067: From Grant Cardone’s Drug Addiction to $4 Billion + How He Uses AI

Grant Cardone is a sales expert, author, producer, and CEO of Cardone Capital, overseeing a $4B+ real estate portfolio he built from scratch.  At 16 years old, Grant stumbled down a path of drug issues, eventually entering a treatment center at age 25. After completing his treatment, Grant channeled his addictive personality into business and sales, making his first $1M at 31.  Today, Grant discusses his life story and career paths with me while sharing his high-volume approach to selling online, his philosophy around investing money, and how he creates a high-performing sales culture in his companies. You'll also hear the number one skill Grant suggests that young entrepreneurs should develop, how AI will mesh with sales careers, and the 80/20 principle he used to build a 16M person online following.  Key Takeaways with Grant Cardone How Grant's turned his addictive personality into a $4 billion real estate portfolio.  The danger of complacency after hitting a 7-figure net worth for the first time. Taking a brute-force, volume-heavy approach to Internet sales and marketing. The one thing Grant needs to build a business. Why it's dangerous to take advice from millionaires. How will AI impact the careers of sales professionals? How do you cultivate a high-performing sales culture in your company? What to look for when evaluating potential partners. How Grant looks at control vs. delegation when overseeing 650+ employees. What can entrepreneurs learn from the recent banking collapses? How Grant built an audience of 16 million people with free content and the 80/20 principle. Why Grant doesn't invest in the stock or bond market — and what he does instead. What is one of the most essential skills for a 20-year-old today? Subscribe to the Podcast We hope you enjoy this episode and that you find some golden nuggets within this interview. Trust us, it's there! If you want episodes delivered straight to your inbox, consider subscribing to the show and we'll email you each time a new episode is released! Thanks for tuning it & keep being awesome. BAM! 💥