Why College Is Failing Entrepreneurs Today: Simon Lerner

🔑Ready to learn how to invest in Airbnb, hassle-free? Fill out this form and our BNB Turnkey Team will reach out to you:https://e0jcghoxv59.typeform.com/to/t4BDOZGNWelcome to The Elliott Caldwell Podcast on Successful DNA — the show where driven individuals break down the habits, experiences, and mindset behind building something real. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or someone chasing your next level, this podcast uncovers what it actually takes to turn momentum into long-term success.Simon is a real estate developer, day trader, and co-founder of Tampa Entrepreneurs—one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial communities in Florida. In this episode, he breaks down how he went from immigrating to the United States at 13 years old to building businesses across real estate, trading, and community.In the first part of the conversation, Simon shares how he started making money as a teenager by selling virtual gaming skins, navigating PayPal restrictions, and discovering Bitcoin before most people even knew what it was. He explains how those early experiences shaped his belief that you don’t need permission, credentials, or a traditional path to start making money online.From there, Simon dives into the mindset shift that changed everything—realizing that traditional education wasn’t aligned with real-world results. That realization led him to create his own path through events, masterminds, and eventually building communities like Tampa Entrepreneurs, where thousands of like-minded individuals connect, learn, and grow together.This episode is a deep dive into modern entrepreneurship—covering online income, crypto, real estate, and the power of proximity. It’s a raw and tactical breakdown of how to create opportunities, build leverage, and surround yourself with the right people early in your journey.📲 Follow Elliott on IG: @elliottcaldwell https://www.instagram.com/elliottcaldwell/ 🏡 Follow The Rise Collective: @the_rise_collective_ https://www.instagram.com/the_rise_collective_/ 🌐 More about The Rise Collective: https://rise-collective.com/ 🔑 Explore BnB Turnkey: https://bnb-turnkey.com/ 📩 Subscribe to the STR Report newsletter: https://thestrreport.com/ 📲 Follow Our Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsimonlerner/?hl=enYoutube: https://youtube.com/@simonlerner1?si=Z-fJMETdGHZdILDOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-lerner-51282a181?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios