Nightmare Success In and Out

Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Lessons from Good Planet Foods CEO David Israel


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David Israel, a successful serial entrepreneur, shares his journey of overcoming adversity and turning lemons into lemonade. From serving a prison sentence to founding successful companies like Pop Gourmet created from prison, taking the snack industry by storm. The idea originated from inmates who were making their popcorn taste good. Oprah became a raving fan of the product. David then founded and became CEO of Good Planet Foods, a plant-based foods company, driven by his passion for the environment and the negative impact of dairy farming. David's story is inspiring and full of valuable lessons. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, hard work, and not being afraid to take risks. The conversation also touches on David's experiences as a owner of nightclubs, a jewelry store, as well as his involvement in the pawn shop business. Overall, David's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the ability to overcome challenges. David shares stories of robberies and scams committed by others, highlighting the dangers of trusting the wrong people. He discusses his first trial and the appeal process, as well as the challenges his family faced throughout the legal proceedings. David also talks about starting a successful maintenance company while awaiting retrial, and the kindness and humanity he encountered in prison. David shares his experience in prison and how it changed his perception of people. He learned that there are smart individuals who made mistakes or lacked opportunities. Throughout his journey, David emphasizes the importance of transparency, trust, and helping others. Most importantly, David emphasizes to own your own story, or someone else will. Show sponsors: White Collar Support Group, prisonist.org, Autoplazadirect.com "Your Personal Car Concierge," Onlinereputation.solutions discount code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS.

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