Working For Free, Fake Entrepreneurs, Watches, and Cars ft. Pejman (PJ) Ghadimi - Ep 45

55 Min Listen

This episode of The Spinoso Podcast is packed with value from my conversation with Pejman Ghadimi, aka PJ. I had the pleasure of sitting down with PJ to dive deep into his incredible journey from his immigrant family roots to his rise in the corporate world and beyond.

PJ shares a resonant story from his days as a corporate banker, where he worked a full 40 hours while his colleagues were slacking off, echoing my own experience in the prison system where I was told to slow down my work as a physician to avoid making others look bad.

We also delve into one of my favorite quotes from PJ's homepage: "What you do in life echoes in eternity." Inspired by the movie Gladiator, this sentiment has guided PJ through his career transitions. He talks candidly about his firing from banking just as he was about to buy a Lamborghini, and how his mom’s advice kept him from letting that setback take away his power.

PJ recounts his journey from losing a $400k job to discovering his true identity outside of a corporate business card. He shares how he used his skills to transition into the online space, founding Secret Entourage and other successful ventures. PJ emphasizes the importance of being willing to work for free initially, as this period serves as an invaluable education and sets the foundation for long-term success.

We discuss the art of detecting fake wealth on social media and how consistency in lifestyle, not just flashy symbols, is key to spotting genuine success. PJ also reveals his personal indulgence: buying new Rolls-Royces every few years despite knowing the financial hit, simply because it's a passion of his.

Tune in to hear PJ’s unique insights on building real wealth, the importance of authenticity, and the hard-earned wisdom from his journey through multiple industries. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the psychology behind success.

Welcome to The Spinoso Podcast hosted by CEO, doctor, comic book geek, and car guy, Alex Spinoso. I help people and companies grow - especially in the medical business. While my experience and expertise is in scaling all types of medical businesses to 7, 8, 9-figures or more, I can be a mentor to anyone who wants to take ownership of their lives, become a better leader at home and at work, and overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:10) - Special Guest

(4:12) - You Aren't Your Job

(10:55) - The More You Work, The More Successful You Are

(12:16) - Real Money

(20:17) - Make Sure Everything Lines Up

(21:49) - Watches

(27:40) - "Entrepreneurship Unties People Around Creation"

(32:30) - How To Give Kids Leverage

(38:58) - Hires That Are Beneficial

(43:20) - Modifications Don't Bring More Money

(53:17) - Conclusion