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[ April 16, 2024 by 10X Growth Conference Staff 0 Comments ]

Grant Cardone’s 10X Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview

Closing out the 9th annual 10X Growthcon, billionaire investor Grant Cardone sat down with bodybuilder, actor, investor, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for an exclusive interview. Together, the two discussed everything from real estate

 

To movie ownership, 

 

And getting back up when you’ve fallen down.

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Interview: “Don’t Listen To The Naysayers”

 

It’s almost hard to write about this interview since Arnold Schwarzenegger seemingly covered…

 

Every major move and life lesson he’s learned in his 60-year career…

 

What he did say was that he wouldn’t be nearly as accomplished if he didn’t have a clear vision and goal for his future. 

 

Born two years after World War II ended in Austria, his whole childhood, he had people telling him that he could never accomplish his dreams: 

 

“THE RULES ARE ALWAYS THE SAME, DON’T LISTEN TO THE NAYSAYERS. EVERYONE HAS TOLD ME FROM THE TIME I SAID I WANTED TO BE MR. UNIVERSE, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A STUPID DREAM. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM AND I DID IT.”

 

Clearly, it did not take long for him to prove everyone wrong. But that’s not to say that it was easy.

 

For Arnold, like everyone else, you need to have a plan before you decide to do anything. After all, without clear goals, how are you going to plan your next steps?

 

And yet, plans can change. Schwarzenegger already had a seasoned career as a bodybuilder and actor…

 

When he thought of becoming the Governor of California. 

 

His reasoning? Wanting to give back to the country that gave him everything.

 

“I DIDN’T HAVE THAT VISION, IT CAME ABOUT VERY QUICKLY. AMERICA GAVE ME EVERYTHING I HAD NOW IT’S TIME TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK. I DON’T MISS THE MONEY AT ALL. I WAS HAPPY TO DO IT.”

Pick Big Dreams

 

Aside from sharing his business tips and life story

 

There was clear common ground between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Grant Cardone in this interview…

 

And that was their ability to be ambitious and reach new heights.

 

For Schwarzenegger, that was the most important thing for people to take with them: the ability to not underestimate yourself. He shared that if you want success you cannot stay small, “Don’t pick small dreams. Pick big dreams…

 

We cannot shy away from big goals. People shy away from big goals because they are scared of failing, guess what? Everyone fails! 

 

I CAN FALL 20 TIMES IN A ROW BUT EVERY TIME, I WILL GET UP. LOSERS STAY DOWN AND WINNERS GET UP AND THEY GET UP…

 

That is the bottom line.”

 

If you want to be in the room with industry geniuses like Schwarzenegger, get your tickets for the 10th annual 10X Growthcon in 2025!

 

Be Great,

10X GrowthCon Staff

 

Disclaimer: This content is intended to be used for educational and informational purposes only. Individual results may vary. You should perform your own due diligence and seek the advice from a professional to verify any information on our website or materials that you are relying upon if you choose to make an investment or business decision. Investment, real estate, and business involve great risk and there is no guarantee of performance or results.We are not attorneys, investment advisers, accountants, tax professionals or financial advisers and any of the content presented should not be taken as professional advice. We recommend seeking the advice of a financial professional before you invest, and we accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage you may incur.

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[ April 12, 2024 by 10X Growth Conference Staff 0 Comments ]

Official Recap of Grant Cardone’s 10X Growth Conference 2024

Business professionals from around the globe have gathered for the 10X Growth Conference 2024. Every year, Grant Cardone, invites celebrity entrepreneurs, trailblazers, and thought leaders to share insights with attendees that can change lives. This article covers the iconic event as it happens! Keep reading for the best-of-the-best moments…

Day 3: Thursday, April 4, 2024

9:15 a.m. Morning session of Day Three begins with Grant Cardone.

“IT’S NOT ABOUT MONEY. MONEY FUELS THE PROCESS.” — GC

9:26 a.m. Performance Coach, Tim Grover, begins his keynote.

Grover asked the 10X Growth Conference attendees to close their eyes. Then proceeded to explain how every win begins and ends in the dark and winning is because we fought through those moments.

“I’M NOT HERE TO TELL YOU MY STORY. I’M HERE TO CHANGE YOUR STORY.”

The motivational speaker explained how feelings such as shame, guilt, and fear, are keeping you inside “the box” — and from your full potential.

Further, to change the trajectory of your life, you have to take steps forward even when there is every reason not to.

“Interest is a hobby… You need to be obsessed… Interested people watch obsessed people change the world.” — Tim Grover

He went on to elaborate on how motivation doesn’t work long-term because it requires someone else. Elevating yourself comes from creating your own energy through commitment to success.

On the other hand, Grover says that you shouldn’t give stock to naysayers as well.

 “YOU WILL NEVER FIND A HATER WHO’S DOING MORE THAN YOU, THEY’RE ALWAYS DOING LESS.” — TIM GROVER 

The celebrity trainer encouraged the audience to embrace pressure because “balance leads to average.”

