Escaping the Drift with John Gafford
From Chaos to Podcast Success: Mike C-Roc's Journey of Transformation and Innovation
26 Nov 2024
Mike C-Roc, a beacon of resilience and innovation, joins us to unravel his journey from the chaos of a large Italian family to the heights of podcasting success. Facing hurdles like addiction and divorce, Mike's narrative is one of transformation, where personal trials are alchemized into professional triumphs. From his youth in mushroom country to the pressures of a high-stakes restaurant career, Mike's story is a testament to navigating life's twists and turns with grit and grace. Our conversation sheds light on the pivotal life choices that shape our destinies, including Mike's shift from the mortgage industry to a path of global impact through podcasting. It's a tale of leaving behind the comfort of a commoditized career to embrace the uncertain, yet rewarding world of digital media. We explore the transition from traditional media aspirations to digital prominence, highlighting the necessity of building a personal brand in today's ever-evolving landscape. Mike's insights into scaling a podcast agency and the delicate balance between AI integration and human connection offer invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. We also delve into the powerful concept of the "rocket fuel law," where life's adversities become catalysts for success, and how these experiences culminated in Mike's bestselling book. Insightful discussions on parenting with purpose, teaching financial literacy to the next generation, and fostering innate talents round out this rich dialogue. Join us for this episode of "Escaping the Drift," where personal and professional growth is not just a journey but a transformative experience, guided by Mike C-Roc's compelling insights. CHAPTERS (00:00) - Escaping the Drift (03:54) - Life Lessons and Career Paths (15:23) - Global Impact Through Podcasting (25:52) - Scaling a Podcasting Agency Business (36:09) - Rocket Fuel Law (46:17) - Parenting and Philanthropy Balance (51:54) - Building Personal Brand on Social Media 💬 Did you enjoy this podcast episode? Tell us all about it in the comment section below! ☑️ If you liked this video, consider subscribing to Escaping The Drift with John Gafford ************* 💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space. ➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company. ➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages. ************* ✅ Follow John Gafford on social media: Instagram ▶️ / thejohngafford Facebook ▶️ / gafford2 🎧 Stream The Escaping The Drift Podcast with John Gafford Episode here: Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cWN80gtZ4m4wl3DqQoJmK?si=2d60fd72329d44a9 Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-the-drift-with-john-gafford/id1582927283 ************* #escapingthedrift #mikecroc #resilience #innovation #italianfamily #podcastingsuccess #addiction #divorce #transformation #mushroomcountry #restaurantcareer #personaltrials #professionaltriumphs #brandbuilding #digitalmedia #traditionalmedia #personalbrand #aiintegration #humanconnection #entrepreneurship #parenting #philanthropy #financialliteracy #rocketfuellaw #parentingwithpurpose #personalbranding #socialmedia #strategicpartnerships #impactfulagencies #buildingpersonalbrand #digitalage #visibility #mailinglist #reviews #shares
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We first started, I would work with anybody just to see what you could do, right? Because you have to. And then very, very slowly it started to evolve into a situation where we became exclusive. Yeah. I don't just work with anybody. Not at all. And if we get somebody that pays us and we find out that they're not aligned, we just give them their money back and move on.
And now, Escaping the Drift, the show designed to get you from where you are to where you want to be. I'm John Gafford, and I have a knack for getting extraordinary achievers to drop their secrets to help you on a path to greatness. So stop drifting along, escape the drift, and it's time to start right now. Back again, back again for another...
Episode of the show that, like I said in the opening, man, gets you from where you are to where you want to be. And today, ladies and gents, live in the studio. And this is the biggest advantage of being in Vegas because, dude, at some point, all the ballers come rolling through Vegas. And when they do, it's easy for me to get them. I wish I could say these people came just for me. They don't.
They come for F1. They come for these magical events. But, hey, man, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. I'm going to take it. And today in the studio, I got a dude that is – he's probably the foremost expert on building your brand through exactly what I'm doing right now. He is the owner of the brand that that – Podcast, he's a best-selling author.
I'm sorry, that one podcast, he's a best-selling author and is an all-around good dude, and we're lucky to have him here. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mikey C. Rock. Thank you, John.
Hey, listen, I got to tell you, I flew five hours to come just to see you.
just to see me all the other stuff is just like yes it's auxiliary it's auxiliary visiting kill time while i'm waiting to come here yeah that whole sphere thing just kill time check that thing out what are you gonna do it's good dude so no i dude i so appreciate you coming in selling yourself short man i know i'm just listen i'm it's it's self-deprecation i think i think people it makes me more appealing yeah i think when i go self-deprecation i can't just go full ego you know brad's got a bradley my buddy bradley's got a he's got that uh that cornered
That market cornered, I guess, is what I'm trying to say. Man, I didn't chew the NeuroGum today. That's showing up easy after a heavy carb lunch, isn't it? Good Lord. So, dude, let's talk about... So, for those people that don't know you, let's talk a little bit about your background. Obviously, you're very, very successful at what you do. Where did you grow up?
Let's talk about this, because I like to get either the, you know, the villain or hero origin story, if you will. Where'd you grow up?
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