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Everyone thought that Gerard was going to fail when he dropped out of college. But what they didn't know is what he lacked in formal training, he made up for in street savvy and a deep understanding of people. He learned fast and worked his way up to becoming a self-made millionaire by the age 24. But when the economy crashed, he lost it all. In refusing to give up, he reimagined his life and career, finding a niche among the millennial community and creating a massive brand that reached over 80 million readers per month. And once his company Elite Daily was acquired for nearly $50 million, he reinvented himself yet again, discovering a passion for cultivating leadership with his social impact accelerator for entrepreneurs, Fownders. Meet the man known as The Millennial Mentor in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. [Original air date: June 27, 2017]. SHOW NOTES Gerard describes how he lost it all and how his mom encouraged an empowering mindset. [4:47] Gerard recalls the hard lessons he learned growing up and how he learned to switch gears. [7:50] Gerard addresses why he left college to pursue his true passion. [11:38] Tom and Gerard discuss the value of the ability to take risks as an entrepreneur. [15:48] Gerard talks about work ethic and what he believes are the qualities of a great leader. [20:25] Gerard reveals the self-talk he uses to performing under pressure and adversity. [24:55] Gerard revisits an encounter with Tony Robbins that inspired him to become the millennial mentor. [27:22] Tom and Gerard go deep on the magic of the Fownder's community. [34:55] Gerard explains social currency and how to build winning teams. [41:04] Gerard spells out how he instills confidence in entrepreneurs by teaching them how to fail forward. [45:31] Gerard discloses how to find out who you truly are. [48:34] Gerard defines the impact that wants to have on the world. [51:43] FOLLOW GERARD INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2sDOAIj TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2sCS7aG FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2seF4KT LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2sDPeFA WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1O57JYA YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1VHrTvs SNAPCHAT: HelloGerard FOLLOW FOWNDERS INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2rsOY8Z TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2tgvlCv FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2rJXdNh WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2sM4QHB FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Feeling stuck? Check out Billion Dollar Habits and unlock the mindset strategies that helped me achieve all my goals. This community will show you how to gain clarity and build discipline so you can become the person you've always wanted to be. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone thought that Gerard was going to fail when he dropped out of college. But what they didn't know is what he lacked in formal training, he made up for in street savvy and a deep understanding of people. He learned fast and worked his way up to becoming a self-made millionaire by the age 24. But when the economy crashed, he lost it all. In refusing to give up, he reimagined his life and career, finding a niche among the millennial community and creating a massive brand that reached over 80 million readers per month. And once his company Elite Daily was acquired for nearly $50 million, he reinvented himself yet again, discovering a passion for cultivating leadership with his social impact accelerator for entrepreneurs, Fownders. Meet the man known as The Millennial Mentor in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. [Original air date: June 27, 2017]. FOLLOW GERARD INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2sDOAIj TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2sCS7aG FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2seF4KT LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2sDPeFA WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1O57JYA YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1VHrTvs SNAPCHAT: HelloGerard FOLLOW FOWNDERS INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2rsOY8Z TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2tgvlCv FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2rJXdNh WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2sM4QHB FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SPONSORS: If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.  This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get on your way to being your best self! Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Right now, download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, at https://netsuite.com/theory. Head to https://squarespace.com/impact for a free 14 day trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.  *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Shawn interviews Gerard Adams. Gerard Adams was co-founder of Elite Daily a news site targeted towards millennials, which sold to the Daily Mail in 2015 for $50 million. He is also a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and the founder of Newark, New Jersey start up accelerator, Fownders. Gerard is also the Host of hit Youtube show “Leaders Create Leaders”They will discuss the following:Building Your CharacterSharing You StoryOvercoming Failure To learn more about Gerard Adams please visit www.gerardadams.com or follow him on all platforms @GerardAdamsSONW Resources:Signup for PodProMax: https://podpromax.com/Signup for my new pocdasting course:https://schoolsovernowwhat.thinkific.com/courses/podcast-secrets-revealed-the-course Download my ebook "Podcast Secrets Revealed":https://shawnanthony.lpages.co/podcast-secrets-revealed-ebook/ Support SONW with Patreon and get exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/schoolsovernowwhatJoin the SONW Academy for 1-1 Coaching from Shawn:https://www.schoolsovernowwhat.com/academyAbout School's Over...Now What?Join Shawn Anthony as he talks to fearless business leaders who've shattered conventional wisdom to achieve massive success. In each weekly episode, our guests share jaw-dropping stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Most importantly, they've answered the question we've all asked “School's Over…Now What?” Get inspired and access cutting-edge strategies that'll transform your business and life. New episodes every Friday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. Contact InfoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnranthony_/ Website: https://www.schoolsovernowwhat.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwYX2OncZFiq6Vv8EYKceA/Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnranthony_ Press/Interview Requests: fenton@schoolsovernowwhat.com

My venture into franchising with College Hunks Hauling Junk began in a bit of an odd way. I was watching a reality TV show and the founders were on the show. When I saw them the show a lightbulb went off related to another conversation I had with a Starbucks barista. The barista was a college graduate but had chosen to work at Starbucks because she liked the lifestyle better than her field of study. I picked up the phone and called College Hunks and one of the founders answered. After some discussion, I joined as a franchise owner because I saw a massive opportunity to provide people with jobs that didn't require them to sit behind a desk and made an impact in people's lives.  After exiting College Hunks, I got involved in Fownders, which was founded by Gerard Adams because the mission resonated with me. Fownders is a start-up accelerator focused on building an entrepreneurial ecosystem for the disadvantaged in urban markets. When you develop a product, often the most successful products solve a need or pain point. When you work with people from disadvantaged backgrounds they often have vast experience with both tangible needs and pain points. So we launched in New Jersey where Gerard and I lived to make an impact in our local community and beyond. Each quarter we would bring in a cohort of 12 companies to establish a presence and hopefully expand operations after the program.    Social media has been an industry I've kept my eye on for years and when I finally saw my mother using social media I knew it had reached the impact level needed for small businesses to leverage. However, being a small business owner myself for years, I realized social media marketing was not the best use of the business owner's time. Rather, they should be focused on their customers and the product or service they offered to solve a problem. We launched 42 Growth Strategies to help small businesses reach their desired audience while they maintain their focus on the customer.  Sports have always been a part of my life and if I could advise the parents out there. Sports is one of the greatest ways to teach the necessary disciplines that lead to success in business and life. When your kids are involved in the right programs they help form the building blocks for many of life's most important lessons. Sports can teach you how to work with others, the value of hard work, and how to deal with failure. I failed all the time in sports and when you have great coaches they are always pushing you to become the best version of yourself. Even if your child doesn't excel to the level of earning scholarships, sports still opens the door to other opportunities.   Resources Shared: 42 Growth StrategiesCollege HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingEat The Frog FitnessThryv Connect Conference