10:19 a.m. Brandon Dawson introduces 10X Health going worldwide.

10:46 a.m. Elena Cardone announces that $746,000 was raised for the Grant Cardone Foundation during the event so far!

10:50 a.m Educator, Marissa Streit’s intimate sit-down with Elena Cardone

Because Elena introduced her as a “troublemaker,” Streit stated her belief that resistance begets innovation. This reasoning caused her to establish PragerU to fill gaps in the cookie-cutter education system.

The entrepreneurial educator believes there are three elements to succeed in any venture:

  1. Be emotionally strong.
  2. Be physically strong.
  3. And, be spiritually strong.

“ANY MEANINGFUL THING YOU DO IN LIFE WILL FEEL OVERWHELMING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST STEP.” — MARISSA STREIT

Elena and Marissa discussed in-depth the value of having an active hand in your children’s education.

12:20 p.m. to 1:53 p.m. lunch break.

2 p.m. Jon and Pete Najarian round-table discussion with Grant Cardone

The investment experts answer Grant’s question on the three best investments one can make.

YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR HEALTH. AND, FOLLOWING “SMART MONEY,” WHICH IS WHAT SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ARE INVESTING IN.

he two brothers have built algorithms that can identify where this “smart money” is. That is quite impressive considering 45 million options are traded a day, and there are 20 to 30 options worth following.

Jon Najarian said that discipline is critical in investing. You sim to make 10X your investment, but you never go in when you can lose more than 1%.

2:37 p.m. CTTI President, Jarrod Glandt, addresses the crowd on making decisions and taking action.

3:02 p.m. Grant returns to bring on the last, but not least guest speaker… Arnold Schwarzeneggar!

The former California governor and movie star spoke to GC about why he admires people who want to be successful and work hard.

“THERE IS NO SHORTCUT THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL. IT’S ALL ABOUT ONE THING. HAVE A GOAL AND HAVE A CLEAR VISION OF A GOAL AND WORK YOUR ASS OFF.”

Mr. Schwarzeneggar disclosed that he didn’t originally see himself where he is today. It was only when he saw his home state of California was in trouble that he took the initiative to be the change he wanted to see.

“America gave me everything that I have. Now, I have to give something back.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger

Additionally, he did not take a salary during his time as governor.

Nonetheless, before his financial success in Hollywood, his goal growing up in post-World War II Austria was to become a rich leading man in film.

“EVERY REP I DID, EVERY WEIGHT I DID, EVERY SET WAS TO TURN MY VISION INTO A REALITY. THAT’S WHY I HAD SO MUCH FUN. I WAS ALWAYS RUNNING AROUND HAPPY. I COULDN’T WAIT TO DO THE NEXT THING BECAUSE EVERY REP GOT ME CLOSER TO BECOMING MR. UNIVERSE. THAT WAS IT.”

But, he needed not to listen to naysayers along the way because first, the Austrians said he would not dominate an American sport…

Then, acting agents said he couldn’t be in movies due to his accent and build…

Yet, he has become one of the most recognized actors in the world.

However, the Terminator star says his wealth was not from film or bodybuilding… It was because he began investing in real estate early in his career.

“I WANTED TO START MAKING ENOUGH MONEY [FROM INVESTING] SO I DIDN’T HAVE TO PLAY STUPID PARTS.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger has the attitude about haters that he understands that not everyone is going to like what you do. At no other time was this more apparent than when he went into politics. His approval rating went from 80 to 50% in the beginning of his campaign.

“We need to be much more forgiving and more inclusive and kinder besides just being more successful.”

Also, he encouraged people to not shy away from big dreams because they are afraid they will fail…

Because the fact of the matter is that everyone fails until they make it.

Of course, Grant Cardone had to ask his signature question to the legendary action star…

so, what does 10X mean to Arnold Schwarzenegger?

“SUCCESS. GROWTH. EXPLOSION. BEYOND.”

4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. GC closes out the last session of the 10X Growth Conference 2024

Want to be in the room next year? Get your seat for 10X Growth Conference 2025 here.

Day 2: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

9:10 a.m. Mike Tyson on stage with Grant Cardone.

Without wasting any time Grant jumped into Day Two of the 10X Growth Conference with Mike Tyson.

In this first interview of the day, GC and the professional boxer discussed:

  1. Learning how to lose a fight.
  2. Being unemotional towards your rival.
  3. The business of competitive boxing.

“A FRIEND TO EVERYBODY IS AN ENEMY TO THEMSELVES.” — MIKE TYSON

Tyson also shared that he looks at himself like the product. He has to market himself and act as if he is a business. Further, he has another piece of advice for the crowd…

“I want to be up more than anyone wants me to be down.”

But, the boxer flipped the script and asked what 10X meant to Grant Cardone.

“IT IS A RIPPLE EFFECT. IT KEEPS GOING.” — GC

Yet, Grant had to get the final one-up and ask a question he claimed was for Sabrina… What does an ear taste like?

According to Tyson, it depends on the ear.

