The School of Greatness - 901 Rob Dyrdek: From Small Town Skateboarder to Media Mogul Empire

901 Rob Dyrdek: From Small Town Skateboarder to Media Mogul Empire

01/13/20 • 86 min

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I KNOW I ALWAYS SAY I'M EXCITED ABOUT EACH EPISODE OF THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS.

But I’m REALLY excited about this episode.

And not just because the guest is another Ohio boy! (But I wore one of my best Ohio shirts and hats when he came by the studio.)

You probably already know him from his multiple hit shows on MTV. Or from his long list of world records in skateboarding. Or for his incredible branding with labels like DC shoes.

Even if you’ve somehow never heard of Rob Dyrdek, you’re in for a huge treat.

Rob is cool for many reasons. But I literally couldn’t stop asking him questions during this interview because he is so SMART when it comes to business, entrepreneurship, focus, habits, and vision. Just a few of my favorite things 🙂

Rob and I dove deep into all these topics, as well as the real motivation behind all of them – to create happiness now. We recorded this episode a few years ago, but I wanted to bring it back because what Rob teaches is still so relevant and powerful for entrepreneurs today.

I know you’ll get just as much out of it as I did in Episode 901 with the legendary Rob Dyrdek.

How do you describe yourself and your bio? (35:26)
How do you manage your energy so that you're always full? (40:33)
What are you non-negotiable daily habits? (58:46)
How Rob got royalties on a third of DC shoes' entire line in his mid-twenties (4:45)
What the term "stirfry" means in entrepreneurship (5:52)
What the difference is between a business and an idea (12:08)
Why Rob embraces stalkers (16:24)
The story behind his sister getting married inside the Fantasy Factory (19:20)
How Fantasy Factory almost didn't make it on air (26:45)
The story of how Rob almost died surfing with Laird Hamilton (33:38)
How to be happy everyday (38:18)
The key to living a balanced and full life (43:20)
How Rob's life changed when he met Tony Robbins (43:52)
Why it's so important to pick one thing to master (44:50)
Plus much more...

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I KNOW I ALWAYS SAY I'M EXCITED ABOUT EACH EPISODE OF THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS.

But I’m REALLY excited about this episode.

And not just because the guest is another Ohio boy! (But I wore one of my best Ohio shirts and hats when he came by the studio.)

You probably already know him from his multiple hit shows on MTV. Or from his long list of world records in skateboarding. Or for his incredible branding with labels like DC shoes.

Even if you’ve somehow never heard of Rob Dyrdek, you’re in for a huge treat.

I know you’ll get just as much out of it as I did in Episode 901 with the legendary Rob Dyrdek.

How do you describe yourself and your bio? (35:26)
How do you manage your energy so that you're always full? (40:33)
What are you non-negotiable daily habits? (58:46)
How Rob got royalties on a third of DC shoes' entire line in his mid-twenties (4:45)
What the term "stirfry" means in entrepreneurship (5:52)
What the difference is between a business and an idea (12:08)
Why Rob embraces stalkers (16:24)
The story behind his sister getting married inside the Fantasy Factory (19:20)
How Fantasy Factory almost didn't make it on air (26:45)
The story of how Rob almost died surfing with Laird Hamilton (33:38)
How to be happy everyday (38:18)
The key to living a balanced and full life (43:20)
How Rob's life changed when he met Tony Robbins (43:52)
Why it's so important to pick one thing to master (44:50)
Plus much more...

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/901 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Get more from Lewis!

Pre-order my new book Make Money Easy

Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify

Previous Episode

900 Aim for Wonder Over Success

“I didn’t ask for success, I asked for wonder.” - Abraham Joshua Heschel

We talk a lot about building businesses, physical health, and a champion’s mindset on The School of Greatness.

What we don’t talk about as often is the part of greatness that is harder to define and explain: spirituality.

But that’s not because it’s not important.

I had never heard of today’s guest until a friend told me I had to get him on the show.

And once I learned about him, I agreed.

Rob Bell is an author, pastor, and incredible human being who has not only built one of the fastest growing churches in America, but become a voice for anyone who is seeking to understand faith and spirituality in today’s world.

He has authored several books on these subjects, done shows with Oprah, and toured the world at concert venues giving stand-up performances about spirituality, religion, and faith.

In this 5 Minute Friday episode, I wanted to share a clip from the very first episode I recorded with Rob on the podcast. He talks about the difference between wonder and success, and why we should be aiming for the first.

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Next Episode

902 Master the Art of Negotiating in Business and Life with Former FBI Agent Chris Voss

There's a way to always get what you want.

And it doesn't mean you need to be a tyrant. The art of negotiating is what each of us can learn in order to consistently and confidently get people on our side.

To learn this art, I brought back a super popular guest from a few years ago, former FBI negotiator Chris Voss. Since our first interview, he has only grown in popularity, and I knew he'd have new insights about how to use the art of negotiation in business and life.

Chris is not just a teacher and an author.

During Chris’s 24 year tenure in the FBI, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI but Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He has used his many years of experience in international crisis and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world. Now he runs a top consulting company and teaches negotiation to graduate students at universities like Harvard and Georgetown.

In this conversation, we discussed several ways you can negotiate in your day to day life, including getting discounts on anything you buy, closing huge business deals, and walking away from deals and relationships that will never work out. I can't wait for you to hear what Chris has to teach in Episode 902.

How can we navigate emotional issues without getting too emotional about it? (2:40)
How often did you fall backwards as an FBI negotiator and get reactive? (8:06)
What are the biggest findings you learned about negotiation since your book came out? (16:47)
What are the most common negotiations that anyone goes through on a daily basis? (29:04)
How can you not take criticism personally? (49:48)
How important is intention before you begin a negotiation? (57:02)
How do you handle a negotiation that has gone south so that you don’t burn a bridge? (1:03:04)
What hostage negotiation tactics do you use on a daily basis? (1:06:30)
What’s the best approach for someone who wants to buy something? (1:08:14)
How you can learn to not get defensive when triggered (5:44)
Tools to use when making a deal in business (13:02)
Why asking “why” questions makes people defensive (21:40)
Ways to negotiate client deals if you are just starting out in your career (27:25)
The formula to get people to do things for you because they feel like it (31:48)
How to be a great sounding board for someone to work through their feelings (40:35)
A role-playing exercise you can do with a friend to practice negotiation (51:51)
Plus much more...

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/902 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

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