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Broke at 16, Then He Built Fanatics Into an Empire | Michael Rubin

from The School of Greatness · host Lewis Howes

Today, we have an extraordinary guest who embodies resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics and a serial entrepreneur, joins us to share his incredible journey from academic struggles to building a multi-billion dollar empire.In this episode, Michael reveals how he turned early failures into stepping stones for success, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and his unwavering commitment to making a positive impact through his philanthropic efforts. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or someone looking to be inspired, Michael’s story and insights are sure to motivate and empower you.In this episode you will learnHow Michael Rubin turned early academic struggles into a successful business career.The importance of resilience and learning from failures in entrepreneurship.Strategies for building and leading successful teams.Insights into living a life of service instead of scarcity and competition.The significance of staying humble and continuously striving for excellence.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1624For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Patrick Bet David – https://link.chtbl.com/1547-podChris Anderson – https://link.chtbl.com/1584-podJohn Maxwell – https://link.chtbl.com/1501-pod Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today, we have an extraordinary guest who embodies resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics and a serial entrepreneur, joins us to share his incredible journey from academic struggles to building a multi-billion dollar empire. In this episode, Michael reveals how he turned early failures into stepping stones for success, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and his unwavering commitment to making a positive impact through his philanthropic efforts. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or someone looking to be inspired, Michael’s story and insights are sure to motivate and empower you.

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