10:11 a.m Mike Tyson parts stage and Elena Cardone arrives.

Elena wanted to start by saying that he appreciated what Mike Tyson said of women like her and his wife that they were made for standing by strong men. She also spoke on the importance of holding powerful men accountable — like Grant — because she believes that they can be better and reach more people.

However, the topic of her keynote today surrounded this question…

“WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ALL OF THESE ENDEAVORS, IF NOT FOR FAMILY?”

Mrs. Cardone elaborated on how she wasn’t always the same woman she is today. Her journey was one of transformation and she had to redefine success for herself.

Because Elena valued her independence, she told Grant she didn’t want to get married when they first met. Yet, they got married and she had to learn to share a life with someone.

In a vulnerable outpouring, Elena spoke candidly about her fears and considerations about becoming a mother before she had her daughters.

NOW, DELIVERING SCARLETT AND SABRINA ARE THETWO PROUDEST DAYS OF HER LIFE.

Despite all that, she also struggled with identity as her children grew up and didn’t rely on her as much. But through her values and purpose, Elena no longer needs titles to feel worthy.

“PLAY THE GAME OF SUCCESS, BUT ENJOY YOUR LOVED ONES.” — ELENA CARDONE

10:39 a.m. Jarrod Glandt brings real clients on stage to share the impact of 10X on their lives.

10:54 a.m. GC returns and brings Don Peebles on for the second guest interview of the day.

Immediately, the two real estate moguls got into what was Don Peebles’s first deal. He got his start in D.C. where he appraised deals before moving into development.

PEEBLES ATTRIBUTES HIS EARLY SUCCESS TO HIS CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE CITY — AS WELL AS THE RIGHT TIMING IN THE MARKET.

This occurred in the early 1990s during many bank closures. The lesson the D.C entrepreneur learned from this was “every setback is an opportunity.”

The real estate game has changed dramatically since Don Peebles first got involved. Grant and he discussed the difference between past and current ideologies.

“DEVELOPERS ARE CREATORS. TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN NOW IS FINANCE. BANKS NO LONGER MAKE LOANS IN THE SAME WAY. PRIVATE EQUITY IS THE DOMINANT PLAYER IN PRIVATE ACQUISITION.” — DON PEEBLES

For that reason, Peebles discussed how new projects he was working on were more inclusive — including women and people of color. This has not been the norm in real estate.

Per both him and Grant, the institutions were not built to work with average people. This brought the conversation of whether requiring accredited investors is fair…

In short, the system is not fair — so those distinctions are not.

Peebles shares GC’s sentiment that you should not own your home. The pair further discussed their preferences in asset classes and real estate locations.

Don likes Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. However, Mr. Cardone has concerns about Atlanta personally.

11:42 a.m. GC thanks Mr. Peebles and showcases real estate deals of Cardone Capital.

11:54 a.m. break for lunch to 1:54 p.m.

1:57 p.m. Brandon Dawson commences the afternoon session and introduces football player, Ray Lewis

Brandon and Ray talk about what it was like to play against Payton Manning..

“With Payton, you spend all night preparing to play him.”

Despite being rivals Lewis and Manning are now friends.

Dawson then had Ray Lewis share how he started playing football. The coach had to ask his mother for permission for him to play because he didn’t have $15 to register.

From there they discussed the partnership between the Super Bowl Champion and the Grant Cardone Foundation work with at-risk youth.

“I CALL THEM UNDERESTIMATED COMMUNITIES. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A FAIR CHANCE IN LIFE. IT TAKES A VILLAGE. IT’S GOING TO TAKE A LOT OF US TO CHANGE THIS MACHINE. WE CAN ALL MAKE IT BUT WE NEED IT TO BE INGRAINED IN OUR COMMUNITIES.” — RAY LEWIS

At this point, Lewis had to get out of his seat to speak directly to the audience about how life is about making better choices each and every day.

2:22 p.m. GC transitions to the next superstar speaker, Mike Chandler

The MMA fighter talks to Grant Cardone about how he is excited to face Connor McGregor in several weeks.

Although he got a degree in finance in real estate, Chandler simultaneously discovered a talent for hand-to-hand combat which brought him to where he is today. Nevertheless, he doesn’t have to make sacrifices in other areas of his life to accomplish the physical aspects of the sport.

“I GIVE MYSELF THE PERMISSION TO BE EXTREMELY SELFISH. [DURING HIS TRAINING PERIOD]” — MIKE CHANDLER

On the financial side of the sport, Mike Chandler expressed the importance of knowing your worth and good negotiation skills. He also addressed the multiple physical and mental demands fighting puts on athletes.

But, looking beyond his mixed martial arts career, the fighter said this:

“I WANT TO USE THE PLATFORM I WAS GIVEN TO IMPACT PEOPLE. I WANT TO BLESS AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BECOMING RIDICULOUSLY SUCCESSFUL AND FULL THROUGH A PLATFORM.”

Further, Grant and Mike defined how changes in mindset were major contributors to their success.

