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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 32 MIN

Will Packer on ‘Who Better Than You?’ Book: Film Financing, Dreaming Big & Healthy Arrogance

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In this exclusive interview, Will Packer, NY Times Bestselling Author of Who Better Than You?, shares invaluable insights on film financing, dreaming big, and developing healthy arrogance for success. As a blockbuster film producer, Will has grossed over $1 billion worldwide at the box office, with 10 movies opening at #1, including:Stomp The YardGirls TripAbout Last NightThink Like A ManRide Along 1 & 2Will opens up about his career journey, the importance of building your brand, how to make movies on a budget, and what it really takes to succeed in Hollywood. He discusses the mindset behind healthy arrogance, why you need it to succeed, and how to use it to build confidence in any room you walk into. Whether you're an entrepreneur or filmmaker, this interview will help you think bigger and challenge the limits you place on yourself.Timestamps:0:01 - Intro1:26 - Building Your Brand3:20 - "If Poem"5:13 - Ramen Noodle Days10:40 - Making Movies on A Budget12:18 - Time Goals vs. Money Goals16:18 - Think Like A Man Book Adaptation22:10 - On Building A Team25:33 - Meeting his Wife at Essence Fest30:00 - Writing the Book31:02 - Rapid Fire QuestionsGet Will Packer’s Bestselling Book: Who Better Than You?  - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735558/who-better-than-you-by-will-packer/Start Your Book Club with the Bookum App: Download here www.bookumapp.com – Our Book of the Month for March is Who Better Than You?This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

In this exclusive interview, Will Packer, NY Times Bestselling Author of Who Better Than You?, shares invaluable insights on film financing, dreaming big, and developing healthy arrogance for success. As a blockbuster film producer, Will has grossed over $1 billion worldwide at the box office, with 10 movies opening at #1, including: Stomp The Yard Girls Trip About Last Night Think Like A Man Ride Along 1 & 2 Will opens up about his career journey, the importance of building your brand,...

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