YAPClassic: Dean Graziosi, How Underdogs Can Turn Disadvantages into Advantages

Dean Graziosi watched his hardworking parents struggle financially. Driven to break the cycle and create a secure, prosperous future, he turned to entrepreneurship. He started a firewood business in high school, fixed wrecked cars, and ran a tow truck company, among other ventures. By 25, he had amassed millions of dollars in real estate. By 30, he had retired his parents. In this episode, Dean shares his journey, the power of the underdog mindset, and strategies for turning adversity into success. Dean Graziosi is a renowned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and bestselling author known for his expertise in personal development. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies, including the Mastermind.com platform. In this episode, Hala and Dean will discuss: - Dean's journey from humble roots to millionaire by his mid-20s - Using financial struggles as a drive to succeed - Resourcefulness over having resources - What is the Underdog Advantage? - How to adopt an underdog mindset  - Desperation as a powerful tool for persuasion - Maintaining enthusiasm and authenticity in sales - The biggest misconception in business - Why you need confidence to make sales - Overcoming the fear of failure and impostor syndrome - And other topics… Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and educator. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies, including the Mastermind.com platform. His books include Millionaire Success Habits and The Underdog Advantage. Dean’s philanthropic contributions include donating over 8,000,000 meals to Feeding America to help feed families in need, building multiple schools in Africa with the help of Village Impact, and donating $500,000 to help liberate children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation through Operation Underground Railroad. Connect with Dean: Dean’s Website: https://www.deangraziosi.com/  Dean’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deangraziosiinc/  Dean’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/deangraziosi  Dean’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deangraziosi/  Dean’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deangraziosi Dean’s Podcast, Own Your Future: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/own-your-future-with-dean-graziosi/id1085301578  Resources Mentioned:  YAP Episode #294 with Dean: https://youngandprofiting.com/dean-graziosi-its-never-been-easier-to-turn-your-passion-into-entrepreneurial-success-e294/  Dean’s Books:  The Underdog Advantage: Rewrite Your Future by Turning Your Disadvantages into Your Superpowers: https://www.amazon.com/Underdog-Advantage-Rewrite-Disadvantages-Superpowers/dp/0578568462  Millionaire Success Habits: The Gateway to Wealth & Prosperity: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Success-Habits-Gateway-Prosperity/dp/1401975763  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting  Facet - For a limited time Facet will waive $250 enrollment fee for new annual members! Visit facet.com/profiting for details. Industrious - Visit industriousoffice.com and use code PROFITING to get a free week of coworking when you take a tour!   LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/YAP  Kajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITING    More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/