Not many people have helicoptered into a football stadium with $100,000 cash in a briefcase, but that was just another day in the extraordinary career of Dave Furano. In this special episode, Gary sits down with the man who turned a Hard Rock Cafe connection into a $100 million business opportunity, convinced the Rolling Stones to partner on a handshake deal that lasted 30 years, and transformed concert merchandise from afterthought to multi-million-dollar industry.
Dave reveals how he went from mortuary student to rock royalty, sharing insider tales like challenging Harvard MBAs on ticket pricing, to managing legends like Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan (who peer-pressured him into smoking his first joint 💨 )
Dave drops business wisdom throughout: his method for turning rejections into opportunities, his philosophy that helped Rock & Brews transform casino dining and entertainment, and his uncanny ability to spot value where others saw none. This is entrepreneurship on steroids—a masterclass in persistence, relationship-building, and staying two steps ahead in the wildest business environment imaginable. Get ready for the backstage pass to success.
Check out Dave’s latest enterprise, Rock & Brews: https://www.rockandbrews.com