“Your message is your calling. Even if it reaches one person if you’re obedient in your mind that says keep pursuing it will eventually pay off,” Chandler says.

3:04 p.m. Grant ushers in daughter, Sabrina Cardone, to speak.

Sabrina addresses how she dealt with a large amount of hate she received on social media. At first, she didn’t know what to do so she asked Grant what to do.

He told her to say:

AT LEAST I HAVE A PLAN.

Some of her plans include writing a best-selling book, running Cardone Capital, and getting married and having children.

3:11 p.m. Sabrina leaves the stage and Grant jokes about how he deals with receiving hate.

American Financier, Anthony Scaramucci, joins GC for one-on-one

Scaramucci talks about being fired from the Trump Administration after 11 days, and how he bounced back from the setback. Even his son was concerned but he told him…

“THIS IS TERRIBLE BUT WATCH WHAT WE DO WITH THIS. WATCH HOW WE COME OUT OF THIS.” — ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI

Despite the financier’s humble upbringing, he’d never say he grew up poor because it would disrespect his father’s work ethic. His father cashed in his life insurance policy for him to go to school, which he felt the weight of at the time.

From there, Anthony Scaramucci got into Harvard which he considers his big break. However, he doesn’t believe you need higher education to succeed.

“YOU NEED TO GET YOUR MINDSET RIGHT. GET UP IN THE MORNING, BUILD HABITS OF SUCCESS.”

Then, the former Goldman Sachs employee talked about his strategy for risk management.

“You gotta deal with the world the way it is, not the way you want it to be.”

Anthony Scaramucci also explained how assets hold value better because of inflation and other economic factors.

3:58 p.m. Jarrod Glandt presents 10X Business Coach Awards

4:06 p.m Final Speaker of Day Two, Bob Duggan

From mowing lawns in his youth to multiple companies worth a quarter trillion dollars, Duggan shares life lessons with Grant Cardone.

  • Being you is what you want to do, what you want to be.
  • You have the ability to go from nothing to something.
  • Know words and understand them. They enlighten your life.
  • You can’t make money invalidating yourself.
  • Don’t fixate on your losses.

To Bob Duggan 10X means a higher order of magnitude.

“IT’S AN ACHIEVABLE GOAL. IT’S A FUN GOAL.” — BON DUGGAN ON 10X

5:01 p.m. Jarrod and GC conclude Day Two.

Day 1: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

9:10 a.m. Grant Cardone welcomed 10X family to the event

To kick off the event, GC himself speaks directly to the crowd to set the tone of the day. Additionally, he thanked the entire team for the wherewithal it took to put the event on.

  • 13 months of planning
  • Thousands of hours
  • $10 million

Then, Mr. Cardone goes into how he gets huge things like this done consistently.

 “I surprise myself sometimes This is a system that I use to get a lot done. The super hack is to have victories quickly. I am not a good manager of individuals, I never needed a manager.

“IT’S NOT A LAW OF ATTRACTION. IT’S A LAW OF ACTION” — GRANT CARDONE

He says it all begins with an idea. Then, you “manage” that idea into a reality… Grant calls it a “super manager.”

A super manager gets what people and logistics they need to be organized and takes action — they are in charge and take responsibility.

9:53 a.m. President of CTTI, Jarrod Glandt, speaks on the original intent of the 10X Growth Conference and what it has become.

“DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONNECTIONS.” — JARROD GLANDT

10:05 a.m. Grant Cardone’s fireside American Journalist, Tucker Carlson

Grant asks Carlson about an overall theme that encompasses the huge entity that the journalist is.

“I’VE BEEN CHEERFULLY DISOBEDIENT MY WHOLE LIFE.” — TUCKER CARLSON

Tucker Carlson then spoke on the importance of understanding criticism while knowing who you are at the same time. At this point, GC asked who and how to take that feedback.

Carlson said, “I pay incredibly close attention to people who love me, I do not give emotional control to strangers.”

Following this, the two influential men discussed the importance of purpose and pursuit of goals in life — not the target. Grant Cardone then, in turn, queried if danger in the environment is good for success.

The former CNN anchor responded:

“I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING MEANINGFUL EVERY SINGLE DAY BECAUSE THEY ARE LIMITED… THREATS ARE ESSENTIAL… THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO ME IS I WASTE MY LIFE.”

After, Carlson shared with GC his unconventional education and career path in television — where he worked for 27 years.

Now, Tucker Carlson is starting his own news network. With that in mind, Grant wondered if the journalist marketed himself or thought of himself as a businessperson.

“I DON’T EVER MARKET MYSELF, SELF-MARKETING, IF YOU THINK ABOUT HOW OTHER PEOPLE SEE YOU YOU’LL GO CRAZY. I KNOW WHEN I’VE DONE A GOOD JOB… BUT, I NEEDED TO BECOME ONE [A BUSINESS] BECAUSE I NEEDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS BECAUSE I AM MAD ABOUT THE MEDIA. IT’S PART OF THE PROBLEM.”

