School of Hard Knocks Podcast

The School of Hard Knocks

Feauturing the Worlds Top Entrepreneurs and Creators Brought to you by The School of Hard Knocks Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. DEC 17

    Robert Kiyosaki | Rich Dad Poor Dad Author on Smart Debt, Cash Flow, Tax Free Wealth, and Rejecting Traditional Education

    In this episode of the School of Hard Knocks, we sit down with Robert Kiyosaki, legendary author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and real estate investor with over 15,000 rental properties. He shares how he went from Marine helicopter pilot and failed employee to building massive tax-free cash flow and global financial influence. Robert breaks down why he rejects traditional education, why “your house is not an asset,” and how smart debt, cash flow, and the right teachers changed his life. We also explore his lowest moments: homelessness, business failures, betrayal, and the $30M lesson that reshaped his strategy and his circle. This conversation is a masterclass in money psychology, resilience, masculine responsibility, and playing the game of wealth on your own terms. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    42 min

  2. DEC 5

    Tommy Mello | From Garage Doors to a $300M/Year Empire, The Billionaire Who Got Rich From A Normal Job

    Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door, scaled his home-service company to more than $300M in annual revenue and over 1,100 employees. His journey spans two decades of failures, rebuilding, systemizing, and mastering leadership. In this episode, he breaks down talent acquisition, firing top performers, building an owner-mindset workforce, and the philosophy that helped him 10x EBITDA in under two years.A grounded, tactical conversation on scaling, discipline, mentorship, and the mindset required to build a dominant organization. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    58 min

  3. NOV 28

    Ken McElroy | From Property Manager to $2B Real Estate Mogul, Cash Flow, Tax Strategy and True Freedom

    In this episode of the School of Hard Knocks Podcast, we sit down with Ken McEelroy, a real estate investor who manages over $2 billion in assets and runs a 300-person company in just 90 minutes a week. He shares how he went from property manager to owner, using distressed properties, billboards, and smart debt to build a massive portfolio. Ken breaks down tax strategies, passive income, hiring challenges, and why most investors misunderstand risk. We also dive into his views on family, legacy, and what real success looks like after the money is made. This is a raw, practical masterclass in real estate, time freedom, and long-term wealth. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    43 min

  4. NOV 12

    Butch Hartman | The Untold Story of Nickelodeon’s Most Visionary Creator, How Was Fairly OddParents Show Created & How He Made Millions

    Butch Hartman — creator of The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, and more — reveals how he turned rejection into one of the most successful runs in Nickelodeon history. From his early days as an animator to running his own studio, Hartman shares the formula behind hit shows, building creative teams, learning business in Hollywood, and how faith shaped his success. A masterclass in creativity, persistence, and purpose. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 16m

  5. NOV 5

    Neil Patel | Why Followers Don’t Pay the Bills, and How He Built Real Wealth Through Marketing Mastery

    Neil Patel became a millionaire at 17, lost it all by 20, and came back to build a 9-figure global marketing company. In this episode, he reveals the hard truths about fame, money, and the business of content — why followers don’t pay the bills, how AI will redefine marketing, and what it really takes to build lasting success in the new digital era. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 20m

  6. OCT 31

    Tony Cuccio | From $200 on Venice Beach to a $2 Billion Global Empire, Reinventing Beauty, Real Estate, and the Meaning of Success

    Tony Cuccio is a true American entrepreneur — a kid from Brooklyn who started with just $200 selling beauty products on Venice Beach and built a global empire worth over $2 billion in sales across 90 countries. Known as the man who revolutionized the nail industry, Tony invented gel nails and turned a small street business into one of the most recognizable beauty brands in the world. In this episode, he shares how he failed twice before striking gold, why he never took investor money, and how grit, discipline, and vision built his $2B legacy. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 7m

  7. OCT 24

    Kendra Scott | From Single Mom & College Dropout to Billion-Dollar Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Fashion Icon

    Kendra Scott is a single mom and college dropout who built a billion-dollar brand from her bedroom. With only $500 and a dream, she turned handmade jewelry into one of the most successful fashion empires in America. In this episode, she shares how she went from failure and near bankruptcy to building a company rooted in family, fashion, and philanthropy. From shipping Nordstrom orders out of her kitchen to teaching entrepreneurship at the University of Texas, Kendra reveals how grit, purpose, and authenticity can build an empire from nothing. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    56 min

  8. OCT 15

    Adley Kinsman | How She Went From Broke Creator to Running One of the Internet’s Biggest Media Machines

    Adley Kinsman is one of the most influential creators on the planet, generating over 1.3 billion views every month and proving that virality isn’t luck—it’s a formula. After going bankrupt and starting from scratch, she built an eight-figure media company and became the architect behind some of the internet’s most viral videos. In this episode, Adley reveals how she engineered her success, turned attention into millions, and built a system that any creator can use to win online. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 19m
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Feauturing the Worlds Top Entrepreneurs and Creators Brought to you by The School of Hard Knocks Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The School of Hard Knocks
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The School of Hard Knocks LLC
  • Show Website
    School of Hard Knocks Podcast

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