In this new episode of Leaders Create Leaders, I have a powerful conversation with @majasly, a black female entrepreneur who owns multiple businesses and she’s a thought-leader in her field!I actually met Maya a few years ago at my non-profit organization “Fownders” in New Jersey where I partnered up with the legend Eric Thomas for an event and she was one of the powerhouse speakers there…she CRUSHED IT to say the least.We dive deep into HOW to take real ownership of your life, WHY building generational wealth matters, and practical steps you can take to achieve true financial freedom!Connect with Maja Sly here:Instagram: @majaslyWebsite: majasly.comConnect with Gerard here:Website: http://bit.ly/38yXQ2oInstagram: http://bit.ly/2whfdXd YouTube: http://bit.ly/2vKK8uHLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/GlinkedinTwitter: http://bit.ly/2SV94rx

On this episode Shawn interviews Gerard Adams on Instagram live. Gerard was on the show back in 2018 and now he is back dropping nothing but gems. Enjoy this exclusive interview from our IG Live series “Coronavirus...Now What?”Gerard Adams was co-founder of Elite Daily a news site targeted towards millennials, which sold to the Daily Mail in 2015 for $50 million. He is also a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and the founder of Newark, New Jersey start up accelerator, Fownders. Gerard is also the Host of hit Youtube show “Leaders Create Leaders”They will discuss the following

Bryan Edmund is the Founder of @Afterfound™️ a company on a mission to help you jumpstart your digital marketing career. https://www.instagram.com/bryanedmund/ https://www.instagram.com/Afterfound/

Vicky Llerena is the CEO of Social Vibes Media, a digital marketing agency focused on helping small businesses increase their brand presence. She brings with her over ten years of experience having worked at Univision WXTV-41 and PRNewswire. Vicky was named Top 25 Brand Builder by Leading Women Entrepreneur in 2017. She works with organizations, such as Rising Tide Capital, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ, Fownders, and Small Business Development Center to teach entrepreneurs how to obtain online customers through social media. Vicky was featured in NJBiz, Huffington Post, CEO Blog Nation, and many more media outlets. Check out her website at: http://socialvibesmedia.com/

Gerard Adams is an American entrepreneur. Adams was co-founder of Elite Daily a news site targeted towards millennials, which sold to the Daily Mail in 2015 for $50 million. He is also a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and the founder of Newark, New Jersey startup accelerator, Fownders. Known online as The Millennial Mentor ™ , Gerard is also the host of the Leaders Create Leaders Show. https://gerardadams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gerardadams/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTlTCi6PIs1D9BSpC-oA4lQ

On this episode Shawn interviews Gerard Adams. Gerard Adams was co-founder of Elite Daily a news site targeted towards millennials, which sold to the Daily Mail in 2015 for $50 million. He is also a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and the founder of Newark, New Jersey start up accelerator, Fownders. Gerard is also the Host of hit Youtube show “Leaders Create Leaders”They will discuss the following:•Building Your Character •Sharing You Story•Overcoming Failure To learn more about Gerard Adams please visit www.gerardadams.com or follow him on all platforms @GerardAdamsShawn will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, giving you the tools, and information to get started on a path towards starting the career, or business of your dreams. Each week we will bring you an inspiring person who has asked themselves this very same question, or a message to help you unlock your inner gift.Contact Info Instagram: Shawnranthony_Twitter: Shawnranthony_Email: Shawn@schoolsovernowwhat.com(Subscribe/Like/Comment/Share)

Vixchy is the mastermind behind Gerard Adams content! AND he's only 20 years old! He started off in professional gaming and when no one wanted to learn editing, he figured it out himself. Fast forward to today, he is working for Gerard Adams behind all of his content of trying to impact the world. Vixchy is constantly reinventing himself in the creative world and could not imagine life without it. Traveling, meeting amazing people, and much much more; what else could a 20 year old want? We got to learn all about Vixchy's journey and how he's living every creative's dream! Check out Vixchy's content: https://www.instagram.com/vixchy/ https://twitter.com/Vixchy_ https://www.brianrosa.com/ Follow us on our socials! https://www.instagram.com/getchogrindup/ https://www.facebook.com/GetChoGrindUp/ https://twitter.com/GetChoGrindUp Check out our new website! https://www.getchogrindup.com/younganddumbpodcast

Gerard Adams, Also known as The Millennial Mentor.  An inspirational leader, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist, Gerard's purpose is simple: to inspire other Millennials to leverage their passions to create the successful lifestyles they dream of. Gerard has a profound ability to help others shift their mindset, towards unlocking their god given abilities.   Gerard was a multi-millionaire at 24, but not without overcoming obstacles, fear, and self-doubt. Gerard followed the path that was risky and non traditional, but he's always been one to aim for living a life outside of the ordinary. Gerard is also the founder of "www.EliteDaily.com” which is a multimedia website that provides exclusive, inspiration content to its 80 million monthly users.   Today, Gerard Adams is committing most of his time by giving back to the community by providing progressive education through the principles of entrepreneurship. He provides the community with the skills, strategies, and mentorship needed to align" their purpose towards a prosperous career and lifestyle. Adams helped develop “FOWDERS” which is an incubator for aspiring inner city entrepreneurs , providing mentorship and a safe haven to pursue their dreams.  