Then, Grant Cardone was curious about when TC famously interviewed Vladimir Putin. The famous broadcaster said he was not intimidated but was surprised by what he discovered about the country and the leader. Overall, the experience inspired him to want to make America better.

“I don’t hear politics in this. It sounds personal,” GC replied before asking what Carlson’s advice was to make a difference.

“TALK, TALK, THAT’S ALL THAT MATTERS, WORDS… IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS TELL THE TRUTH.”

The final discussion was about democracy and censorship before they concluded their session.

11:02 a.m. Scarlett Cardone steps on 10X Stage

Grant Cardone’s daughter, Scarlett delivers an inspirational speech on having permission to be themselves 100% of the time.

“WHAT I’VE OBSERVED IS THAT WHEN YOU’RE TOO LOUD, YOU’RE TOO QUIET. WHEN YOU MAKE SURE YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT, YOU’RE BORING… SO WHY NOT LET THEM CRITICIZE YOU?”

Then, Scarlett shared the personal and relatable experience of shrinking herself to try and fit in with her peers. This made her upset at first, but then she took responsibility for her feelings.

As a result, she felt free to be herself.

11:13 Grant Cardone introduces Leadership Expert John Maxwell

John Maxwell begins the keynote with a discussion about wisdom, and how he wished to share some with the audience. Namely, how to maximize mentoring in your life.

These are the tips Maxwell gave at the 10X Growth Conference.

  1. Understand the importance of mentoring.
  2. Have a plan for personal growth.
  3. Be intentional.
  4. Create a growth environment. (Where others are ahead of you.)
  5. Value the process.
  6. Determine the areas you need to be mentored in.
  7. Be hungry for improvement.
  8. Pick the right person to learn from.
  9. Separate yourself from the “people pile.”
  10. Have upfront expectations in a mentoring relationship.

I STOPPED WORRYING ABOUT TIME [HOW MUCH IT WOULD TAKE] AND I CHANGED THE QUESTION, I ASKED HOW FAR CAN I GO?

The author of over 90 books encouraged the audience to invest in themselves as well as to put in the work to reach their full potential.

12:07 p.m. Jarrod Glandt introduces real 10X success stories.

12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch Break

Grant Cardone recommences the Day One session and introduces long-term partner, Brandon Dawson

Mr. Dawson deep dives into the key component of changing your life for the better…

BUILDING MASSIVE TEAMS TO EXTEND YOUR REACH.

Subsequently, Brandon Dawson talked about the power of intentions, strong collaboration, and adding value to partnerships.

Additionally, he impressed the responsibility of business owners to succeed because there is a trickle-down effect on communities. With that in mind, Dawson wanted to develop a better process for entrepreneurs to make it — without trial and error.

“IF YOU KNEW WHAT THE RULES WERE AND THE STATISTICS AND YOU OPERATED INSIDE THE RULES, COULD YOU DO SOMETHING HUGE, COULD YOU CHANGE LIVES?” — BRANDON DAWSON

Immediately, he shared that supporting others to this end was the mission of Cardone Ventures.

In its five years of operation, Cardone Ventures has impacted 2,500+ entrepreneurs.

In a heartwarming moment, Dawson brought John Maxwell back on stage where he gave Brandon the notecards from their talk together 14 years ago.

3:03 p.m. Pete Vargas speaks on the Power of Communication

Vargas, a consultant to some of the biggest names in public speaking, compliments Grant Cardone on how he gets attention. He goes on to break down the four-part formula of how GC does it…

  1. Having one-on-MANY conversations via stages.
  2. Speaks on others’ platforms as well as his own.
  3. Grant fast-tracks the sales cycle with great speeches.
  4. Being a powerful and bold communicator.

3:30 p.m. THE GREAT AMERICAN SPEAK OFF SHAKES UP THE 10X GROWTH CONFERENCE

In this nationwide competition, 30,000 contestants have been whittled down to 5.

The following finalists will be judged by John Maxwell, Jesse Itzler, Elena Cardone, and Grant Cardone. Each contestant gets two minutes to impress the judges and become the next Great American Speaker…

Claudienne Hibbert-Smith

This dynamic woman talked about how she overcame teenage motherhood and criminal record to become someone she is proud of and so can you.

The speech was well-received by the judges. Jesse Itzler says he was rooting for her from the beginning.

Shawn Napstadt

Shawn wanted to impress upon why having coaches build strength. But, he was beaten by the clock.

Mrs. Cardone felt that there was something lost in translation with his presentation. However, Grant felt he had professional speaking skills.

Danielle Farley

Farley opened with a question… Why was she repeating cycles and starting over? Then, how she changed it all once she dedicated herself to her financial education.

Grant Cardone felt that Danielle came out strong, but her speech delivery tapered out at the end. John Maxwell commented that she was hyping the audience before connecting with them.

Oreck Quick was born with a “chip on his shoulder”

Despite losing his mother early on, his message is to never let your past have a meeting with your future. His delivery was passionate and got wild applause from the audience.

