GoGo Forward

Shawn Wen

GoGo Forward is the podcast for dreamers who do. Powered by ChargerGoGo, this show dives into the entrepreneurial journeys of our partners—from launching their first station to scaling thriving charging networks in their communities. Each episode brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people turning everyday convenience into real opportunity. If you're building, scaling, or just starting out, GoGo Forward gives you the insight and spark to keep moving forward.

Episodes

  1. Every Deal Is Not Your Last Deal: Lessons from a Casino and Real Estate Mogul | Joseph DeSimone

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    Every Deal Is Not Your Last Deal: Lessons from a Casino and Real Estate Mogul | Joseph DeSimone

    What does a seasoned casino and real estate operator look for before saying yes to an opportunity like ChargerGoGo? In this episode, we sit down with Joseph DeSimone, founder of First Federal Realty and owner-operator of landmark properties including Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino and The Pass Casino. With more than three decades of experience in commercial real estate, hospitality, and large-scale redevelopment across Southern Nevada, Joe has built and revitalized ventures that drive real economic growth. In this conversation, he shares the mindset that shaped his career — starting with buying his first leveraged property at 28 — and how that same thinking applies to modern, scalable business models like ChargerGoGo. We explore: - Why analysis paralysis stops entrepreneurs from placing their first units - How population growth and foot traffic create durable opportunity - What venue owners evaluate before integrating ChargerGoGo - Why alignment of interests matters more than pitch decks - How adaptable, low-overhead technology fits naturally into hospitality - Why character is the ultimate red flag — or green light - And why every deal is not your last deal For distribution partners, venue hosts, and entrepreneurs building within the ChargerGoGo ecosystem, this episode provides direct insight into how experienced operators make decisions. Joe closes with two principles every entrepreneur should remember: Persistence is omnipotent. And don’t be afraid. Because the first placement is rarely your last opportunity — it’s just the beginning.

    21 min

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About

GoGo Forward is the podcast for dreamers who do. Powered by ChargerGoGo, this show dives into the entrepreneurial journeys of our partners—from launching their first station to scaling thriving charging networks in their communities. Each episode brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people turning everyday convenience into real opportunity. If you're building, scaling, or just starting out, GoGo Forward gives you the insight and spark to keep moving forward.