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The School of Greatness

859 How to Build a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire with Tilman Fertitta

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes

Mindset, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Education, Greatness, Fitness, Celebrity, Health, Inspiration, Success, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Business, Money, Self Care, Celebrity Interview

4.822K Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2019

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

SEPARATE FROM THE PACK . We all want to be successful. Some of us even want to be wealthy. Some think that to achieve success they need to become someone different. What if you could achieve your goal just by being yourself? Perhaps the change isn't who you are but what you are doing. Maybe it's your habits or a lack of hunger. The important thing is to separate yourself from the pack. But where does the mentality of a winner truly come from? On today's episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about being a bull in your profession and being a boss that everyone wants to work with, with one of the world’s leading businessmen in hospitality and sports: Tilman Fertitta. Tilman Joseph Fertitta is an accomplished businessman, entrepreneur, author, and television personality. He is the chairman, CEO, and sole owner of Fertitta Entertainment, one of the largest restaurant corporations in the U.S. He also owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets. Tilman teaches us that the things we want are within our grasp. We have to be the bull in the room and learn how to take what we want. So get ready to learn how to let go of fear on Episode 859. Some Questions I Ask: How do you keep a competitive edge? (7:15) What should you look at when you are acquiring a business? (16:40) How do you stay grounded? (28:20) What is your definition of greatness? (42:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: How to cultivate a culture that makes employees want to stay (10:30) Why you shouldn't get caught up in things that don't matter (15:50) Why you should always take advantage of a good deal (17:50) How Tilman has raised grounded children as a wealthy parent (25:00) Staying grounded and why TIlman thinks it’s important (28:20) Tilman’s best advice on how to borrow money for a business deal (30:35) Why you should relentlessly pursue your talents (39:29) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/859 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

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This is episode number 859 with the Houston Rockets owner and billion dollar buyer Tillman

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Fertida.

0:11.7

Welcome to the School of Greatness.

0:14.9

My name is Lewis Howe's former pro athlete turned lifestyle entrepreneur and each week

0:19.6

we bring you an inspiring person or message to help you discover how to unlock your inner

0:25.8

greatness.

0:26.8

Thanks for spending some time with me today.

0:28.6

Now let the class begin.

0:36.6

John Quincy Adams said, if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more

0:43.3

and become more, you are a leader.

0:47.0

I am so excited about this because I just had the opportunity to sit down with Tillman

0:51.9

Fertida.

0:52.9

And what an incredible life story journey and how he's built this amazing empire organically,

1:00.7

just starting out with one restaurant and building over decades.

1:05.0

It's so amazing to see what he's been able to create, how he still continues to treat

1:10.4

people with respect, look people in the eyes, no matter what level they are, have service

1:17.0

and really be a great leader.

1:20.4

And I had this amazing opportunity with him to just really dive in on how he built everything

1:25.8

organically to becoming a multi billionaire and having one of the largest restaurant and

1:32.5

entertainment organizations in the country.

1:35.8

And if you don't know who he is, he's an accomplished businessman and recognized as a world

1:40.5

leader in the dining, hospitality, entertainment and gaming industries.

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