Maxwell and Itzler disagreed with GC’s criticism of the delivery and praised the emotion in it.

Ryan Kingsman

Kingsman told his story about finding how to bring about change. For him, that journey started with a strong relationship as a foundation.

The judges felt that his pace was very fast, but that he finished well. They loved that it was personable.

4:11 p.m. Judges narrows finalists from five to two!

Then, the entire audience voted between Oreck and Claudienne. But sorry, no spoilers here…

You have to watch the official broadcast of the Great American Speak Off to know the ultimate winner.

4:17 p.m. Elena Cardone and Grant Cardone Foundation Board Members present the Impact Partner of the Year Award to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County.

4:32 p.m. Grant Cardone brings out Hollywood A-lister Tyler Perry

Like Grant, Perry grew up in Louisiana and discussed the ups and downs that made him who is today.

 “AS I LOOK BACK ON IT NOW, THIS PAIN WAS A BUY-IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE. THERE IS AN OPPOSITE TO THE PAIN YOURE GOING THROUGH, IT WAS A BUY-IN TO A LIFE THAT I HAVE NOW.” — TYLER PERRY

The actor and producer said he believed he “worked 10X as hard, I expect a 10X result.” He began seeing examples of that as teenager watching his father who taught him work ethic.

GC wanted to know how Tyler got his start in Hollywood.

It took Tyler Perry seven years for the same play he wrote for him to reach any level of success. In those years, he experienced homelessness.

BUT FINALLY IN 1998, THE PLAY GOT A FOLLOWING AND THAT PRODUCTION RAN UNTIL 2015.

Perry learned the importance of branding and a following from this experience and broke into the industry. The movie based on his intellectual property went on make $50 million.

The Madea creator owns 100% of his television and film rights — worth nearly $1 billion.

Then, GC asked Mr. Perry about his management style. He responded that he was not a micromanager as long as those under him prove themselves capable.

Grant then transitioned into did Tyler Perry think that things would have been different if he didn’t have to work so hard for it?

“I WOULDN’T HAVE THE APPRECIATION OR WISDOM. THESE SEVEN YEARS BROUGHT ME SO MUCH WISDOM I’M GRATEFUL FOR EVERY DAY OF THOSE SEVEN YEARS… FOCUS ON YOUR JOURNEY ON YOUR LANE MY ONLY COMPETITION IS MYSELF.”

The producer also encourages people to present themselves authentically without pretenses. He believes that will get you further than “faking it until you make it.”

Tyler Perry was able to open up to Grant Cardone about how he had to believe he was worthy of having money before he could manage his finances effectively.

5:09 p.m. Grant thanks Tyler Perry for coming and concludes Day One session.

Get your seat for next year before they are gone here.

Be Great,

10X GrowthCon Staff

Disclaimer: This content is intended to be used for educational and informational purposes only. Individual results may vary. You should perform your own due diligence and seek the advice from a professional to verify any information on our website or materials that you are relying upon if you choose to make an investment or business decision. Investment, real estate, and business involve great risk and there is no guarantee of performance or results.We are not attorneys, investment advisers, accountants, tax professionals or financial advisers and any of the content presented should not be taken as professional advice. We recommend seeking the advice of a financial professional before you invest, and we accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage you may incur.

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How Kevin Turner Went from Cashier to TOP-LEVEL Exec

On the second day of the 2023 10X Growth Conference, attendees got to learn incredible business lessons from Kevin Turner. But don’t let his humble, soft-spoken demeanor fool you… 

This legendary executive has overseen more than $1 TRILLION throughout his career. And it all began because he took a cashier position at Walmart… 

How a Cashier Leveled Up to C-Suite Exec 

Before Kevin Turner started in business, he was a normal kid in Stratford, Oklahoma who dreamed of a sports career. However, when he took a “temporary job” to get him through college, everything changed. 

Turner found himself working up the ranks. And after teaching himself computer programming, he wrote their first receiving and logistics system

As a result, he got the attention of the Founder of Walmart, Sam Walton, and became the company’s youngest Chief Information Officer. 

FROM THERE, KEVIN TURNER’S EXECUTIVE CAREER CONTINUED TO SKYROCKET FOR OVER 3 DECADES!

The young CIO’s success at the big-box chain caught the attention of none other than Bill Gates… 

From 2005 to 2016, Kevin Turner was the Chief Operating Officer for the Microsoft Corporation. As COO, he was responsible for operating the tech giant in 191 countries with over 70,000 employees… 

On top of that, Microsoft had its highest-ever customer and employee satisfaction ratings during Turner’s tenure. 

But after such an incredible career, what powerful insights did the business icon share exclusively at 10X Growth Con?

Kevin Turner on “Divine Discontent”

When they were on the 10X stage, Brandon Dawson asked Kevin Turner what all of the high-level founders had in common… 

DIVINE DISCONTENT… THEY ALL WERE NEVER SATISFIED, AND ALL WERE STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE.

And at the end of the day, that is what it means to be great and 10X. 