Today on Idea to Reality we cover everything digital. Coming from a man who had his first computer in the 2nd grade and learned how to code and build websites at a very young. Anthony Delgado comes onto the show and talks to us about the power of technology in our current economy. Anthony was self-taught for the majority of his life and one major thing he realized on his journey was that instead of being stuck in analysis paralysis and watching thousands of videos and reading hundreds of books. He got out into the marketplace and tested. Saw what worked what didn’t work, learned how to pivot and learn from his mistakes and failures. Anthony also had an incredible experience working with one of the biggest entrepreneurs of our age Gerard Adams. He helped Gerard build up his current business Fownders into what we see today. During his time at Fownders, hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Anthony found himself being called to lend his heart and help to the people of Puerto Rico. He started off by buying a pallet of water to send out and he then found out that the supplies he and his friends sent out along with thousands of others were actually stuck at the border and not even being distributed. This is when Anthony had the urge to go Disrupt Puerto Rico. He quit his job at Fownders and went to the island and gave away 300 solar lights, food, water and so much more. With some family ties to this beautiful island, Anthony knew this is where his future was. So, as of the last few months, Anthony has moved to Puerto Rico full time and has launched Disrupt Puerto Rico to help teach people everything digital including coding, hacking and digital marketing. Anthony is literally helping to breathe life back into the devastated economy of Puerto Rico by the work he is doing and the jobs he is creating. More importantly, he is helping to transform the island into the first digital hub of the Caribbean through Disrupt and the school he created called the Caribbean Institute of technology. Top 3 Takeaways: Don’t be scared to mess up, don’t be scared for your people to mess up. They will and you will just make sure you are learning from it and pushing forward. If you want to do massive things then utilize other people, hire on a team, ask for help, learn how to delegate. Get out in the market and actually test things out, see what works and what doesn’t work. Do not get stuck in analysis paralysis. Thank you all so much for taking the time to listen enjoy! Follow Anthony and Disrupt Here! Personal Website Personal Instagram Disrupt Website Disrupt Instagram Facebook Follow Tal Here! Instagram Facebook iTunes Stitcher Linkedin  

This next 57 minutes has the power to change your life and your business. BIG call, I know. But honestly, I've done over 300 episodes of AskJackD, interviewed countless entrepreneurs, and this live session with Gerard Adams (Co-Founder of Elite Daily & Founder of Fownders) was perhaps the most profound to date. We went over time, but stick with it to the end as the real magic happens around 49:00 when Gerard opens up about how losing $20 million in his mid 20s helped him let go of ego and redefine the true meaning of success. A lot of of solid takeaways in this episode, so don't miss: - 24:00 - The viral content tactics that Elite Daily used to build an monthly readership of 80 million - 30:00 - The untold story behind Elite Daily's $50million acquisition (and why Gerard almost said NO) - 39:00 - The number one non-negotiable trait you need to possess if you want to be a successful entrepreneur

This next 57 minutes has the power to change your life and your business. BIG call, I know. But honestly, I've done over 300 episodes of AskJackD, interviewed countless entrepreneurs, and this live session with Gerard Adams (Co-Founder of Elite Daily & Founder of Fownders) was perhaps the most profound to date. We went over time, but stick with it to the end as the real magic happens around 49:00 when Gerard opens up about how losing $20 million in his mid 20s helped him let go of ego and redefine the true meaning of success. A lot of of solid takeaways in this episode, so don't miss: - 24:00 - The viral content tactics that Elite Daily used to build an monthly readership of 80 million - 30:00 - The untold story behind Elite Daily's $50million acquisition (and why Gerard almost said NO) - 39:00 - The number one non-negotiable trait you need to possess if you want to be a successful entrepreneur

Gerard Adams, co-founder of Elite Daily and Ceo of Fownders, comes down to sunny Miami Beach, FL to visit Grant Cardone and take a tour of his offices. Elite Daily and Ceo of Fownders, comes down to sunny Miami Beach, FL to visit Grant Cardone and take a tour of his offices. Elite Daily was recently sold for $50 Million, but that is not the end of the road for Gerard, simply a stepping stone for what is to come. Grant and Gerard are Obsessed. Obsessed with helping their family, employees, and their community. Are you Obsessed?

Gerard Adams, co-founder of Elite Daily and Ceo of Fownders, comes down to sunny Miami Beach, FL to visit Grant Cardone and take a tour of his offices. Elite Daily and Ceo of Fownders, comes down to sunny Miami Beach, FL to visit Grant Cardone and take a tour of his offices. Elite Daily was recently sold for $50 Million, but that is not the end of the road for Gerard, simply a stepping stone for what is to come. Grant and Gerard are Obsessed. Obsessed with helping their family, employees, and their community. Are you Obsessed?

In this Chapter, I meet Gerard Adams - A born entrepreneur. He takes us through his journey of struggle, success & tough decisions as he grew one of the most popular online publishers - Elite daily, through to it's sale to the Daily Mail. Now heading up an incubator for entrepreneurs in Fownders, Gerard's mission is bigger than ever.

On this episode of the podcast Casey interviews Gerard Adams, also known as the Millennial Mentor, and the co-founder of Elite Daily, the No.1 news platform for Generation Y, is an experienced angel investor, thought leader and social entrepreneur. He overcame early adversity to become a self-made millionaire by the age of 24. Devoted to turning dreams into reality, Gerard has made it his mission to inspire and mentor young entrepreneurs on what it really takes to be successful. Gerard continues to expand and diversify his investment portfolio by backing businesses across multiple industries from technology to digital media to fashion. Follow him @gerardadamsWebsite: http://gerardadams.com/Fownders Website: https://app.fownders.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerardadams/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerard.adamsTwitter: https://twitter.com/IAMGerardAdamsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GerardAdamsTV Show Details: The Rise of The Young Podcast is showcasing some of the most creative minds of this era, and will be providing you with actionable steps to help transform your life & business.

We've all been there. At one point or another in our professional careers, we've been tempted to envy the passion and excitement of Silicon Valley employees. The cult-like energy of these tech giants is intoxicating! What is their secret?! How do they do it?! Are the bean bags, free coffee, and unlimited vacation time responsible for an increase in job satisfaction and happiness? Or is it something else? Get ready for an extensive look into Silicon Valley's best-kept secret: Culture. In this episode Logan and Gerard interview Monica Adams, the Director of Culture at Fownders. Monica is a licensed NLP and Meditation practitioner, as well as a master in the art of company culture. Learn how to leverage culture to keep your employees inspired, focused, and excited with your business.

Today we are talking to Anthony Delgado, the CTO of Fownders. And we discuss learning to code as a result of entrepreneurial ambitions, how Fownders grew from an accelerator to an online community with over 3000 active companies, and how Anthony went above and beyond to provide hurricane relief to the people of Puerto Rico All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

First podcast episode with Gerard Adams, the millennial mentor and CEO of Fownders.

We met up with the Millennial Mentor, Gerard Adams, in the city that he is so passionately working to rebuild- Newark, NJ. A serial entrepreneur, investor and influencer, Gerard opens up to talk about everything from the $50million exit from Elite Daily to his current mission to equip the entrepreneurs of tomorrow right here in his hometown. For more information on this movement, go to www.Fownders.com

I flew out to New Jersey for a FOWNDERS event and also went to link up with my buddy Dan Dasilva, a Shopify & internet marketing 7 figure earner at the mere age of only 22. He explains how many people leave money on the table by not collecting email data. Start building your email list today and be willing to spend more to acquire customers and you will see results. Then Dan interviews Casey Adams, founder of The Rise Of The Young Top 100 Business Podcast, and he also interviews myself on how to build a massive personal brand that converts to a loyal tribe that can also be monetized. Hope you enjoy.

