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School of Hard Knocks Podcast

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David Stout is the founder of WebAI, an artificial intelligence company publicly valued at $2.5 billion. After growing up on a Michigan ranch, he launched a web services company in college that generated more than $750,000 annually before leaving sch... more

Mike Sherbakov is a Russian-born immigrant, Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-founder of The Veteran Fund. After building and selling companies, Mike moved into venture capital and now helps back veteran-led startups across d... more

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John Imah is the founder of SpreeAI, a fashion technology company valued at $1.5 billion, and the youngest millionaire in School of Hard Knocks history after selling two tech companies before age 16.

In this episode, John shares his journey from gro... more

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Ronnen Harary is the co-founder of Spin Master, the global toy and entertainment company behind Paw Patrol, Bakugan, Air Hogs, Rubik’s Cube, and more. Starting with a handmade product called Earth Buddies, he helped build the company into a multi-bil... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Sherbakov
Investor and founder of The Veteran Fund; veteran-focused tech investor
The Veteran Fund
Episode: Mike Sherbakov | He Came To America With Nothing… Now He Funds $1 Billion Companies
John Imah
Tech entrepreneur, founder of SpreeAI; former Samsung, Take-Two, Twitch, Meta, Snapchat executive
SpreeAI; previously Samsung, Take-Two Interactive, Twitch, Meta, Snapchat
Episode: John Imah | He Sold 2 Tech Companies At 16… Now His AI Company Is Worth $1.5 Billion
Ronen Harari
Toy industry pioneer, co-founder of Spin Master
Spin Master
Episode: Ronnen Harary | Meet The Billionaire Toymaker Who Turned 5,000 Toys Into $2 Billion
Lynnwood Bibbens
Founder and CEO of ReachTV
ReachTV
Episode: Lynnwood Bibbens | He Sold Cutco Knives In College… Then Built A $2 Billion Empire
Peter Tuchman
Longest-standing trader on the NYSE floor, famous for the nickname 'Einstein of Wall Street'
Professional trader, Wall Street
Episode: Peter Tuchman | He Survived Every Stock Market Crash… Now He Trades $1 Billion/Day
Greg LaVecchia
Founder of Bloom (energy drinks and supplements)
Bloom
Episode: Greg LaVecchia | He Had a 2.5 GPA… Now He’s Got a $1 Billion Brand
Patrick Terry
Hamburger Mogul, founder of P. Terry's
P. Terry's
Episode: Patrick Terry | It’s Never Too Late… He Started At 47 And Beat McDonald’s Out
Andy Frisella
Entrepreneur, founder of 1st Phorm and other ventures
1st Phorm
Episode: Andy Frisella | He Made $58K In 10 Years… Now His Portfolio Is Worth $1B
Eric Spofford
Entrepreneur and founder/CEO involved in addiction-treatment and sober-living businesses
Founder/CEO (addiction treatment and sober living)
Episode: Eric Spofford | He Was Addicted To Drugs... Now He's Sold A $115 Million Company

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James
Host of The School of Hard Knocks Podcast
Josh
Host of School of Hard Knocks

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Dream it -Believe it -Achieve it

    Great content! I love it! Very few people know about the book Psyco Cybernetics! It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read. I really enjoyed Dr. Forbes Riley- the PITCH QUEEN!

    I finally have my pit nailed down🙌

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    5
    Denesellers
    United States4 months ago
  • Great

    Found you bc of the Ken Coleman pod. Love the interview with Neil Patel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avid pod listener7
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this!

    Love love love this! Great advice but I’d love if the guests could be clearer about timeline for their stories and if they’re a long time ago, how they relate to today!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Caacohen
    United States9 months ago
  • Empowering stories!

    The stories shared on this podcast bring so many good nuggets of wisdom and inspiration!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sazzamaccas
    United States10 months ago
  • Hope more come out

    Awesome podcast, would love to hear a podcast of someone successful and who is making it happen in life who came from a dark place. Maybe an addict or troubled home life and who is now killin it and being a great entrepreneur!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BJhomebuilder
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback requests clearer timelines and connections to today's relevance.
Guests consistently bring high-impact takeaways for founders and biz leaders.
Listeners appreciate candid storytelling and practical playbooks.

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John Imah | He Sold 2 Tech Companies At 16… Now His AI Company Is Worth $1.5 Billion
Q: How do you manage growth and maintain culture when scaling to a billion-dollar company?
He stresses focusing on the now, aligning with ambitious five- to ten-year goals without allowing them to distract from execution, and maintaining core values—kindness, smart work, and speed—while giving teams ownership and encouraging experimentation.
John Imah | He Sold 2 Tech Companies At 16… Now His AI Company Is Worth $1.5 Billion
Q: What led you to found SpreeAI and how did you validate the idea with fashion brands?
He describes a process of talking to industry executives in Europe to identify real pain points (size issues, high returns, in-store versus online experiences) and then building a B2B2C platform that mimics the in-store experience online, including sandbox testing to ease brand risk and a fashion-forward presentation to win trust.
John Imah | He Sold 2 Tech Companies At 16… Now His AI Company Is Worth $1.5 Billion
Q: You were the youngest millionaire in School of Hard Knocks history. How did you approach building and selling your first companies at such a young age?
Iyah explains that early exposure to computers, relentless experimentation, and assembling the right people created scalable opportunities. He emphasizes solving real problems, leveraging networks, and being willing to take calculated risks, with a focus on long-term impact rather than profits alone.
Lynnwood Bibbens | He Sold Cutco Knives In College… Then Built A $2 Billion Empire
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs about relationships and long-term impact?
Prioritize relationships over transactions, stay humble, and continuously help others even when not immediately benefiting. Build a network that can compound over years, because the most valuable deals often come from people you met long ago who remember how you behaved and the value you provided.
Lynnwood Bibbens | He Sold Cutco Knives In College… Then Built A $2 Billion Empire
Q: How did ReachTV evolve from content to a robust, traveller-focused distribution network?
We shifted focus from purely delivering content to owning the distribution channels and the rights window around it. By building the infrastructure, securing private rights, and partnering with airports, concessionaires, and brands, we created a connected traveler network that serves advertisers and travelers in real time, not just through content.

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2. John Imah
3. Ronen Harari
4. Lynnwood Bibbens
5. Peter Tuchman
6. Greg LaVecchia
7. Patrick Terry
8. Andy Frisella

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