Listen "Hustle Born from a Garden"
Episode Synopsis
JD walks us through his journey from garden-side sales to launching a national nonprofit teaching kids how to turn ideas into real money. He and host Mike Mannino explore topics like:
Why rejection builds resilience
How dyslexia and ADHD helped JD think differently
The power of mentorship—and why most kids don’t get it
Why entrepreneurship is a mindset, not just a job
The failures that made him stronger
Plus, hear about Biz Kids Expos, a Shark Tank-style experience where young entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, sell their products, and walk away with real cash.
--------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.
Why rejection builds resilience
How dyslexia and ADHD helped JD think differently
The power of mentorship—and why most kids don’t get it
Why entrepreneurship is a mindset, not just a job
The failures that made him stronger
Plus, hear about Biz Kids Expos, a Shark Tank-style experience where young entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, sell their products, and walk away with real cash.
--------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.
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