Episode 951: What Truly Defines Success? w/ Daven Michaels
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Join Dennis Benigno on this episode of the Street Cop Podcast as he welcomes Daven Michaels, a serial entrepreneur and New York Times Bestselling Author. Daven shares his remarkable journey from designing clothing for iconic bands in the 80s to founding 123Employee, a leading outsourcing company. Discover how Daven navigated the worlds of music, entertainment, and business, and learn about the pivotal moments that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.

In this candid conversation, Daven discusses the lessons he’s passed down to his children, the subjective nature of happiness, and the humility that comes with success. He shares stories from his career, insights into what truly matters in life, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Plus, hear about his upcoming community cruise event in Puerto Rico and his passion for helping others achieve their dreams. Tune in for an inspiring episode filled with wisdom and motivation!

Timestamps:

00:00:00:00 - 00:00:48:23 Teaser

00:00:48:23 - 00:02:36:10 Intro

00:02:36:10 - 00:05:44:22 Daven’s background

00:05:44:22 - 00:10:21:05 Growing up

00:10:21:05 - 00:15:47:07 Translating your parent’s lessons to your own children

00:15:47:07 - 00:22:52:11 Raising children & how would Daven’s children rate him as a Dad?

00:22:52:11 - 00:24:54:24 The subjectivity of happiness

00:24:54:24 - 00:25:35:07 Daven’s advice for success

00:25:35:07 - 00:29:53:06 Stories from Daven’s career in entertainment

00:29:53:06 - 00:31:46:02 Humility

00:31:46:02 - 00:35:40:15 Daven’s best and worst business experiences

00:35:40:15 - 00:38:13:23 What matters the most in life to Daven?

00:38:13:23 - 00:38:53:03 Daven’s advice for his younger self

00:38:53:03 - 00:46:27:21 Life for Daven today

00:46:27:21 - 00:47:51:24 Friendship in adversity

00:47:51:24 - 00:50:25:18 Daven’s community cruise event in Puerto Rico

00:50:25:18 - 00:57:36:05 Parental anecdotes

00:57:36:05 - 00:59:17:13 Outro