From the outside, it looked like Darren Prince had it all—a phenomenally successful sports and celebrity agent, his client roster overflowed with legendary names like Magic Johnson, Muhammad Ali and Charlie Sheen.  But behind the scenes, he was battling an addiction that nearly cost him everything.

When he finally shared his story in his memoir Aiming High, it didn’t just change his life—it created a movement. This book also had a massive impact on me because it was the first book I ever published and is in fact what made me start Legacy Launch Pad.

In this conversation, Darren and I laugh, get a little teary and reflect on all that his book led to—from spokesperson deals and keynote speeches to appearances on shows hosted by Tucker Carlson and Jay Shetty to a non-profit that saves lives...and so much more.

Episode Highlights

• How the loss of his father and a conversation with Magic Johnson inspired Darren to finally tell his story
• The moment I convinced him his addiction—not his celebrity roster—was the real story of Aiming High
• Why he released the book on the anniversary of Ali and Frazier’s “Thrilla in Manila” fight
• How Aiming High transformed from a memoir into a mission to help others recover
• The behind-the-scenes story of Magic Johnson writing the book’s foreword
• How a CNN interview with Chris Cuomo launched Darren’s global media tour
• The massive ripple effect: appearances on Tucker Carlson, Dr. Oz, Fox & Friends and Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast
• How Aiming High led to a six-figure spokesperson deal—and why Darren turned the money into a foundation instead
• The creation of the Aiming High Foundation, which has now sent over 200 people to treatment
• Why authenticity and vulnerability made him a stronger agent, speaker and human being
• How the book helped reconnect him with old mentors, world leaders and new opportunities
• The surprising role Aiming High played in revitalizing his agency, Prince Marketing Group
• Why he believes the real wealth isn’t in fame or money—but in helping others find hope and purpose