I flew out to New Jersey for a FOWNDERS event and also went to link up with my buddy Dan Dasilva, a Shopify & internet marketing 7 figure earner at the mere age of only 22. He explains how many people leave money on the table by not collecting email data. Start building your email list today and be willing to spend more to acquire customers and you will see results. Then Dan interviews Casey Adams, founder of The Rise Of The Young Top 100 Business Podcast, and he also interviews myself on how to build a massive personal brand that converts to a loyal tribe that can also be monetized. Hope you enjoy.

Gerard Adams has made millions, lost millions, then built himself and countless others up by creating a culture of mentorship and success. While selling "Elite Daily" for a hefty profit, his startup space, Fownders, is in poverty-stricken Neward, NJ- which is just a challenge for Gerard to transform more lives. Please share this amazing podcast with ANYONE that wants to strive to be more.

We are inspired, blown away and in awe of our guest we have on the show today: Gerard Adams, co-founder of elite daily and now CEO of FOWNDERS. Gerard became a multi-millionaire before he was 25 before he lost it all.   The solution he found to earn it all back? A one stop shop for millennials to find news about the things they’re actually interested in.   With that, Elite Daily was born. Within 4 years Gerard and his team grew the site to one of the biggest online platforms for news. After Gerard’s exit from the company, he realized his entrepreneurial spirit was still very much alive.   Gerard then created FOWNDERS, out of Newark, New Jersey, to help entrepreneurs become better leaders and to rise up in their industries. He says leaders create more leaders not followers. He set new goals on helping entrepreneur become leaders and rise up in their own industry. (10:29) “You can have everything taken away from you but they can't take your heart. They can't take it. Get back out there, you can do it again.” --Gerard Adams   (20:20) “The key to strategy is to be a little naive in the beginning. It’s ok. Break shit, make mistakes, just understand what the bigger goal, what the bigger mission is. That purpose is what is going to create your culture, values of your company and what is going to get everyone work tirelessly. At the end of the day, that work ethic is EVERYTHING” -Gerard Adams   26:11 “How you make people feel, how you lead people, how you make that sacrifice to rise up; that’s one of the greatest gifts you can have in life. Really impacting and inspiring is real leadership.” - Gerard Adams Failure is part of the growth journey in entrepreneurship. In order to have major success, we need to constantly be building, destroying, and growing. Build your business from a place of strength and passion. Connect with Gerard Adams: http://fownders.com http://gerardadams.com https://www.facebook.com/gerard.adams https://www.instagram.com/gerardadams/ @IAMGerardAdams   Connect with Kelly: www.kellyroachcoaching.com www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternational www.twitter.com/kellyroachint     A HUGE thank you for listening to Unstoppable Success Radio!   I would be so grateful if you left me a rating and review!     My mission and goal is to serve you, my listeners, so please submit your questions for an upcoming #ask Kelly episode by emailing coaching@kellyroachcoaching.com or @kellyroachint or calling 610 910 3600 to submit your questions!       Here's how I can help you achieve your goals:     -How to build, scale and automate growth in your business:kellyroachcoaching.com/yes     -Take your hobby, side hustle or new business quickly to the 100k mark: kellyroachcoaching.com/100k     -Turbo charge your productivity, break through overwhelm and the impact the profit in your business in 30 day or less kellyroachcoaching.com/higher-profits/     -Inquire about Private consulting and coaching by completing the application at: http://kellyroachcoaching.com/apply-now/     Get insider tips and resources only available to my private email community by texting IGNITE to 44222 or visiting kellyroachcoaching.com and selecting any of the exciting resources or trainings available for immediate download.     Have you gotten your copy of UNSTOPPABLE: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and in Life at Amazon here NOW!  

This Week’s Guest: Taylor Wallace Welcome to the finale episode of the six-week Accelerate Your Startup Series 1! When we started this project, six weeks sounded like a long time, yet here we are at the end already. It’s been a fantastic series! Every guest has absolutely smashed it, and all of their ideas have been cool and innovative. If you’ve missed the previous episodes, be sure to check them out for more amazing value. Before we get into this episode, though, here’s a quick plug for our amazing Facebook community! If you’re not already part of it, you need to join now. It has some amazing members (including our past guests) offering information, advice, best tips, experiences, and everything else you need to know to build your first business the right way. Check it out at stageonestartup.com/join! Today’s guest is the remarkable Taylor Wallace, who is the founder of FYBS. This innovative startup is the first AI-powered curvy fashion discovery application. It offers curated content to help you find the right clothes that will fit you well and help you flaunt and flatter your curves. As Taylor explains in this conversation, the app learns from what you like and customizes what you see to help you find clothes you’ll absolutely love. In part of our conversation today, Taylor discusses why she was so drawn to Fownders. She shares the compelling story of the first time she set foot within the doors of the company when the bad mood she was in just fell off, leaving her feeling calm and motivated. She had the opportunity to spend several hours there talking with people and ended up choosing to use Fownders because of their emphasis on building the leader first.

This Week's Startup: Robert Arenas, CEO & Founder of Gyminies Boredom is the Devils Playground. Welcome to episode 4 in our Accelerate Your Startup series with Fownders. I am going to try my hardest to express the excitement I have to be bringing you this episode today. It's completely different to what we usually have on the show, so make sure you take note! Here at Stage One Startup, we have had our eye on Robert for a while now after receiving a referral from Toby Dattolo who is the Senior Vice President at Fownders. Gyminies is a health and nutrition startup that creates delicious, eco-friendly palio protein pastry recipes made up of... I'm building up the suspense here. Cricket protein mix! Yes, that's correct, crickets. As in the crickets,  the insects you can hear late at night on a summers evening. Now, bear with us on this one, you'll hear more about the reasons behind this in today's episode. Robert is from a small town in Texas where most occupants strive towards a career in the oil and gas industry. Having felt the responsibility to take care of his family, he decided to earn himself a degree in the very industry that holds his community together, that's exactly what he did. After earning his process technology degree, he worked his way up the oily ladder. During his day job, Rob always managed to maintain his side-hustles which included, selling second-hand cars, selling gym supplements and network marketing. Rob truly dabbled in a little bit of everything.  Having a humble attitude Robert shared the passion and knowledge in today's episode which we hope you feel just as much as we did. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/episodes/gyminies-episode-4-robert-arenas/

