsville, you think about the social atmosphere of the Black culture. The question is, when do we unite?” he asks. “And a lot of times it’s going to be Friday, Saturday night, or Sunday morning.”
“The debate might start about who’s better, Michael Jordan, Kobe or LeBron, but it ends in, what do you think about gentrification? What are you guys investing in? Who’s building up the community?”
This isn’t accidental. Marsau designed Blaque Cigar Lounge to be more than a business—it’s a cultural institution, a place where Huntsville’s Black community can gather, network, and build relationships across economic lines. The result? The lounge has become what he proudly calls “one of the only restaurants in Huntsville where people come as a destination restaurant to the city.”
The Family Business—Literally
While Marsau was creating community gathering spaces, LaTisha was tackling a different kind of entrepreneurship: the kind that involves your children as business partners. The inspiration for Maci & Mila Hair Care came from the most authentic place possible—her daughters’ growing independence and curiosity about caring for their own hair.
“My daughters are at the age now, [where] they want to learn how to do their own hair,” LaTisha explains. “And by us being entrepreneurs, I was like, this is something we can work on while teaching you girls how to properly take care of your hair.”
But this isn’t your typical “kids’ brand” developed by adults and marketed to children. Maci and Mila are involved in every aspect of the business, from the initial product development to selecting bottle designs and even warehouse visits. It’s entrepreneurship education disguised as family time—or perhaps it’s the other way around.
“They help from the development, from the smell of it, going to the warehouse, picking out the look of the bottles, every aspect of it,” LaTisha says proudly. “So, I’m trying to get us to do more social media things. But they’re very involved in it because it’s their thing.”
The authenticity of this approach sets Maci & Mila apart in the crowded beauty market. “I don’t see any that [are] made by kids for kids,” LaTisha notes, highlighting their unique positioning in an industry where authentic representation matters more than ever.
The Art of Strategic Partnership
Ask the Scotts about their secret to successful business partnership, and you’ll get a masterclass in relationship dynamics that extends far beyond the typical “communication is key” advice. After nearly 20 years of marriage and multiple business ventures, they’ve learned to navigate the complex intersection of love and commerce with surgical precision.
“Don’t run your marriage like an LLC and don’t run your LLC like a marriage,” Marsau says. “Understand that they’re two different things.”
This philosophy allows them to maintain what he calls “a clear line of delineation” between business disagreements and personal relationships. They can argue about everything related to their various ventures, then go out to dinner and celebrate their love without the business stress contaminating their personal connection.
LaTisha’s admiration for her husband’s unwavering determination is evident in her voice when she describes his approach to goals. “He has that ‘whatever it is, he’s going to get it done.’ He does not make any excuses, and he has the capability of that if he thinks about something, he’s going to accomplish it.”
But Marsau has had to learn the equally important lesson of true collaboration. His natural inclination as a leader—and, as he admits, “a man who believes in a lot of the traditional roles”—was to shoulder everything himself. Experience taught him that this approach weakens the very partnerships that make businesses thrive.
“You can’t protect your partner from business if you want your partner to be there for you in business,” he reflects. “What you’re doing is you’re making your teammates weaker and you’re taking the ball out of their hands.”
Beyond the Cameras: The Real Reality
One of the most striking aspects of the Scott empire is how they’ve used their reality TV platform to educate rather than just entertain. Marsau is particularly passionate about correcting misconceptions that television creates about the construction and real estate industries.
“TV has a way of glamorizing construction as if it’s not construction,” he says. “They have a way of flipping houses in commercial breaks and one every episode to make it seem like this six-to-nine-month process happens in 30 days with just some random people.”
This false reality frustrates him because it creates unrealistic expectations for people looking to enter the industry. So, the Scotts have made it their mission to “over communicate some of the challenges, over communicate the reality of the industry.”
It’s this commitment to authenticity that extends across all their ventures. They share the struggles alongside the successes, the late nights alongside the glamorous moments, the financial stress alongside the profitable quarters.
