💰 Get my NEW book, Make Money Easy! https://lewishowes.com/moneyyou 🔔 Subscribe for more great content: https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes ▶️ ▶️ Recommended for you: https://youtu.be/3C7it0HqXyE?si=ZFktYTmID-xH9oHr Today, we have an extraordinary guest who embodies resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics and a serial entrepreneur, joins us to share his incredible journey from academic struggles to building a multi-billion dollar empire. In this episode, Michael reveals how he turned early failures into stepping stones for success, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and his unwavering commitment to making a positive impact through his philanthropic efforts. Listen to this episode on the go! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07GQhOZboEZOE1ysnFLipT?si=a03d916bade54d4f For more info about this episode, go to https://lewishowes.com/1624 📙 get my NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING book "The Greatness Mindset" today! https://lewishowes.com/gmyo 📤 sign up for my FREE newsletter https://lewishowes.com/greatnessdelivered Follow Lewis! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LewisHowes 💻 Website: http://lewishowes.com/ 📲 For more Greatness text YOUTUBE to +1 (614) 350-3960 Get More Greatness! Greatness Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@GreatnessClips Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisHowesEspanol Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisHowesPortugues Lewis Howes Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowesmoney 0:00 Intro 00:02:34 - Overcoming Insecurities in School and Business 00:05:32 - Overcoming Learning Disabilities and Failure in Business 00:08:28 - From Bankrupt to Success 00:11:13 - Taking Risks and Overcoming Failure 00:13:54 - Losing it all and bouncing back 00:16:39 - Getting the Best People to Work Together 00:19:24 - Back Door Reference Checking and Building Connections 00:22:08 - The Importance of Learning from Others 00:25:04 - Healthy Habits of millionaires and billionaires 00:27:42 - Success and Happiness 00:30:21 - The Importance of Rooting for Everyone to Succeed 00:33:07 - Finding Motivation in Business 00:35:58 - Playing as Long as You Can 00:38:30 - The Power of Doing the Right Thing 00:40:59 - The Importance of Make-A-Wish and Giving Back 00:43:38 - Making your own luck in business 00:46:37 - Building Market Share in a Competitive Industry 00:49:17 - Focusing on Becoming the Best Consumer Company 00:52:06 - Evaluating New Business Opportunities 00:54:40 - Launching Fanatics Events and Building the Biggest and Best Sports Event 00:57:11 - Drive and Coachability 00:59:38 - Feedback and Growth 01:02:23 - Winning at the highest level #greatness #inspiration #motivation