This week's Startup: Ment w/ Rebecca Lima So here we are, 3 episodes deep into Series 1 of Accelerate Your Startup. Yet again, we are here with another innovational startup that's solving a big problem, especially for world travelers. Rebecca Lima is the CEO & Founder of Ment - a mobile platform that gives travelers instant access to their security queue before arriving at the airport. The mobile application crowdsources and predicts security wait times, terminal information (ie. shops, food, etc.) all while creating a connected experience for travelers. For the hyperconnected traveler looking for a unique airport experience, Ment is a one-stop solution that optimizes and saves on airport time while creating a connected culture in a once isolated and disconnected environment. As you read/listen to this, we are under 24 hours into the launch of Ment's beta test with JFK airport! You can download the app here For full show notes to this episode, click here Don't forget to join our growing community of startup entrepreneurs building their businesses at: stageonestartup.com/join

This Week's Startup; Youii w/ Jabari Sills We're super excited to be interviewing Jabari Sills on what is the second episode in the much anticipated Accelerate Your Startup Series with Fownders. Jabari is the CEO and Founder of an innovative app called Youii, which replaces the conventional way for college students to travel across their campuses. What is Youii you ask? Youii is the first ever subscription based ride sharing app, exclusively for university students. Before you write this off as another copy of Uber or Lyft, it's really not. Jabari saw a gap in the market by niching down specifically to university/college students. Jabari saw a huge gap in the market by niching down specifically to university/college students. Instead of taking the shuttle bus, which we all know and hate, you can now enjoy a comfortable ride across campus in luxury, all for an affordable $1 per ride. I know right? As you can probably understand, when we found were put in contact with Jabari, we knew we had to feature him on the show. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ays-ep002

This Week's Startup: Should I Sign w/ Naitik Patel & Tej Prakash If you've been listening to this show for a while, then chances are you've heard us stress about how important it is to get the legal side of your startup on the right tracks. If you're worried about that side of your business, then this episode will shed some light on that very subject. To kick things off for the Accelerate Your Startup Series 1, we are proud to bring to the show Naitik Patel and Tej Prakash, Co-Founders of Should I Sign. Naitik and Taj have extensive amounts of experience as two of the highest paid attornies in New York and dedicated 20 years to their profession. During their time in their roles as corporate attornies, they were witness to a common problem that hadn't yet been addressed. That problem was for the startups who needed legal needs for their endeavours, it wasn't easy for them to find the perfect attornies to help them with their issues. They guys undertook a lot of market research and data analysis, they noticed that it took twice as long for an entrepreneur to find the right attornies, and when they have found the perfect attornies, they often get turned off by the price of uncertainty that comes with hourly billing which is common practice for attornies. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/shouldisign

Accelerate Your Startup Series 1 We're super stoked to be bringing you another essential piece of content that we hope you can find value in. We bring you the Accelerate Your Startup series. Our main reason for this was simply to elaborate on the growing use of Startup Accelerators being used by innovational startups and entrepreneurs around the world. During the course of the previous 50 episodes, we started to realise a trend when speaking to the guests that came on our show. A lot of them, when asked recommended putting your idea or business through an incubator to help strip it down to the bare basics. This leads us to ask the question; How many people are doing this? And is there enough information out there on this subject? Does it give the startup cohort a higher chance of success at a faster rate? We then thought to ourselves, why not partner up with the accelerators and incubators to find out all of this information. What truly does work when putting your startup through an accelerator? In this series, you're going to be hearing all about the Do's and Dont's to look for when considering going through an accelerator. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ays-intro

This week on Short Story Long I sit down with Gerard Adams also known as The Millennial Mentor who is an entrepreneur, Philanthropist and co-founder of Elite Daily. Gerard is very passionate about helping and inspiring other millennials to fulfill their dreams. He created FOWNDERS which is a business providing free workspaces and aiding financial startups. Mentorship plays a big part of Gerard's life which he provides through FOWNDERS, his video series Leaders Create Leaders and personalized mentorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Short Story Long I sit down with Gerard Adams also known as The Millennial Mentor who is an entrepreneur, Philanthropist and co-founder of Elite Daily. Gerard is very passionate about helping and inspiring other millennials to fulfill their dreams. He created FOWNDERS which is a business providing free workspaces and aiding financial startups. Mentorship plays a big part of Gerard's life which he provides through FOWNDERS, his video series Leaders Create Leaders and personalized mentorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crowned as the Millennial Mentor, Gerard Adams is a serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and philanthropist. In February 2012, Adams co-founded Elite Daily, the online publication known as the Voice of Generation Y. By the end of 2013, the company earned $400,000 in profit and averaged 41 million monthly readers. Gerard sold the company in 2015 to Daily Mail for $50 million dollars. Gerard also launched FOWNDERS, a social-enterprise accelerator and mentorship movement to help others succeed in business. FOWNDERS offers entrepreneurs benefits that include a free workspace, mentorship, and access to funding. In this in-depth discussion with IVY's co-founder, Beri Meric, Gerard speaks about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned by educating a new generation of founders. He also speaks about the importance of mentors and how to find them.   Please enjoy our conversation, with Gerard Adams. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

Everyone thought that Gerard was going to fail when he dropped out of college. But what they didn't know is what he lacked in formal training, he made up for in street savvy and a deep understanding of people. He learned fast and worked his way up to becoming a self-made millionaire by the age 24. But when the economy crashed, he lost it all. In refusing to give up, he reimagined his life and career, finding a niche among the millennial community and creating a massive brand that reached over 80 million readers per month. And once  his company Elite Daily was acquired for nearly $50 million, he reinvented himself yet again, discovering a passion for cultivating leadership with his social impact accelerator for entrepreneurs, Fownders. Meet the man known as The Millennial Mentor in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.   SHOW NOTES Gerard describes how he lost it all and how his mom encouraged an empowering mindset. [4:47] Gerard recalls the hard lessons he learned growing up and how he learned to switch gears. [7:50] Gerard addresses why he left college to pursue his true passion. [11:38] Tom and Gerard discuss the value of the ability to take risks as an entrepreneur.  [15:48] Gerard talks about work ethic and what he believes are the qualities of a great leader. [20:25] Gerard reveals the self-talk he uses to performing under pressure and adversity. [24:55] Gerard revisits an encounter with Tony Robbins that inspired him to become the millennial mentor. [27:22] Tom and Gerard go deep on the magic of the Fownder’s community. [34:55] Gerard explains social currency and how to build winning teams. [41:04] Gerard spells out how he instills confidence in entrepreneurs by teaching them how to fail forward. [45:31] Gerard discloses how to find out who you truly are. [48:34] Gerard defines the impact that wants to have on the world. [51:43]]   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tony Robbins - http://bit.ly/1XZ9F6L [27:20] Bob Caruso - http://bit.ly/2tgpKfg [27:52] Impact Republic - http://bit.ly/2sf0zLO [27:53] Social Currency - http://bit.ly/2tgdJq9 [43:00]   FOLLOW GERARD INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2sDOAIj TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2sCS7aG FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2seF4KT LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2sDPeFA WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1O57JYA YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1VHrTvs SNAPCHAT: HelloGerard   FOLLOW FOWNDERS INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2rsOY8Z TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2tgvlCv FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2rJXdNh WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2sM4QHB

If you’ve been keeping up with us, you’re probably as excited as we are for this series of episodes in our Secret Entourage month! This is our second collaboration; the first was with Fownders in January. You can find the panel on the dedicated page at stageonestartup.com/secretentourage. Our third Secret Entourage guest (and the last one before our grand finale with its founder, Pejman Ghadimi) is Damian Otero Reggiori. Damian is the CEO and founder of Restyle Retail, a company operating kiosks specializing in hair products in American malls. Damian’s story is truly inspirational. He is originally from Uruguay, but moved to the United States as a child with his parents. Seeing their hard work inspired him, as he explains in this conversation, and instilled a work ethic that has helped him achieve his current success (though it didn’t exactly inspire him to do well in school, so take heart if you struggled there too!). He started his career at a very young age, and has already worked his way to the top despite being only 24 years old. He has 50 employees now, and made $3.2 million last year. In this episode, he shares how he did it -- and explores the role that Secret Entourage has played in his journey. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep048

This Week’s Guest: David Wongk  Before we get into this week’s episode, let’s take a moment to talk about Why Not Pro. This great company provides professional solutions for startups and small to medium enterprises. It’s a one-stop shop for multiple services, including the things you may not like (like accounting, legal support, and HR). For a limited time, get 20% off their services when you mention Stage One Startup!  If you’ve been keeping up with us, you’re probably as excited as we are for this series of episodes in our Secret Entourage month! This is our second collaboration; the first was with Fownders in January. You can find the panel on the dedicated page at stageonestartup.com/secretentourage.  This week, we’re thrilled to have our second Secret Entourage guest on the show! This week, we’re talking with Dave Wongk, the CEO and founder of PureTropix. You may well have already heard of this company, which produces a variety of all-natural body products made from mango and shea butters. The company also has one of the world’s best ingrown hair systems. Dave started PureTropix a bit under two years ago, and has had some amazing success already. Even so, he still runs the company out of his home. In this episode, he talks about creating and running the company, and explains the invaluable role that Secret Entourage has played in the process. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep047

The “Millennial Mentor” Gerard Adams is a thought leader for his generation and is rapidly becoming a role model for young entrepreneurs around the world. You probably know Adams as the co-founder of Elite Daily, an online news platform and the “Voice of Generation Y,” which sold to DMG Media for $50 million in January 2015. After leaving the company, Adams did some soul searching and started Fownders, a coworking accelerator in Newark, New Jersey. The Fownders program focuses not only on scaling businesses from idea to profitability, but also on developing each entrepreneur’s emotional intelligence, social skills, and leadership abilities. Adams aspires to be a true mentor to his peers, not just another businessperson selling the entrepreneurial lifestyle on social media. He comes from humble beginnings and has seen his share of highs and lows, which makes him very relatable to young entrepreneurs. In our interview, he explains why he is passionate about giving back to his community and empowering others, shares his best tips for authentically building an audience, and illustrates the power millennials have to shape the future. Adams is an active voice on social media. I highly recommend checking out his Instagram and Twitter profiles @GerardAdams, as well as his outstanding YouTube show, Leaders Create Leaders. My thanks go out to Adams for coming on the show, and I hope you find our interview as inspirational and insightful as I did. In this episode with Gerard Adams, you’ll learn: -- How his big exit inspired him to become a mentor to other entrepreneurs -- Why it’s important for entrepreneurs to give back to their community -- Best practices for building an audience -- The power millennials have to shape the future -- How a huge failure can lead to new opportunities -- What makes the Fownders program so unique ---- Download show notes and transcripts at www.powderkeg.com This episode of Powder Keg is brought to you by DeveloperTown. If you’re a business leader trying to turn a great idea into a product with traction, this is for you. DeveloperTown works with clients ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies who want to build and launch an app or digital product. They’re able to take the process they use with early stage companies to help big companies move like a startup. So if you have an idea for a web or mobile app, or need help identifying the great ideas within your company, go to developertown.com/powderkeg. Thanks again to everyone who has shared an episode of Powderkeg, subscribed to us on iTunes, or left us a review. It’s the only way we’re going to spread this message and reach new people and we could do it without you. We’re coming out with new episodes every Tuesday, so make sure you subscribe on iTunes or at powderkeg.co/itunes

This Week’s Guest: Kiran Ravindra Before we get into this week’s episode, let’s take a moment to talk about Why Not Pro. This great company provides professional solutions for startups and small to medium enterprises. It’s a one-stop shop for multiple services, including the things you may not like (like accounting, legal support, and HR). For a limited time, get 20% off their services when you mention Stage One Startup! If you’ve been keeping up with us, you’re probably as excited as we are for what’s starting in this episode! That’s right, it’s time for the first episode for the Secret Entourage month! This is our second collaboration; the first was with Fownders in January. You can find the panel on the dedicated page at stageonestartup.com/secretentourage. Our first Secret Entourage guest is actually in the industry that we started off in, but we didn’t manage to crack it the way this guy did. He’s only 20 years old, but he’s already a highly successful entrepreneur with several years of experience under his belt. The man of the hour is the remarkable Kiran Ravindra. Kiran is the founder of Carbon Trim Solutions, an exclusive retailer of high-end carbon fibre accessories. In 2013, his company debuted the world’s first true carbon fibre iPhone case, and the company has been growing ever since. In fact, they’re now branching out from phone cases and into lifestyle products such as keychains. Quite a change from breeding and selling shrimp as a teenager, right? (More on that in the episode!) For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep046

Rob Fajardo | Thought Leader, Founder of 'Leave Normal Behind' and Contributor at InfluenciveRob is the founder of Leave Normal Behind and host of LNB Tv.The mission of LNB is to bring together purpose driven individuals to become the best version of themselves, create things that matter, and encourage others to do the same. He is a speaker and entertainer.Rob is an advisor to Fownders, a social impact accelerator founded by Gerard Adams and a contributor for Influencive, Thrive Global and Prsuit and contributing author in an Amazon Best-Seller “Rise Up Champion”.

