Michael Stein – Grew up with Dyslexia and ADHD and Found Success as a Long Shot

Michael Stein is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and personal development expert. Michael is the founder and CEO of Abadak Inc. A company that he started with zero money and has since made 100+ million dollars. Started his entrepreneurial career when he was 19 years, becoming the #1 young nightclub promoter in Los Angeles. Michael has acted and worked with multiple Academy Award-winning actors, filmmakers, producers, and fortune 500 leaders and is the host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast. Michael Stein Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer," host Jeff Smith welcomes guest Michael Stein, an accomplished entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, stand-up comedian, and personal development expert. Michael shares insights about his dynamic career, starting with his early struggles growing up with ADHD and dyslexia. He reflects on his dysfunctional childhood, mentioning his father’s rise and fall from wealth, and his grandmother’s escape from a Russian concentration camp. Michael recounts how he found inspiration in the movie "Rocky," which motivated him to work out and become physically fit. He then began his entrepreneurial journey at age 19, quickly becoming the top nightclub promoter in Los Angeles. This led him to work with prominent figures in the film industry and to start producing his own films, including the acclaimed "Love Hollywood Style," despite facing numerous challenges. He elaborates on his decision to start a business, Tarps Plus, as a means to finance his filmmaking dreams. The business eventually made over 100 million dollars, leading him to launch a new venture, Bolator, which produces a unique multifunctional backpack. Michael emphasizes the importance of perseverance and learning from failure in achieving success. As they discuss the role of a producer, Michael explains the different types, such as line producers and executive producers, and how they contribute to film production. He draws comparisons to successful figures in Hollywood, including Mark Wahlberg, and shares his own experiences and aspirations in filmmaking. Towards the end of the episode, Jeff and Michael discuss the value of investing and the risks involved in film production. The conversation wraps up with Jeff inviting Michael to return for another episode, highlighting the fun and insightful exchange they’ve had. The episode concludes with Tim Paige encouraging listeners to visit the podcast’s website for more information and to catch up with future episodes. Connections PodCast Website Bolotor.com Tarps Plus