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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 16 MIN

Why Real Success Is Built Through Community Ft. Daven Michaels

from An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid · host Shari Leid

In this episode, I sit down with Daven Michaels—a 10-time author, New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and respected business strategist—live from Top Talent Hollywood’s Media Row. Daven is widely known for helping people build wealth and businesses that create real freedom, but at the core of his work is something deeper and more enduring: community. Throughout our conversation, we explore how long-term success isn’t built in isolation—it’s built through intentional relationships, shared experiences, and environments where people truly belong. That philosophy comes to life through Daven’s creation of the San Juan Island Social Club and its accompanying San Juan Island cruise experience—a curated community designed to bring entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives together not just to network, but to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships in real life. Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial experience, Daven shares why community is not a “nice-to-have,” but a strategic advantage—and why the most successful leaders are those who invest in people as intentionally as they invest in growth. Even in the high-energy environment of Media Row, his clarity, presence, and commitment to connection come through loud and clear. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creator who wants to build wealth, impact, and community—without doing it alone—this conversation will challenge how you think about success, leadership, and what it really means to build something that lasts. For more information and to contact Daven Michaels - check out his website at https://davenmichaels.com/ Grab my free 52 Weeks of Connection email series—one weekly challenge to help you feel more connected and build real friendships as an adult. It’s free, simple, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zc.vg/ZDPo2⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ And if you’re ready to go even deeper,  learn more about my Flip the Box® Women's Retreat  at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/retreat⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ To purchase my latest book, Table For 51, visit: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/3vUc9SB⁠⁠ Let’s dive in—reinvention, real talk, and a whole lot of laughter start NOW! #retreatsforwomen #midlifegrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #SerialEntrepreneur #WealthBuilding #BusinessStrategy #FounderLife #EntrepreneurMindset

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