This Week’s Guest: Angela Lauria Before we get into this week’s episode, let’s take a moment to talk about Why Not Pro. This great company provides professional solutions for startups and small to medium enterprises. It’s a one-stop shop for multiple services, including the things you may not like (like accounting, legal support, and HR). For a limited time, get 20% off their services when you mention Stage One Startup! It’s almost our secret month! If you haven’t been keeping up with us on social media (which you should, by the way), that’s “secret” for “Secret Entourage.” This is our second collaboration, and the structure will be similar to what we did with Fownders in January. But enough of that for now! We’re very excited for today’s episode with Angela Lauria, the CEO and founder of The Author Incubator. This business helps life coaches and entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books in just a few months rather than letting the process drag out for years. Angela has helped authors earn $10k-$30k per month per book within the first 30 days of publication. She has written over twenty books, and has published almost 200. Her authors through The Author Incubator have been featured widely in outlets as prestigious as Oprah Magazine, the O Network, and the Today Show. In this episode, she goes into great detail about how she has helped her authors achieve this success, as well as how she’s become successful herself! The episode is packed full of value and actionable tips that apply not only to authors, but to anyone looking to achieve success as an entrepreneur. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep043

Rob Fajardo is the founder of Leave Normal Behind which is a global brand that brings purpose driven people together to challenge the status quo and become the best version of themselves by creating things that matter. He is also the host of LNB Tv which is a Fb live television show that discusses trending news in business, technology, politics, innovation, social impact, and more. Advisor to Fownders. Helped build Fownders executive team and focused on daily business development and strategic partnerships.

Rob Fajardo is the founder of Leave Normal Behind which is a global brand that brings purpose driven people together to challenge the status quo and become the best version of themselves by creating things that matter. He is also the host of LNB Tv which is a Fb live television show that discusses trending news in business, technology, politics, innovation, social impact, and more. Advisor to Fownders. Helped build Fownders executive team and focused on daily business development and strategic partnerships.

Can you believe January is already over? We loved doing our Fownders month, but now we’re back to our regular routine. As much as we’ll miss our podcasts with the folks from Fownders, this guest is exciting enough to make up for it. You may already know about Timothy Sykes, the American penny stock trader who turned his $12,000 in bar mitzvah money into well over $4 million by day-trading penny stocks. As he explains in this episode, in his senior year of high school, he turned that $12k into over $100,000. In his freshman year of college, he came close to hitting the $1 million mark. Throughout this conversation, you’ll come to understand that Timothy isn’t all about making money; he also cares about using it responsibly and generously. He’s dedicated to giving back to the world. He started his charity and has donated $1 million to building schools. So far, he’s at 35 schools, out of a goal of a whopping 1,000. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep032

Before we get started on the last of the Fownders episodes, let’s talk about Instagram for a minute! If you haven’t seen our Instagram page lately, go check it out, and make sure to appreciate the new grid posts. (And if you’re interested in doing grid posts yourself, check out the Instagrids app. It’s much easier than Photoshop!) And now onto our final Fownders guest. Cody Ross, the man behind Slingshot VR, originally hails from the Midwest but now lives in New York. Throughout the episode, you’ll learn more about Slingshot VR, a virtual reality ecosystem designed to allow users to experience environments and events that they may never have been able to experience otherwise. (In less techie terms, it’s a cutting-edge virtual reality production company.) If you’re not already excited about the idea -- and you should be -- just listen to Cody’s passion as he explains how this can change users’ lives and bring people closer to each other and to the experiences they cherish. He’s just as enthusiastic as he discusses Fownders, where he was part of the first cohort. For full show notes head on over to; http://stageonestartup.com/ep031

This Week’s Guest: Nestor Velez First of all, if you haven’t listened to episode 27, you should! It explains what we’re doing this month with Fownders Month and gives you a chance to learn more about our collaboration with Fownders. You’ll also hear about the schedule and who we’ll be interviewing each week. You can also find out more on our website. This is the third of our four Fownders episodes, and we can hardly believe the month is almost over already! You’ve heard from the Fownders leaders. Now, it’s time to hear from the startups! In this episode, we hear from Nestor Velez, the CEO and founder of SanoMind. This platform connects people with mental health-related audio content at a fraction of the cost of therapy. It’s such a hit that if you’ve listened to our previous Fownders episodes closely, you’ll remember hearing about it from both Toby Dattolo and Stephen Bienko. As we learn in the episode, Nestor was born and raised in New York City but has recently moved to New Jersey. He grew up with anxiety and depression, and in fact tried to commit suicide, which ultimately led to the creation of SanoMind. As he openly shares his experiences and journey, it becomes brilliantly clear how invaluable SanoMind will be. For the shownotes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep030

This Week’s Guest: Stephen Bienko - CEO Fownders First of all, if you haven’t listened to episode 27, you should! It explains what we’re doing this month with Fownders Month and gives you a chance to learn more about our collaboration with Fownders. You’ll also hear about the schedule and who we’ll be interviewing each week. You can also find out more on our website. Now, let’s chat about today’s Fownders guest! Stephen Bienko is the CEO of Fownders, as well as the head track and field coach at Newark Academy, a nationally ranked prep school in New Jersey. His journey from stage one to success has been a complete rollercoaster, and, as a result, he has some incredible insight to share. Stephen was the president of 42 Holdings, which was the largest franchise owner of College Hunks Hauling Junk (which he’ll discuss in more depth in this episode). He spent a decade in sports marketing and athletic management, including having worked with marketing for an Olympic gold medalist. As you can see, he’s experienced in many realms, and brings quite a bit to the table for Fownders -- and for this interview! For Full Show Notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep029

First of all, if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you should! It explains what we’re doing this month with Fownders Month and gives you a chance to learn more about our collaboration with Fownders. You’ll also hear about the schedule and who we’ll be interviewing each week. You can also find out more on our website. Now, onto our first Fownders guest! Toby Dattolo is a partner at Fownders and mentors a lot of the startups going through the process. He went into business as a logical choice but developed a passion for acting during college. From there, he shifted into fitness and wellness for several years, before discovering that monetary-based goals didn’t bring him happiness. Only then did he shift into entrepreneurship and learn about failure in business. Ultimately this journey led him to Fownders. For full show notes; http://stageonestartup.com/ep028

