In this episode, Daniel sits down with Gerard Adams. And, if this meeting is any indication of what the future holds, a beautiful, beneficial brotherhood is brewing between the two of them. In a sneak peak, Gerard shares his Social Currency concept, and describes his plan to get his Fownders institution into the heart of inner cities. Gerard's lifetime goal is to leave a legacy of authenticity and mentorship to the real people behind the follows and likes.

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:32] Vlogging new ideas that stem from solutions for everyday problems.

[7:52] The probability of success increases when you get granular in your target market.

[11:10] Courage is getting comfortable with fear.

[12:46] Building a culture to attract millennials.

[16:50] Facebook live is the real thing.

[20:16] Youtube stars are bigger than actors now.

[22:54] Making money on content is a long-term play.

[27:35] Jiu Jitsu and entrepreneurship work hand in hand.

[32:07] Your business is a representation of where you are in your life.

[39:57] Gerard thought he was invincible, and then the market crashed.

[49:10] There are real people, live, behind the likes.

[57:47] Gerard steps up as a leader by building his Social Currency.

[70:07] The story behind Fownders and Building 20.

[74:46] The Lightning Round.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Gerard Adams

Fownders

Rich20Something

Rich20Something: Ditch Your Average Job, Start an Epic Business, and Score the Life You Want, by Daniel DiPiazza