— 10X Growth Con Staff

IF YOU’RE NOT FIRST, YOU’RE LAST SO DON’T WAIT! 

Are you ready to level up your success? You can reserve your seat for 10X Growth Con 2024 NOW here. 

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Cathie Wood: The Woman Behind a MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR Portfolio

It is no surprise that this 2023 10X Growth Con speaker was an audience favorite. Cathie Wood is a bold investor whose forward thinking has resulted in a MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR portfolio. But what gave her the courage to go all-in on “unconventional” stocks? 

Today, some of Wood’s investments are the most valuable on the market. Some examples of which are Tesla, Zoom, and Roku. 

However, these stocks were seen as risky or flashes in the pan when Cathie Wood added them to her portfolio. 

In her fireside with Grant, she spoke favorably about the AI revolution and how the only safe investments were nontraditional. 

Let’s look at her journey to become one of the most successful stockpickers in the world… 

How did ARK CEO Dominate Disruptive Innovation?

Cathie Wood was born and raised in Los Angeles. Then, graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree

One of her college professors was Arthur Laffer — a prominent economist for the Regan administration — who became her mentor. 

“LOOK FOR MENTORS THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO GROW. I THOUGHT I KNEW HOW THE WORLD WORKED WHEN WAS YOUNG, BUT I DIDN’T.” — WOOD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORS. 

After working with Laffer, the ARK CEO went on to work for influential financial institutions such as Jennison Associates and AllianceBernstein. 

Despite success in these roles, her passion for investing in new technologies was a point of contention. 

“THE MODERN ASSET MANAGEMENT WORLD IS PLAYING IT SAFE WHICH IS A RISK. THAT’S NOT INVESTING IN MY WORLD. I FOCUS ON HOW THE WORLD IS GOING TO WORK. THE TRADITIONAL WORLD ORDER IS NOT GOING TO BE SAFE.”

As a result, Cathie Wood started the Ark Innovation Fund in 2014 which was the foundation of her $60 BILLION portfolio today

Want to know what’s inside that gargantuan fund?

What EXACTLY is in Cathie Wood’s Portfolio?

Aside from the three big-name holdings we mentioned earlier, ARK Invest has 537 more stocks. 

Some more interesting names in Cathie Wood’s portfolio include: 

  • Shopify
  • DraftKings
  • ExactSciences Corp
  • Teledoc Health
  • And, Robinhood

All in all, Wood has become a massive success in being aware of the changing world and being open to change. 

And, THAT is how you continue to 10X your business and life. 

— 10X Growth Conference Staff

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Disclaimer: This content is intended to be used for educational and informational purposes only. Individual results may vary. You should perform your own due diligence and seek the advice from a professional to verify any information on our website or materials that you are relying upon if you choose to make an investment or business decision. Investment, real estate, and business involve great risk and there is no guarantee of performance or results.

We are not attorneys, investment advisers, accountants, tax professionals or financial advisers and any of the content presented should not be taken as professional advice. We recommend seeking the advice of a financial professional before you invest, and we accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage you may incur.

 

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ESPN Legend Stephen A. Smith — His Road to 10X Superstar

We absolutely HAD to have ESPN star Stephen A. Smith at 10X Growth Con 2023. He is one of the most well-known — and well-paid — broadcasters. But, the TV icon had to fight for his success. His life and career have been a rollercoaster of highs and lows that rival the sports he covers… 

Sports fans know Stephen A. Smith is not afraid to call it as he sees it. The prolific sports analyst has built his brand on outspoken commentary. 

That delivery style requires a lot of guts — and not many people have that level of courage. 

SO WHERE DID THE ESPN ANCHOR GET THE CONFIDENCE FOR HIS BOLD DELIVERY? 

Believe it or not, Smith partially credits his four older sisters for his strong will… 

Growing Up as One of… SIX!

Stephen A. Smith was the fifth born of his parents’ six children. He and his siblings were raised in the Hollis area of Queens, New York. 

And according to his mother, the commentator “came out of the womb running his mouth.” 

Despite that, Smith claimed that he had a hard time speaking up for himself — or owning his mistakes. 

On “The Tamron Hall Show,” the sports journalist elaborated on how his sisters impacted his character. 

Stephen A. highlighted two specific lessons the Smith sisters taught him… 

“NUMBER ONE, THEY IMPLORED ME TO KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT WHEN I OPENED MY MOUTH… NUMBER TWO, NEVER BE FEARFUL TO ADMIT WHEN YOU’RE WRONG.” 

Later, these lessons would aid the “First Take” host when he faced major obstacles. 

The first incident was in 1991 when Stephen A. Smith earned a basketball scholarship…

Then, broke his leg in his first semester. 

After that setback, the outspoken commentator discovered his natural talent as a sports writer

As a columnist, Smith was free to express his uncensored opinion. His unique style was getting everyone’s attention  — including ESPN

By August 2005, the athletics analyst was working for the famous sports network. Unfortunately, his career with ESPN would have an infamous end

At least, that’s what happened the first time… 

Second Time’s the Charm for Stephen A. Smith at ESPN

Two years after his first show, “Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith,” was canceled, ESPN chose not to renew his contract. 

