Undercover Billionaire Glenn Stearns on What It REALLY Takes to be SUCCESSFUL | Impact Theory

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Do you believe that starting a business with nothing is possible? The American Dream is typically defined as the idea that the opportunity of achieving your highest aspirations is possible for anyone willing to put in the work. Glenn Stearns, producer and star of the Discovery show, Undercover Billionaire, put himself to the test with $100, no contacts, no help, and just 90 days to build a million dollar business because he deeply believes the American Dream is still alive and possible. Although the playing field is not equal for everyone in every opportunity, it is still possible. Glenn’s story is shocking and relatable for many because his honesty and vulnerability shows that attitude and belief are still king in how you decide to live your life and make moves.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 | Introduction
1:22 | Glenn Stearns’ Story
5:21 | What Is The American Dream?
6:55 | The Pathway To Make It
9:36 | How Glenn Created His Path
11:24 | Be Fearless Asking Questions
14:53 | Focusing On The Lessons
17:20 | Surrounded by Smarter People
20:29 | Cancer Shifts Glenn’s Focus
22:45 | Starting Undercover Billionaire
31:15 | Developing Grit
32:57 | Hardship of Business Lessons
34:45 | Running Against the Crowd
38:12 | Opportunities In Adversity
42:26 | Leading With Vulnerability
45:35 | Making Quick Business Pivots
47:36 | How to be Unreasonable

QUOTES:

“It's in the middle of my deepest fog. I had my clearest, you know, kind of aha moment of, I don't want to do this anymore.” [4:46]

“Happiness to me is not about money, it's about the satisfaction that you are doing something larger with your life and feeling very confident in the fact that you are leaving a mark in the world.” [5:39]

“It may be hard [...] but there is a path if you really surround yourself with the right people” [8:07]

“I found that these older, successful people, they want to give back, they want to tell their story, but a lot of people when they're young, think they don't want to talk to me. [...] and it couldn’t be farther from the truth, if you just ask,” [10:47]

“What you gotta do is be good at being you. You don't have to be somebody else. And your transparency or your authenticity, it will reveal itself.” [13:09]

“As life went on, I realized what I thought was horrible became wonderful.” [15:36]

“Life is not easy. When you do get into a hole, it's not about laying there and feeling like the victim. It's about getting up and pulling yourself up out of the hole and figuring it out.” [23:38]

“The ones that are successful, [...] they fight through the pain, they stay later, they work through it, they sacrifice, and then they feel proud because it works.” [29:55]

“I don't like to lead with success. I like to lead with vulnerability” [31:59]

“There’s little things that other people see as problems and it's pretty clear that there's an opportunity right here.” [34:17]

“When everyone dove out the window. I thought, look at all of this opportunity.” [35:56]

“Even more valuable than placing unreasonable demands and pushing people is telling people you believe in them” [50:49]

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[TomBilyeu]

What was the most inspiring moment from Glenn Stearns' interview and how will you leverage it into your own life?

[momsmindgrowthsociety]

I love how softly spoken and purposefully driven Glenn is. He's very down to earth. Love you, Glenn!

People like to hate on billionaires but what people often don't realise is to build a company worth a billion dollars usually requires a remarkable leader. Having seen Undercover Billionaire and the way in which Glenn helped his team grow as people shows you what a remarkable leader he is. Down to earth, soft-spoken and kind. I loved that show - what a great idea!

[MichaelUnbroken]

I love Glenn. I met him in Miami and he is one of the most kind people I have ever met. And since have connected with him multiple times. This guy is the real deal. Such a powerful conversation

[susannnico]

The most important thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies.

[JaneDeuberInter]

I love his stripped down, no hype, zero ego, service minded perspective of life and business. He leads with vulnerability and that is inspiring. This has been so helpful. Thanks, Tom, for being such a great curator of genius. You are such a gift to us all.

[annangantran]

I have been followed Glenn since last year after watching Undercover Billionaire, everything he says is a real lesson to takeaway. The most inspirations that I've learned from him are down to earth, transparency, integrity, leadership, optimism, kindness... the list can go on, and I take notes on this interview. Thank you for this valuable conversation.

[joannyeh]

"Seeing social media as a business tool instead of a social tool". This is the message I needed to hear

[elusvene]

Glenn might be one of my favorite guests you’ve had ! There is a calm and genuine nature about him that I find 100% believable.
No hype = 💯

[shishirshrivastava]

I miss those long introductions of the guests... They were so powerful... TOM if you are reading this... Please bring those intros back... It was an amazing start to every episode... BRING THEM BACK!! Please

[StephaniRoberts]

Glenn’s humility and raw honesty is so refreshing. Sharing the fear of failure and considering “throwing” the show. That was powerful. And his comments about 2007/8 how reflecting back in that struggle as fun having his back against the wall resonated. Excellent interview Tom!! 💯 Thank you!

[carlinesimeon]

One of the best interviews by far. Such a humble, relatable, kind and down to earth guest. Thks for sharing.

[veronicaford]

“It’s not about how many times you were wrong, it’s about the duration that you were wrong.”
Powerful stuff, Tom!

[veronicaford]

I have never heard of Glen Stearns, and I am only three minutes into this video and I already love him and want to know more of him. His genuine look of love and calm spirit really appeals to me and his humbleness is beautiful. I can’t wait for the rest of this interview and to learn more about him. Thank you so much!😁🙏❤️👌

[jessicasgarden]

When the student is ready the teacher shows up.

All interviews you do Tom are beautifully timed. Thank you 🤍

[christinemurphy]

What a great man! He confronts and doesn’t agree to what people say “you are not suppose to do”. A true hero- act and make things happen. So cool. This interviewer is great!!

[sophiec]

I’m a single mom of two - had my first one at 16 years old while I was in that abusive relationship with her father, I continue to go to school - got my bachelors degree in health care - was being told I was nothing the whole time - finally broke off the toxic relationship, now I work full time provide 100% health care benefits for my children, full custody with no child support, and now I’m starting my own business. ♥️ keep going whoever I can help, it’s hard, it will be, but only you have a choice to make that change.

[MrAitraining]

Too few interviews of this guy. His season as the Undercover Billionaire was so good. His little tidbits of helpful tips to us within the shows was so helpful and inspirational. It really did help me with things in my own business. it's also very entertaining and he's a really good guy.

[lawaladebeshin]

One of the greatest interviews I have listened to here. It’s so practical and emotional for me even though I didn’t go through such childhood. Pain is the master teacher . Thank you for bringing this to the world.

[harrybellingham]

what i like about this is it shows that there isnt one type of personality or person who can be successful