Dean Graziosi: What I Learned from Going from Poverty to Extreme Wealth | E163

Dean Graziosi shares his incredible rags-to-riches journey from growing up with an abusive and violent dad, being evicted from a trailer park, sleeping on floors, moving 19 times before turning 20 years old, not going to college, working in a collision shop, starting to invest in real estate in his early 20s, creating an infomercial business despite having no experience, watching a Tony Robbins video on TV and then becoming his best friend years later, earning enough money to retire in his 20’s, and owning 14 different companies – as well as becoming a world-class entrepreneur, real estate investor, self-education leader, and one of the most successful motivational speakers in the world.  In this inspiring episode, Dean discusses the power of mentorship, work ethic, and taking bold risks — from borrowing money to buy rundown apartments to turning a small income into millions. He reveals lessons learned from his parents, the importance of confidence, gratitude, and building strong relationships, including his partnership with Tony Robbins. Dean also discusses why self-education beats traditional college, how to achieve financial freedom, and what it really takes to succeed in life and business. Don’t miss this powerful conversation packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone in search of excellence.About Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X