Smith was devastated, and it couldn’t have happened at a worse time. He had just become a father. 

“I WAS HUMBLED BEYOND BELIEF AND WAS QUESTIONING MYSELF IN A LOT OF AREAS.”

As a result, the TV personality did a lot of self-reflection… 

Also, he realized he had been playing the game all wrong. 

During his first time at ESPN, Stephen A. Smith admitted that he wasn’t educated in the television business.

On Day 2 of 10X Growth Con, Smith explained that he had to learn the revenue and ratings system. By doing so, he was able to get his job back in 2011 — and a higher salary

And, this strategy continues to pay off… 

10X Superstars KNOW Their Worth

In short, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has had extreme ups and downs throughout his career. However, his confidence — and the statistics to back it up — are what keep him on top. 

“WHAT I’M FOCUSED ON IS WHAT I’M WORTH, AND THAT’S WHAT GIVES ME PEACE OF MIND.” 

For that tenacity alone, we would consider the ESPN anchor a 10X Superstar. It was incredible having him on our stage. 

If you are interested in seeing the 10X Superstars we bring to our next 10X Growth Conference, secure your seats here

— 10X Growth Con Staff

Disclaimer: This content is intended to be used for educational and informational purposes only. Individual results may vary. You should perform your own due diligence and seek the advice from a professional to verify any information on our website or materials that you are relying upon if you choose to make an investment or business decision. Investment, real estate, and business involve great risk and there is no guarantee of performance or results.

We are not attorneys, investment advisers, accountants, tax professionals or financial advisers and any of the content presented should not be taken as professional advice. We recommend seeking the advice of a financial professional before you invest, and we accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage you may incur.

 

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Meeting of the Power Couples at 10X Growth Con

On the third day of the 10X Growth Con 2023, an epic meeting of TWO power couples took place on stage. Grant and Elena Cardone sat down with Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely for a candid interview. The couples discussed how to simultaneously build a great business AND marriage… 

From the outside looking in, Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely are an unlikely pair… 

Sara is the founder of Spanx and Jesse is a former rapper who made millions renting private jets to A-listers…

BUT AFTER 15 YEARS OF MARRIAGE AND FOUR KIDS, THEY ARE CLEARLY DOING SOMETHING RIGHT. 

For that reason, the Cardones and the Itzlers swapped strategies that made them the power couples they are today. 

But, that meant that the spouses had to be honest about the obstacles they faced… 

2 Power Couples Answered the HARD Questions at 10X Growth Con

To begin on a light note, Elena and Sara made humorous remarks about their husbands’ quirks.  

But, they quickly began addressing the real issues they face as power couples — and their solutions

After admitting that he was not the best at communicating often enough, Grant asked Jesse… 

When do you prioritize your relationship over your business?

It is difficult enough to run multimillion-dollar ventures that require attention day and night. 

So, when do power couples know they need to make time for one another?

Sara and Jesse figured out a simple method to indicate when something needs to take priority…

THE ITZLERS RATE EACH SUBJECT ONE THROUGH TEN. AND IF IT IS BELOW A SEVEN, THEY LET IT GO. 

This allows them to address their businesses and relationship most effectively. 

Elena in particular loved that approach. But in addition, she wanted to know how the pair kept the romance alive… 

How do you make sure you’re not neglecting your partner? 

Both Itzlers agreed that regularly checking in helps make your spouse feel valued. However, they cautioned to not just make them transactional… 

For example, tell your significant other you love them as opposed to if they remembered to take out the trash. 

On top of that, Sara added that the couple is aware of each’s love language, and expresses appreciation that way. 

With that in mind, Jesse says they are extremely aggressive planners. That way the two get quality time together and with their children. 

Between these words of wisdom, the Cardones and Itzlers shared anecdotes that kept the attendees laughing. 

Nonetheless, Grant and Elena asked for one more tip from them to share with the 10X Growth Con crowd… 

Final Advice from Our Power Couples

To wrap up their conversation with the Cardones, Jesse Itzler and Sara Blakely had two different sentiments…. 

WHEN HER [SARA’S] STAR SHINES, I’M HER BIGGEST CHEERLEADER. YOU HAVE TO VALUE WHAT YOUR PARTNER VALUES. — JESSE ITZLER 

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF LAUGHTER IN A RELATIONSHIP. — SARA BLAKELY

At the end of the day, both of our power couples affirmed that marriage, like anything worthwhile, takes hard work

That is why the 10X Growth Conference is about expanding your business and life. You can join us for the 10X Growth Con 2024 here

Be Great,

10X Growth Con Staff  

Disclaimer: This content is intended to be used for educational and informational purposes only. Individual results may vary. You should perform your own due diligence and seek the advice from a professional to verify any information on our website or materials that you are relying upon if you choose to make an investment or business decision. Investment, real estate, and business involve great risk and there is no guarantee of performance or results.

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