Hey there, Rainmakers!

He hit rock bottom—literally stared death in the face—and decided this wasn’t how his story would end.

Instead, he chose a new life, renewed faith, and a $50 million business built on purpose and redemption.

At just 28 years old, PJ Crescenzo transformed a near-death experience into fuel for his greatest comeback. In this episode, we unpack how he went from broken and lost to one of the most inspiring new Rainmakers in the game.

PJ’s story is raw, real, and powerful—a reminder that your past doesn’t define you, your decisions do. This is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and the mindset it takes to rebuild your life from the ground up.

Key Insights:

• The mindset shift that turned PJ’s life around after a literal come-to-Jesus moment
• How personal development became the secret weapon behind his fast-track success
• The power of proximity—why environment determines your evolution
• How to move from default to design in business and life
• What it really takes to go from zero to $50 million in a year (and why most won’t do it)
• Why eagerness, gratitude, and choosing people over profit will always win

PJ brings the kind of energy that makes you remember why you got into this business—to change lives, to build something real, and to become who you were meant to be. His story is proof that no matter where you start, you can rise, rebuild, and make it rain.

Are you ready to make it rain? Let’s do this!

Guest links:

PJ on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pjcrez3/?hl=en

PJ on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-crescenzo-iii-11679065/

PJ’s website:

https://pjcrescenzo.com/

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