It’s January 2017! Welcome to the new year! As we say goodbye to 2016, we are entering a whole new chapter with a whole new set of goals for Stage One Startup. 2016 was a bad year for some, and an amazing year for others - whatever the case be for you, we want you fired up and ready to make this year, your best year yet. So to kick-start the year of 2017, we have something special in store for you. We bring you Fownders Month. We will be teaming up with Social Impact Accelerator based in Newark, New Jersey - Fownders for the entirety of January. The reason we have decided to collaborate with Fownders is because we share a very similar vision, in the aim to inspire & actually educate and help struggling & new startups get the right tools and plans in place to launch their business idea with a bang and take it in the right direction, whilst avoiding many of the pitfalls that startups face. We thought this would be a great way to deliver to our devoted listeners whilst sharing what the leaders & startups at Fownders are up to. In this episode, we talk about who Fownders are, Gerard Adams (Founder), who we will be interviewing from Fownders, the schedule for the month and what new projects we have coming to the Stage One Startup platform in 2017. For full time-stamped show notes and links referred to throughout the show, visit: stageonestartup.com/ep027 Make sure you subscribe to keep updated on this special month! It's going to be BIG!

"School teaches you HOW to learn but it doesn't necessarily teach you WHAT to learn. In an age of information, ignorance is a choice. You can go on Google, you can go on YouTube and learn what you want to learn. We never had these abilities ever... And the difference between a rich man and a poor man is what you do in your spare time." - Rob Fajardo Who is Rob? Rob is the president and one of the co-founders of Leave Normal Behind. Leave Normal Behind is a movement that brings together like-minded human beings who are self-motivated and looking to lead a different lifestyle.  Leave Normal Behind is an ideology is for those who are continuously learning and inspired to live a life of passion, become the best version of themselves and create things that matter. Rob is also a writer/contributor to Influencive and an advisor to Fownders started by Gerald Adams.  Why Listen? Rob will inspire you to start playing a bigger game. If you're reading this, you're either looking to leave normal behind or have already begun on your journey. The podcast is full of quotes that will help you to play a bigger game. Quotes that will challenge you to reflect on your life and ask yourself, are you truly going after that big vision you have for yourself?  In the podcast, Rob shares his personal behind what inspired him to create Leave Normal Behind and why he's driven to make an impact.  What You Will Takeaway... What is Leave Normal Behind @ 10:25 The four levels of people @ 13:08 Why turning "no's" into "yes'es" is a bad idea @ 16:40 What's more important than money @ 22:45 The importance of jumping without the rope @ 25:05 Rob's viewpoint on reciprocal altruism, the sharing economy and the future @ 31:30 Heart science @ 37:00 And much more! Mentioned in the Podcast Leave Normal Behind Fownders Gerald Adams Elite Daily Leaders Create Leaders Melissa Krivachek The Man Who Tapped the Secrets of the Universe by Glenn Clark The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  Grant Gardone Jim Carrey Start With Why by Simon Sinek Contact Rob Facebook - Rob Fajardo Instagram @rob_fajardo Snapchat @rob_fajardo Leave Normal Behind Instagram @LeaveNormalBehind Facebook - Leave Normal Behind   

Gerard Adams is a true thought leader for Millennial entrepreneurs. He's grounded, humble, real, and engaging. And he's walked the walk. He started from the bottom, and climbed to staggering success at a young age. He's inspiring and honest about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.  Gerard is the co-founder of Elite Daily and co-founder of his most current project, Fownders, which is changing the face of Newark, New Jersey.   Gerard has spoken globally on his results-driven practices, authentic experiences, and modern approach to mindset, confidence, content marketing, social media, Millennials in the workforce, raising capital, and scaling a business to acquisition.   He is an encouraging voice for other Millennials to follow their own path and realize their potential. His fresh perspective and humble integrity leave audiences excited about the possibilities, confident in their potential, and prepared to become change-makers.  

Gerard Adams is a true thought leader for Millennial entrepreneurs. He's grounded, humble, real, and engaging. And he's walked the walk. He started from the bottom, and climbed to staggering success at a young age. He's inspiring and honest about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.  Gerard is the co-founder of Elite Daily and co-founder of his most current project, Fownders, which is changing the face of Newark, New Jersey.   Gerard has spoken globally on his results-driven practices, authentic experiences, and modern approach to mindset, confidence, content marketing, social media, Millennials in the workforce, raising capital, and scaling a business to acquisition.   He is an encouraging voice for other Millennials to follow their own path and realize their potential. His fresh perspective and humble integrity leave audiences excited about the possibilities, confident in their potential, and prepared to become change-makers.  

Gerard Adams is a true thought leader for Millennial entrepreneurs. He's grounded, humble, real, and engaging. And he's walked the walk. He started from the bottom, and climbed to staggering success at a young age. He's inspiring and honest about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.  Gerard is the co-founder of Elite Daily and co-founder of his most current project, Fownders, which is changing the face of Newark, New Jersey.   Gerard has spoken globally on his results-driven practices, authentic experiences, and modern approach to mindset, confidence, content marketing, social media, Millennials in the workforce, raising capital, and scaling a business to acquisition.   He is an encouraging voice for other Millennials to follow their own path and realize their potential. His fresh perspective and humble integrity leave audiences excited about the possibilities, confident in their potential, and prepared to become change-makers.  

Today's guest is the co-founder of a website you probably know, you've probably been on it. It's called EliteDaily, it's a website that advertises itself as the Voice of Generation Y. And I know a lot of you are millennials. The site was recently sold for $50 million bucks, and Gerard or "G" as he likes to be called, has quite the story. He's a college drop-out turned serial entrepreneur, digital media executive, documentary film producer, and millennial thought leader and philanthropist. He's also been been named one of the coolest people in Silicon Alley tech by Business Insider. His story started after he left college after just one semester. He became a first time entrepreneur shortly thereafter and things didn't pan out as he had hoped — he's gonna talk about that. Fast forward five years, and he's a self-made multi-millionaire. Today he's 30 years old, he's built, backed, and invested in nine companies and trades that all have made seven figure plus profits. Another reason to be impressed by Gerard, Tony Robbins is his guru, and the following Tony Robbins quote changed his life as it has mine and many others. It goes like this, "Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure." And yeah I live by those words. From there Gerard was inspired to launch Fownders, which is his latest venture — Fownders. And it's what he's calling a mentor and a movement that will show our generation how he himself has been able to succeed in business. So he is going in front and center, teaching people what he's learned. And it's not out yet, so we'll have to stay tuned for what's to come. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.