The Apprenticeship Approach
When LaTisha discovered the concept of apprenticeship versus mentorship through a podcast, it perfectly described what she and Marsau were already doing with their children. Rather than just talking about entrepreneurship, they immerse their children in the daily realities of business ownership.
“The best way for us to explain to them what we do on the regular is to not only tell them, but also to show them by hands-on experience,” LaTisha explains.
This means their children sweep floors in construction projects, visit Scott Manor at different development stages, and witness their parents balancing bills and managing cash flow. They see their father exhausted after long days and hear their parents discussing business challenges and solutions.
“They not only get to say, ‘he owns his own business.’ But they understand what it means to be an entrepreneur. And ‘hey, if I don’t open this building, who’s going to?'” Marsau adds.
It’s an educational approach that goes far beyond traditional lessons about money management. The Scott children are learning resilience, problem-solving, and the mindset necessary to create rather than simply consume wealth.
The Philosophy of Value
At the heart of every Scott venture lies a deceptively simple philosophy: “Once the value outweighs the cost, it’s a sale every time.” But implementing this philosophy requires constant decision-making about how to compete in their various markets.
“Should we lower our costs or raise our value?” Marsau asks rhetorically. “And our goal has always been to raise our value such that it makes the price marginal.”
This approach has guided everything from their real estate development projects to their approach to community investment. Rather than competing solely on price, they focus on delivering exceptional value that justifies premium pricing.
It’s a strategy that requires confidence, patience, and the financial stability to invest in quality over quick profits. But it’s also what allows them to maintain their commitment to social responsibility without sacrificing business success.
“You want to be fair, you want to make money, and you want to provide the right pricing quality,” Marsau explains. “And if you’re doing that right there, you’re going to have those start, stop, continue meetings. You’re going to self-assess.”
Building for Forever
As their business empire expands to include everything from luxury champagne (“Chocolate in a Bottle”) to real estate development, the Scotts remain focused on a bigger picture that extends far beyond their own success. They’re building what Marsau calls “the culture of wealth”—a set of values, mindsets, and practices that their children can carry forward and build upon.
“We raise our kids to make sure that they understand that there’s only two kinds of people in the world,” Marsau explains. “Those who do the most they can to get what they want, and those who do the least they can to get what they want. And of the two, which are you?”
LaTisha adds another crucial element: “We also teach them about just really believing in yourself. And we talk to them about Marsau’s family, and what it means to be a Scott and who you are. And having that confidence within to know whatever it is in life that you want to do, you’re capable of doing it.”
This isn’t just motivational speaking—it’s practical preparation for inheriting and expanding a business empire that spans multiple industries and generates wealth across generations.
The Next Chapter
When asked about what’s next for the Scott brand, Marsau’s answer might surprise those expecting grand expansion plans or new industry announcements. Instead, his focus is on refinement and mastery.
“What’s next for the Scott brand is going from good to great,” he says thoughtfully. “There’s so much emphasis on doing what’s next and what else we will get into. But have we mastered what we’re supposed to be doing now?”
This approach reflects a mature understanding of business growth that prioritizes sustainability over spectacle. Rather than chasing the next shiny opportunity, they’re committed to perfecting their existing ventures while maintaining their authentic connection to their community and values.
“God made us alive for a brief moment in time. And the goal is not to shine on people, but it’s to shine for people,” Marsau reflects.
It’s this philosophy—service over self-promotion, value over vanity, legacy over luxury—that sets the Scott empire apart from typical celebrity business ventures. They’re not building a brand; they’re building a legacy. They’re not just creating wealth; they’re creating a blueprint that their children, and their children’s children, can follow and improve upon.
As the cameras continue rolling on “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” viewers will see the glamour and drama that make for compelling television. But behind those scenes, LaTisha and Marsau Scott are quietly constructing something far more impressive: a business empire built on authentic relationships, community investment, and the unwavering belief that with the right mindset, hard work, and strategic thinking, any family can build wealth that lasts for generations.
In Huntsville, Alabama, the Scott name is synonymous not just with reality TV fame, but with the kind of entrepreneurial success that lifts entire communities. And they’re just getting started.
